After 'finding his path' at WCC, Miles Butler is pursuing a master's degree at Harvard
Rich Rezler - October 13, 2021
Miles Butler's educational journey started at Washtenaw Community College and continued at two of the elite academic institutions in the nation — the University of Michigan and Harvard University.
View Post : After 'finding his path' at WCC, Miles Butler is pursuing a master's degree at Harvardtags: Transfer, Student Success, Center for Career Success, Alumni Profile, University Transfer Center
WCC opens HBCU Pathway, a new pipeline to student success
Fran LeFort - October 12, 2021
WCC has established the first comprehensive transfer agreement between a Michigan community college and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Benefits include guaranteed admission, access to in-state tuition and student support.
View Post : WCC opens HBCU Pathway, a new pipeline to student successtags: Diversity, Student Success, Transfer, HBCU Pathway, University Transfer Center
Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC
WCC Communications - August 19, 2021
With WCC’s affordable tuition and an academic scholarship to boot, Dan Tyrrell started his educational journey without the burden of student debt. The money he saved went toward a Ph.D. program at Wake Forest University.
View Post : Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCCtags: Alumni Profile, Affordability, On The Record, August 2021, STEAM, Transfer, Student Success
$1.4M grant to WCC supports student success through new Alpha Scholars program
Fran LeFort - July 13, 2021
WCC has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support incoming freshmen in completing their associate degrees and reaching their academic and career goals. The new Alpha Scholars program offers opportunities to connect students with the college's rich support services and exceptional teaching, as well as with peers who share career goals and common interests.
View Post : $1.4M grant to WCC supports student success through new Alpha Scholars programtags: Student Success, Grants, On The Record, August 2021, Alpha Scholars
WCC graduate on way to becoming 'Dr. D: Forensic Pathologist'
Rich Rezler - June 30, 2021
Alicia Dusseau's career path was established when she was a middle school student hooked on the reality television show "Dr. G: Medical Examiner."
View Post : WCC graduate on way to becoming 'Dr. D: Forensic Pathologist'tags: Class of 2021, On The Record, Student Success, August 2021, ousearch_News_2021
WCC students Philip Stolarski, Justin Washburn accepted into NASA scholar program
Rich Rezler - June 09, 2021
Two WCC students will take part in a five-week online course and final project beginning in October. Those who excel in the course modules can be selected to participate in an all-expense-paid, four-day learning experience at a NASA center.
View Post : WCC students Philip Stolarski, Justin Washburn accepted into NASA scholar programtags: Astronomy, ousearch_News_2021, NASA, Student Success
Graduate Profile: Eric Ortega, other UA members, spread out WCC alumni base
Rich Rezler - May 31, 2021
Colorado resident Eric Ortega is one of 73 out-of-state students among the 1,796-member Washtenaw Community College Class of 2021.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Eric Ortega, other UA members, spread out WCC alumni basetags: Class of 2021, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, United Association
Graduate Profile: Marlee Katt exemplifies adaptability of Class of 2021
Rich Rezler - May 30, 2021
The Winter 2021 honors graduate not only successfully pivoted to online learning, but completely changed her career goals.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Marlee Katt exemplifies adaptability of Class of 2021tags: Internship, Class of 2021, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, Business and Computer Technologies
WCC academic 'stars' recognized at Honors Convocation
Rich Rezler - May 21, 2021
The WCC Spring 2021 Virtual Honors Convocation honored 507 high honors and honors graduate candidates in the Class of 2021 and 780 additional students who earned high honors during the Winter 2021 semester.
View Post : WCC academic 'stars' recognized at Honors Convocationtags: Student Success, Honors Convocation, ousearch_News_2021, Class of 2021, Graduation
WCC alumna, current U-M student selected as Truman Scholar
Rich Rezler - May 10, 2021
WCC alumna Cat Hadley is one of 62 Truman Scholars from around the country, selected from a record number of candidates.
View Post : WCC alumna, current U-M student selected as Truman Scholartags: Alumni Profile, ousearch_News_2021, Student Awards, Student Success, Transfer