WCC joins White House's COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
Rich Rezler - June 18, 2021
Joining higher education institutions from across the nation, Washtenaw Community College is participating in the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, a joint initiative of the White House and U.S. Department of Education to help end the pandemic.
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WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2024
Fran LeFort - June 18, 2021
The contract for Dr. Rose B. Bellanca as President and CEO of Washtenaw Community College has been extended for an additional three years.
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Trustees approve department chairs for 2021-22 academic year
Rich Rezler - June 17, 2021
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees approved the Faculty Department Chair appointments for 2021-22 at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 16.
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Women's Council Celebration of women leaders benefits Student Emergency Fund
Fran LeFort - June 11, 2021
This year’s Celebration of Women Leaders honored an illustrious group of women and raised money for WCC’s Student Emergency Fund.
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WCC, Michigan Works! New four-week program trains health care workers for immediate job placement
Fran LeFort - June 10, 2021
Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast and employer partners Vibrant Life Senior Living, Homewatch CareGivers and Interim Healthcare are partnering to train and immediately place health care workers in a new four-week program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meet graduates at WCC's first Commencement Parade and Celebration
Rich Rezler - May 22, 2021
Spend any time around Washtenaw Community College students and you're bound to meet interesting people and hear compelling stories. Here are just a few we gathered at the college's Commencement Parade & Celebration.
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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.
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