WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisters
Fran LeFort - August 07, 2022
STEM Scholars was established at WCC in 2018 to encourage and facilitate success for students seeking science, technology, engineering and math careers. It supports underrepresented students through multiple grants.
View Post : WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisterstags: Student Profile, Launch, STEM, 3D Animation, Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, Launch Fall 2022, September 2022, On The Record, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine
WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook costs
Rich Rezler - July 29, 2022
Continuing its commitment to keep higher education affordable, WCC has made it possible for a student to earn an associate degree without ever purchasing a textbook.
View Post : WCC offers first 'Z-Degree,' associate degree program with zero textbook coststags: Affordability, September 2022, Z-Degree, On The Record, Open Education Resources
Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - July 28, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Trainco Truck Driving Schools to offer a full-service CDL-A educational training program to help fill critical workforce needs.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College and Trainco partner to fill truck driving talent pipelinetags: Industry, Workforce Development, Trucking, Partnership, September 2022, On The Record, Workforce Training
WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundation
Rich Rezler - July 27, 2022
The Collegiate Recovery Program at WCC received a grant from the Jamie Daniels Foundation that will endow a scholarship for a student in the program and assist in its quest to provide all WCC students with recovery support, connection and community to improve their health and well-being.
View Post : WCC Collegiate Recovery Program receives grant from Jamie Daniels Foundationtags: Grants, On The Record, Student Services, September 2022, WCC Foundation, Collegiate Recovery Program
Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - July 15, 2022
“Before this program, I had zero hope for myself being successful. I dropped out my senior year of high school and that made me feel like I failed my family and I failed myself,” student speaker Jaden Dudley said. “But now we’re going to walk out of here with smiles wide and caps held high … because we’re graduates, baby!”
View Post : Adult Transitions Pathways celebrates 141-member graduating classtags: September 2022, Class of 2022, On The Record, Adult Transitions Pathways, Graduation
WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect students
Fran LeFort - July 14, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched a statewide tour at WCC to spotlight Michigan's $6 million bipartisan investment in grant funding for Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs.
View Post : WCC hosts state's announcement of additional funding for Frontliners, Reconnect studentstags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Michigan Reconnect, Futures For Frontliners, On The Record, September 2022, Press Release
WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Building
Fran LeFort - July 09, 2022
The Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College has reopened after a year-long renovation project.
View Post : WCC cuts ribbon on renovated Morris Lawrence Buildingtags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Campus News, On The Record, September 2022, Campus Events
Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - July 02, 2022
Nine different WCC online classes earned Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Award status, making up roughly 17% percent of all awards granted to schools, colleges and universities around the world.
View Post : Nine WCC online courses recognized as 'exemplary'tags: Business and Computer Technologies, September 2022, Business, Blackboard, Online Learning, On The Record, Awards
Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experience
Fran LeFort - June 13, 2022
A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the WCC campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experiencetags: On The Record, STEM, Campus, June 2022, Community enrichment, Archaeology Field Experience
WCC named Bee Campus USA for third year
Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the third consecutive year for enhancing pollinator habitats and educating the community.
View Post : WCC named Bee Campus USA for third yeartags: Awards, Sustainability, On The Record, Bee Campus USA, Campus, June 2022, wtmc