Photography graduate focused on building her business
WCC Public Relations - December 17, 2023
Emily Riley caught the photography bug in high school, which she says made her college decision an easy one.
View Post : Photography graduate focused on building her businesstags: Digital Media Arts, December 2023, Digital Photography, On The Record, Alumni Profile
Alumni Profile: Advanced Manufacturing graduate fine-tuning his career
WCC Public Relations - December 15, 2023
Like many people, Felipe Agurto wandered along life’s path for a while before finding the right direction for his career. After graduating from high school on the west side of the state, Agurto enrolled in the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering but soon discovered it wasn’t really what he wanted to do.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Advanced Manufacturing graduate fine-tuning his careertags: Alumni Profile, Launch Winter 2023, 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch
WCC ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teams
Kayla Gahagan - December 14, 2023
WCC Esports is expanding rapidly after the college's new Esports Arena was launched in the Spring of 2023.
View Post : WCC ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teamstags: Esports, Sports & Entertainment Management, Gaming, Digital Video Production, 3D Animation
Alumni Profile: Teacher says 'attending WCC was the best decision I could have ever made'
WCC Public Relations - December 13, 2023
Early on, Lauren Alexander knew she wanted to be a teacher. After graduating from Saline High School, Alexander began the pursuit of her dream at WCC. She earned an Associate in Arts in Elementary Education Degree and a Liberal Arts Certificate before transferring to Eastern Michigan University to complete her bachelor’s.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Teacher says 'attending WCC was the best decision I could have ever made'tags: teacher, Launch winter 2024, Alumni Profile, 2023, Launch
Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehicles
WCC Public Relations - December 12, 2023
Mike Rudisill played the long game when it came to his education at Washtenaw Community College. He showed up, stayed late, listened, studied and connected with his instructors. Today, he leads a team at an innovative tech company which focuses on future vehicle technology – from smart infrastructure, to autonomous vehicles, to driver experiences.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehiclestags: On The Record, Veteran, March 2024, Alumni Profile, 2023, Launch winter 2024, Mechatronics
Alumni Profile: Graphic designer sees a bright future
WCC Public Relations - December 10, 2023
Her Washtenaw Community College instructors called her an ideal student – positive, hardworking, focused, and exceptionally open to feedback. That’s why it was no surprise when Liz DeRensis, armed with an Associate in Applied Science-Graphic Design and Technologies from WCC, landed a job as the graphic designer for SEE Eyewear.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Graphic designer sees a bright futuretags: 2023, Graphic Design, Alumni Profile, Launch winter 2024
WCC celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost program
Fran LeFort - December 08, 2023
Washtenaw Community College celebrated a new cohort of STEM Scholar students preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
View Post : WCC celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost programtags: Student Succes, Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, STEAM
Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - December 08, 2023
First-year WCC student Aaralyn Huhn nominated Skyline High School counselor David Almassy for a WCC Bridge Award, which is awarded annually to a high school staff or faculty member who “built a bridge” to WCC.
View Post : Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Awardtags: Awards, March 2024, high school counselors, On The Record, WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast
Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigan
Kayla Gahagan - December 07, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named the top community college in Michigan in two recent independent rankings.
View Post : Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigantags: Top College, Best Community College in Michigan, Rankings
Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to WCC
WCC Public Relations - December 07, 2023
Skyline High School graduate Mustafa Alhefady has tinkered around with cars since seventh grade. What started as a hobby with his dad has turned into a promising career path. After researching top automotive technician programs, he decided to pursue his education at WCC and enrolled this Fall.
View Post : Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to WCCtags: Student Success, Scholarships, Launch winter 2024, Automotive Services, Launch
Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer school
WCC Public Relations - December 06, 2023
Chenault is enrolled at Washtenaw Community College thanks to a Divisional Scholarship through the Health Sciences Division and will begin the Registered Nursing program with the Winter 2024 cohort.
View Post : Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer schooltags: Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2023, On The Record, 2023, Nursing, Launch winter 2024, Veteran, Divisional Scholarship, Launch
Yes, you can afford college!
WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2023
Fear of debt and the ability to afford college continue to be major concerns for students, their parents and adult learners seeking to expand their education to support their career goals. But at Washtenaw Community College financial aid awards are on the rise, allowing students to chase their dreams and avoid the college debt trap.
View Post : Yes, you can afford college!tags: Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships, Fall 2023, Michigan Achievement, Launch, Student Success
WCC supporting first-generation students
WCC Public Relations - November 23, 2023
Nationally, only 26% of first-gen students earn a degree compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
View Post : WCC supporting first-generation studentstags: December 2023, First generation, Student Services, On The Record
U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC
Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023
WCC received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.
View Post : U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCCtags: Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs, December 2023, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development, On The Record, US Department of Labor
WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies
WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Washtenaw County have partnered to offer a tailored training program that enhances the capacity and impact of local non-profit agencies.
View Post : WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agenciestags: December 2023, On The Record, Non-profit training, Community Partnership
Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training program
WCC Public Relations - November 13, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two virtual information sessions in November for Ypsilanti adults and high school students interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training programtags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Advance Ypsi
WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive year
Fran LeFort - November 10, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the sixth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive yeartags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Student Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veteran-Friendly School, December 2023, On The Record
Veterans honored during WCC ceremony November 9
Kayla Gahagan - November 02, 2023
America’s veterans will receive gratitude and recognition during Washtenaw Community College’s annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 9.
View Post : Veterans honored during WCC ceremony November 9
Washtenaw Economic Club hosts DTE executives for discussion on energy needs
Kayla Gahagan - October 31, 2023
The Washtenaw Economic Club will host its final luncheon event of 2023 with a session focused on energy needs.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club hosts DTE executives for discussion on energy needs
Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduates
Rich Rezler - October 28, 2023
Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Towsley Auditorium on the WCC campus to celebrate the graduation of the 14-member WCC Corrections Academy Fall Class of 2023.
View Post : Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduatestags: Graduation, On The Record, December 2023, Correctons Academy, Class of 2023, Public Service Training
WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit
WCC Public Relations - October 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and other higher education institutions to announce the largest investment in state history to expand semiconductor education and training programs.
View Post : WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroittags: Semiconductor, Mobility, Economic Development, December 2023, On The Record
Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 highlights career paths
WCC Public Relations - October 17, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will host Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 to highlight how skills obtained through a Liberal Arts Education empower individuals to a fulfilling career path.
View Post : Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 highlights career pathstags: Liberal Arts Week
Washtenaw Community College hosts Career & Internship Fair
WCC Public Relations - October 11, 2023
Upwards of 70 employers looking to hire for job and internship openings will be represented at Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Fall Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 12.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts Career & Internship Fair
WCC Digital Video student premiering film on October 12
Rich Rezler - October 05, 2023
A premier of Ethan Williams’ fictional comedy “I Hear That You Make Baby Videos” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 in Towsley Auditorium.
View Post : WCC Digital Video student premiering film on October 12tags: On The Record, December 2023, Student Succes, Student Profile, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts
Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time
WCC Public Relations - October 03, 2023
The State of Michigan’s Reconnect program is expanding its reach to help more students pursue their dreams through a college education.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time
High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Day
Kayla Gahagan - October 03, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will host Manufacturing Day 2023 this week to introduce prospective students to educational and career possibilities in advanced manufacturing – a high-wage, high-demand industry.
View Post : High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Daytags: Manufacturing Day, On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, December 2023
Army veteran and her son find an educational home at WCC
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2023
“After 30 years since I’d been in school it was kind of hard – and it still is being a single mom and trying to raise my last of three babies – but I don’t think I would have enrolled as quickly as I did if WCC hadn’t helped me immediately,” Barbara says.
View Post : Army veteran and her son find an educational home at WCCtags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Vet Fest, Launch, Fall 2023, Student Succes, Veteran
WCC Foundation hosts Gala 2023 to support Student Emergency Fund
Kayla Gahagan - September 20, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College Foundation will host Gala 2023 to support the college’s Student Emergency Fund and other programs. This year’s presenting sponsor is Toyota.
View Post : WCC Foundation hosts Gala 2023 to support Student Emergency Fundtags: Foundation, Student Emergency Fund, Scholarships, Gala
Washtenaw Economic Club wraps 2023 season with two Fall events
Kayla Gahagan - September 18, 2023
The Washtenaw Economic Club will wrap up another successful season with two events this fall.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club wraps 2023 season with two Fall eventstags: cybersecurity, energy, Washtenaw Economic Club, natural gas, electrification
WCC's additional Fall semester start dates accommodate flexible student schedules
Fran LeFort - September 14, 2023
Session II of Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Fall semester begins September 20, with registration continuing until the start of classes.
View Post : WCC's additional Fall semester start dates accommodate flexible student schedulestags: Michigan Reconnect, Fall 2023, Registration, enrollment
WCC at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforce
Fran LeFort - September 12, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting education programs to prepare the workforce for the advancement of battery powered electric vehicles.
View Post : WCC at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforcetags: North America International Auto Show, Semiconductor, EV, Workforce Development
WCC Police Academy celebrates 36-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - September 09, 2023
An estimated 500 guests filled the 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor to celebrate the 36-member graduating class of the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy on Friday, including more than 100 current and retired law enforcement professionals who formed a long greeting line and, one-by-one, welcomed every graduate into the field after they received their certificate.
View Post : WCC Police Academy celebrates 36-member graduating classtags: Class of 2023, Graduation, Police Academy, Public Service Training
Ypsilanti residents invited to learn more about WCC's Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program
Fran LeFort - September 07, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host three information sessions for Ypsilanti residents interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Ypsilanti residents invited to learn more about WCC's Advance Ypsi education and jobs training programtags: Automotive, Advance Ypsi, Mobility, Workforce Development, IT
Mom, daughter bring their passion for learning to WCC
Fran LeFort - September 05, 2023
As one half of a rare parent-child duo at WCC, Stephanie Suchala cried when she got the news last summer that her 13-year-old daughter Dylan would be joining her as a WCC student.
View Post : Mom, daughter bring their passion for learning to WCCtags: Fall 2023, Small Business Development Center, Student Success, Launch, SBDC, Computer Science
Passion for auto safety drives WCC alum's career with Toyota
Fran LeFort - September 04, 2023
When Zach Van Buren enrolled in WCC in 2016, he wasn’t sure where his career path would ultimately take him. But his pursuit of just one question helped to shape his trajectory. That is, how could he simply walk away from a rather nasty car accident he’d recently experienced?
View Post : Passion for auto safety drives WCC alum's career with Toyotatags: Launch, Student Success, Fall 2023, FAME
WCC is paving the road of the EV ecosystem
Fran LeFort - August 31, 2023
Washtenaw Community College is pairing with industry and state agencies to lead the advancement of Michigan’s EV ecosystem, offering three new programs to train students for high demand, high-wage jobs.
View Post : WCC is paving the road of the EV ecosystemtags: Advanced Transportation, Advanced Transportation Center, Launch, Electric Vehicles, Fall 2023
Flexibility of classes at WCC is a game-changer for adult learners
Fran LeFort - August 28, 2023
Flexibility is a game changer. That’s exactly what WCC offers learners of all ages and something Carolyn Bradshaw has embraced and relied on to earn a college degree and advance in her career.
View Post : Flexibility of classes at WCC is a game-changer for adult learnerstags: Career, Adult Learners, Student Success, On The Record, 2023, Fall 2023, December 2023, Human Resources, Business Management
HBCU Pathway helping WCC alumni achieve their dreams
Fran LeFort - August 28, 2023
Less than two years after launching an initiative to help more local students transfer to an HBCU, WCC filled its Towsley Auditorium with more than 400 local high school students to give them a taste of HBCU life.
View Post : HBCU Pathway helping WCC alumni achieve their dreamstags: Transfer, Diversity, Fall 2023, Launch, Student Success, HBCU Pathway, HBCU, HBCU Day
FAME Signing Day pairs WCC students with new employers
Fran LeFort - August 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College, manufacturers and regional workforce development organizations have joined hands to meet industry talent needs through the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) work-and-learn apprenticeship program.
View Post : FAME Signing Day pairs WCC students with new employerstags: Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships, On The Record, MI FAME, December 2023
Certificates, associate degrees highlight annual UA training week
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2023
More than 200 members of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (UA) of the plumbing and pipefitting industry in the United States and Canada earned certificates and associate degrees on Thursday, highlighting a week of training at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Certificates, associate degrees highlight annual UA training weektags: Graduation, United Association, Skilled Trades, Plumbers and Pipefitters
Fall semester at WCC kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitions
Fran LeFort - August 15, 2023
WCC is gearing up for the 2023-24 academic year starting Monday, August 28. Registration for classes remains open, and prospective new students may apply at any time.
View Post : Fall semester at WCC kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitionstags: Michigan Reconnect, 2023-2024 School Year, Fall 2023, enroll, register
WCC named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing
Fran LeFort - July 31, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.
View Post : WCC named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursingtags: Awards, Center of Excellence, On The Record, December 2023, Nursing, Health Sciences
Health Science course added to list of 'exemplary' online offerings at WCC
Rich Rezler - July 31, 2023
A WCC online course titled Evidence-Based Practice in Action was honored as an 'exemplary' online class by Anthology.
View Post : Health Science course added to list of 'exemplary' online offerings at WCCtags: Health Sciences, Nursing, Blackboard, Awards
WCC named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive year
WCC - July 27, 2023
For the fourth consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate by The Xerces Society for enhancing pollinator habitats, pesticide reduction and educating the community.
View Post : WCC named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive yeartags: Bees, Bee Campus, WCC, Bee Campus USA, Pollinators
WCC, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030
Fran LeFort - July 20, 2023
Nearly 8,500 specialized tradespeople have trained at WCC since 2010.
View Post : WCC, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030tags: Union, 2030, Contract, Ironworkers, Train the Trainer
WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewide
WCC Public Relations - July 14, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca said Friday that the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is a positive step forward for all levels of education in the state.
View Post : WCC supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewidetags: Higher Education, Education Partnerships, Early Childhood Education, MiLEAP
Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College
Kayla Gahagan - July 14, 2023
It was a good problem to have – too many students and not enough instructors. That was the case for Trainco Inc.’s Truck Driving program hosted at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) until recently, when a second instructor was added to accommodate the growing popularity of the program.
View Post : Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: Workforce Development, Trainco, Workforce Training, Trucking
WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti
WCC Public Relations - July 12, 2023
Ypsilanti residents invited to July 17 event highlighting the Reconnect Scholarship and Advance Ypsi; July 18 virtual event is for all who want to learn more about the state scholarship program
View Post : WCC kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti
Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - July 04, 2023
Hallisy appreciated the approach to teaching the technical side of video production as well as the human and emotional side of capturing video. He puts those skills to use in his role as creative manager, collaborating with patients, faculty, hospital and university staff, executives, his own team and more.
View Post : Award-winning creative manager got his start at WCCtags: Video Production, What Do You Call, Career, Alumni Profile, Digital Media Arts, Summer 2023, Student Success, Digital Video Production, Launch
'I wanted a career, not a job' says Sterile Processing certificate graduate
Kayla Gahagan - June 29, 2023
Statia Hamilton always dreamed of a large family and a fulfilling career. Now, she has both.
View Post : 'I wanted a career, not a job' says Sterile Processing certificate graduatetags: Launch, Allied Health, Career, Health Sciences, What Do You Call, Summer 2023, sterile procesing
Trustees approve 2023-24 academic year department chairs
Rich Rezler - June 28, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees approved the Faculty Department Chair appointments for 2023-24 at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 27.
View Post : Trustees approve 2023-24 academic year department chairs
WCC grad living his dream programming video games in California
Kayla Gahagan - June 27, 2023
Tom Adams wanted something special to go alongside the digital animation credits he earned during his time at WCC – a portfolio that looked like no one else’s. So he made it happen.
View Post : WCC grad living his dream programming video games in Californiatags: 3D Animation, Summer 2023, What Do You Call, Student Success, Launch, Computer Programming, 2023
Radiography graduate found direction, career path at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - June 26, 2023
When Michelle Wilkins started in Washtenaw’s Radiography program, she hoped success would directly lead to a job in the Michigan Medicine hospital system.
View Post : Radiography graduate found direction, career path at WCCtags: Student Success, Launch, Summer 2023, Career, Radiography, What Do You Call
Washtenaw County Vet Fest '23 comes to WCC campus on July 22
Rebecca Thomas - June 22, 2023
All Washtenaw County military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2023 on Saturday, July 22.
View Post : Washtenaw County Vet Fest '23 comes to WCC campus on July 22tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Veterans, Campus Events, Vet Fest
WCC prepares Marine for transition to higher ed, chemical engineering career
Kayla Gahagan - June 21, 2023
"I chose WCC because of the great things I had heard about it from friends who had attended and because it was the facilitator school to get into the University of Michigan."
View Post : WCC prepares Marine for transition to higher ed, chemical engineering careertags: Summer 2023, 2023, Transfer, Mathematics Science and Engineering Technology, Launch, What Do You Call, Veterans
WCC: All Paths Lead to Career Success
Fran LeFort - June 21, 2023
Like a superhighway to success for the 21st century workforce, Washtenaw Community College offers multiple on-ramps and exits depending on your needs at any given time.
View Post : WCC: All Paths Lead to Career Successtags: Launch, Pre-Engineering, Career, Transfer, Michigan Reconnect, Business Administration, Student Success, STEM Scholars Program, Summer 2023
Parental Perspective: Dual enrollment is a challenge worth accepting
Freeman Gregory - June 21, 2023
Dual enrollment is administered differently according to individual high school requirements, but overall, students work with their counselors to determine a level of participation proper for each student’s academic ability and maturity to handle the responsibility of college.
View Post : Parental Perspective: Dual enrollment is a challenge worth acceptingtags: Parents, Summer 2023, Dual-Enrollment, Launch
New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programs
Rich Rezler - June 19, 2023
A new associate degree program at Washtenaw Community College will allow students to receive training in multiple disciplines across its Digital Media Arts department.
View Post : New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programstags: Digital Media Arts, Audio Engineering, Digital Video Production, 3D Animation, Web Design, On The Record, Digital Photography, June 2023, Graphic Design
WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor
Fran LeFort - June 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host a record number of more than 5,000 members from five national trades organizations this summer for training to advance their skills. WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor.
View Post : WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbortags: Cement Masons, Plumbers and Pipefitters, On The Record, Electrical Workers, June 2023, Roofers Union, United Association, Ironworkers, Workforce Training, Skilled Trades
WCC Radiography graduates celebrate with pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - June 10, 2023
Graduates of the Washtenaw Community College Radiography program were honored at a pinning ceremony, which welcomes them to the profession, on June 10 at Towsley Auditorium.
View Post : WCC Radiography graduates celebrate with pinning ceremonytags: Graduation, Radiography, Student Success, Class of 2023, Pinning Ceremony
Graduate Profile: De'ja Moon, Radiography
Rich Rezler - June 09, 2023
After 10 years in the healthcare field, De'ja Moon found her passion in radiography.
View Post : Graduate Profile: De'ja Moon, Radiographytags: Graduation, Student Profile, Radiography, Class of 2023
Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Science
Rich Rezler - June 01, 2023
A native of San Jose, Karl Owen came to WCC to capitalize on its transfer relationship with the University of Michigan. And he has no plans to leave the state any time soon.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Sciencetags: June 2023, Graduation, STEM Scholars Program, Student Profile, Pre-Engineering, Class of 2023, On The Record
Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Management
Rich Rezler - May 30, 2023
Sports have always played a major role in Saydatou Cisse's life. While she attended WCC, she realized sports could extend beyond recreation and entertainment to become a career.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Managementtags: Student Profile, June 2023, On The Record, Class of 2023, General Studies, Graduation, Sports and Entertainment Management, Sports
WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK
WCC Public Relations - May 27, 2023
WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca was honored by Ann Arbor SPARK for her outstanding leadership and contributions to economic development in the region.
View Post : WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK
Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2023
Graduation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve reached the end of your higher education pursuits. For Adrian Barden, joining the Washtenaw Community College Class of 2023 is just one stop along a much longer journey.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovationtags: Graduation, Class of 2023, Business Administration, On The Record, Student Profile, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, June 2023
WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority
Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023
WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan’s thriving semiconductor industry.
View Post : WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superioritytags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Semiconductor
WCC Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to community
Kayla Gahagan - May 24, 2023
The 26th annual WCC Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon, back to an in-person format for the first time since 2019, honored Michelle Crumm, Donna Doleman Dickerson and Nancy Margolis.
View Post : WCC Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to communitytags: Student Emergency Fund, Women's Council, fundraiser, WCC Foundation
WCC's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capital
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2023
WCC employee Marisol Adelmann recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in a legislative briefing in support of adult education.
View Post : WCC's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capitaltags: Adult Transitions Pathways, GED, Workforce Development, Adult Transitions
Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Management
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Lauren Blackford played her first gig in September 2020, the same week she started classes at WCC. One week after completing her final WCC class in early May 2023, she was in a studio recording on her first EP.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Managementtags: liberal arts, Graduation, On The Record, Student Profile, June 2023, Arts Management
Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photography
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Susan Hamady earned a bachelor’s degree in 1968 and a master’s degree in 1980. But the 76-year-old Ann Arbor resident had never walked in a graduation ceremony … until Sunday.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photographytags: Photography, Emeritus Program, Graduation, Digital Photography, Student Profile, On The Record, Class of 2023, June 2023
Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC students
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2023
Local high school students are invited to attend to learn more about WCC’s HBCU Pathway, a robust program with transfer agreements to five Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
View Post : Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC studentstags: On The Record, HBCU Day, Diversity, HBCU Pathway, June 2023
More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencement
Kayla Gahagan - May 18, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will award more than 2,500 degrees and certificates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday.
View Post : More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencementtags: Associate Degree, Certificates, Commencement, Graduation
Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.
View Post : Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCCtags: June 2023, On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship, Pitch@WCC
Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Online versions of three WCC classes are among the 27 courses at colleges and universities around the world named 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award winners by Anthology.
View Post : Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'tags: Blackboard, Business and Computer Technologies, Awards, Online Learning, June 2023, On The Record
WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative
Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
View Post : WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiativetags: Automotive, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Industry, Workforce Training, EV
Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24
Rich Rezler - May 15, 2023
The new Traditional Photography and Portrait Photography certificates serve as building blocks through the Photography program that allow students to compile stackable credentials in specific techniques.
View Post : Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24tags: On The Record, June 2023, Photography, Digital Photography
Murph Challenge returns to WCC on Memorial Day
Rich Rezler - May 12, 2023
WCC is one of nine locations in the state of Michigan hosting the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day. The fitness challenge raises funds for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
View Post : Murph Challenge returns to WCC on Memorial Day
Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - May 11, 2023
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2023 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, Winter 2023, Student Recognition, High Honors
WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school students
Fran LeFort - May 11, 2023
The Michigan Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (MI-FAME) program offers apprenticeships and on-the-job training with industry partners.
View Post : WCC shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school studentstags: Workforce Development, MI FAME, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships
Small business owners find success after partnering with WCC
Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023
The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC helped guide them to success.
View Post : Small business owners find success after partnering with WCCtags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, small business
Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker series
Fran LeFort - May 03, 2023
Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, is the featured speaker at the May 11 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker seriestags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteers
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Washtenaw Community College is bringing back a unique summer class that also offers volunteer opportunities for local residents interested in archaeology and anthropology.
View Post : Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteerstags: Archaeology Field Experience, Archaeology, Campus News, Campus Events
WCC kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Friends and family gathered in Towsley Auditorium to celebrate the 66-member graduating class of Washtenaw Community College nursing program.
View Post : WCC kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremonytags: Class of 2023, Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, Nursing, Student Success, Men in Nursing
WCC Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24
Fran LeFort - April 26, 2023
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College will rise $4 per credit hour in the Fall 2023 semester to $99, the lowest in the state and among the lowest in the nation.
View Post : WCC Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24tags: Campus News, Tuition, Board of Trustees
Two WCC digital video students win statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 26, 2023
WCC students Nehemiah Harmsen and Corey Konjarevich each took home first-place honors from the 2023 Student Production Awards, sponsored by the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : Two WCC digital video students win statewide Student Production Awardstags: Digital Media Arts, Digital Video Production, Student Awards, Student Success, Student Production Awards
Miguel Sieglaff, Dental Assistant
WCC Marketing - April 25, 2023
While many people enter the dental assistant profession through Washtenaw Community College’s program right out of high school, some choose a more gradual approach, like Miguel Sieglaff.
View Post : Miguel Sieglaff, Dental Assistanttags: Dental Assisting
Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilanti
Fran LeFort - April 24, 2023
WCC has been awarded a $2.09 million grant to launch a jobs and education initiative to boost the quality of life and outcomes for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Advance Ypsi: WCC receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilantitags: community involvement, Advance Ypsi, Community enrichment, Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Ypsilanti
WCC celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universities
Kayla Gahagan - April 22, 2023
WCC directed the spotlight at a cohort of students this week, celebrating their success at the college and the next steps in their academic journey.
View Post : WCC celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universitiestags: Student Success, Class of 2023, Transfer, STEM Scholars Program, Graduation
New WCC exhibit explores use of space in art
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2023
A new exhibition that focuses on the use of space in art is now open in The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College. The gallery and its exhibits are free and open to the public.
View Post : New WCC exhibit explores use of space in arttags: Art Gallery, Fine Arts, Exhibit
Learn more about Washtenaw Community College at WCC & You event
WCC Public Relations - April 13, 2023
Prospective students and community members are invited to explore the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus and academic programs Saturday, April 15. The college’s WCC & You event is designed to give an inside look at all the college has to offer.
View Post : Learn more about Washtenaw Community College at WCC & You eventtags: WCC & You, register, Scholarships, Academic Pathways, student life, enroll, campus life
WCC receives Voter Friendly Campus designation
Rich Rezler - April 13, 2023
WCC was named a 2023-24 Voter Friendly Campus for its efforts to promote bi-partisan voter registration, education and engagement.
View Post : WCC receives Voter Friendly Campus designationtags: Awards, Student Development, Vote, Campus News
Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistant
WCC Marketing - April 11, 2023
During the winter months, WCC runs a dental clinic that’s operated by third-year dental students from the University of Michigan with the help of WCC dental assisting students. An area dentist oversees the clinic, and Lumpkin’s skills caught his eye
View Post : Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistanttags: Dental Assisting
WCC Student Art Show winners announced
Rich Rezler - April 11, 2023
View Post : WCC Student Art Show winners announcedtags: Fine Arts, Student Art Show, Awards, Student Awards, Digital Media Arts, WCC Student Art Show, Student Success
Eleven WCC digital video students nominated for Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 05, 2023
Eleven projects created by students in WCC's Digital Video program have been nominated for a Student Production Award from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : Eleven WCC digital video students nominated for Student Production Awardstags: Digital Media Arts, Digital Video Production, Student Production Awards, Student Awards
ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCC
Fran LeFort - April 05, 2023
ZOLLER Inc. has donated nearly $250,000 in equipment to WCC to train students on state-of-the-art machinery that measures precision cutting tools along with an advanced tool management system.
View Post : ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCCtags: March 2023, On The Record, Donation, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Training
Donation will support WCC single mom students
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A recent $20,000 donation by Ken Wilson to the WCC Foundation created the Nancy C. Wilson Single Mom’s Relief Fund, an endowment that will provide at least one annual scholarship to a qualified WCC student in perpetuity, along with directing additional money into the college's Student Emergency Fund.
View Post : Donation will support WCC single mom studentstags: On The Record, March 2023, Scholarships, Donation, WCC Foundation, Student Success, Student Emergency Fund
Certificates align higher education with workforce needs
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
“Creating shorter certificates is crucial for working professionals returning to college, because it gives students quick and flexible options to re-skill themselves,” said Trinity Health Director of Digital Marketing and Websites Jason Karas, who transitioned into the industry thanks to a WCC credential.
View Post : Certificates align higher education with workforce needstags: Web Design, Adult Education, Certificates, Alumni Profile, March 2023, On The Record
New Esports Arena open for teams, student free play
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A new, state-of-the-art Esports Arena has opened on the WCC campus to provide enrolled students opportunity for recreation, competition and exposure to the academic and career opportunities associated with the growing Esports industry.
View Post : New Esports Arena open for teams, student free playtags: On The Record, March 2023, Esports, Student Activities, Student Development
WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders
Julia Zaher - March 28, 2023
View Post : WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaderstags: March 2023, Student Emergency Fund, On The Record, Aisha Bowe, Women's Council, WCC Foundation, fundraiser
Students' effort leads to TEDxWCC event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6
Rich Rezler - March 26, 2023
View Post : Students' effort leads to TEDxWCC event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6tags: March 2023, On The Record, Campus Events, TEDxWCC, Student Organizations, Washtenaw Technical Middle College