WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificates
Fran LeFort - May 18, 2022
After hosting a virtual graduation salute in 2020 and a drive-through parade in 2021, WCC's traditional Commencement Ceremony returns in 2022.
View Post : WCC returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificatestags: Graduation, Commencement, Class of 2022
Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC Communications - May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the students who earned High Honors and Honors distinction during the Winter 2022 semester.
View Post : Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, High Honors, Winter 2022, Student Recognition
WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow
Fran LeFort - May 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will show off its Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, its automotive cybersecurity workbenches and skills training pathways at Careers of Today & Tomorrow on Thursday, May 12, at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry in Hudson.
View Post : WCC to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrowtags: Advanced Transportation Center, ATC, Affordability, OER, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Academic and Career Skills, Tuition
May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fund
Kennedy Coe - May 03, 2022
The Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Foundation invites the public to attend the Wednesday, May 25, Women’s Council Celebration. The virtual event from 5-6 p.m. honors the achievements of women throughout the community and raises money for the college’s Student Emergency Fund to help students overcome barriers and stay in school.
View Post : May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fundtags: WCC Foundation, Women's Council, Foundation, Student Emergency Fund
Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'
Rich Rezler - April 29, 2022
The 69 graduating members of the WCC nursing program took part in the traditional pinning ceremony
View Post : Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'tags: Class of 2022, Student Success, Nursing, Graduation
Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district students
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2022
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will remain frozen for the fifth consecutive year, the college announced following Board of Trustees approval Tuesday.
View Post : Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for WCC in-district studentstags: Tuition, Affordability, On The Record, June 2022, Board of Trustees, enrollment
Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Rich Rezler - April 26, 2022
LeNelle Covés attended nearly 40 of the 64 Free College Week classes that WCC offered earlier this month. "There's no reason I should be bored in my life because I have too many interests," she says.
View Post : Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - April 23, 2022
Paul A. Glantz, co-founder and chairman of Troy-based theater chain Emagine Entertainment, Inc. is the featured speaker at the May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone training
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2022
Joshua Truchan and Matt Strang are recovering addicts and current officers in the WCC Collegiate Recovery Program. Both have also been on the giving and receiving ends of an emergency Naloxone treatment.
View Post : Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone trainingtags: Public Safety, June 2022, On The Record, Collegiate Recovery Program
7 smart reasons to choose WCC
WCC Communications - April 19, 2022
Affordability. Transferability. Flexibility. And more.
View Post : 7 smart reasons to choose WCCtags: Career, Affordability, Student Activities, Scholarships, Launch Summer 2022, Transfer
Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollment
Fran LeFort - April 18, 2022
Less than five years out of high school, Annie Peurach has already earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, spent a year in France and is in her first year teaching at Emerson School in Ann Arbor.
View Post : Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollmenttags: Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Dual-Enrollment, Launch Summer 2022, Alumni Profile, wtmc
Building the advanced transportation workforce of the future
Fran LeFort - April 15, 2022
WCC's role in automated transportation and mobility was highlighted at the CCAT Global Symposium hosted by the University of Michigan
View Post : Building the advanced transportation workforce of the futuretags: On The Record, Mobility, Advanced Transportation Center, CCAT, June 2022
WCC Fitness Center an official host of legendary Murph Challenge
Rich Rezler - April 13, 2022
WCC’s Wadham Veterans Center is bringing a legendary fitness challenge, The Murph Challenge, to Ann Arbor on Memorial Day! The Health & Fitness Center at WCC is one of the challenge’s five official hosts across the state of Michigan.
View Post : WCC Fitness Center an official host of legendary Murph Challenge
WCC students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 08, 2022
Washtenaw Community College students have 14 projects nominated for Student Production Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : WCC students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awardstags: Digital Media Arts, Student Awards, Student Production Awards, Student Success, Digital Video Production
A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winners
Rich Rezler - April 04, 2022
WCC's 2022 Student Art Show was adjudicated by Saima Mohammad, an assistant professor of graphic design at Wayne State University who practices her design work at Pakmode Media Group in Ann Arbor.
View Post : A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winnerstags: WCC Student Art Show, Awards, Digital Media Arts, Student Art Show, Student Awards, Therese Basha Jarjoura, Painting, Fine Arts
Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employers
Kennedy Coe - March 29, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host its annual spring career fair featuring approximately 100 different companies virtually on Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employerstags: Career Fair, Free College Week, Career
County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflation
Fran LeFort - March 25, 2022
The Washtenaw Economic Outlook kicked off the Washtenaw Economic Club's 2022 season on March 24.
View Post : County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflationtags: Economic Outlook, Washtenaw Economic Club, Washtenaw County
Police academy? Law school? WCC student has 'law & order' options
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Alexandra La Vallee is supplementing her education with a prestigious internship, giving her plenty of options after graduation.
View Post : Police academy? Law school? WCC student has 'law & order' optionstags: Criminal Justice, March 2022, On The Record, Internship, Student Profile
WCC made a mid-career pivot possible for PA
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Kevin Ryan was 35 when his employer announced it was closing its doors after more than 100 years in business. He could find another job in a dying industry or make a dramatic change. He chose change. And he chose Washtenaw Community College to help make it happen.
View Post : WCC made a mid-career pivot possible for PAtags: On The Record, March 2022, Alumni Profile
WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'
Anita LeBlanc - March 24, 2022
WCC graduate and former White Hat Society member now serves as a 'force for good' in the growing cybersecurity field.
View Post : WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'tags: cybersecurity, On The Record, March 2022, Alumni Profile, Student Organizations
Classes, activities return to WCC campus
Washtenaw Community College - March 23, 2022
Washtenaw Community College is preparing to welcome an influx of students back to campus in the upcoming school year.
View Post : Classes, activities return to WCC campustags: Launch Summer 2022, March 2022, On The Record, Campus News, Campus Events
WCC honored for creating a culture of wellness on campus
Kennedy Coe - March 23, 2022
WCC is one of 156 colleges and universities around the country recently honored by the American College of Sports Medicine's Exercise is Medicine initiative.
View Post : WCC honored for creating a culture of wellness on campustags: Awards, Exercise, Marvin Boluyt, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Academic All-Stars: Two WCC students named to Coca-Cola Academic Team
Rich Rezler - March 21, 2022
Rachel Rubanguka is one of 50 students nationwide named a “Gold Scholar” and Daria Skalitzky is one of 50 on the “Silver Scholar” list of the 2022 Coca-Cola Foundation Academic Team.
View Post : Academic All-Stars: Two WCC students named to Coca-Cola Academic Teamtags: Student Profile, On The Record, Student Activities, Awards, March 2022, Student Success, Phi Theta Kappa
Public invited to Free College Week at WCC
Fran LeFort - March 15, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 4, through Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to Free College Week at WCCtags: On The Record, Free College Week, March 2022, Community enrichment, Online Learning
Saline High School counselor wins WCC Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - March 14, 2022
Saline High School counselor Michelle Monahan received the 2021 WCC Bridge Award trophy, chosen from WCC student nominations of high school staff members who were influential in getting them to college.
View Post : Saline High School counselor wins WCC Bridge Award
Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlook
Fran LeFort - March 10, 2022
A new season of the Washtenaw Economic Club kicks off Thursday, March 24, with the annual economic outlook presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Michael McWilliams.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlooktags: WEC, Washtenaw Economic Club, On The Record, Economic Outlook, March 2022
Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017
Fran LeFort - March 07, 2022
Since Fall 2017 when Washtenaw Community College introduced its zero-cost textbook program, students have saved nearly $9 million thanks to 47 courses being taught with an open educational resource (OER).
View Post : Free textbook program has saved WCC students nearly $9 million since 2017tags: March 2022, Affordability, Launch Summer 2022, On The Record, OER, Open Education Resources
Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3
Fran LeFort - February 25, 2022
The exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and the educational opportunities that prepare students for them will be highlighted at WCC on March 1-3.
View Post : Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3tags: STEAM, STEAM Week, STEM, STEM Scholars Program
WCC hosting 4th annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conference
Rich Rezler - February 24, 2022
WCC has been hosting the event since 2019 in an effort to bring programming and resources typically available only to students at large universities to the community college level.
View Post : WCC hosting 4th annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conferencetags: Gender and sexuality, Conference, Diversity, Student Organizations
Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first year
Fran LeFort - February 21, 2022
Amanda MacDonald and Carmen Samaniego are two of the nearly 1,300 students enrolled at WCC using the Michigan Reconnect tuition program. "Without Reconnect, I’m not sure I would have come back. I would have made excuses and seen too many obstacles,” MacDonald said.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first yeartags: Medical Billing and Coding, Health Administration, Computer Science, Student Profile, Michigan Reconnect, Launch Summer 2022, On The Record, Reconnect, March 2022
WCC dance instructor played role in Olympians' medal pursuits
Rich Rezler - February 20, 2022
Noonie Anderson, who's been teaching dance at WCC for 40 years, has worked with some of the world's greatest figure skaters.
View Post : WCC dance instructor played role in Olympians' medal pursuitstags: Performing Arts, Faculty Profile, Dance
More than 100 CTE programs at WCC prepare students for high-skill jobs
Fran LeFort - February 17, 2022
WCC is celebrating CTE Month by showcasing its more than 100 Career and Technical Education associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for high-wage, high-demand and high-skill jobs.
View Post : More than 100 CTE programs at WCC prepare students for high-skill jobs
Six in a row! WCC earns Tree Campus Higher Education recognition again
Rich Rezler - February 14, 2022
WCC honored by Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
View Post : Six in a row! WCC earns Tree Campus Higher Education recognition againtags: Tree Campus USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, Facilities Management, Awards
Tech startups seek applicants for DEI-focused internship program
Rich Rezler - February 12, 2022
Applications are due March 1 for the 2022 Future Founders Internship Program, a paid summer internship for BIPOC, women, nonbinary and/or PELL-eligible students to get hands-on experience in tech, startups and entrepreneurship.
View Post : Tech startups seek applicants for DEI-focused internship programtags: Internship, Diversity
Get to know an Olympian: WCC fitness center member Donald Scott II
Rich Rezler - February 02, 2022
While the world turns its attention to TV broadcasts of the Winter Olympic Games this week, members of the WCC Health and Fitness Center haven’t needed to wait to watch an Olympian perform. Meet Donald Scott II.
View Post : Get to know an Olympian: WCC fitness center member Donald Scott II
WCC celebrating Black History Month with multiple events
Rich Rezler - February 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College is celebrating Black History Month with multiple events throughout February planned by its Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
View Post : WCC celebrating Black History Month with multiple eventstags: Diversity, Campus Events
CircleIn gives WCC students opportunity to study together virtually
WCC - January 29, 2022
With more and more students taking online and virtual classes, WCC has taken steps to add a missing ingredient to their education: Studying with their classmates.
View Post : CircleIn gives WCC students opportunity to study together virtuallytags: Technology, Student Success, Winter 2022, CircleIn, ousearch_News_2020
Student Profile: Let's all join Malia's Movement
Rich Rezler - January 22, 2022
Malia Ellis fought through the burdens of embarrassment and isolation that a physical disability can crudely place upon a young girl. So the 19-year-old WCC student is on a mission to erase those burdens for future generations.
View Post : Student Profile: Let's all join Malia's Movementtags: On The Record, Student Profile, Disabilities, January 2022
WCC Women's Council event lifts up college students
Fran LeFort - January 22, 2022
The community is invited to attend a virtual event focused on supporting Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students through their educational and career journeys.
View Post : WCC Women's Council event lifts up college studentstags: Women's Council, Foundation
WCC alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Tech
Rich Rezler - January 22, 2022
Alejandra Hornak came to WCC to pursue a career in law enforcement, but is now part of an international cybersecurity firm that travels the globe protecting organizations from cyber threats.
View Post : WCC alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Techtags: January 2022, On The Record, Criminal Justice, Alumni Profile, English as a Second Language, cybersecurity
Fall 2021 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - January 19, 2022
704 WCC students earned "High Honors" (3.8+ GPA) and 390 others earned "Honors" (3.5-3.8) distinction for the Fall 2021 semester.
View Post : Fall 2021 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, High Honors, fall 2021, Student Recognition
Two employees, one alumnus win WCC Equity in Action Awards
Rich Rezler - January 15, 2022
The Equity in Action Awards are presented annually during WCC's MLK Day Celebration, with one of the criteria for nomination being someone “who exemplifies the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service."
View Post : Two employees, one alumnus win WCC Equity in Action Awardstags: Diversity, MLK Day, Equity in Action, Awards
MLK Day Celebration: Building a 'beloved community'
Fran LeFort - January 14, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of a nonviolent approach to equality for all was honored by WCC in a virtual celebration that united people from all walks of life, including a representative of Congress and a county prosecutor.
View Post : MLK Day Celebration: Building a 'beloved community'tags: Diversity, On The Record, MLK Day, January 2022
Public invited to virtual MLK Day Celebration at WCC
Fran LeFort - January 10, 2022
The public is invited to the virtual MLK Day celebration hosted by Washtenaw Community College from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.
View Post : Public invited to virtual MLK Day Celebration at WCC
Start of WCC winter semester classes delayed until January 18
Fran LeFort - January 05, 2022
Classes for the Winter 2022 semester at Washtenaw Community College will begin Tuesday, January 18, delayed one week due to the high COVID-19 transmission rate within the community.
View Post : Start of WCC winter semester classes delayed until January 18tags: Safety, Winter 2022, COVID-19
Former CDC director guest speaker at WCC's National Honor Society induction Friday
Fran LeFort - January 04, 2022
Former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. William Foege will speak at this week’s induction ceremony of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
View Post : Former CDC director guest speaker at WCC's National Honor Society induction Fridaytags: Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society, CDC, Public Health
$1 million gift from Agnes and Stephen Reading creates 10 annual nursing scholarships
Fran LeFort - December 16, 2021
A $1 million gift to the Washtenaw Community College Foundation by Agnes and Stephen Reading will fund 10 annual full-ride scholarships for WCC nursing students. The Ann Arbor philanthropists are longtime supporters of WCC.
View Post : $1 million gift from Agnes and Stephen Reading creates 10 annual nursing scholarshipstags: Reading Scholars, On The Record, January 2022, WCC Foundation, Nursing, Donation, Scholarships
Student Trevor Clayton represents WCC on national transportation panel
Fran LeFort - December 15, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) student Trevor Clayton was selected as a panelist for the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) webinar discussion held December 3. Clayton joined peers from four other community colleges throughout the nation to discuss the many transportation fields of study and potential career paths and to impart advice to interested high school students.
View Post : Student Trevor Clayton represents WCC on national transportation paneltags: Intelligent Transportation Systems, Advanced Transportation Center, CCAT, On The Record, Automotive, Transportation Technologies, January 2022
WCC hosts Reconnect sessions, campus tours for Winter 2022
Fran LeFort - December 09, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is hosting weekly Michigan Reconnect sessions and in-person and virtual campus tours for students interested in enrolling for the Winter 2022 semester. Classes begin January 10.
View Post : WCC hosts Reconnect sessions, campus tours for Winter 2022tags: admissions, Reconnect, enrollment, Winter 2022
Admissions period opens for WTMC 2022-2023 school year
Fran LeFort - December 09, 2021
Enrollment and information sessions for Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) located on the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus begin Tuesday, Dec. 7, for prospective new students and parents.
View Post : Admissions period opens for WTMC 2022-2023 school yeartags: wtmc, high school, admissions, Dual-Enrollment
Admissions period opens for Washtenaw Technical Middle College 2022-2023 school year
Fran LeFort - December 08, 2021
Enrollment and information sessions for Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) located on the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus begin Tuesday, Dec. 7, for prospective new students and parents.
View Post : Admissions period opens for Washtenaw Technical Middle College 2022-2023 school year
New SERVE program boosts entrepreneurs with a social impact focus
Fran LeFort - November 18, 2021
A new program through Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Entrepreneurship Center supports social impact-minded businesses.
View Post : New SERVE program boosts entrepreneurs with a social impact focustags: Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, December 2021, On The Record, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship
WCC's new Dean of Health Sciences: 'This is where I belong'
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2021
As a first-generation college student herself, Shari Lambert has always loved the mission of the community college system. Recently named the new WCC Dean of Health Sciences, Lambert is back and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of students and the community’s health care workforce.
View Post : WCC's new Dean of Health Sciences: 'This is where I belong'tags: Allied Health, Nursing, Health Sciences
Marching on: WCC students participate in EMU band
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2021
Jamis Coates and Katie Loy perform alongside their fellow EMU Marching Band members this season, the continuation of an agreement by the band to welcome WCC students into the mix.
View Post : Marching on: WCC students participate in EMU bandtags: Eastern Michigan University, Transfer, December 2021, On The Record, Student Activities
Student voter registration, turnout at WCC increased significantly in 2020 election
Fran LeFort - November 10, 2021
Student voter registration and election day turnout during the 2020 election jumped by double digit percentage points compared to four years earlier at Washtenaw Community College, according to a new national report. The college has been honored for excellence in student democratic engagement.
View Post : Student voter registration, turnout at WCC increased significantly in 2020 electiontags: Student Activities
Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18
Fran LeFort - November 09, 2021
Free virtual and in-person sessions will be hosted Nov. 18 for current and prospective students interested in getting paid while learning and working on the job.
View Post : Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at WCC Nov. 18tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Workforce Training
Veterans Day celebration honors America's military heroes
Fran LeFort - November 05, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will honor America’s heroes during its annual Veterans Day celebration Thursday, Nov. 11.
View Post : Veterans Day celebration honors America's military heroes
Washtenaw Economic Club event focuses on real estate impact on economy, workforce
Fran LeFort - October 21, 2021
Albert Berriz, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Owner and Managing Member of The McKinley Companies, will lead the November 4 Washtenaw Economic Club presentation and Q&A session.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club event focuses on real estate impact on economy, workforce
Former WCC student says studying liberal arts 'prepares you for the long run rather than for a particular job'
Rich Rezler - October 21, 2021
Christopher Shepherd, who attended WCC as a dual-enrolled high school student, is a keynote speaker during the college's upcoming Liberal Arts Week events.
View Post : Former WCC student says studying liberal arts 'prepares you for the long run rather than for a particular job'tags: Liberal Arts Week, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, On The Record, December 2021, Dual-Enrollment, liberal arts
Community invited to participate in WCC's Liberal Arts Week on Oct. 25-29
Fran LeFort - October 18, 2021
The public is invited to participate in WCC's first Liberal Arts Week. Events offer interactive, virtual and in-person workshops that showcase how jobs and the world around us are impacted by liberal arts studies.
View Post : Community invited to participate in WCC's Liberal Arts Week on Oct. 25-29tags: Liberal Arts Week, Community enrichment, Liberal Arts Innovation Group
Registration open for Winter 2022 semester; classes start January 10
Fran LeFort - October 15, 2021
WCC offers more than 130 programs of study to prepare students for direct entry into the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. The college has earned national recognition for its online programs.
View Post : Registration open for Winter 2022 semester; classes start January 10tags: Registration
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: On The Record, Transfer, Alumni Profile, December 2021, Student Success, University Transfer Center, Center for Career Success
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: On The Record, December 2021, Transfer, HBCU Pathway, University Transfer Center, Student Success, Diversity
Student profile: Photography major Shelby Beaty also working on her business plan
Rich Rezler - October 09, 2021
It’s estimated that 75 percent of American college students start their higher education as undecided about their field of study or change their major at least once. Shelby Beaty is not most students.
View Post : Student profile: Photography major Shelby Beaty also working on her business plantags: Photography, ousearch_Programs_Entrepreneurship and Innovation, ousearch_Programs_Photographic Imaging, Entrepreneurship, Student Profile, Digital Photography, December 2021, On The Record
$3 million NSF award through Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation aims to increase equity in STEM fields
Fran LeFort - October 07, 2021
A $3 million National Science Foundation grant has been awarded to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and five other colleges and universities through MI-LSAMP (Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) to increase equity in STEM fields.
View Post : $3 million NSF award through Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation aims to increase equity in STEM fieldstags: STEM, DEI, STEM Scholars Program, MI-LSAMP, Diversity
Student profile: Passion for patients led former EMT Demetrius Jenkins to nursing
Kathryn Wagner - October 04, 2021
For the past eight years, Demetrius Jenkins has served Washtenaw County as an emergency medical technician while contemplating and researching possible next career steps. His decision? Nursing.
View Post : Student profile: Passion for patients led former EMT Demetrius Jenkins to nursingtags: Nursing, December 2021, On The Record, Student Profile, Men in Nursing
Public invited to meet with 60 employers at WCC's Oct. 15 virtual career fair
Fran LeFort - October 01, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host a career fair Oct. 15 with an anticipated 60 employers seeking to fill positions. The virtual event is free and open to the public.
View Post : Public invited to meet with 60 employers at WCC's Oct. 15 virtual career fairtags: Center for Career Success, Career Fair, Community enrichment
In memoriam: Tony Procassini, long-time trustee and college supporter
Rich Rezler - September 23, 2021
“Since Washtenaw Community College was only an idea, Tony Procassini has been woven into the fabric of this institution. He was a driving force behind its formation, served on its Board of Trustees for more than a quarter century, helped establish the WCC Foundation, and was a constant supporter and valued contributor to the WCC mission,” said WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca.
View Post : In memoriam: Tony Procassini, long-time trustee and college supportertags: On The Record, Memoriam, Board of Trustees, Tony Procassini, December 2021
WCC expands its Entrepreneurs-In-Residence program to mentor new business owners
Fran LeFort - September 23, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is expanding its Entrepreneurs-In-Residence program to better meet increased needs of a growing number of small business owners.
View Post : WCC expands its Entrepreneurs-In-Residence program to mentor new business owners
WCC earns veteran-friendly school 'Gold Status' from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Fran LeFort - September 20, 2021
WCC is one of 37 colleges and universities throughout the state recognized with the top-level Gold certification, meaning the school has met at least six of seven criteria. In all, 63 institutions earned either Gold, Silver or Bronze status from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC earns veteran-friendly school 'Gold Status' from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Esports streaming fundraiser to purchase gaming carts for patients at UM's Mott Children's Hospital
Fran LeFort - September 16, 2021
Washtenaw Community College students will be streaming for good as they host a week-long Esports event Oct. 3-9 to raise money to purchase gaming devices for patients at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
View Post : Esports streaming fundraiser to purchase gaming carts for patients at UM's Mott Children's Hospitaltags: fundraising, Student Activities, Alumni Profile, Esports
Washtenaw Economic Club meeting features global staffing executive David Barfield
Fran LeFort - September 14, 2021
This week’s Washtenaw Economic Club meeting will feature David Barfield speaking on “The Evolution of a Local Business to a Global Enterprise.” The virtual meeting begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. It is free for Washtenaw Economic Club members and $25 for non-members.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club meeting features global staffing executive David Barfieldtags: Washtenaw Economic Club
WCC Police Academy celebrates its Class of 2021 at graduation ceremony
Rich Rezler - September 11, 2021
Family, friends and local law enforcement members gathered in Towsley Auditorium to celebrate the 18-member Washtenaw Community College Police Academy’s Class of 2021.
View Post : WCC Police Academy celebrates its Class of 2021 at graduation ceremonytags: Graduation, Awards, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, Police Academy
WCC begins new school year with full-slate of on-campus classes starting August 30
Fran LeFort - August 23, 2021
Washtenaw Community College is gearing up for its return to campus, focusing on providing a high-quality education while maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.
View Post : WCC begins new school year with full-slate of on-campus classes starting August 30tags: Affordability, Transfer, Alpha Scholars
WCC Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving back
Anita LeBlanc - August 21, 2021
Kevin Van Kannel believes his Ann Arbor-based business, UTEC, continues to thrive in part because of investments in relationships like the one his company has with WCC and over 25 Washtenaw County nonprofit organizations.
View Post : WCC Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving backtags: WCC Foundation, On The Record, August 2021
New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industry
Rich Rezler - August 19, 2021
A new program operated by the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC aims to prepare students in the college’s HVAC/R program for future business ownership while also supporting local small business owners operating in the industry.
View Post : New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industrytags: August 2021, Entrepreneurship Center, HVAC, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, On The Record
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: Affordability, August 2021, Alumni Profile, Transfer, STEAM, On The Record, Student Success
Middle school students invited to WCC's free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2021
WCC faculty members will lead free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays, designed to engage middle school students in fun and interactive learning.
View Post : Middle school students invited to WCC's free monthly Super STEAM Saturdaystags: Campus Events, STEAM
Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 grant
Fran LeFort - August 13, 2021
Washtenaw Community College received a $60,000 technology grant to provide new laptops and family digital literacy training for youth attending its Summer Learning Experience at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 granttags: Grants, Parkridge Youth Program, Parkridge Community Center
WCC's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaders
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2021
Dr. Kimberly Hurns, Executive Vice President for Instruction & Academic Affairs at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has announced.
View Post : WCC's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaderstags: Dr. Kimberly Hurns
On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutions
WCC Communications - August 04, 2021
As the WCC campus reopens, there's an update on food service options on campus. Michigan-based Creative Dining Services is our new partner in the outlets located on the first floor of the Student Center.
View Post : On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutionstags: Food Services, Campus News
WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: Advanced Transportation Center, Workforce Development, CCAT, Transportation Technologies
WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, August 2021, On The Record, Workforce Development, CCAT
WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Award
Rich Rezler - July 21, 2021
A self-described “unmotivated and unfocused” student in high school, Bowe found her passion and purpose while attending WCC from 2003 to 2006. The former NASA aerospace engineer is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, an engineering solutions company.
View Post : WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Awardtags: Outstanding Alumnus Award, On The Record, STEM, Aisha Bowe, Alumni Profile, August 2021
Summer skilled trades training returns to WCC
Fran LeFort - July 16, 2021
More than 600 skilled trades union workers will participate in national training programs on the WCC campus over the next two weeks as hands-on instruction resumes following the pandemic.
View Post : Summer skilled trades training returns to WCCtags: Skilled Trades, August 2021, On The Record, Roofers Union, Union
WCC faculty member honored for development of engaging, innovative online course
Rich Rezler - July 13, 2021
For the second consecutive year, WCC faculty member Doug Waters has been honored for developing an engaging and innovative online course that represents the best in technology and learning.
View Post : WCC faculty member honored for development of engaging, innovative online coursetags: Online Learning, Awards, Business, August 2021, On The Record, Business and Computer Technologies, Faculty Profile
$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: Alpha Scholars, Grants, On The Record, Student Success, August 2021
Exercise is Medicine: WCC honored for promoting physical activity
Rich Rezler - July 12, 2021
WCC is one of 153 colleges and universities around the world recently honored by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine initiative for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
View Post : Exercise is Medicine: WCC honored for promoting physical activitytags: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), On The Record, Marvin Boluyt, August 2021, Exercise
Radiography program earns 8-year continuing accreditation
Rich Rezler - July 02, 2021
The Radiography program at WCC has earned full continuing accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) ensuring it meets or exceeds national quality standards.
View Post : Radiography program earns 8-year continuing accreditationtags: On The Record, August 2021, Accreditation, Radiography
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: Student Success, On The Record, Class of 2021, ousearch_News_2021, August 2021
WCC's new accelerated business degree provides a quick career boost
Rich Rezler - June 25, 2021
Max Mercer loves his current job as a commissioning engineer, but believes WCC's new Accelerated Associate in Business Degree will help him advance in the industry.
View Post : WCC's new accelerated business degree provides a quick career boosttags: Accelerated Programs, Accelerated Business, Business and Computer Technologies, August 2021, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021
WCC furthers sustainability goals with DTE Energy's MIGreenPower program
Fran LeFort - June 23, 2021
The first community college to enroll in the voluntary renewable energy program, WCC has committed to sourcing 100% of its electric power needs through clean energy by 2029.
View Post : WCC furthers sustainability goals with DTE Energy's MIGreenPower programtags: DTE Energy, Sustainability, ousearch_News_2021, August 2021, On The Record, MIGreenPower
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.
View Post : WCC joins White House's COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
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.
View Post : WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2024tags: ousearch_News_2021, Board of Trustees, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca
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.
View Post : Trustees approve department chairs for 2021-22 academic yeartags: Faculty Department Chair, ousearch_News_2021, Board of Trustees
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.
View Post : Women's Council Celebration of women leaders benefits Student Emergency Fundtags: Women's Council, WCC Foundation, Student Emergency Fund, ousearch_News_2021
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.
View Post : WCC, Michigan Works! New four-week program trains health care workers for immediate job placement
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: Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, Astronomy, NASA
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: Student Success, United Association, ousearch_News_2021, Class of 2021