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From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts today

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 17, 2025

At WCC, our mission has always been rooted in the future — preparing students not only for today’s jobs, but for the opportunities that will define tomorrow.

View Post :   From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts today

tags: Advanced Transportation Center, November 2025, Transportation Technologies, President's Column, On The Record, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Electric Vehicles

GM grant recipients

Skilled trades program receives grant from GM plant in Romulus

Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025

WCC is one of three area non-profits selected to receive a Community Impact Grant from the General Motors Romulus Propulsion Systems plant.

View Post :   Skilled trades program receives grant from GM plant in Romulus

tags: On The Record, Skilled Trades, November 2025, Grants

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WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residents

Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025

WCC has launched a new Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, offering no-cost math and career readiness training.

View Post :   WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residents

tags: Non-Credit, Workforce Training, Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, November 2025, Workforce Development, On The Record

Digital microscope

New digital microscope enhances accessibility, learning at WCC

Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025

A new digital laboratory microscope purchased by the WCC Foundation is expanding access and enhancing instruction in the college’s Life Sciences department — especially for students with visual impairments.

View Post :   New digital microscope enhances accessibility, learning at WCC

tags: Technology, Biology, WCC Foundation, On The Record, November 2025

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WCC Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner program

Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025

The WCC Foundation is helping bridge the digital divide for students by committing $75,000 over the next three years to support the college’s Laptop Loan Program.

View Post :   WCC Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner program

tags: WCC Foundation, November 2025, On The Record

John Benjamin

60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCC

Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025

John Benjamin is Chief of Staff for General Motors’ Autonomous Vehicle Product Management team. His path to the cutting edge of automotive technology wasn’t a straight line.

View Post :   60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCC

tags: Alumni Profile, 60th Anniversary, GED, 60 Stories, November 2025, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Learners, On The Record

Washtenaw Community College students in the Bailey Library on campus.

New state grant helps WCC students save on textbooks

Kayla Gahagan - November 13, 2025

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been awarded a new state grant to expand a program that has already saved students more than $16 million in textbook costs since 2017.

View Post :   New state grant helps WCC students save on textbooks

tags: Z-Degree, MiLEAP, Open Educational Resources, Z-Certificate, Affordability, Library, OER, Accessibility

Washtenaw Community College’s ceremonial commencement mace is displayed at the “60 Years of Opening Doors” art gallery exhibition on campus.

WCC celebrates 60 years of opening doors with new exhibition

Fran LeFort - November 12, 2025

A new art exhibition at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) celebrates the college’s 60 years of transforming lives through education and opportunity and 40 years of supporting student success through its Foundation.

View Post :   WCC celebrates 60 years of opening doors with new exhibition

tags: 60th Anniversary, The Gallery, Foundation

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Washtenaw Economic Club spotlights Ann Arbor's renewable energy vision

Fran LeFort - November 04, 2025

The Washtenaw Economic Club will explore Ann Arbor’s new approach to supplemental, community-owned, renewable energy when Shoshannah Lenski, executive director of the city’s new Sustainable Energy Utility, speaks at the Thursday, November 13, luncheon.

View Post :   Washtenaw Economic Club spotlights Ann Arbor's renewable energy vision

tags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Sustainability, Renewable Energy

Veterans Day Flag-Raising Ceremony in 2024

Join WCC in honoring America's Veterans on November 11

Fran LeFort - November 04, 2025

The public is invited to join Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in honoring the courage and sacrifice of America’s service members during its 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11.

View Post :   Join WCC in honoring America's Veterans on November 11

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Veterans Day

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