News Story Archive (WCC News): Student Activities

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.

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tags: On The Record, March 2023, Esports, Student Activities, Student Development

WCC recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student voting

WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2022

WCC has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.

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tags: Campus News, Awards, Student Activities

Prospective students invited to 'Explore' WCC's campus November 15

WCC Public Relations - November 04, 2022

Prospective Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students are invited to explore the campus and meet with representatives from academic departments, registration, advising and more at the fall Campus Explore on Tuesday, November 15.

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tags: Student Activities, financial aid, enroll, Campus Events, Campus, tour, Student Services

7 smart reasons to choose WCC

WCC Communications - April 19, 2022

Affordability. Transferability. Flexibility. And more.

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tags: Career, Affordability, Student Activities, Scholarships, Launch Summer 2022, Transfer

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.

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tags: Student Profile, On The Record, Student Activities, Awards, March 2022, Student Success, Phi Theta Kappa

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.

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tags: 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.

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tags: Student Activities

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.

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tags: fundraising, Student Activities, Alumni Profile, Esports