WCC News Story Archive: Student Veterans

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WCC recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected families

Fran LeFort - October 29, 2025

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the eighth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The program honors academic institutions committed to supporting veterans and military-connected students. WCC has again earned the highest Gold-level designation for the 2025-2026 school year.

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tags: Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Student Veterans, Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center

President Bellanca

From the President: Serving the veterans who served our country

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 22, 2024

Every year, I look forward to our Veterans Day celebration. It’s a time when we come together as a community to honor the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of those who have served our country.

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tags: On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center, President's Column, Veteran-Friendly School, December 2024, Student Veterans

Veteran flag raising

WCC earns national Military Friendly School designation

Fran LeFort - May 22, 2024

Washtenaw Community College has earned the national 2024-25 Military Friendly Schools designation for its support of nearly 500 veteran students and their families.

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tags: Student Veterans, Veterans, Veteran-Friendly School, Wadhams Veterans Center

Brandon Tucker, Benjamin Whisman, Kolbe Watson, Linda Blakey

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.

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tags: Student Veterans, On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran-Friendly School, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, December 2023

Veteran's Day flag-raising at WCC

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.

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tags: Veterans, Student Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center

Phillip Burtell at CNC machine

Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businesses

WCC Public Relations - December 14, 2022

Without quality mentors during key points of his entrepreneurial journey, Phillip Burtell is certain he wouldn’t be where he is today. The 24-year-old Washtenaw Community College student, Army veteran and business owner was named the top winner in last week’s WCC Veteran Business Pitch & Showcase Night.

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tags: Pitch@WCC, Veterans, Entrepreneurship, Student Veterans, Entrepreneurship Center

Rebekah Spencer

Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCC

Kayla Gahagan - November 10, 2022

Rebekah Spencer experienced the worst of combat, including seeing fellow soldiers killed in action and spending two weeks in a coma herself. At WCC, she's working toward alleviating the harms that humans suffer.

View Post :   Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to WCC

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, Student Profile, December 2022, Student Veterans

Wadhams Veterans Center

WCC to honor veterans during annual ceremony

WCC Public Relations - November 01, 2022

America’s heroes will receive special thanks at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) during its annual Veterans Day celebration Friday, November 11.

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tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Student Veterans, Veterans

Wadhams Veterans Center

WCC recognized for high standard of services for veterans

WCC Public Relations - October 31, 2022

Washtenaw Community College has again been named as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency.

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tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2022, On The Record, Veterans, Student Veterans

veteransdayphoto

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.

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tags: Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, Student Veterans

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