On The Record

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.

tags: On The Record, November 2025, WCC Foundation

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.

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

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.

tags: On The Record, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veterans, Student Veterans, November 2025, Wadhams Veterans Center

Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credit

WCC Public Relations - October 26, 2025

Over the last five years, 2,256 students have taken advantage of WCC's Credit for Prior Learning program, with a 195% jump in the total number of credits awarded.

tags: On The Record, Exercise Science, Credit for Prior Learning, Winter 2026, Student Profile, Launch, November 2025

60 Stories: Two generations of WCC nurses

Rich Rezler - October 24, 2025

When Seema Awan walks across the stage at WCC's nursing pinning ceremony in December, she’ll be following in the footsteps of her mother, Anna, who began her own nursing journey at the college a decade ago.

tags: 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Nursing, On The Record, November 2025, Student Profile

Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at WCC

Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025

Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter Semester that begins January 12 at WCC.

tags: Registration, Winter 2026, On The Record, November 2025, Academic Dates, Scholarships

Kiwanis Club's record gift propels WCC students toward graduation goals

Rich Rezler - October 15, 2025

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor presented the WCC Foundation a check for $117,020 during Tuesday's luncheon that brought club members together with some of the student recipients of the Kiwanis Finish Line Scholarship.

tags: Scholarships, WCC Foundation, November 2025, On The Record, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor

WCC's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforce

Fran LeFort - October 13, 2025

tags: On The Record, Automotive Services, Electric Vehicles, November 2025, EV, Transportation Technologies

WCC celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academy

Rich Rezler - October 05, 2025

The graduates, already employed by sheriff’s offices in Washtenaw, Ingham, Lenawee and Monroe counties, completed the training required by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating & Training Council.

tags: Correctons Academy, On The Record, Public Service Training, November 2025

WCC welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Day

Terry Jacoby - October 03, 2025

Local high school students visited Washtenaw Community College for Manufacturing Day, showcasing modern manufacturing careers and technologies.

tags: Robotics, November 2025, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Day, Welding, Welding and Fabrication, Mechatronics, On The Record