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Tim Brom of Grimm Cybersecurity explains how to set up WCC’s new mobile hacking workbench — which teaches students the mechanics of reverse engineering a vehicle – to faculty Cindy Krzeczkowski and Michael Galea. | Photo by Kelly Gampel

Mobile hacking workbench enhances WCC's reputation as leader in cybersecurity education

Richard Rezler - October 15, 2018

Washtenaw Community College has been a leader in cybersecurity education since it became the first institution in the state to offer a cybersecurity degree in the early 2000s.

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Delegates from Guidaojiaotong Polytechnic Institute traveled to Ann Arbor to visit with WCC administration. | Photo by CJ South

WCC seeking areas of collaboration with Chinese institution

Richard Rezler - October 15, 2018

A group of administrators from Guidaojiaotong Polytechnic Institute (GPI) in the Liaoning Province of China visited Washtenaw Community College in late September, touring the college’s facilities in an effort to learn more about the American community college system and to discuss possibilities for collaborations of mutual benefit to students, faculty and staff at both institutions.

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Grant allows WCC to enhance after-school programming at Parkridge

Richard Rezler - October 15, 2018

Washtenaw Community College enhanced the after-school academic support services it offers at the Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti thanks to a $133,176 grant from Washtenaw Coordinated Funders.

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Governor appoints WCC dean to mobility council

Richard Rezler - October 15, 2018

Brandon Tucker, Dean of Advanced Technologies and Public Service Careers at Washtenaw Community College, has been appointed to the Michigan Council on Future Mobility by Governor Rick Snyder.

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WCC welcomes new alumni from United Association

Richard Rezler - October 15, 2018

Jim Krupp crossed the stage to pick up a college degree he’d waited more than 20 years to achieve, wearing a black graduation gown that represented three other degrees he was partially responsible for.

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Community colleges are nation's primary source of certificates

Richard Rezler - October 15, 2018

According to research by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), well over half of students in America who earned a certificate in the 2016-17 academic year received their credentials from a public community college.

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Sandy McCarthy, a librarian at Washtenaw Community College’s Bailey Library, helps STEM Scholars Program participants (from left) Emijoel Lantigua, Araba Gyan and Michael Cooke with a task during one of the program’s summer intensive sessions. | Photo by Kelly Gampel

STEM Scholars Program prepares students for pursuit of 4-year degrees

Kelly Gampel - August 14, 2018

A new student support program offering scholarship opportunities is encouraging Washtenaw Community College students to pursue four-year degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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LaChanda Thomas working in a Sterile Processing lab.

Changing the image of adult ed: Adult Transitions Pathways program at WCC pushes students beyond GED

Richard Rezler - August 14, 2018

When LaChanda Thomas first contacted the Adult Transitions Pathways program at Washtenaw Community College, she had one goal in mind — complete a GED.

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Washtenaw Community College welding student Ray Papierniak will soon be added to the Wall of Fame display, which features the college’s previous SkillsUSA welding national champions and multiple silver and bronze medal winners. | Photo by Kelly Gampel

Hip, Hip, Hoo-Ray! WCC student wins national welding title

Washtenaw Community College - August 13, 2018

Washtenaw Community College has another welding national champion to add to its storied Wall of Fame.

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WCC student Ashlea Carravallah (right) poses with instructor Bobby Feldkamp and her SkillsUSA silver medal.

Second time's a charm: WCC student brings home silver from SkillsUSA

Washtenaw Community College - August 13, 2018

Washtenaw Community College student Ashlea Carravallah took home a silver medal from the 54th Annual SkillsUSA national championships on Friday at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

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tags: On The Record, Automotive Refinishing, August 2018, SkillsUSA, Automotive Services, ousearch_News_On The Record

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