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From the President: Why I believe in 'Going for Two'

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - February 27, 2026

The first time I heard the phrase "Going for Two," my immediate thought was this: What a fitting message for a community college.

tags: March 2026, On The Record, President's Column

WCC Police Academy graduates honored in special ceremony

Rich Rezler - February 21, 2026

The WCC Police Academy celebrated its 35-member graduating class on Friday, February 20.

tags: March 2026, On The Record, Police Academy, Public Service Training, Graduation, Class of 2026

Earn While You Learn at WCC: FAME apprenticeship accepting applications

WCC Public Relations - February 16, 2026

March 21 is the application deadline for prospective student apprentices in the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at Washtenaw Community College.

tags: Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, On The Record, March 2026, MI FAME, Mechatronics, FAME

Justice in Action Awards recognize efforts to expand access and student success

Rich Rezler - January 15, 2026

tags: On The Record, Accessibility, MLK Day, Awards, March 2026, Student Success

WCC convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Show

Fran LeFort - January 10, 2026

Washtenaw Community College will convene state and industry mobility leaders at the Detroit Auto Show for a forward-looking discussion on how education and workforce development are driving Michigan’s mobility future.

tags: Advanced Transportation Center, Workforce Training, Electric Vehicles, On The Record, March 2026, Mobility, Workforce Development, Detroit Auto Show

WCC student Roman Karas is Michigan's youth entrepreneur of the year

Rich Rezler - November 18, 2025

At the age of 17, Roman Karas is running four startup businesses, giving TEDx talks and planning to use his entrepreneurship skills to make healthcare solutions more accessible and affordable.

tags: Entrepreneurship, November 2025, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Awards, Student Profile, On The Record

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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