WCC News Story Archive

Semiconductor Board

Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery education

Fran LeFort - May 05, 2025

Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), along with new associate degree and certificate programs, will advance Michigan’s mobility sector through semiconductor and battery education and training.

View Post :   Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery education

tags: EV, Grants, Mobility, MEDC, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate in Semiconductor & Battery Manufacturing

WCC digital video students Meg Stoker, Sarah Burgess and Jake Wilkins pose with their Student Production Awards.

Three WCC students win 2025 statewide Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - April 29, 2025

Three Washtenaw Community College students brought home four first-place trophies from the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences during its 47th annual Student Production Awards show award.

View Post :   Three WCC students win 2025 statewide Student Production Awards

tags: Student Production Awards, Video Production, Awards, Digital Video Production

Q&A session on stage during Washtenaw County Economic Outlook presentation.

WCC hosts Washtenaw County's Economic Outlook through 2027

Fran LeFort - April 24, 2025

The 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook, commissioned by Washtenaw Community College, was presented today at the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon.

View Post :   WCC hosts Washtenaw County's Economic Outlook through 2027

tags: Economic Outlook, President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon

Women's Council Honorees

Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their impact, community work

WCC Public Relations - April 23, 2025

A trio of passionate community leaders are among the women to be highlighted at this year’s 28th Annual Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon.

View Post :   Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their impact, community work

tags: Student Emergency Fund, WCC Foundation, Sheroes, Women's Council

WCC Aisha Bowe Blue Origin space launch countdown

Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch

WCC Public Relations - April 18, 2025

Separated by some 15 years at Washtenaw Community College, the paths of two alumni intersected with Monday’s Blue Origin’s launch into space.

View Post :   Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch

tags: STEM Careers, Aerospace Engineering, STEM Education, Space Launch, Nathan Perry, Blue Origin, Space Travel, Aisha Bowe

Nathan Perry

Alumni Profile: Nathan Perry rockets to a second career at Blue Origin

Rich Rezler - April 08, 2025

WCC graduate Nathan Perry is a Launch Vehicle Test Engineer at Blue Origin, working hands-on with the crew capsule that carries scientific payloads and astronauts during launches.

View Post :   Alumni Profile: Nathan Perry rockets to a second career at Blue Origin

tags: Aisha Bowe, Alumni Profile, Transfer, Adult Learners, Pre-Engineering

Articulation agreement

WCC and Oakland University providing two new education pathways

WCC Public Relations - April 08, 2025

Two new articulation agreements will help students complete degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.

View Post :   WCC and Oakland University providing two new education pathways

tags: Early Childhood Education, Articulation Agreements, Campus News, Elementary Education

WCC Student Art Show winner Bob Rickman

73-year-old Photography student wins top honors at WCC Student Art Show

Rich Rezler - April 05, 2025

Bob Rickman won first place in the 2025 WCC Student Art Show for his portrait, Mysterious Hallway.

View Post :   73-year-old Photography student wins top honors at WCC Student Art Show

tags: Painting, Ceramics, Awards, Campus News, Photography, Digital Media Arts, Student Art Show, Fine Arts

Aluminum bottle

WCC eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, adds bottle refill stations

Rich Rezler - April 02, 2025

In a significant move to expand its sustainability initiatives, Washtenaw Community College announced it has eliminated the sale of single-use plastic water bottles from on-campus retail outlets and vending machines.

View Post :   WCC eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, adds bottle refill stations

tags: Campus News, Sustainability, Recycling

Students walk on campus

Explore college classes for free April 7-12 at Washtenaw Community College

WCC Public Relations - March 24, 2025

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host Free College Week April 7-12. The public is invited to sign up for more than 100 virtual and in-person classes at no charge.

View Post :   Explore college classes for free April 7-12 at Washtenaw Community College

tags: Free College Week, Community College Month

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