WCC News Story Archive

A photo of Dr. Rose B. Bellanca.

From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024

We’re fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity

tags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, President's Column, Economic Outlook, On The Record, Washtenaw County, May 2024, Student Success

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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.

View Post :   WCC earns national Military Friendly School designation

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

Glenn Stevens Jr.

Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23

Fran LeFort - May 14, 2024

The Washtenaw Economic Club will host “Big Picture 2024: Mobility and Electric Vehicle Transformations” featuring MICHauto executive director Glenn Stevens Jr.,on Thursday, May 23.

View Post :   Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23

tags: Electric Vehicles, Mobility, Washtenaw Economic Club

Parkridge summer campers in 2023

Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learning

Freeman Gregory - May 07, 2024

Registration is open for Parkridge Community Center’s month-long annual STEM Summer Camp.

View Post :   Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learning

tags: Parkridge Community Center, Parkridge Youth Program, Summer Camps

High Honors and Honors

Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Students

WCC - May 03, 2024

Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2024 semester at Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Students

tags: High Honors, Student Recognition, Winter 2024, Honors

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WCC, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Day

Fran LeFort - May 03, 2024

Representatives from Central State University in Ohio today signed a partnership to officially join the HBCU Pathway program offered to Washtenaw Community College transfer students.

View Post :   WCC, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Day

tags: HBCU, Washtenaw HBCU Day, HBCU Pathway

Nick Avram

What do you call someone who attended WCC? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!

WCC Public Relations - May 02, 2024

When it comes to spreading the message about the many benefits of starting your higher ed journey at a community college, it’s safe to call alumnus Nick Avram one of WCC’s biggest advocates.

View Post :   What do you call someone who attended WCC? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!

tags: Launch, 2024, Student Success, Summer Launch 2024

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Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of service

WCC Public Relations - May 01, 2024

Washtenaw Community College is proud to be named a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The Wadhams Veterans Center on the second floor of the college’s Student Center is a place where military veterans attending WCC can meet fellow veterans, receive academic advising or just hang out. It’s a great place to meet students with interesting stories, including Melanie Chen and Nathaniel Jaskierny.

View Post :   Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of service

tags: 2024, Student Success, Launch, Wadhams Veterans Center, Launch Summer 2024

First Reading Nursing Scholars graduate

Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremony

Fran LeFort - April 27, 2024

The 69-member graduating class of the WCC Nursing program was honored in front of family and friends at Towsley Auditorium on Friday.

View Post :   Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremony

tags: Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, Student Success, Graduation, Pinning Ceremony, Class of 2024, Nursing

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Tuition for in-district students at WCC will remain frozen for next academic year

Fran LeFort - April 25, 2024

Tuition for in-district Washtenaw Community College students will remain unchanged for the next academic year, with modest increases for students in other categories.

View Post :   Tuition for in-district students at WCC will remain frozen for next academic year

tags: Board of Trustees, Affordability, Accessibility, 2024-2025 Academic Year, Tuition

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