WCC News Story Archive

Michael Kozma

60 Stories: Alum's recipe for success is a dash of maturity and heaping scoops of knowledge

Rich Rezler - February 03, 2026

After struggling in high school and dropping out of college, Michael Kozma found new motivation at WCC and graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

View Post :   60 Stories: Alum's recipe for success is a dash of maturity and heaping scoops of knowledge

tags: Alumni Profile, 60 Stories

Alex Sabin

60 Stories: WCC alum is a cybersecurity 'good guy'

Anita LeBlanc - January 28, 2026

A WCC associate degree and his own dedication to continuous learning has been enough for Alexander Sabin to build a successful cybersecurity career.

View Post :   60 Stories: WCC alum is a cybersecurity 'good guy'

tags: 60 Stories, cybersecurity, Alumni Profile

CTE @ WCC

WCC opens doors to 70+ career paths during CTE Month

Amber Czajka - January 23, 2026

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tags: CTE, CTE Month

Nick Avram

60 Stories: First-generation college graduate now advocates for WCC

WCC Communications - January 20, 2026

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 :   60 Stories: First-generation college graduate now advocates for WCC

tags: Transfer, Affordability, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile

Statia Hamilton

60 Stories: Sterile Processing graduate 'wanted a career, not a job'

Kayla Gahagan - January 15, 2026

Statia Hamilton started her family young and took a less traditional educational pathway to her dream job as a medical instrument technician at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Ann Arbor.

View Post :   60 Stories: Sterile Processing graduate 'wanted a career, not a job'

tags: Alumni Profile, Sterile Processing, 60 Stories

Accessibility Task Force

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

Rich Rezler - January 15, 2026

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

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

2025 Auto Show Booth

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.

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

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

Patrice Scott

60 Stories: Award-winning student turns into video production professional

Rich Rezler - January 08, 2026

Patrice Scott won two first-place trophies from the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences while he was a student at WCC.

View Post :   60 Stories: Award-winning student turns into video production professional

tags: Student Production Awards, Alumni Profile, Video Production, 60 Stories

Kevin Ryan

60 Stories: WCC makes mid-career pivot possible for physician assistant

Rich Rezler - January 04, 2026

Kevin Ryan was 35 when his employer announced it was closing its doors. His choices were simple: Find another job in what was a dying industry or make a dramatic change. He chose change. And he chose Washtenaw Community College to help make it happen.

View Post :   60 Stories: WCC makes mid-career pivot possible for physician assistant

tags: Adult Learners, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories

Winter scene at WCC

New community classes focus on skill-building for all ages

Fran LeFort - December 23, 2025

Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Winter non-credit classes for the community focus on skill-building for adults and youth alike.

View Post :   New community classes focus on skill-building for all ages

tags: LiveWorkLearn, Non-Credit, Fast-Track Job Training, Personal Enrichment, professional development

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