WCC News Story Archive

Jason Franchi

60 Stories: Marine started transition to Chemical Engineer at WCC

Kayla Gahagan - December 20, 2025

Jason Franchi never planned to go to college. He entered the Marines directly out of high school and served for five years. It wasn’t until he decided to sign up for classes at WCC that he envisioned life with a college degree.

View Post :   60 Stories: Marine started transition to Chemical Engineer at WCC

tags: 60 Stories, Engineering, Alumni Profile

Dan Tyrrell

60 Stories: Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC

WCC Communications - December 18, 2025

Dan Tyrrell's educational journey began at Washtenaw Community College, where he earned a General Studies in Math and Natural Science associate degree, with honors, in 2008.

View Post :   60 Stories: Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC

tags: General Studies, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile

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WCC celebrates 65-member Nursing program graduating class

Rich Rezler - December 16, 2025

The 65-member graduating class of the WCC Nursing program was celebrated at a pinning ceremony on December 15.

View Post :   WCC celebrates 65-member Nursing program graduating class

tags: On The Record, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, March 2026

Tom Butman

60 Stories: Tom Butman is a WCC alum and valued employer partner

Fran LeFort - December 14, 2025

As an industry board member for the past 12 years, Tom Butman helps to guide the college’s curriculum to meet industry workforce needs.

View Post :   60 Stories: Tom Butman is a WCC alum and valued employer partner

tags: Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Transportation Technologies

Winter Startup Bootcamp

Winter Startup Bootcamp helps entrepreneurs launch in five months

Fran LeFort - December 10, 2025

The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College is offering a Winter Startup Bootcamp that can help turn a great idea into a customer-ready business strategy in five months.

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tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

JT Iacovetta

60 Stories: The only diploma on attorney J.T. Iacovetta's wall is his WCC associate degree

Fran LeFort - December 08, 2025

Of all the diplomas he's earned since being discharged from the U.S. Navy, only a WCC associate degree is displayed in attorney J.T. Iacovetta’s office.

View Post :   60 Stories: The only diploma on attorney J.T. Iacovetta's wall is his WCC associate degree

tags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile

2025 Bridge Award

Pioneer staff member is 2025 WCC Bridge Award winner

WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2025

William Copeland honored for exceptional dedication to helping students "bridge the gap from high school to college."

View Post :   Pioneer staff member is 2025 WCC Bridge Award winner

tags: WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast, On The Record, Awards, March 2026

Caleb Rogers

60 Stories: 'Welding My Way to a Bright Future'

Rich Rezler - December 03, 2025

When Caleb Rogers crossed the stage to receive his Washtenaw Community College degree, the bright yellow cut-out letters spread across his black mortar board perfectly summarized the moment: “Welding My Way to a Bright Future!”

View Post :   60 Stories: 'Welding My Way to a Bright Future'

tags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Welding, 60th Anniversary

Brooklyn Nichols & Miles Butler

60 Stories: Chelsea siblings turn WCC into launchpad for success

Terry Jacoby - November 23, 2025

View Post :   60 Stories: Chelsea siblings turn WCC into launchpad for success

tags: Launch Fall 2025, Transfer, Launch, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile

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60 Stories: WCC alumna opens family hub in Milan

Terry Jacoby - November 21, 2025

The path that would eventually lead Olivia Carpus to co-found a community play space in her hometown of Milan began more than a decade earlier — in a WCC classroom where she first felt supported and inspired.

View Post :   60 Stories: WCC alumna opens family hub in Milan

tags: Launch Winter 2026, Community enrichment, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Launch, Child Development

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