Keep Up The Good Work: Luanne Thomas Ewald, University of Michigan Hospitals
Luanne Thomas Ewald - June 02, 2026
Healthcare is constantly changing, and WCC has consistently demonstrated an ability to respond quickly to workforce needs by developing relevant, high-quality programs that prepare students for in-demand careers.
View Post : Keep Up The Good Work: Luanne Thomas Ewald, University of Michigan Hospitalstags: Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing, Medical Assisting, Cardiac Telemetry, On The Record, Apprenticeships, Keep Up The Good Work, June 2026
New exhibition by Detroit artist Brach Tiller opens June 12 at The Gallery at WCC
Rich Rezler - May 29, 2026
Detroit-based artist Brach Tiller explores love, domesticity and shared dreams in a new exhibit opening June 12 at The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : New exhibition by Detroit artist Brach Tiller opens June 12 at The Gallery at WCCtags: Campus Events, The Gallery, June 2026, Fine Arts, On The Record
From the President: WCC degrees strengthen Washtenaw County
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 22, 2026
Graduation day is a reminder of what a community college returns to the community that supports it.
View Post : From the President: WCC degrees strengthen Washtenaw Countytags: Graduation, Workforce Development, On The Record, President's Column, Class of 2026, June 2026, Commencement
WCC, IBEW strengthen workforce partnership with new degree pathways for electrical workers
Fran LeFort - May 21, 2026
Washtenaw Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers announced a new articulation agreement designed to help electrical workers earn college degrees while addressing the nation’s growing need for skilled trades professionals.
View Post : WCC, IBEW strengthen workforce partnership with new degree pathways for electrical workerstags: On The Record, IBEW, Electrical Workers, Skilled Trades, Industry Partnerships, June 2026
Tech entrepreneur encourages WCC graduates to open door for others
Rich Rezler - May 19, 2026
Bhushan Kulkarni challenged Washtenaw Community College graduates to measure success not only by what they achieve, but by how many others they help.
View Post : Tech entrepreneur encourages WCC graduates to open door for otherstags: Class of 2026, June 2026, Bhushan Kulkarni, On The Record, Honorary Associate Degree, Commencement, Graduation
WCC freezes in-district tuition; lowers online rates for next academic year
Fran LeFort - May 19, 2026
Tuition for in-district county residents attending Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will remain the lowest in the state next academic year, as the college freezes rates and reduces online tuition.
View Post : WCC freezes in-district tuition; lowers online rates for next academic yeartags: Tuition, On The Record, Affordability, Accessibility, June 2026, Board of Trustees
Graduate Profile: Law school grad pivots career at WCC
Rich Rezler - May 19, 2026
After earning a law degree in the early 1990s, Melissa Bruzzano never expected to find herself back in a college classroom. But the 57-year-old Ann Arbor resident returned to WCC to pursue a new passion — and did so with extraordinary success.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Law school grad pivots career at WCCtags: Student Success, June 2026, On The Record, Commencement, Adult Learners, Graduation, Class of 2026
WCC celebrates graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Fran LeFort - May 17, 2026
Approximately 2,600 associate degrees and certificates were awarded by President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca at Washtenaw Community College's 2026 Commencement Ceremony Saturday.
View Post : WCC celebrates graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremonytags: Graduation, Commencement, On The Record, June 2026
Graduate Profiles: Meet the WCC Class of 2026
Rich Rezler - May 13, 2026
The paths to graduation looked very different for Washtenaw Community College students, but together their stories reflect the wide range of programs, experiences and opportunities that shape the Class of 2026.
View Post : Graduate Profiles: Meet the WCC Class of 2026tags: Graduation, On The Record, Commencement, Student Success, June 2026, Class of 2026, Alumni Profile
Washtenaw County Vet Fest '26 comes to WCC campus on August 1
WCC Public Relations - May 06, 2026
All military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 1.
View Post : Washtenaw County Vet Fest '26 comes to WCC campus on August 1tags: Vet Fest, Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, June 2026, Campus Events
Graduates of WCC nursing program celebrated at pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - May 05, 2026
Family and friends filled Towsley Auditorium on the Washtenaw Community College campus to celebrate the 67-member Winter graduating cohort of the WCC Nursing program on Monday, May 4.
View Post : Graduates of WCC nursing program celebrated at pinning ceremonytags: Pinning Ceremony, Class of 2026, June 2026, Nursing, On The Record, Graduation
WCC celebrates Corrections Academy graduates
Rich Rezler - May 02, 2026
The Washtenaw Community College Public Service Training department honored its 16-member Spring Class of 2026 with a graduation ceremony on Friday, May 1.
View Post : WCC celebrates Corrections Academy graduatestags: Graduation, Correctons Academy, Public Service Training, June 2026, On The Record, Class of 2026
Two WCC video students claim statewide production awards
Rich Rezler - April 30, 2026
Jake Wilkins and Faith Pearson took top honors at the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Student Production Awards.
View Post : Two WCC video students claim statewide production awardstags: Student Production Awards, Awards, On The Record, June 2026, Student Success, Digital Video Production
WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicle
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2026
Students in Washtenaw Community College’s Transportation Technologies programs are bringing a 1974 Volkswagen Thing into the electric age by converting the vintage vehicle into a fully electric car as part of a hands-on learning project.
View Post : WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicletags: Automotive Services, On The Record, Automotive Refinishing, Transportation Technologies, Auto Body, June 2026, Advanced Transportation Center, Electric Vehicles
WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders
WCC Public Relations - April 27, 2026
A trio of dedicated community leaders are among the women to be honored at the 29th annual WCC Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon.
View Post : WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaderstags: WCC Foundation, Student Impact Fund, Sheroes, June 2026, On The Record, Women's Council
60 years of keeping up the good work
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2026
For 60 years, taxpayer investment in Washtenaw Community College has strengthened our workforce, fueled our economy and expanded opportunity across our community.
View Post : 60 years of keeping up the good worktags: May 2026, 60th Anniversary, On The Record
From the President: Training students for 'new collar' careers
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - April 21, 2026
For generations, the workforce has been divided into two categories: “white-collar” and “blue-collar.” But today’s economy is rewriting that script.
View Post : From the President: Training students for 'new collar' careerstags: May 2026, On The Record, President's Column
Keeping our senior citizens safe and active
Rich Rezler - April 19, 2026
Through its “Senior Focus” program, WCC helps residents 65 and older better understand technology and protect themselves from cyber threats, while also offering classes that support active, engaged lifestyles.
View Post : Keeping our senior citizens safe and activetags: Personal Enrichment, May 2026, On The Record, Senior Focus, Lifelong Learning
Keep Up The Good Work: Tiffany Ford, University of Michigan Credit Union
Tiffany Ford - April 17, 2026
In 'Keep Up The Good Work,' local leaders discuss their relationship with Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Keep Up The Good Work: Tiffany Ford, University of Michigan Credit Union
Welcoming back a WCC legend
Rich Rezler - April 10, 2026
At a campus reception for the WCC alumna, Aisha Bowe presented President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca with a WCC T-shirt and other items she carried with her into space.
View Post : Welcoming back a WCC legendtags: May 2026, On The Record, Aisha Bowe
Forged through sacrifice: Inside Mikala Sposito's journey to WorldSkills
Rich Rezler - April 10, 2026
WCC welding student Mikala Sposito will be the first woman to represent the United States at WorldSkills in China this September. This is how she got there.
View Post : Forged through sacrifice: Inside Mikala Sposito's journey to WorldSkillstags: Welding and Fabrication, SkillsUSA, Student Succes, WorldSkills, Awards, May 2026, Welding, On The Record
WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortage
Fran LeFort - March 04, 2026
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is playing a leading role in a new statewide initiative designed to address Michigan’s early childhood educator shortage, providing accessible pathways that help current and aspiring educators earn credentials and degrees while continuing to work.
View Post : WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortagetags: Workforce, Apprenticeships, Teacher Preparation, Early Childhood Education, May 2026, On The Record
Keep Up The Good Work: Shannon Polk, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Shannon Polk - March 02, 2026
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation President & CEO Shannon Polk discusses her organization's relationship with Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Keep Up The Good Work: Shannon Polk, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
More EV chargers available on WCC campus
Rich Rezler - March 02, 2026
WCC has expanded electric vehicle charging on campus with the addition of 12 new charging ports installed over the past 18 months in several high-traffic locations.
View Post : More EV chargers available on WCC campustags: On The Record, March 2026, Sustainability, Electric Vehicles, EV
Special tribute from state commends WCC's No. 1 rankings
Rich Rezler - March 02, 2026
WCC earned a state tribute for achieving the highest completion rate among Michigan’s community colleges and for producing the largest number of graduates through the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship.
View Post : Special tribute from state commends WCC's No. 1 rankingstags: On The Record, Awards, Michigan Reconnect, March 2026
From the President: Why I believe in 'Going for Two'
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - March 01, 2026
The first time I heard the phrase "Going for Two," my immediate thought was this: What a fitting message for a community college.
View Post : From the President: Why I believe in 'Going for Two'
60 Stories: Vietnam veteran found a home at WCC
Rich Rezler - February 27, 2026
It was 1971 when Dale Throneberry first walked onto the campus of WCC. The college opened just five years prior and community colleges were emerging nationwide as an expanding pathway to higher education.
View Post : 60 Stories: Vietnam veteran found a home at WCCtags: On The Record, Faculty Profile, Wadhams Veterans Center, March 2026, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories
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.
View Post : WCC Police Academy graduates honored in special ceremonytags: March 2026, On The Record, Police Academy, Public Service Training, Graduation, Class of 2026
60 Stories: Alumna calls WCC her 'launching pad'
Terry Jacoby - February 18, 2026
Alicia Shivers began her academic career at WCC, an experience that proved pivotal in shaping her future.
View Post : 60 Stories: Alumna calls WCC her 'launching pad'tags: Alumni Profile, March 2026, 60 Stories, On The Record
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.
View Post : Earn While You Learn at WCC: FAME apprenticeship accepting applicationstags: Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, On The Record, March 2026, MI FAME, Mechatronics, FAME
60 Stories: Alum takes WCC photo training to global level
Rich Rezler - February 10, 2026
Rob Woodcox, a 2012 graduate of WCC's photography program, recently produced a major global photography campaign for Nike in collaboration with the SKIMS apparel brand.
View Post : 60 Stories: Alum takes WCC photo training to global leveltags: Photography, 60 Stories, Digital Photography, On The Record, Alumna Profile, March 2026
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 successtags: 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.
View Post : WCC convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Showtags: Advanced Transportation Center, Workforce Training, Electric Vehicles, On The Record, March 2026, Mobility, Workforce Development, Detroit Auto Show
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 classtags: On The Record, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, March 2026
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 winnertags: WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast, On The Record, Awards, March 2026
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.
View Post : WCC student Roman Karas is Michigan's youth entrepreneur of the yeartags: 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.
View Post : From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts todaytags: 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.
View Post : Skilled trades program receives grant from GM plant in Romulustags: 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.
View Post : WCC's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residentstags: 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.
View Post : New digital microscope enhances accessibility, learning at WCCtags: November 2025, Biology, WCC Foundation, On The Record, Technology
WCC Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner program
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
The WCC Foundation is helping bridge the digital divide for students by committing $75,000 over the next three years to support the college’s Laptop Loan Program.
View Post : WCC Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner programtags: On The Record, November 2025, WCC Foundation
60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCC
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
John Benjamin is Chief of Staff for General Motors’ Autonomous Vehicle Product Management team. His path to the cutting edge of automotive technology wasn’t a straight line.
View Post : 60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCCtags: GED, 60th Anniversary, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Learners, November 2025, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, On The Record
WCC recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected families
Fran LeFort - October 29, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the eighth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The program honors academic institutions committed to supporting veterans and military-connected students. WCC has again earned the highest Gold-level designation for the 2025-2026 school year.
View Post : WCC recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected familiestags: On The Record, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veterans, Student Veterans, November 2025, Wadhams Veterans Center
Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credit
WCC Public Relations - October 26, 2025
Over the last five years, 2,256 students have taken advantage of WCC's Credit for Prior Learning program, with a 195% jump in the total number of credits awarded.
View Post : Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credittags: On The Record, Exercise Science, Credit for Prior Learning, Winter 2026, Student Profile, Launch, November 2025
60 Stories: Two generations of WCC nurses
Rich Rezler - October 24, 2025
When Seema Awan walks across the stage at WCC's nursing pinning ceremony in December, she’ll be following in the footsteps of her mother, Anna, who began her own nursing journey at the college a decade ago.
View Post : 60 Stories: Two generations of WCC nursestags: 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Nursing, On The Record, November 2025, Student Profile
Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at WCC
Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter Semester that begins January 12 at WCC.
View Post : Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at WCCtags: Registration, Winter 2026, On The Record, November 2025, Academic Dates, Scholarships
Kiwanis Club's record gift propels WCC students toward graduation goals
Rich Rezler - October 15, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor presented the WCC Foundation a check for $117,020 during Tuesday's luncheon that brought club members together with some of the student recipients of the Kiwanis Finish Line Scholarship.
View Post : Kiwanis Club's record gift propels WCC students toward graduation goalstags: Scholarships, WCC Foundation, November 2025, On The Record, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor
WCC's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforce
Fran LeFort - October 13, 2025
View Post : WCC's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforcetags: On The Record, Automotive Services, Electric Vehicles, November 2025, EV, Transportation Technologies
WCC celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academy
Rich Rezler - October 05, 2025
The graduates, already employed by sheriff’s offices in Washtenaw, Ingham, Lenawee and Monroe counties, completed the training required by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating & Training Council.
View Post : WCC celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academytags: Correctons Academy, On The Record, Public Service Training, November 2025
WCC welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Day
Terry Jacoby - October 03, 2025
Local high school students visited Washtenaw Community College for Manufacturing Day, showcasing modern manufacturing careers and technologies.
View Post : WCC welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Daytags: Robotics, November 2025, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Day, Welding, Welding and Fabrication, Mechatronics, On The Record
Dual enrollment: High school student, college mindset
Terry Jacoby - September 25, 2025
Since 2015, the number of dual-enrolled high school students at WCC has nearly doubled, from 847 to 1,489.
View Post : Dual enrollment: High school student, college mindsettags: Launch, November 2025, Fall 2025, Dual-Enrollment, On The Record
From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - September 10, 2025
WCC exists because of our supportive community. Because of you!
View Post : From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!tags: 60th Anniversary, September 2025, On The Record, President's Column
WCC Police Academy graduation honors 42-member Class of 2025
Rich Rezler - September 08, 2025
The Washtenaw Community College Police Academy celebrated its 55th graduating class on Friday, Sept. 5.
View Post : WCC Police Academy graduation honors 42-member Class of 2025tags: Public Service Training, Class of 2025, Graduation, On The Record, Public Safety, November 2025, Police Academy
AI courses for small businesses among new WCC offerings for community members
WCC Public Relations - August 25, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take center stage this Fall in Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) lineup of non-credit professional development courses.
View Post : AI courses for small businesses among new WCC offerings for community memberstags: LiveWorkLearn, On The Record, Fast-Track Job Training, Non-Credit, Personal Enrichment, AI, professional development, September 2025
Prehistoric visitor takes flight at WCC
Rich Rezler - August 19, 2025
A life-size replica of a pteranodon, with a 20-foot wingspan, is now suspended mid-flight between the second and third floors of the Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building’s atrium.
View Post : Prehistoric visitor takes flight at WCCtags: 3D Printing, On The Record, August 2025, Campus News
After contributing millions to local economy, UA members leave with WCC degree
Rich Rezler - August 15, 2025
Meet some of WCC’s most recent alumni who received their degrees during an August 14 United Association completion ceremony.
View Post : After contributing millions to local economy, UA members leave with WCC degreetags: On The Record, Graduation, United Association, Class of 2025, September 2025
Record turnout at Washtenaw Vet Fest
WCC Public Relations - August 04, 2025
The Washtenaw Vet Fest hosted by WCC’s Wadhams Veterans Center had record attendance in its fourth year being held on the college’s campus.
View Post : Record turnout at Washtenaw Vet Festtags: On The Record, Vet Fest, September 2025, Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center
WCC launches new programs, freezes tuition
Fran LeFort - July 30, 2025
Washtenaw Community College will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five new programs designed to meet local workforce needs, while keeping in-district tuition frozen.
View Post : WCC launches new programs, freezes tuitiontags: Semiconductor, Fall 2025, Construction Technology, August 2025, Tuition, Engineering, On The Record
WCC Foundation Board of Directors welcomes new chair, three new members
WCC Public Relations - July 01, 2025
Holly Heaviland, Ed.D., is the incoming Chair of the WCC Foundation Board of Directors, which also will include three new members. Heaviland succeeds outgoing chair Bhushan Kulkarni and most recently served as Secretary and Vice-Chair.
View Post : WCC Foundation Board of Directors welcomes new chair, three new memberstags: Scholarships, Foundation, August 2025, WCC Foundation, On The Record
From the President: Leading students where they want to go
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - June 15, 2025
What do you call someone who attended WCC? Employed. That’s our promise at Washtenaw Community College, one that we work hard to fulfill every single day.
View Post : From the President: Leading students where they want to gotags: Class of 2025, August 2025, On The Record, President's Column, Graduation
Fluke Corporation and Aisha Bowe collaborate in donation of STEM lab tools
WCC Public Relations - December 12, 2024
Fluke Corporation has made a significant donation in STEM laboratory equipment for student learning at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
View Post : Fluke Corporation and Aisha Bowe collaborate in donation of STEM lab toolstags: STEM Careers, December 2024, STEM, On The Record, Fluke Corporation, Aisha Bowe
Delayed dreams lead back to WCC for new faculty member
Rich Rezler - December 05, 2024
Transportation Technologies instructor Kenneth Lewis took a circuitous path to his current career path.
View Post : Delayed dreams lead back to WCC for new faculty membertags: December 2024, Automotive Services, Faculty Profile, Transportation Technologies, On The Record
From the President: Serving the veterans who served our country
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 22, 2024
Every year, I look forward to our Veterans Day celebration. It’s a time when we come together as a community to honor the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of those who have served our country.
View Post : From the President: Serving the veterans who served our countrytags: Veteran-Friendly School, December 2024, Student Veterans, On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center, President's Column
Winter 2025 classes begin January 13 at WCC
WCC Public Relations - November 20, 2024
The 2025 Winter Semester at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) begins January 13. New students may apply for admission. Registration remains open through the first day of classes.
View Post : Winter 2025 classes begin January 13 at WCCtags: Michigan Reconnect, Reconnect, On The Record, December 2024, Winter 2025, enrollment, Registration
Teacher preparation program addresses educator shortage
WCC Public Relations - November 07, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher preparation initiative to address the educator shortage in Michigan.
View Post : Teacher preparation program addresses educator shortagetags: Talent Together, Teacher Preparation, December 2024, On The Record
WCC recognized for work with apprenticeships at White House celebration
Rich Rezler - October 30, 2024
Washtenaw Community College was recognized as an “Apprenticeship Ambassador” during a ceremony held at the White House in Washington, D.C.
View Post : WCC recognized for work with apprenticeships at White House celebrationtags: On The Record, Center for Career Success, Awards, December 2024, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships
Liberal Arts Week at WCC highlights soft skills in career success, public invited
WCC Public Relations - October 15, 2024
Washtenaw Community College is hosting its annual Liberal Arts Week on October 21-25 with free virtual and in-person events open to all in the community.
View Post : Liberal Arts Week at WCC highlights soft skills in career success, public invitedtags: Community enrichment, On The Record, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, Campus Events, Liberal Arts Week, October 2024
So, you think college isn't for you? Alternatives start here, too!
WCC Public Relations - October 15, 2024
Concentrate Media story features Gen Z students skipping traditional college path by enrolling in other WCC programs.
View Post : So, you think college isn't for you? Alternatives start here, too!tags: Apprenticeship Programs, On The Record, Fast Track Job Training, October 2024
Growing in popularity, certificate programs get job seekers qualified to fill local workforce pipeline
WCC Public Relations - October 14, 2024
In Washtenaw County, where local industries drive innovation and employment, Wash-tenaw Community College has continuously responded to the needs of the region’s workforce by offering specialized certificate programs.
View Post : Growing in popularity, certificate programs get job seekers qualified to fill local workforce pipelinetags: Workforce Development, On The Record, Certificates, October 2024
WCC places first Department of Labor registered apprentices
WCC Public Relations - October 12, 2024
Toyota of Ann Arbor selects apprentices for new Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program offered by WCC.
View Post : WCC places first Department of Labor registered apprenticestags: USDOL Registered Apprenticeship, On The Record, October 2024, Apprenticeships
From the President: Addressing the 'value' debate
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - October 10, 2024
Starting higher education pursuits at WCC changes the value proposition equation.
View Post : From the President: Addressing the 'value' debatetags: Value, October 2024, On The Record, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, President's Column
'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforce
WCC Public Relations - September 30, 2024
A new program between Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is fueling careers in the emerging mobility sector.
View Post : 'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforcetags: October 2024, Electric Vehicles, Workforce Development, EV, Workforce Training, Michigan Works, Mobility, On The Record
Adventures in science with Super STEAM Saturdays are back at Washtenaw Community College
Fran LeFort - September 26, 2024
Super STEAM Saturdays offering middle schoolers the chance to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math are back at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Adventures in science with Super STEAM Saturdays are back at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: Online Learning, Middle School, Super STEAM Saturdays, October 2024, On The Record, STEAM
WCC Police Academy celebrates 27-member Class of 2024
Rich Rezler - September 09, 2024
The Washtenaw Community College Police Academy celebrated its 54th graduating class on Friday, Sept. 7.
View Post : WCC Police Academy celebrates 27-member Class of 2024tags: Pinning Ceremony, Class of 2024, October 2024, Public Service Training, Police Academy, Graduation, On The Record
WCC launches 2024 Fall semester with new programs
Fran LeFort - August 30, 2024
WCC introduced two new associate degree programs and six new certificate programs for the Fall 2024 semester.
View Post : WCC launches 2024 Fall semester with new programstags: Student Success, Fall, 2024, October 2024, On The Record, Fall semester
UA training boosts local economy, extends WCC alumni network
WCC Public Relations - August 20, 2024
When the United Association wrapped up its week-long training program on the Washtenaw Community College campus — the last and largest of five annual union visits — the completion ceremony included the celebration of 32 new WCC alumni.
View Post : UA training boosts local economy, extends WCC alumni networktags: Alumni, October 2024, On The Record, UA Instructor Training Program
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 prosperitytags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Washtenaw County, May 2024, President's Column, Economic Outlook, On The Record, Student Success
Boot camps launching healthcare careers
Kayla Gahagan - April 03, 2024
WCC's 10-week Pharmacy Tech Boot Camp put Aiden Kinczkowski on a new career path.
View Post : Boot camps launching healthcare careerstags: Boot Camp, Workforce Development, On The Record, March 2024, Pharmacy Tech
As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second career
Rich Rezler - March 21, 2024
Amidst a national trend, WCC students like Ashley Hudok exemplify the diverse motivations driving adults to return to college.
View Post : As adults go back to college at increasing rates, Ashley Hudok seeks second careertags: Adult Learners, March 2024, On The Record
Kiwanis Club continues to fund student success
WCC Public Relations - March 21, 2024
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor is continuing to help Washtenaw Community College students reach their finish line, and doing so with record contributions.
View Post : Kiwanis Club continues to fund student successtags: Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Scholarships, December 2023, WCC Foundation, Foundation, On The Record
Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offered
Freeman Gregory - March 13, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12. The week will culminate in on-campus, in-person events Saturday, April 13.
View Post : Public invited to Free College Week April 8-13; over 120 class sessions offeredtags: Free College Week, Community College Month, March 2024, On The Record
Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24
WCC Public Relations - March 01, 2024
View Post : Time is running out on free tuition for Michigan residents age 21-24tags: On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, March 2024, Scholarships
2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohort
WCC Public Relations - February 21, 2024
The 2024 business Start-Up Incubator Program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been announced. The application window for the June cohort will open March 1.
View Post : 2024 Start-Up Incubator Program: Applications open soon for June cohorttags: Entrepreneur, March 2024, Business, Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator, On The Record
Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!
WCC Public Relations - February 15, 2024
Every summer, Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning environment.
View Post : Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!tags: March 2024, Spring/Summer Classes, On The Record, Guest Student
WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience
WCC Public Relations - February 08, 2024
In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.
View Post : WCC launches Center for Sustainability and Resiliencetags: On The Record, 2024, March 2024, Resilience, Environmental Science, Sustainability
Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Clayton
Rich Rezler - January 12, 2024
The Equity in Action Awards are presented annually during WCC's MLK Day Celebration, with one of the criteria for nomination being someone “who exemplifies the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service."
View Post : Equity in Action Awards honor WCC faculty and staff, Sheriff Claytontags: Equity in Action, MLK Day, Diversity, On The Record, Awards, March 2024
Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarships
Fran LeFort - January 09, 2024
Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College students.
View Post : Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarshipstags: Nursing, Scholarships, March 2024, WCC Foundation, Reading Scholars, On The Record, Donation
Photography graduate focused on building her business
WCC Public Relations - December 17, 2023
Emily Riley caught the photography bug in high school, which she says made her college decision an easy one.
View Post : Photography graduate focused on building her businesstags: December 2023, Digital Photography, On The Record, Alumni Profile, Digital Media Arts
Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehicles
WCC Public Relations - December 12, 2023
Mike Rudisill played the long game when it came to his education at Washtenaw Community College. He showed up, stayed late, listened, studied and connected with his instructors. Today, he leads a team at an innovative tech company which focuses on future vehicle technology – from smart infrastructure, to autonomous vehicles, to driver experiences.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehiclestags: Mechatronics, Launch winter 2024, On The Record, 2023, Veteran, March 2024, Alumni Profile
Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - December 08, 2023
First-year WCC student Aaralyn Huhn nominated Skyline High School counselor David Almassy for a WCC Bridge Award, which is awarded annually to a high school staff or faculty member who “built a bridge” to WCC.
View Post : Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 WCC Bridge Awardtags: Awards, High School Partners Breakfast, March 2024, On The Record, WCC Bridge Award, high school counselors
Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer school
WCC Public Relations - December 06, 2023
Chenault is enrolled at Washtenaw Community College thanks to a Divisional Scholarship through the Health Sciences Division and will begin the Registered Nursing program with the Winter 2024 cohort.
View Post : Army veteran earns WCC scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer schooltags: Launch, December 2023, Wadhams Veterans Center, Launch winter 2024, Nursing, Divisional Scholarship, On The Record, Veteran, 2023
WCC supporting first-generation students
WCC Public Relations - November 23, 2023
Nationally, only 26% of first-gen students earn a degree compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
View Post : WCC supporting first-generation studentstags: First generation, Student Services, December 2023, On The Record
U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCC
Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023
WCC received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.
View Post : U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for WCCtags: On The Record, US Department of Labor, December 2023, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships
WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies
WCC Public Relations - November 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and Washtenaw County have partnered to offer a tailored training program that enhances the capacity and impact of local non-profit agencies.
View Post : WCC, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agenciestags: On The Record, Non-profit training, December 2023, Community Partnership
WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive year
Fran LeFort - November 10, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the sixth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : WCC recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive yeartags: Student Veterans, On The Record, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veteran-Friendly School, Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2023
Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduates
Rich Rezler - October 28, 2023
Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Towsley Auditorium on the WCC campus to celebrate the graduation of the 14-member WCC Corrections Academy Fall Class of 2023.
View Post : Celebrating the Fall 2023 WCC Corrections Academy graduatestags: Correctons Academy, Graduation, December 2023, Class of 2023, Public Service Training, On The Record
WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit
WCC Public Relations - October 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and other higher education institutions to announce the largest investment in state history to expand semiconductor education and training programs.
View Post : WCC joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroittags: Semiconductor, Mobility, Economic Development, December 2023, On The Record
WCC Digital Video student premiering film on October 12
Rich Rezler - October 05, 2023
A premier of Ethan Williams’ fictional comedy “I Hear That You Make Baby Videos” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 in Towsley Auditorium.
View Post : WCC Digital Video student premiering film on October 12tags: Digital Media Arts, December 2023, Digital Video Production, Student Profile, On The Record, Student Succes
High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Day
Kayla Gahagan - October 03, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will host Manufacturing Day 2023 this week to introduce prospective students to educational and career possibilities in advanced manufacturing – a high-wage, high-demand industry.
View Post : High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Daytags: Manufacturing Day, On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, December 2023
Flexibility of classes at WCC is a game-changer for adult learners
Fran LeFort - August 28, 2023
Flexibility is a game changer. That’s exactly what WCC offers learners of all ages and something Carolyn Bradshaw has embraced and relied on to earn a college degree and advance in her career.
View Post : Flexibility of classes at WCC is a game-changer for adult learnerstags: December 2023, Fall 2023, On The Record, 2023, Adult Learners, Career, Human Resources, Student Success, Business Management