WCC News Story Archive

Learn more about Washtenaw Community College at WCC & You event

WCC Public Relations - April 13, 2023

Prospective students and community members are invited to explore the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus and academic programs Saturday, April 15. The college’s WCC & You event is designed to give an inside look at all the college has to offer.

tags: WCC & You, register, Scholarships, Academic Pathways, student life, enroll, campus life

WCC receives Voter Friendly Campus designation

Rich Rezler - April 13, 2023

WCC was named a 2023-24 Voter Friendly Campus for its efforts to promote bi-partisan voter registration, education and engagement.

tags: Awards, Student Development, Vote, Campus News

Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistant

WCC Marketing - April 11, 2023

During the winter months, WCC runs a dental clinic that’s operated by third-year dental students from the University of Michigan with the help of WCC dental assisting students. An area dentist oversees the clinic, and Lumpkin’s skills caught his eye

tags: Dental Assisting

WCC Student Art Show winners announced

Rich Rezler - April 11, 2023

tags: Fine Arts, Student Art Show, Awards, Student Awards, Digital Media Arts, WCC Student Art Show, Student Success

Eleven WCC digital video students nominated for Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - April 05, 2023

Eleven projects created by students in WCC's Digital Video program have been nominated for a Student Production Award from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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

ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at WCC

Fran LeFort - April 05, 2023

ZOLLER Inc. has donated nearly $250,000 in equipment to WCC to train students on state-of-the-art machinery that measures precision cutting tools along with an advanced tool management system.

tags: March 2023, On The Record, Donation, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Training

Donation will support WCC single mom students

Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023

A recent $20,000 donation by Ken Wilson to the WCC Foundation created the Nancy C. Wilson Single Mom’s Relief Fund, an endowment that will provide at least one annual scholarship to a qualified WCC student in perpetuity, along with directing additional money into the college's Student Emergency Fund.

tags: On The Record, March 2023, Scholarships, Donation, WCC Foundation, Student Success, Student Emergency Fund

Certificates align higher education with workforce needs

Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023

“Creating shorter certificates is crucial for working professionals returning to college, because it gives students quick and flexible options to re-skill themselves,” said Trinity Health Director of Digital Marketing and Websites Jason Karas, who transitioned into the industry thanks to a WCC credential.

tags: Web Design, Adult Education, Certificates, Alumni Profile, March 2023, On The Record

New Esports Arena open for teams, student free play

Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023

A new, state-of-the-art Esports Arena has opened on the WCC campus to provide enrolled students opportunity for recreation, competition and exposure to the academic and career opportunities associated with the growing Esports industry.

tags: On The Record, March 2023, Esports, Student Activities, Student Development

WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders

Julia Zaher - March 28, 2023

tags: March 2023, Student Emergency Fund, On The Record, Aisha Bowe, Women's Council, WCC Foundation, fundraiser