Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Management
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Lauren Blackford played her first gig in September 2020, the same week she started classes at WCC. One week after completing her final WCC class in early May 2023, she was in a studio recording on her first EP.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Managementtags: liberal arts, June 2023, Graduation, Student Profile, Arts Management, On The Record
Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photography
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Susan Hamady earned a bachelor’s degree in 1968 and a master’s degree in 1980. But the 76-year-old Ann Arbor resident had never walked in a graduation ceremony … until Sunday.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photographytags: Student Profile, On The Record, Digital Photography, Class of 2023, Photography, Emeritus Program, June 2023, Graduation
Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC students
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2023
Local high school students are invited to attend to learn more about WCC’s HBCU Pathway, a robust program with transfer agreements to five Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
View Post : Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, WCC studentstags: HBCU Pathway, Diversity, On The Record, June 2023, HBCU Day
More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencement
Kayla Gahagan - May 18, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will award more than 2,500 degrees and certificates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday.
View Post : More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencementtags: Associate Degree, Certificates, Commencement, Graduation
Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCC
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.
View Post : Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@WCCtags: Entrepreneurship, On The Record, Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship Center, June 2023
Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Online versions of three WCC classes are among the 27 courses at colleges and universities around the world named 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award winners by Anthology.
View Post : Three more WCC online classes deemed 'exemplary'tags: June 2023, Awards, On The Record, Online Learning, Business and Computer Technologies, Blackboard
WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative
Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
View Post : WCC launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiativetags: Automotive, Workforce Development, EV, Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Industry
Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24
Rich Rezler - May 15, 2023
The new Traditional Photography and Portrait Photography certificates serve as building blocks through the Photography program that allow students to compile stackable credentials in specific techniques.
View Post : Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24tags: Photography, Digital Photography, On The Record, June 2023
Murph Challenge returns to WCC on Memorial Day
Rich Rezler - May 12, 2023
WCC is one of nine locations in the state of Michigan hosting the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day. The fitness challenge raises funds for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
View Post : Murph Challenge returns to WCC on Memorial Day
Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Students
WCC - May 11, 2023
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2023 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, Winter 2023, Student Recognition, High Honors