WCC News Story Archive

Kaitlin Lesser

60 Stories: Alumna builds success in business and on the farm

WCC Public Relations - April 01, 2026

For Kaitlin Lesser, her Washtenaw Community College education is on display every day β€” from the fields of her family farm to the operations floor of a local manufacturing business.

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tags: Launch Summer 2026, Alumni Profile, Business, 60 Stories

Morris Lawrence Building and Campus Green

WCC invites community to experience Free College Week, April 13-18

Fran LeFort - March 31, 2026

As part of National Community College Month in April, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is opening its doors to the community in a big way – inviting people of all ages to explore, learn and experience college life at no cost during its annual Free College Week, April 13–18.

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tags: Free College Week, Community College Month

Trees on campus

A decade of dedication: WCC named Tree Campus Higher Education for 10th straight year

Rich Rezler - March 30, 2026

For the 10th consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College was recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to sustainability, stewardship and the benefit of trees on campus.

View Post :   A decade of dedication: WCC named Tree Campus Higher Education for 10th straight year

tags: Awards, Tree Campus USA, Facilities Management, Tree Campus Higher Education

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60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics technician

Terry Jacoby - March 25, 2026

Andrew Matthews completed the Magna Apprenticeship Program at WCC, earning a Robotics Technician certificate in the process.

View Post :   60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics technician

tags: Alumni Profile, Launch Summer 2026, Apprenticeship Programs, 60 Stories, Robotics, Apprenticeships

Aisha Bowe

Aisha Bowe returns to take center stage at TEDxWCC

Fran LeFort - March 24, 2026

Blue Origin astronaut, former NASA rocket scientist and STEM entrepreneur Aisha Bowe will return to her roots at Washtenaw Community College as the featured speaker at TEDxWCC.

View Post :   Aisha Bowe returns to take center stage at TEDxWCC

tags: Aisha Bowe, TEDxWCC, Campus Events

Pitch@WCC

WCC opens applications for Pitch@WCC 2026

Fran LeFort - March 20, 2026

Public is invited to view student business pitches on May 6

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tags: Pitch@WCC, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center

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WCC hosting youth 'STEM and Craft Camp' on April 3

Fran LeFort - March 17, 2026

WCC will host a mini Spring STEM and Craft Camp from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 3 for ages 7-10.

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tags: Community enrichment, Youth Camps

Mathias Donat

60 Stories: Never the same day twice for auctioneer

WCC Public Relations - March 16, 2026

For Mathias Donat, no two workdays are alike. One moment he’s supporting families at an estate sale, the next repairing an old tractor, and later he may be on stage in a tuxedo, energizing a crowd of more than 1,000 at a black-tie benefit auction.

View Post :   60 Stories: Never the same day twice for auctioneer

tags: liberal arts, Launch Summer 2026, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Business

Mikala Sposito

WCC student is first woman to represent U.S.A. in WorldSkills welding contest

Rich Rezler - March 11, 2026

For the first time in the history of the international WorldSkills welding competition, a woman will represent the United States. And that distinction belongs to Washtenaw Community College student Mikala Sposito.

View Post :   WCC student is first woman to represent U.S.A. in WorldSkills welding contest

tags: Awards, Welding, Student Success, Welding and Fabrication, WorldSkills

Wire art at the 2026 WCC Student Art Show

Public invited to Student Art Show

Terry Jacoby - March 09, 2026

The public is invited to the 2026 Student Art Show hosted by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) through Monday, April 6.

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tags: Art, WCC Student Art Show

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