Alumni Profile: Advanced Manufacturing graduate fine-tuning his career
WCC Public Relations - December 15, 2023
Like many people, Felipe Agurto wandered along life’s path for a while before finding the right direction for his career. After graduating from high school on the west side of the state, Agurto enrolled in the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering but soon discovered it wasn’t really what he wanted to do.
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WCC ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teams
Kayla Gahagan - December 14, 2023
WCC Esports is expanding rapidly after the college's new Esports Arena was launched in the Spring of 2023.
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Alumni Profile: Teacher says 'attending WCC was the best decision I could have ever made'
WCC Public Relations - December 13, 2023
Early on, Lauren Alexander knew she wanted to be a teacher. After graduating from Saline High School, Alexander began the pursuit of her dream at WCC. She earned an Associate in Arts in Elementary Education Degree and a Liberal Arts Certificate before transferring to Eastern Michigan University to complete her bachelor’s.
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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.
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Alumni Profile: Graphic designer sees a bright future
WCC Public Relations - December 10, 2023
Her Washtenaw Community College instructors called her an ideal student – positive, hardworking, focused, and exceptionally open to feedback. That’s why it was no surprise when Liz DeRensis, armed with an Associate in Applied Science-Graphic Design and Technologies from WCC, landed a job as the graphic designer for SEE Eyewear.
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WCC celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost program
Fran LeFort - December 08, 2023
Washtenaw Community College celebrated a new cohort of STEM Scholar students preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
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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.
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Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigan
Kayla Gahagan - December 07, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named the top community college in Michigan in two recent independent rankings.
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Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to WCC
WCC Public Relations - December 07, 2023
Skyline High School graduate Mustafa Alhefady has tinkered around with cars since seventh grade. What started as a hobby with his dad has turned into a promising career path. After researching top automotive technician programs, he decided to pursue his education at WCC and enrolled this Fall.
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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.
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