WCC News Story Archive

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Parental Perspective: Dual enrollment is a challenge worth accepting

Freeman Gregory - June 21, 2023

Dual enrollment is administered differently according to individual high school requirements, but overall, students work with their counselors to determine a level of participation proper for each student’s academic ability and maturity to handle the responsibility of college.

View Post :   Parental Perspective: Dual enrollment is a challenge worth accepting

tags: Parents, Summer 2023, Dual-Enrollment, Launch

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New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programs

Rich Rezler - June 19, 2023

A new associate degree program at Washtenaw Community College will allow students to receive training in multiple disciplines across its Digital Media Arts department.

View Post :   New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programs

tags: Digital Photography, Digital Video Production, 3D Animation, Web Design, On The Record, Graphic Design, Audio Engineering, Digital Media Arts, June 2023

Skilled trades at WCC

WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor

Fran LeFort - June 16, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host a record number of more than 5,000 members from five national trades organizations this summer for training to advance their skills. WCC’s partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor.

View Post :   WCC welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor

tags: Ironworkers, Cement Masons, On The Record, Workforce Training, Skilled Trades, United Association, June 2023, Roofers Union, Electrical Workers, Plumbers and Pipefitters

Radiography Class of 2023

WCC Radiography graduates celebrate with pinning ceremony

Rich Rezler - June 10, 2023

Graduates of the Washtenaw Community College Radiography program were honored at a pinning ceremony, which welcomes them to the profession, on June 10 at Towsley Auditorium.

View Post :   WCC Radiography graduates celebrate with pinning ceremony

tags: Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, Student Success, Radiography, Class of 2023

De'ja Moon

Graduate Profile: De'ja Moon, Radiography

Rich Rezler - June 09, 2023

After 10 years in the healthcare field, De'ja Moon found her passion in radiography.

View Post :   Graduate Profile: De'ja Moon, Radiography

tags: Student Profile, Graduation, Radiography, Class of 2023

Karl Owen

Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Science

Rich Rezler - June 01, 2023

A native of San Jose, Karl Owen came to WCC to capitalize on its transfer relationship with the University of Michigan. And he has no plans to leave the state any time soon.

View Post :   Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Science

tags: Pre-Engineering, Graduation, June 2023, STEM Scholars Program, Student Profile, On The Record, Class of 2023

Saydatou Cisse

Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Management

Rich Rezler - May 30, 2023

Sports have always played a major role in Saydatou Cisse's life. While she attended WCC, she realized sports could extend beyond recreation and entertainment to become a career.

View Post :   Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Management

tags: Graduation, General Studies, On The Record, Class of 2023, Sports and Entertainment Management, Sports, June 2023, Student Profile

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WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK

WCC Public Relations - May 27, 2023

WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca was honored by Ann Arbor SPARK for her outstanding leadership and contributions to economic development in the region.

View Post :   WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK

tags: Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Awards, Economic impact

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Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Rich Rezler - May 25, 2023

Graduation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve reached the end of your higher education pursuits. For Adrian Barden, joining the Washtenaw Community College Class of 2023 is just one stop along a much longer journey.

View Post :   Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

tags: Business Administration, On The Record, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, June 2023, Graduation, Student Profile, Class of 2023

Semiconductor chip

WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority

Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023

WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan’s thriving semiconductor industry.

View Post :   WCC part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority

tags: Workforce Training, Workforce Development, Semiconductor

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