WCC News Story Archive: March 2023

Yes, you can afford college!

WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2023

Fear of debt and the ability to afford college continue to be major concerns for students, their parents and adult learners seeking to expand their education to support their career goals. But at Washtenaw Community College financial aid awards are on the rise, allowing students to chase their dreams and avoid the college debt trap.

tags: Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships, March 2023, Michigan Achievement, Launch, Student Success, On The Record, Fall 2023

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

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

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

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

WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders

Julia Zaher - March 28, 2023

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

Students' effort leads to TEDxWCC event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6

Rich Rezler - March 26, 2023

tags: Washtenaw Technical Middle College, On The Record, TEDxWCC, March 2023, Student Organizations, Campus Events

WCC reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campus

Rebecca Thomas - March 20, 2023

WCC is one of 73 colleges and universities nationwide – and one of just three community colleges – to be honored with gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.

tags: Marvin Boluyt, Exercise, On The Record, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), March 2023

Hail to our Visitors: More than half of WCC summer guest students come from U-M

Rich Rezler - March 19, 2023

Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning classes every year, with the Summer semester being the most popular time for such visitors.

tags: March 2023, Transfer, On The Record, Guest Student

Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessions

Fran LeFort - March 17, 2023

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7.

tags: Community College Month, Free College Week, On The Record, March 2023