WCC News Story Archive

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

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

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

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

WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders

Julia Zaher - March 28, 2023

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

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

Rich Rezler - March 26, 2023

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

Public invited to Spring Career Fair March 29

Kayla Gahagan - March 23, 2023

Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 29.

tags: Resume, Career Fair, Center for Career Success, Workforce Development, community

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, March 2023, Exercise, On The Record, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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

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