WCC News Story Archive

Photo of Evan Starr playing saxophone on stage.

WCC graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the World

WCC Public Relations - August 18, 2024

If there’s a lesson WCC graduate Evan Starr wants to share, it’s that falling down and getting back up is OK. But his education — and perhaps most importantly the encouragement from his instructors — has paved a path toward his dreams in the “Country Music Capital of the World."

View Post :   WCC graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the World

tags: Music Production, Sound Engineering, Student Success, Music, Country Music, Launch Fall 2024

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WCC students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigan

WCC Public Relations - August 17, 2024

A new partnership between Washtenaw Community College and University of Michigan’s Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) is a win-win. Just ask the three future engineers who started their college education at WCC and are working at the lab. Or Sandrine Martin, Ph.D., Managing Director of the LNF.

View Post :   WCC students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigan

tags: Semiconductor, Launch Fall 2024, Semiconductor Industry, Student Success, Internships

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After year of university in D.C., WCC alumna lands prestigious Detroit internship

WCC Public Relations - August 13, 2024

Since May 2023, Kaelyn Collins moved from her home in Ypsilanti to Washington, D.C., for a busy freshman year at prestigious HBCU Howard University and then spent this summer as an executive intern with Rock Ventures in Detroit.

View Post :   After year of university in D.C., WCC alumna lands prestigious Detroit internship

tags: Internship, Student Success, Launch Fall 2024, Launch, Real Estate

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WCC, United Association celebrate 35 years of partnership; 3,500+ on campus for training week

Fran LeFort - August 12, 2024

The UA's intensive five-year Instructor Training Program equips union instructors to educate and train members on the best industry safety and training practices.

View Post :   WCC, United Association celebrate 35 years of partnership; 3,500+ on campus for training week

tags: Labor Union, United Association, UA Instructor Training Program

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Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at WCC

Fran LeFort - August 07, 2024

Professional development and personal enrichment non-credit classes at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) this Fall offer something for almost everyone, from first-time homebuyers and small business owners who want to improve their bookkeeping skills to dance aficionados and people who want to learn about other languages and cultures.

View Post :   Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at WCC

tags: Student Success, 2024, Fast Track Job Training, enroll, Non-Credit

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WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair

WCC Public Relations - July 18, 2024

Washtenaw Community College will host a mini pitch competition for artists, lead hands-on semiconductor and EV activities for kids and showcase its musical talents at this weekend’s Ann Arbor Art Fair.

View Post :   WCC hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair

tags: EV, Pitch, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Semiconductor

CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the WCC campus at Vet Fest 2023

Washtenaw Vet Fest '24 headed to WCC campus

Kayla Gahagan - July 10, 2024

The Washtenaw Vet Fest 2024 designed for veterans and their families will be hosted 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, August 3, at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).

View Post :   Washtenaw Vet Fest '24 headed to WCC campus

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Vet Fest

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Explore your WCC path to a dream career

Fran LeFort - July 02, 2024

WCC is hosting a Career Exploration Night on Tuesday, July 9 to introduce prospective students to career possibilities and more than 130 academic programs available at the college.

View Post :   Explore your WCC path to a dream career

tags: Student Success, Career Exploration Night, Center for Career Success

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WCC launching improved Student Gateway

Rich Rezler - June 26, 2024

View Post :   WCC launching improved Student Gateway

tags: Campus News, Student Gateway

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Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27

Fran LeFort - June 20, 2024

Fifteen area middle school teachers will spend next week at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) immersed in semiconductors as part of the state’s commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry.

View Post :   Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27

tags: Workforce Development, STEM Careers, 2024, Semiconductor, STEM, Semiconductor Industry

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