60 Stories: WCC makes mid-career pivot possible for physician assistant
Rich Rezler - January 04, 2026
Kevin Ryan was 35 when his employer announced it was closing its doors. His choices were simple: Find another job in what was a dying industry or make a dramatic change. He chose change. And he chose Washtenaw Community College to help make it happen.
View Post : 60 Stories: WCC makes mid-career pivot possible for physician assistanttags: Adult Learners, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories
New community classes focus on skill-building for all ages
Fran LeFort - December 23, 2025
Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Winter non-credit classes for the community focus on skill-building for adults and youth alike.
View Post : New community classes focus on skill-building for all agestags: LiveWorkLearn, Non-Credit, Fast-Track Job Training, Personal Enrichment, professional development
60 Stories: Marine started transition to Chemical Engineer at WCC
Kayla Gahagan - December 20, 2025
Jason Franchi never planned to go to college. He entered the Marines directly out of high school and served for five years. It wasn’t until he decided to sign up for classes at WCC that he envisioned life with a college degree.
View Post : 60 Stories: Marine started transition to Chemical Engineer at WCCtags: 60 Stories, Engineering, Alumni Profile
60 Stories: Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC
WCC Communications - December 18, 2025
Dan Tyrrell's educational journey began at Washtenaw Community College, where he earned a General Studies in Math and Natural Science associate degree, with honors, in 2008.
View Post : 60 Stories: Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCCtags: General Studies, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile
WCC celebrates 65-member Nursing program graduating class
Rich Rezler - December 16, 2025
The 65-member graduating class of the WCC Nursing program was celebrated at a pinning ceremony on December 15.
View Post : WCC celebrates 65-member Nursing program graduating classtags: On The Record, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, March 2026
60 Stories: Tom Butman is a WCC alum and valued employer partner
Fran LeFort - December 14, 2025
As an industry board member for the past 12 years, Tom Butman helps to guide the college’s curriculum to meet industry workforce needs.
View Post : 60 Stories: Tom Butman is a WCC alum and valued employer partnertags: Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Transportation Technologies
Winter Startup Bootcamp helps entrepreneurs launch in five months
Fran LeFort - December 10, 2025
The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College is offering a Winter Startup Bootcamp that can help turn a great idea into a customer-ready business strategy in five months.
View Post : Winter Startup Bootcamp helps entrepreneurs launch in five months60 Stories: The only diploma on attorney J.T. Iacovetta's wall is his WCC associate degree
Fran LeFort - December 08, 2025
Of all the diplomas he's earned since being discharged from the U.S. Navy, only a WCC associate degree is displayed in attorney J.T. Iacovetta’s office.
View Post : 60 Stories: The only diploma on attorney J.T. Iacovetta's wall is his WCC associate degreetags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile
Pioneer staff member is 2025 WCC Bridge Award winner
WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2025
William Copeland honored for exceptional dedication to helping students "bridge the gap from high school to college."
View Post : Pioneer staff member is 2025 WCC Bridge Award winnertags: WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast, On The Record, Awards, March 2026
60 Stories: 'Welding My Way to a Bright Future'
Rich Rezler - December 03, 2025
When Caleb Rogers crossed the stage to receive his Washtenaw Community College degree, the bright yellow cut-out letters spread across his black mortar board perfectly summarized the moment: “Welding My Way to a Bright Future!”
View Post : 60 Stories: 'Welding My Way to a Bright Future'tags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Welding, 60th Anniversary