60 Stories: Alumna builds success in business and on the farm
WCC Public Relations - April 01, 2026
For Kaitlin Lesser, her Washtenaw Community College education is on display every day — from the fields of her family farm to the operations floor of a local manufacturing business.
View Post : 60 Stories: Alumna builds success in business and on the farmtags: Launch Summer 2026, Alumni Profile, Business, 60 Stories
WCC invites community to experience Free College Week, April 13-18
Fran LeFort - March 31, 2026
As part of National Community College Month in April, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is opening its doors to the community in a big way – inviting people of all ages to explore, learn and experience college life at no cost during its annual Free College Week, April 13–18.
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A decade of dedication: WCC named Tree Campus Higher Education for 10th straight year
Rich Rezler - March 30, 2026
For the 10th consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College was recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to sustainability, stewardship and the benefit of trees on campus.
View Post : A decade of dedication: WCC named Tree Campus Higher Education for 10th straight yeartags: Facilities Management, Tree Campus USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, Awards
60 Stories: WCC helps grad transition from district manager to c-suite
Fran LeFort - March 30, 2026
David Graham was in his mid-40s and parenting multiple children when he enrolled at WCC. The regional manager of a national auto parts chain enjoyed his career, but something was driving him to finish his college degree.
View Post : 60 Stories: WCC helps grad transition from district manager to c-suitetags: Adult Learners, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary
60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics technician
Terry Jacoby - March 25, 2026
Andrew Matthews completed the Magna Apprenticeship Program at WCC, earning a Robotics Technician certificate in the process.
View Post : 60 Stories: Apprenticeship led to career as robotics techniciantags: Robotics, Apprenticeship Programs, Launch Summer 2026, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Apprenticeships
Aisha Bowe returns to take center stage at TEDxWCC
Fran LeFort - March 24, 2026
Blue Origin astronaut, former NASA rocket scientist and STEM entrepreneur Aisha Bowe will return to her roots at Washtenaw Community College as the featured speaker at TEDxWCC.
View Post : Aisha Bowe returns to take center stage at TEDxWCCtags: Campus Events, TEDxWCC, Aisha Bowe
60 Stories: Navy flight instructor pivoted to education career at WCC
WCC Public Relations - March 20, 2026
Caleb Coon enrolled at WCC in Winter 2014 to take core science courses needed to pursue his master’s degree. Staff at the Wadhams Veterans Center helped him navigate VA-eligible programming.
View Post : 60 Stories: Navy flight instructor pivoted to education career at WCCtags: 60 Stories, STEM Careers, 60th Anniversary, Wadhams Veterans Center
WCC opens applications for Pitch@WCC 2026
Fran LeFort - March 20, 2026
Public is invited to view student business pitches on May 6
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WCC hosting youth 'STEM and Craft Camp' on April 3
Fran LeFort - March 17, 2026
WCC will host a mini Spring STEM and Craft Camp from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 3 for ages 7-10.
View Post : WCC hosting youth 'STEM and Craft Camp' on April 3tags: Youth Camps, Community enrichment
60 Stories: Never the same day twice for auctioneer
WCC Public Relations - March 16, 2026
For Mathias Donat, no two workdays are alike. One moment he’s supporting families at an estate sale, the next repairing an old tractor, and later he may be on stage in a tuxedo, energizing a crowd of more than 1,000 at a black-tie benefit auction.
View Post : 60 Stories: Never the same day twice for auctioneertags: Alumni Profile, liberal arts, 60 Stories, Business, Launch Summer 2026