Exercise is Medicine: WCC honored for promoting physical activity
Rich Rezler - July 12, 2021
WCC is one of 153 colleges and universities around the world recently honored by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine initiative for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
View Post : Exercise is Medicine: WCC honored for promoting physical activitytags: August 2021, On The Record, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Marvin Boluyt, Exercise
Radiography program earns 8-year continuing accreditation
Rich Rezler - July 02, 2021
The Radiography program at WCC has earned full continuing accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) ensuring it meets or exceeds national quality standards.
View Post : Radiography program earns 8-year continuing accreditationtags: August 2021, On The Record, Radiography, Accreditation
WCC graduate on way to becoming 'Dr. D: Forensic Pathologist'
Rich Rezler - June 30, 2021
Alicia Dusseau's career path was established when she was a middle school student hooked on the reality television show "Dr. G: Medical Examiner."
View Post : WCC graduate on way to becoming 'Dr. D: Forensic Pathologist'tags: On The Record, Class of 2021, Student Success, August 2021, ousearch_News_2021
WCC's new accelerated business degree provides a quick career boost
Rich Rezler - June 25, 2021
Max Mercer loves his current job as a commissioning engineer, but believes WCC's new Accelerated Associate in Business Degree will help him advance in the industry.
View Post : WCC's new accelerated business degree provides a quick career boosttags: Business and Computer Technologies, Accelerated Business, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021, August 2021, Accelerated Programs
WCC furthers sustainability goals with DTE Energy's MIGreenPower program
Fran LeFort - June 23, 2021
The first community college to enroll in the voluntary renewable energy program, WCC has committed to sourcing 100% of its electric power needs through clean energy by 2029.
View Post : WCC furthers sustainability goals with DTE Energy's MIGreenPower programtags: On The Record, MIGreenPower, Sustainability, ousearch_News_2021, DTE Energy, August 2021
Graduate Profile: Future geologist Sabrina Lanker is a WCC 'rock star'
Rich Rezler - May 04, 2021
Between wrapping up her time at WCC and beginning classes at the University of Michigan in the fall, Sabrina Lanker will be the only community college student completing a National Science Foundation internship in Greenland.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Future geologist Sabrina Lanker is a WCC 'rock star'tags: STEM Scholars Program, April 2021, Internship, ousearch_News_2021, Geology, Student Success, On The Record, Class of 2021
WCC nursing grad: 'I knew what I was getting into'
Rich Rezler - May 04, 2021
WCC alumna Hunter Darrow started her nursing career in the midst of a global pandemic. "I knew what I was getting into,"she said. "I knew it wasn't going to be easy."
View Post : WCC nursing grad: 'I knew what I was getting into'tags: ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, Alumni Profile, Nursing, April 2021
Students and employers benefit from apprenticeships
WCC - May 04, 2021
In so many ways, apprenticeships offered through Washtenaw Community College are a win/win situation. Both students and employers can be the clear beneficiaries.
View Post : Students and employers benefit from apprenticeshipstags: On The Record, Healthcare, April 2021, ousearch_News_2021, Apprenticeships, Welding and Fabrication, Advanced Transportation, Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing
Student Emergency Fund: Making a tough year a little better
Phil Snyder - April 29, 2021
83% of WCC students who've received Student Emergency Fund assistance are either still in school or have graduated.
View Post : Student Emergency Fund: Making a tough year a little bettertags: On The Record, April 2021, Student Emergency Fund, ousearch_News_2021, WCC Foundation
Celebrating STEM Scholars who are moving on from WCC
Rich Rezler - April 23, 2021
The WCC STEM Scholar program held a virtual celebration to honor its participants who have completed their WCC programs and are transferring to four-year universities.
View Post : Celebrating STEM Scholars who are moving on from WCCtags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, April 2021, STEM Scholars Program, Transfer