Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!
黑料网 Public Relations - February 15, 2024
Every summer, Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning environment.
View Post : Coming home for the summer? Let's hang out!tags: Guest Student, Spring/Summer Classes, On The Record, March 2024
黑料网 launches Center for Sustainability and Resilience
黑料网 Public Relations - February 08, 2024
In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College has launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.
View Post : 黑料网 launches Center for Sustainability and Resiliencetags: 2024, Sustainability, March 2024, Resilience, Environmental Science, On The Record
Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29
黑料网 Public Relations - February 07, 2024
High school students from throughout the region are invited to Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) February 27-29 to learn more about career opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Events are also open to 黑料网 students and the community.
View Post : Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29tags: STEM Careers, STEAM Careers, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, STEM Scholars Program, STEAM Week, STEM
February 28 Career Fair open to public, students
黑料网 Public Relations - February 07, 2024
Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College鈥檚 (黑料网) Annual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, February 28. Approximately 70 employers are expected to attend the fair, with many looking to hire for immediate job opportunities.
View Post : February 28 Career Fair open to public, studentstags: Career Fair, Community Partnership, Career and Internship Fair, Workforce Development
Career exploration workshops, community job fair highlight CTE Month at 黑料网
黑料网 Public Relations - February 05, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will offer a series of in-person and virtual events in February designed to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways for current and prospective students.
View Post : Career exploration workshops, community job fair highlight CTE Month at 黑料网tags: CTE, Career Fair, Career and Internship Fair, CTE Month
Nominations open for 2024 黑料网 Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award
黑料网 Public Relations - January 26, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 黑料网 Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award are being accepted to honor exceptional black business leaders in Washtenaw County.
View Post : Nominations open for 2024 黑料网 Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Awardtags: 黑料网 Parkridge Black Business Community Impact Award, Entrepreneurship Center, Parkridge Community Center
2024 Pitch@黑料网 opens applications with new categories for Skilled Trade, Returning Citizens and Art
黑料网 Public Relations - January 16, 2024
Pitch@黑料网 2024, a unique initiative allowing aspiring entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to transform their business ideas into reality, is open for applications. Members of the public are invited to apply for the competition hosted by Washtenaw Community College鈥檚 Entrepreneurship Center.
View Post : 2024 Pitch@黑料网 opens applications with new categories for Skilled Trade, Returning Citizens and Arttags: Entrepreneurship Center, Pitch@黑料网
Equity in Action Awards honor 黑料网 faculty and staff, Sheriff Clayton
Rich Rezler - January 12, 2024
The Equity in Action Awards are presented annually during 黑料网's MLK Day Celebration, with one of the criteria for nomination being someone 鈥渨ho exemplifies the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., specifically in the areas of advocacy, leadership and service."
View Post : Equity in Action Awards honor 黑料网 faculty and staff, Sheriff Claytontags: Equity in Action, On The Record, March 2024, Diversity, MLK Day, Awards
Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarships
Fran LeFort - January 09, 2024
Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College students.
View Post : Agnes and Stephen Reading gift additional $1 million, now funding 20 full-ride nursing scholarshipstags: Donation, Nursing, 黑料网 Foundation, Reading Scholars, March 2024, Scholarships, On The Record
黑料网 celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
黑料网 Public Relations - January 05, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host its 18th annual celebration of the legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 11. The public is welcome. Admission is free.
View Post : 黑料网 celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacytags: Equity in Action, MLK Day
Fall 2023 High Honors and Honors Students
黑料网 - December 21, 2023
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Fall 2023 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Fall 2023 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Fall 2023, High Honors, Student Recognition, Honors
Non-credit classes for the community offer professional development and personal enrichment opportunities
黑料网 Public Relations - December 21, 2023
Non-credit offerings during Winter 2024 at Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) include classes for professionals and community members who want to boost their business acumen, prepare for Spring gardening and more.
View Post : Non-credit classes for the community offer professional development and personal enrichment opportunitiestags: LiveWorkLearn, professional development, Non-Credit, Personal Enrichment
Winter 2024 semester begins January 8
黑料网 Public Relations - December 21, 2023
The first day of classes for the Winter 2024 semester at Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will be January 8.
View Post : Winter 2024 semester begins January 8tags: Registration, enrollment, Winter 2024
Reconnect, FAME changed student's life
黑料网 Public Relations - December 20, 2023
Andrew Denton is on a new path to a rewarding career in the advanced manufacturing industry, and the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship, coupled with some hard work, is to thank.
View Post : Reconnect, FAME changed student's lifetags: Launch, 2023, Student Success, Scholarship, Michigan Reconnect, Launch Winter 2023
Nursing graduates honored at pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - December 19, 2023
The Fall 2023 graduates of the 黑料网 Nursing program participated in a pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1880s that represents an initiation into the profession.
View Post : Nursing graduates honored at pinning ceremonytags: Graduation, Class of 2023, Student Succes, Nursing, Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
Alumni Profile: Brazil native started with ESL classes, ended with associate degree in Nursing
黑料网 Public Relations - December 18, 2023
Ana Andrade arrived in Michigan from Brazil in 2018, speaking very little English, and today is a nurse in the medical surgery cardiac unit at Detroit Medical Center. During the five years in between played out a story of perseverance and perspective.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Brazil native started with ESL classes, ended with associate degree in Nursingtags: Launch winter 2024, ESL, Nursing, Alumni Profile, Launch
Photography graduate focused on building her business
黑料网 Public Relations - December 17, 2023
Emily Riley caught the photography bug in high school, which she says made her college decision an easy one.
View Post : Photography graduate focused on building her businesstags: December 2023, On The Record, Digital Photography, Alumni Profile, Digital Media Arts
Alumni Profile: Advanced Manufacturing graduate fine-tuning his career
黑料网 Public Relations - December 15, 2023
Like many people, Felipe Agurto wandered along life鈥檚 path for a while before finding the right direction for his career. After graduating from high school on the west side of the state, Agurto enrolled in the University of Michigan鈥檚 College of Engineering but soon discovered it wasn鈥檛 really what he wanted to do.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Advanced Manufacturing graduate fine-tuning his careertags: Launch, Alumni Profile, Launch Winter 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, 2023
黑料网 ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teams
Kayla Gahagan - December 14, 2023
黑料网 Esports is expanding rapidly after the college's new Esports Arena was launched in the Spring of 2023.
View Post : 黑料网 ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teamstags: Esports, Sports & Entertainment Management, Gaming, Digital Video Production, 3D Animation
Alumni Profile: Teacher says 'attending 黑料网 was the best decision I could have ever made'
黑料网 Public Relations - December 13, 2023
Early on, Lauren Alexander knew she wanted to be a teacher. After graduating from Saline High School, Alexander began the pursuit of her dream at 黑料网. She earned an Associate in Arts in Elementary Education Degree and a Liberal Arts Certificate before transferring to Eastern Michigan University to complete her bachelor鈥檚.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Teacher says 'attending 黑料网 was the best decision I could have ever made'tags: Launch winter 2024, Alumni Profile, 2023, teacher, Launch
Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehicles
黑料网 Public Relations - December 12, 2023
Mike Rudisill played the long game when it came to his education at Washtenaw Community College. He showed up, stayed late, listened, studied and connected with his instructors. Today, he leads a team at an innovative tech company which focuses on future vehicle technology 鈥� from smart infrastructure, to autonomous vehicles, to driver experiences.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Veteran helping advance the safety of intelligent vehiclestags: March 2024, Veteran, On The Record, Launch winter 2024, Alumni Profile, Mechatronics, 2023
Alumni Profile: Graphic designer sees a bright future
黑料网 Public Relations - December 10, 2023
Her Washtenaw Community College instructors called her an ideal student 鈥� positive, hardworking, focused, and exceptionally open to feedback. That鈥檚 why it was no surprise when Liz DeRensis, armed with an Associate in Applied Science-Graphic Design and Technologies from 黑料网, landed a job as the graphic designer for SEE Eyewear.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Graphic designer sees a bright futuretags: 2023, Alumni Profile, Launch winter 2024, Graphic Design
黑料网 celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost program
Fran LeFort - December 08, 2023
Washtenaw Community College celebrated a new cohort of STEM Scholar students preparing to transfer to a four-year university.
View Post : 黑料网 celebrates STEM Scholars, receives $15K gift to boost programtags: STEM Scholars Program, STEAM, Transfer, Student Succes
Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 黑料网 Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - December 08, 2023
First-year 黑料网 student Aaralyn Huhn nominated Skyline High School counselor David Almassy for a 黑料网 Bridge Award, which is awarded annually to a high school staff or faculty member who 鈥渂uilt a bridge鈥� to 黑料网.
View Post : Skyline counselor David Almassy wins 2023 黑料网 Bridge Awardtags: Awards, On The Record, High School Partners Breakfast, March 2024, 黑料网 Bridge Award, high school counselors
Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigan
Kayla Gahagan - December 07, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named the top community college in Michigan in two recent independent rankings.
View Post : Washtenaw named #1 community college in Michigantags: Top College, Best Community College in Michigan, Rankings
Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to 黑料网
黑料网 Public Relations - December 07, 2023
Skyline High School graduate Mustafa Alhefady has tinkered around with cars since seventh grade. What started as a hobby with his dad has turned into a promising career path. After researching top automotive technician programs, he decided to pursue his education at 黑料网 and enrolled this Fall.
View Post : Honors scholarships attract top high school graduates to 黑料网tags: Student Success, Launch, Automotive Services, Scholarships, Launch winter 2024
Army veteran earns 黑料网 scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer school
黑料网 Public Relations - December 06, 2023
Chenault is enrolled at Washtenaw Community College thanks to a Divisional Scholarship through the Health Sciences Division and will begin the Registered Nursing program with the Winter 2024 cohort.
View Post : Army veteran earns 黑料网 scholarship, saves GI Bill for transfer schooltags: December 2023, Divisional Scholarship, 2023, Veteran, Nursing, Wadhams Veterans Center, Launch, Launch winter 2024, On The Record
Yes, you can afford college!
黑料网 Public Relations - December 05, 2023
Fear of debt and the ability to afford college continue to be major concerns for students, their parents and adult learners seeking to expand their education to support their career goals. But at Washtenaw Community College financial aid awards are on the rise, allowing students to chase their dreams and avoid the college debt trap.
View Post : Yes, you can afford college!tags: Michigan Reconnect, Scholarships, Fall 2023, Michigan Achievement, Launch, Student Success
黑料网 supporting first-generation students
黑料网 Public Relations - November 23, 2023
Nationally, only 26% of first-gen students earn a degree compared to 82% of students with two parents who earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher.
View Post : 黑料网 supporting first-generation studentstags: December 2023, First generation, Student Services, On The Record
U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for 黑料网
Fran LeFort - November 17, 2023
黑料网 received approval for its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, serving as an intermediary in partnership with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor.
View Post : U.S. Department of Labor approves new Registered Apprenticeship Program for 黑料网tags: On The Record, Apprenticeships, December 2023, Workforce Training, US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development
黑料网, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agencies
黑料网 Public Relations - November 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) and Washtenaw County have partnered to offer a tailored training program that enhances the capacity and impact of local non-profit agencies.
View Post : 黑料网, Washtenaw County join forces to empower non-profit agenciestags: December 2023, Community Partnership, On The Record, Non-profit training
Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training program
黑料网 Public Relations - November 13, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will host two virtual information sessions in November for Ypsilanti adults and high school students interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Information sessions coming up for Ypsi residents to learn about new education and jobs training programtags: Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Advance Ypsi
黑料网 recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive year
Fran LeFort - November 10, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the sixth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : 黑料网 recognized as Veteran-Friendly School for sixth consecutive yeartags: Student Veterans, On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran-Friendly School, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, December 2023
Veterans honored during 黑料网 ceremony November 9
Kayla Gahagan - November 02, 2023
America鈥檚 veterans will receive gratitude and recognition during Washtenaw Community College鈥檚 annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 9.
View Post : Veterans honored during 黑料网 ceremony November 9
Washtenaw Economic Club hosts DTE executives for discussion on energy needs
Kayla Gahagan - October 31, 2023
The Washtenaw Economic Club will host its final luncheon event of 2023 with a session focused on energy needs.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club hosts DTE executives for discussion on energy needs
Celebrating the Fall 2023 黑料网 Corrections Academy graduates
Rich Rezler - October 28, 2023
Family, friends and colleagues gathered in Towsley Auditorium on the 黑料网 campus to celebrate the graduation of the 14-member 黑料网 Corrections Academy Fall Class of 2023.
View Post : Celebrating the Fall 2023 黑料网 Corrections Academy graduatestags: Public Service Training, Class of 2023, Correctons Academy, December 2023, Graduation, On The Record
黑料网 joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit
黑料网 Public Relations - October 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College joined the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and other higher education institutions to announce the largest investment in state history to expand semiconductor education and training programs.
View Post : 黑料网 joins MEDC, universities in announcing major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroittags: Semiconductor, Mobility, Economic Development, December 2023, On The Record
Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 highlights career paths
黑料网 Public Relations - October 17, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will host Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 to highlight how skills obtained through a Liberal Arts Education empower individuals to a fulfilling career path.
View Post : Liberal Arts Week October 23-27 highlights career pathstags: Liberal Arts Week
Washtenaw Community College hosts Career & Internship Fair
黑料网 Public Relations - October 11, 2023
Upwards of 70 employers looking to hire for job and internship openings will be represented at Washtenaw Community College鈥檚 (黑料网) Fall Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 12.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts Career & Internship Fair
黑料网 Digital Video student premiering film on October 12
Rich Rezler - October 05, 2023
A premier of Ethan Williams鈥� fictional comedy 鈥淚 Hear That You Make Baby Videos鈥� will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 in Towsley Auditorium.
View Post : 黑料网 Digital Video student premiering film on October 12tags: Student Profile, December 2023, Digital Media Arts, On The Record, Student Succes, Digital Video Production
Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time
黑料网 Public Relations - October 03, 2023
The State of Michigan鈥檚 Reconnect program is expanding its reach to help more students pursue their dreams through a college education.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect Scholarship lowers minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for a limited time
High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Day
Kayla Gahagan - October 03, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will host Manufacturing Day 2023 this week to introduce prospective students to educational and career possibilities in advanced manufacturing 鈥� a high-wage, high-demand industry.
View Post : High school students, adult learners invited to visit campus for Manufacturing Daytags: Manufacturing Day, Advanced Manufacturing, December 2023, On The Record
Army veteran and her son find an educational home at 黑料网
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2023
鈥淎fter 30 years since I鈥檇 been in school it was kind of hard 鈥� and it still is being a single mom and trying to raise my last of three babies 鈥� but I don鈥檛 think I would have enrolled as quickly as I did if 黑料网 hadn鈥檛 helped me immediately,鈥� Barbara says.
View Post : Army veteran and her son find an educational home at 黑料网tags: Launch, Fall 2023, Veteran, Wadhams Veterans Center, Vet Fest, Student Succes
黑料网 Foundation hosts Gala 2023 to support Student Emergency Fund
Kayla Gahagan - September 20, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College Foundation will host Gala 2023 to support the college鈥檚 Student Emergency Fund and other programs. This year鈥檚 presenting sponsor is Toyota.
View Post : 黑料网 Foundation hosts Gala 2023 to support Student Emergency Fundtags: Gala, Student Emergency Fund, Scholarships, Foundation
Washtenaw Economic Club wraps 2023 season with two Fall events
Kayla Gahagan - September 18, 2023
The Washtenaw Economic Club will wrap up another successful season with two events this fall.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club wraps 2023 season with two Fall eventstags: Washtenaw Economic Club, cybersecurity, energy, electrification, natural gas
黑料网's additional Fall semester start dates accommodate flexible student schedules
Fran LeFort - September 14, 2023
Session II of Washtenaw Community College鈥檚 (黑料网) Fall semester begins September 20, with registration continuing until the start of classes.
View Post : 黑料网's additional Fall semester start dates accommodate flexible student schedulestags: Michigan Reconnect, Registration, Fall 2023, enrollment
黑料网 at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforce
Fran LeFort - September 12, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting education programs to prepare the workforce for the advancement of battery powered electric vehicles.
View Post : 黑料网 at Detroit Auto Show: Preparing students for future EV workforcetags: Semiconductor, North America International Auto Show, EV, Workforce Development
黑料网 Police Academy celebrates 36-member graduating class
Rich Rezler - September 09, 2023
An estimated 500 guests filled the 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor to celebrate the 36-member graduating class of the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy on Friday, including more than 100 current and retired law enforcement professionals who formed a long greeting line and, one-by-one, welcomed every graduate into the field after they received their certificate.
View Post : 黑料网 Police Academy celebrates 36-member graduating classtags: Police Academy, Class of 2023, Public Service Training, Graduation
Ypsilanti residents invited to learn more about 黑料网's Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program
Fran LeFort - September 07, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will host three information sessions for Ypsilanti residents interested in the new Advance Ypsi education and jobs training program.
View Post : Ypsilanti residents invited to learn more about 黑料网's Advance Ypsi education and jobs training programtags: Mobility, Automotive, Advance Ypsi, Workforce Development, IT
Mom, daughter bring their passion for learning to 黑料网
Fran LeFort - September 05, 2023
As one half of a rare parent-child duo at 黑料网, Stephanie Suchala cried when she got the news last summer that her 13-year-old daughter Dylan would be joining her as a 黑料网 student.
View Post : Mom, daughter bring their passion for learning to 黑料网tags: Computer Science, Small Business Development Center, Launch, Fall 2023, Student Success, SBDC
Passion for auto safety drives 黑料网 alum's career with Toyota
Fran LeFort - September 04, 2023
When Zach Van Buren enrolled in 黑料网 in 2016, he wasn鈥檛 sure where his career path would ultimately take him. But his pursuit of just one question helped to shape his trajectory. That is, how could he simply walk away from a rather nasty car accident he鈥檇 recently experienced?
View Post : Passion for auto safety drives 黑料网 alum's career with Toyotatags: Fall 2023, Student Success, FAME, Launch
黑料网 is paving the road of the EV ecosystem
Fran LeFort - August 31, 2023
Washtenaw Community College is pairing with industry and state agencies to lead the advancement of Michigan鈥檚 EV ecosystem, offering three new programs to train students for high demand, high-wage jobs.
View Post : 黑料网 is paving the road of the EV ecosystemtags: Advanced Transportation Center, Launch, Advanced Transportation, Fall 2023, Electric Vehicles
Flexibility of classes at 黑料网 is a game-changer for adult learners
Fran LeFort - August 28, 2023
Flexibility is a game changer. That鈥檚 exactly what 黑料网 offers learners of all ages and something Carolyn Bradshaw has embraced and relied on to earn a college degree and advance in her career.
View Post : Flexibility of classes at 黑料网 is a game-changer for adult learnerstags: Student Success, Human Resources, On The Record, Business Management, Adult Learners, December 2023, Career, Fall 2023, 2023
HBCU Pathway helping 黑料网 alumni achieve their dreams
Fran LeFort - August 28, 2023
Less than two years after launching an initiative to help more local students transfer to an HBCU, 黑料网 filled its Towsley Auditorium with more than 400 local high school students to give them a taste of HBCU life.
View Post : HBCU Pathway helping 黑料网 alumni achieve their dreamstags: Student Success, Launch, Diversity, Fall 2023, HBCU Day, HBCU Pathway, Transfer, HBCU
FAME Signing Day pairs 黑料网 students with new employers
Fran LeFort - August 23, 2023
Washtenaw Community College, manufacturers and regional workforce development organizations have joined hands to meet industry talent needs through the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) work-and-learn apprenticeship program.
View Post : FAME Signing Day pairs 黑料网 students with new employerstags: On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, December 2023, Apprenticeships, MI FAME
Certificates, associate degrees highlight annual UA training week
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2023
More than 200 members of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (UA) of the plumbing and pipefitting industry in the United States and Canada earned certificates and associate degrees on Thursday, highlighting a week of training at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Certificates, associate degrees highlight annual UA training weektags: Plumbers and Pipefitters, Graduation, Skilled Trades, United Association
Fall semester at 黑料网 kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitions
Fran LeFort - August 15, 2023
黑料网 is gearing up for the 2023-24 academic year starting Monday, August 28. Registration for classes remains open, and prospective new students may apply at any time.
View Post : Fall semester at 黑料网 kicks off August 28 with new academic programs, national recognitionstags: register, Michigan Reconnect, Fall 2023, enroll, 2023-2024 School Year
黑料网 named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing
Fran LeFort - July 31, 2023
Washtenaw Community College has been named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the only community college and one of just nine nursing programs nationwide to earn the honor this year.
View Post : 黑料网 named a Nursing Center of Excellence by National League for Nursingtags: Nursing, Health Sciences, Awards, On The Record, December 2023, Center of Excellence
Health Science course added to list of 'exemplary' online offerings at 黑料网
Rich Rezler - July 31, 2023
A 黑料网 online course titled Evidence-Based Practice in Action was honored as an 'exemplary' online class by Anthology.
View Post : Health Science course added to list of 'exemplary' online offerings at 黑料网tags: Nursing, Health Sciences, Blackboard, Awards
黑料网 named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive year
黑料网 - July 27, 2023
For the fourth consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate by The Xerces Society for enhancing pollinator habitats, pesticide reduction and educating the community.
View Post : 黑料网 named 'Bee Campus USA' for fourth consecutive yeartags: 黑料网, Bee Campus, Bee Campus USA, Bees, Pollinators
黑料网, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030
Fran LeFort - July 20, 2023
Nearly 8,500 specialized tradespeople have trained at 黑料网 since 2010.
View Post : 黑料网, Iron Workers extend partnership to educate, train workforce through 2030tags: Union, 2030, Ironworkers, Contract, Train the Trainer
黑料网 supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewide
黑料网 Public Relations - July 14, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca said Friday that the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is a positive step forward for all levels of education in the state.
View Post : 黑料网 supports MiLEAP's focus on increasing educational excellence statewidetags: MiLEAP, Early Childhood Education, Education Partnerships, Higher Education
Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community College
Kayla Gahagan - July 14, 2023
It was a good problem to have 鈥� too many students and not enough instructors. That was the case for Trainco Inc.鈥檚 Truck Driving program hosted at Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) until recently, when a second instructor was added to accommodate the growing popularity of the program.
View Post : Trainco Inc. Truck Driving program expands at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: Trainco, Trucking, Workforce Development, Workforce Training
黑料网 kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti
黑料网 Public Relations - July 12, 2023
Ypsilanti residents invited to July 17 event highlighting the Reconnect Scholarship and Advance Ypsi; July 18 virtual event is for all who want to learn more about the state scholarship program
View Post : 黑料网 kicks off 'Reconnect Week' July 17-18 for working adults to explore college opportunities, including new education and jobs initiative in Ypsilanti
Award-winning creative manager got his start at 黑料网
Kayla Gahagan - July 04, 2023
Hallisy appreciated the approach to teaching the technical side of video production as well as the human and emotional side of capturing video. He puts those skills to use in his role as creative manager, collaborating with patients, faculty, hospital and university staff, executives, his own team and more.
View Post : Award-winning creative manager got his start at 黑料网tags: Video Production, Student Success, Digital Video Production, Launch, Digital Media Arts, What Do You Call, Career, Alumni Profile, Summer 2023
'I wanted a career, not a job' says Sterile Processing certificate graduate
Kayla Gahagan - June 29, 2023
Statia Hamilton always dreamed of a large family and a fulfilling career. Now, she has both.
View Post : 'I wanted a career, not a job' says Sterile Processing certificate graduatetags: Summer 2023, Launch, sterile procesing, What Do You Call, Allied Health, Health Sciences, Career
Trustees approve 2023-24 academic year department chairs
Rich Rezler - June 28, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees approved the Faculty Department Chair appointments for 2023-24 at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 27.
View Post : Trustees approve 2023-24 academic year department chairs
黑料网 grad living his dream programming video games in California
Kayla Gahagan - June 27, 2023
Tom Adams wanted something special to go alongside the digital animation credits he earned during his time at 黑料网 鈥� a portfolio that looked like no one else鈥檚. So he made it happen.
View Post : 黑料网 grad living his dream programming video games in Californiatags: Summer 2023, 3D Animation, Computer Programming, Launch, What Do You Call, Student Success, 2023
Radiography graduate found direction, career path at 黑料网
Kayla Gahagan - June 26, 2023
When Michelle Wilkins started in Washtenaw鈥檚 Radiography program, she hoped success would directly lead to a job in the Michigan Medicine hospital system.
View Post : Radiography graduate found direction, career path at 黑料网tags: Launch, Career, Radiography, What Do You Call, Student Success, Summer 2023
Washtenaw County Vet Fest '23 comes to 黑料网 campus on July 22
Rebecca Thomas - June 22, 2023
All Washtenaw County military veterans and their families are invited for a day of free food, fun and information at Washtenaw Vet Fest 2023 on Saturday, July 22.
View Post : Washtenaw County Vet Fest '23 comes to 黑料网 campus on July 22tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Veterans, Vet Fest, Campus Events
黑料网 prepares Marine for transition to higher ed, chemical engineering career
Kayla Gahagan - June 21, 2023
"I chose 黑料网 because of the great things I had heard about it from friends who had attended and because it was the facilitator school to get into the University of Michigan."
View Post : 黑料网 prepares Marine for transition to higher ed, chemical engineering careertags: Launch, Summer 2023, What Do You Call, Transfer, Mathematics Science and Engineering Technology, 2023, Veterans
黑料网: All Paths Lead to Career Success
Fran LeFort - June 21, 2023
Like a superhighway to success for the 21st century workforce, Washtenaw Community College offers multiple on-ramps and exits depending on your needs at any given time.
View Post : 黑料网: All Paths Lead to Career Successtags: STEM Scholars Program, Student Success, Michigan Reconnect, Summer 2023, Transfer, Career, Launch, Pre-Engineering, Business Administration
Parental Perspective: Dual enrollment is a challenge worth accepting
Freeman Gregory - June 21, 2023
Dual enrollment is administered differently according to individual high school requirements, but overall, students work with their counselors to determine a level of participation proper for each student鈥檚 academic ability and maturity to handle the responsibility of college.
View Post : Parental Perspective: Dual enrollment is a challenge worth acceptingtags: Parents, Summer 2023, Dual-Enrollment, Launch
New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programs
Rich Rezler - June 19, 2023
A new associate degree program at Washtenaw Community College will allow students to receive training in multiple disciplines across its Digital Media Arts department.
View Post : New degree allows multi-disciplinary study across Digital Media Arts programstags: Digital Video Production, Digital Photography, Audio Engineering, On The Record, June 2023, Web Design, Digital Media Arts, 3D Animation, Graphic Design
黑料网 welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbor
Fran LeFort - June 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will host a record number of more than 5,000 members from five national trades organizations this summer for training to advance their skills. 黑料网鈥檚 partnerships with skilled trades groups have been growing for decades and upcoming visits will result in a projected $20 million economic impact to Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor, according to Destination Ann Arbor.
View Post : 黑料网 welcomes record 5,000+ union trainers to Ann Arbortags: Electrical Workers, June 2023, United Association, Cement Masons, Roofers Union, Skilled Trades, On The Record, Ironworkers, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Workforce Training
黑料网 Radiography graduates celebrate with pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - June 10, 2023
Graduates of the Washtenaw Community College Radiography program were honored at a pinning ceremony, which welcomes them to the profession, on June 10 at Towsley Auditorium.
View Post : 黑料网 Radiography graduates celebrate with pinning ceremonytags: Pinning Ceremony, Student Success, Radiography, Class of 2023, Graduation
Graduate Profile: De'ja Moon, Radiography
Rich Rezler - June 09, 2023
After 10 years in the healthcare field, De'ja Moon found her passion in radiography.
View Post : Graduate Profile: De'ja Moon, Radiographytags: Student Profile, Class of 2023, Radiography, Graduation
Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Science
Rich Rezler - June 01, 2023
A native of San Jose, Karl Owen came to 黑料网 to capitalize on its transfer relationship with the University of Michigan. And he has no plans to leave the state any time soon.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Sciencetags: Class of 2023, Graduation, June 2023, STEM Scholars Program, On The Record, Student Profile, Pre-Engineering
Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Management
Rich Rezler - May 30, 2023
Sports have always played a major role in Saydatou Cisse's life. While she attended 黑料网, she realized sports could extend beyond recreation and entertainment to become a career.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Managementtags: Class of 2023, Student Profile, Sports, Graduation, On The Record, General Studies, June 2023, Sports and Entertainment Management
黑料网 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK
黑料网 Public Relations - May 27, 2023
黑料网 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca was honored by Ann Arbor SPARK for her outstanding leadership and contributions to economic development in the region.
View Post : 黑料网 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK
Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2023
Graduation doesn鈥檛 necessarily mean you鈥檝e reached the end of your higher education pursuits. For Adrian Barden, joining the Washtenaw Community College Class of 2023 is just one stop along a much longer journey.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovationtags: Business Administration, Student Profile, On The Record, Graduation, Class of 2023, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, June 2023
黑料网 part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority
Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023
黑料网 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan鈥檚 thriving semiconductor industry.
View Post : 黑料网 part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superioritytags: Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Workforce Development
黑料网 Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to community
Kayla Gahagan - May 24, 2023
The 26th annual 黑料网 Foundation Women鈥檚 Council Celebration Luncheon, back to an in-person format for the first time since 2019, honored Michelle Crumm, Donna Doleman Dickerson and Nancy Margolis.
View Post : 黑料网 Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to communitytags: Student Emergency Fund, fundraiser, Women's Council, 黑料网 Foundation
黑料网's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capital
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2023
黑料网 employee Marisol Adelmann recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in a legislative briefing in support of adult education.
View Post : 黑料网's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capitaltags: Workforce Development, GED, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Transitions
Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Management
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Lauren Blackford played her first gig in September 2020, the same week she started classes at 黑料网. One week after completing her final 黑料网 class in early May 2023, she was in a studio recording on her first EP.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Managementtags: liberal arts, June 2023, Graduation, Student Profile, Arts Management, On The Record
Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photography
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Susan Hamady earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in 1968 and a master鈥檚 degree in 1980. But the 76-year-old Ann Arbor resident had never walked in a graduation ceremony 鈥� until Sunday.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photographytags: Student Profile, On The Record, Digital Photography, Class of 2023, Photography, Emeritus Program, June 2023, Graduation
Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, 黑料网 students
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2023
Local high school students are invited to attend to learn more about 黑料网鈥檚 HBCU Pathway, a robust program with transfer agreements to five Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
View Post : Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, 黑料网 studentstags: HBCU Pathway, Diversity, On The Record, June 2023, HBCU Day
More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencement
Kayla Gahagan - May 18, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will award more than 2,500 degrees and certificates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday.
View Post : More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencementtags: Associate Degree, Certificates, Commencement, Graduation
Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@黑料网
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.
View Post : Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@黑料网tags: Entrepreneurship, On The Record, Pitch@黑料网, Entrepreneurship Center, June 2023
Three more 黑料网 online classes deemed 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Online versions of three 黑料网 classes are among the 27 courses at colleges and universities around the world named 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award winners by Anthology.
View Post : Three more 黑料网 online classes deemed 'exemplary'tags: June 2023, Awards, On The Record, Online Learning, Business and Computer Technologies, Blackboard
黑料网 launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative
Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
View Post : 黑料网 launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiativetags: Automotive, Workforce Development, EV, Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Industry
Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24
Rich Rezler - May 15, 2023
The new Traditional Photography and Portrait Photography certificates serve as building blocks through the Photography program that allow students to compile stackable credentials in specific techniques.
View Post : Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24tags: Photography, Digital Photography, On The Record, June 2023
Murph Challenge returns to 黑料网 on Memorial Day
Rich Rezler - May 12, 2023
黑料网 is one of nine locations in the state of Michigan hosting the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day. The fitness challenge raises funds for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
View Post : Murph Challenge returns to 黑料网 on Memorial Day
Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Students
黑料网 - May 11, 2023
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2023 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, Winter 2023, Student Recognition, High Honors
黑料网 shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school students
Fran LeFort - May 11, 2023
The Michigan Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (MI-FAME) program offers apprenticeships and on-the-job training with industry partners.
View Post : 黑料网 shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school studentstags: MI FAME, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development
Small business owners find success after partnering with 黑料网
Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023
The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at 黑料网 helped guide them to success.
View Post : Small business owners find success after partnering with 黑料网tags: Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, small business, Workforce Training
Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker series
Fran LeFort - May 03, 2023
Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, is the featured speaker at the May 11 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker seriestags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteers
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Washtenaw Community College is bringing back a unique summer class that also offers volunteer opportunities for local residents interested in archaeology and anthropology.
View Post : Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteerstags: Archaeology Field Experience, Campus Events, Campus News, Archaeology
黑料网 kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Friends and family gathered in Towsley Auditorium to celebrate the 66-member graduating class of Washtenaw Community College nursing program.
View Post : 黑料网 kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremonytags: Graduation, Men in Nursing, Class of 2023, Pinning Ceremony, Student Success, Nursing
黑料网 Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24
Fran LeFort - April 26, 2023
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College will rise $4 per credit hour in the Fall 2023 semester to $99, the lowest in the state and among the lowest in the nation.
View Post : 黑料网 Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24tags: Tuition, Board of Trustees, Campus News