Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experience
Fran LeFort - June 13, 2022
A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the 黑料网 campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experiencetags: On The Record, June 2022, Archaeology Field Experience, Community enrichment, STEM, Campus
黑料网 Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - June 13, 2022
The graduation season at Washtenaw Community College continued on Sunday when 20 members of the college鈥檚 Radiography program participated in a pinning ceremony.
View Post : 黑料网 Radiography program celebrates its graduates with pinning ceremonytags: Class of 2022, Radiography, Graduation
黑料网-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
Rich Rezler - June 10, 2022
黑料网 student Kristy King won a second-place award in the Michigan Association of Broadcasters鈥� 2022 Student Broadcast Awards for her work on the crew that airs EMU athletics.
View Post : 黑料网-EMU broadcasting partnership leads to statewide student award
黑料网 named Bee Campus USA for third year
Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate for the third consecutive year for enhancing pollinator habitats and educating the community.
View Post : 黑料网 named Bee Campus USA for third yeartags: June 2022, wtmc, Sustainability, Awards, On The Record, Bee Campus USA, Campus
黑料网 hosting first archaeology fieldwork experience for students, volunteers
Fran LeFort - June 02, 2022
A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the 黑料网 campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers
View Post : 黑料网 hosting first archaeology fieldwork experience for students, volunteerstags: Community enrichment, Campus Events, Campus
Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businesses
Fran LeFort - May 31, 2022
Local entrepreneurs pitched their business plans for cash prizes in a hybrid return to Pitch@黑料网, the 黑料网 Entrepreneurship Center's premier annual event.
View Post : Cash prizes awarded to help local entrepreneurs start and build businessestags: Community enrichment, On The Record, June 2022, Entrepreneurship Center, Pitch@黑料网, Entrepreneurship
Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studies
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Before she hits the stage at the Oscars or Emmys, Kimberly Schamberger already has one impressive award in her back pocket.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Kimberly Schamberger, Film Studiestags: Student Profile, Class of 2022, Graduation, June 2022, On The Record, Commencement
Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Welding
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2022
Twenty college credits Caleb Rogers earned as a dual-enrolled high school student allowed him to finish 黑料网鈥檚 Welding Technology associate degree program in just one year.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Caleb Rogers, Weldingtags: On The Record, Commencement, Graduation, Student Profile, Class of 2022, June 2022
Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronics
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Plenty of individuals hang their hat on the ability to do a job fast and do it right. Recent graduate Austin Mudd took that 鈥渇ast and right鈥� concept and upgraded it to 鈥渁ccelerated and exceptional.鈥�
View Post : Graduate Profile: Austin Mudd, Mechatronicstags: June 2022, Graduation, Class of 2022, Student Profile, On The Record, Commencement
Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assisting
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Extravagantly decorated caps are always a highlight at Commencement, but few have stood out quite like Ta'Varus Lumpkins' cap stood out.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistingtags: Commencement, On The Record, June 2022, Graduation, Student Profile, Class of 2022
Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMC
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Darie Skalitzky ended her time on the 黑料网 campus with a high school diploma, associate degree, 62 transferrable college credits and a $1,500 scholarship she'll use at the University of Michigan.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Daria Skalitzky, WTMCtags: Commencement, June 2022, Graduation, Class of 2022, On The Record, Student Profile
Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursing
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2022
Many 黑料网 students returned to college to make a career change. Bianca Robinson has cycled through an interesting series of career choices herself, all before completing her education.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Bianca Robinson, Nursingtags: Class of 2022, June 2022, Commencement, Graduation, On The Record, Student Profile
Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at 黑料网 will serve grads well in the future
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
During her Commencement address, faculty speaker Susan Dentel reminded 黑料网 graduates that they are already grizzled veterans when it comes to surmounting adversity.
View Post : Faculty speaker: Adversity experienced at 黑料网 will serve grads well in the futuretags: June 2022, STEM Scholars Program, On The Record, Class of 2022, Commencement, Graduation
Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten lives
Freeman Gregory - May 23, 2022
鈥淚f there is any power we have as people, it is the power to change what is around us," Commencement student speaker Caelan Saunders said. 鈥淎s educated people, we see the problems before us. We see that it can be better.鈥�
View Post : Student speaker encourages fellow grads to brighten livestags: Commencement, June 2022, Class of 2022, Graduation, On The Record
Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay local
Fran LeFort - May 23, 2022
Ann Arbor SPARK President & CEO Paul Krutko, this year's Honorary Associate Degree in Community Service recipient, commends 黑料网 graduates for their perseverance.
View Post : Commencement speaker urges new grads to stay localtags: On The Record, Commencement, Class of 2022, Graduation, June 2022, Awards
Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to 黑料网 Foundation
Rich Rezler - May 22, 2022
A $20.22 donation to the 黑料网 Foundation Scholarship Fund "will help change lives," incoming chair Alex Milshteyn told graduates and their guests at Commencement.
View Post : Help Class of 2022 'pay it forward' with donation to 黑料网 Foundationtags: Class of 2022, Graduation, Commencement, 黑料网 Foundation, On The Record, June 2022
黑料网 returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificates
Fran LeFort - May 18, 2022
After hosting a virtual graduation salute in 2020 and a drive-through parade in 2021, 黑料网's traditional Commencement Ceremony returns in 2022.
View Post : 黑料网 returns to in-person commencement, will award nearly 2,000 degrees and certificatestags: Graduation, Commencement, Class of 2022
Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
黑料网 Communications - May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the students who earned High Honors and Honors distinction during the Winter 2022 semester.
View Post : Winter 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, Student Recognition, High Honors, Winter 2022
黑料网 to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrow
Fran LeFort - May 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will show off its Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, its automotive cybersecurity workbenches and skills training pathways at Careers of Today & Tomorrow on Thursday, May 12, at the Southern Michigan Center for Science & Industry in Hudson.
View Post : 黑料网 to show off Mustang Mach-E, highlight skills training at Careers of Today & Tomorrowtags: Advanced Transportation Center, Affordability, Academic and Career Skills, Workforce Development, OER, Workforce Training, Tuition, ATC
May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fund
Kennedy Coe - May 03, 2022
The Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) Foundation invites the public to attend the Wednesday, May 25, Women鈥檚 Council Celebration. The virtual event from 5-6 p.m. honors the achievements of women throughout the community and raises money for the college鈥檚 Student Emergency Fund to help students overcome barriers and stay in school.
View Post : May 25 Women's Council Celebration honors service, raises money for Student Emergency Fundtags: Women's Council, 黑料网 Foundation, Foundation, Student Emergency Fund
Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'
Rich Rezler - April 29, 2022
The 69 graduating members of the 黑料网 nursing program took part in the traditional pinning ceremony
View Post : Nursing graduates: 'We are all resilient'tags: Student Success, Graduation, Nursing, Class of 2022
Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for 黑料网 in-district students
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2022
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will remain frozen for the fifth consecutive year, the college announced following Board of Trustees approval Tuesday.
View Post : Tuition to remain frozen for fifth straight year for 黑料网 in-district studentstags: enrollment, June 2022, Affordability, Tuition, Board of Trustees, On The Record
Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Rich Rezler - April 26, 2022
LeNelle Cov茅s attended nearly 40 of the 64 Free College Week classes that 黑料网 offered earlier this month. "There's no reason I should be bored in my life because I have too many interests," she says.
View Post : Ann Arbor woman uses Free College Week to transition to new stage in life
Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - April 23, 2022
Paul A. Glantz, co-founder and chairman of Troy-based theater chain Emagine Entertainment, Inc. is the featured speaker at the May 12 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Paul Glantz, Emagine theater chain founder, to address May 12 Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club
Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone training
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2022
Joshua Truchan and Matt Strang are recovering addicts and current officers in the 黑料网 Collegiate Recovery Program. Both have also been on the giving and receiving ends of an emergency Naloxone treatment.
View Post : Collegiate Recovery Program students share their experiences during Naloxone trainingtags: Public Safety, June 2022, Collegiate Recovery Program, On The Record
7 smart reasons to choose 黑料网
黑料网 Communications - April 19, 2022
Affordability. Transferability. Flexibility. And more.
View Post : 7 smart reasons to choose 黑料网tags: Career, Affordability, Scholarships, Student Activities, Transfer, Launch Summer 2022
Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollment
Fran LeFort - April 18, 2022
Less than five years out of high school, Annie Peurach has already earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, spent a year in France and is in her first year teaching at Emerson School in Ann Arbor.
View Post : Local French teacher's accelerated path to a career started with dual enrollmenttags: Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Dual-Enrollment, Launch Summer 2022, Alumni Profile, wtmc
Building the advanced transportation workforce of the future
Fran LeFort - April 15, 2022
黑料网's role in automated transportation and mobility was highlighted at the CCAT Global Symposium hosted by the University of Michigan
View Post : Building the advanced transportation workforce of the futuretags: CCAT, Mobility, On The Record, Advanced Transportation Center, June 2022
黑料网 Fitness Center an official host of legendary Murph Challenge
Rich Rezler - April 13, 2022
黑料网鈥檚 Wadham Veterans Center is bringing a legendary fitness challenge, The Murph Challenge, to Ann Arbor on Memorial Day! The Health & Fitness Center at 黑料网 is one of the challenge鈥檚 five official hosts across the state of Michigan.
View Post : 黑料网 Fitness Center an official host of legendary Murph Challenge
黑料网 students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 08, 2022
Washtenaw Community College students have 14 projects nominated for Student Production Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : 黑料网 students earn 14 nominations for statewide Student Production Awardstags: Student Success, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, Student Production Awards, Student Awards
A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winners
Rich Rezler - April 04, 2022
黑料网's 2022 Student Art Show was adjudicated by Saima Mohammad, an assistant professor of graphic design at Wayne State University who practices her design work at Pakmode Media Group in Ann Arbor.
View Post : A familiar name among 2022 Student Art Show winnerstags: Awards, Student Art Show, Student Awards, 黑料网 Student Art Show, Fine Arts, Digital Media Arts, Painting, Therese Basha Jarjoura
Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employers
Kennedy Coe - March 29, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will host its annual spring career fair featuring approximately 100 different companies virtually on Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to April 8 virtual career fair featuring up to 100 employerstags: Career Fair, Free College Week, Career
County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflation
Fran LeFort - March 25, 2022
The Washtenaw Economic Outlook kicked off the Washtenaw Economic Club's 2022 season on March 24.
View Post : County's economic forecast through 2024 is bright despite rising inflationtags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Washtenaw County, Economic Outlook
Police academy? Law school? 黑料网 student has 'law & order' options
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Alexandra La Vallee is supplementing her education with a prestigious internship, giving her plenty of options after graduation.
View Post : Police academy? Law school? 黑料网 student has 'law & order' optionstags: Internship, March 2022, Criminal Justice, On The Record, Student Profile
黑料网 made a mid-career pivot possible for PA
Rich Rezler - March 24, 2022
Kevin Ryan was 35 when his employer announced it was closing its doors after more than 100 years in business. He could find another job in a dying industry or make a dramatic change. He chose change. And he chose Washtenaw Community College to help make it happen.
View Post : 黑料网 made a mid-career pivot possible for PAtags: March 2022, Alumni Profile, On The Record
黑料网 grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'
Anita LeBlanc - March 24, 2022
黑料网 graduate and former White Hat Society member now serves as a 'force for good' in the growing cybersecurity field.
View Post : 黑料网 grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'tags: cybersecurity, On The Record, March 2022, Alumni Profile, Student Organizations
Classes, activities return to 黑料网 campus
Washtenaw Community College - March 23, 2022
Washtenaw Community College is preparing to welcome an influx of students back to campus in the upcoming school year.
View Post : Classes, activities return to 黑料网 campustags: Campus News, Campus Events, On The Record, Launch Summer 2022, March 2022
黑料网 honored for creating a culture of wellness on campus
Kennedy Coe - March 23, 2022
黑料网 is one of 156 colleges and universities around the country recently honored by the American College of Sports Medicine's Exercise is Medicine initiative.
View Post : 黑料网 honored for creating a culture of wellness on campustags: Marvin Boluyt, Awards, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Exercise
Academic All-Stars: Two 黑料网 students named to Coca-Cola Academic Team
Rich Rezler - March 21, 2022
Rachel Rubanguka is one of 50 students nationwide named a 鈥淕old Scholar鈥� and Daria Skalitzky is one of 50 on the 鈥淪ilver Scholar鈥� list of the 2022 Coca-Cola Foundation Academic Team.
View Post : Academic All-Stars: Two 黑料网 students named to Coca-Cola Academic Teamtags: Student Profile, Awards, March 2022, Student Success, On The Record, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Activities
Public invited to Free College Week at 黑料网
Fran LeFort - March 15, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 4, through Friday, April 8.
View Post : Public invited to Free College Week at 黑料网tags: Free College Week, Online Learning, March 2022, Community enrichment, On The Record
Saline High School counselor wins 黑料网 Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - March 14, 2022
Saline High School counselor Michelle Monahan received the 2021 黑料网 Bridge Award trophy, chosen from 黑料网 student nominations of high school staff members who were influential in getting them to college.
View Post : Saline High School counselor wins 黑料网 Bridge Award
Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlook
Fran LeFort - March 10, 2022
A new season of the Washtenaw Economic Club kicks off Thursday, March 24, with the annual economic outlook presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Michael McWilliams.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club returns to in-person events with annual outlooktags: On The Record, Washtenaw Economic Club, WEC, March 2022, Economic Outlook
Free textbook program has saved 黑料网 students nearly $9 million since 2017
Fran LeFort - March 07, 2022
Since Fall 2017 when Washtenaw Community College introduced its zero-cost textbook program, students have saved nearly $9 million thanks to 47 courses being taught with an open educational resource (OER).
View Post : Free textbook program has saved 黑料网 students nearly $9 million since 2017tags: Launch Summer 2022, On The Record, Affordability, Open Education Resources, March 2022, OER
Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3
Fran LeFort - February 25, 2022
The exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and the educational opportunities that prepare students for them will be highlighted at 黑料网 on March 1-3.
View Post : Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3tags: STEAM, STEAM Week, STEM, STEM Scholars Program
黑料网 hosting 4th annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conference
Rich Rezler - February 24, 2022
黑料网 has been hosting the event since 2019 in an effort to bring programming and resources typically available only to students at large universities to the community college level.
View Post : 黑料网 hosting 4th annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conferencetags: Gender and sexuality, Conference, Diversity, Student Organizations
Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first year
Fran LeFort - February 21, 2022
Amanda MacDonald and Carmen Samaniego are two of the nearly 1,300 students enrolled at 黑料网 using the Michigan Reconnect tuition program. "Without Reconnect, I鈥檓 not sure I would have come back. I would have made excuses and seen too many obstacles,鈥� MacDonald said.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect turns dreams into realities for students in program's first yeartags: Medical Billing and Coding, March 2022, Launch Summer 2022, Student Profile, Michigan Reconnect, Computer Science, On The Record, Reconnect, Health Administration
黑料网 dance instructor played role in Olympians' medal pursuits
Rich Rezler - February 20, 2022
Noonie Anderson, who's been teaching dance at 黑料网 for 40 years, has worked with some of the world's greatest figure skaters.
View Post : 黑料网 dance instructor played role in Olympians' medal pursuitstags: Performing Arts, Faculty Profile, Dance
More than 100 CTE programs at 黑料网 prepare students for high-skill jobs
Fran LeFort - February 17, 2022
黑料网 is celebrating CTE Month by showcasing its more than 100 Career and Technical Education associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for high-wage, high-demand and high-skill jobs.
View Post : More than 100 CTE programs at 黑料网 prepare students for high-skill jobs
Six in a row! 黑料网 earns Tree Campus Higher Education recognition again
Rich Rezler - February 14, 2022
黑料网 honored by Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
View Post : Six in a row! 黑料网 earns Tree Campus Higher Education recognition againtags: Awards, Tree Campus Higher Education, Facilities Management, Tree Campus USA
Tech startups seek applicants for DEI-focused internship program
Rich Rezler - February 12, 2022
Applications are due March 1 for the 2022 Future Founders Internship Program, a paid summer internship for BIPOC, women, nonbinary and/or PELL-eligible students to get hands-on experience in tech, startups and entrepreneurship.
View Post : Tech startups seek applicants for DEI-focused internship programtags: Diversity, Internship
Get to know an Olympian: 黑料网 fitness center member Donald Scott II
Rich Rezler - February 02, 2022
While the world turns its attention to TV broadcasts of the Winter Olympic Games this week, members of the 黑料网 Health and Fitness Center haven鈥檛 needed to wait to watch an Olympian perform. Meet Donald Scott II.
View Post : Get to know an Olympian: 黑料网 fitness center member Donald Scott II
黑料网 celebrating Black History Month with multiple events
Rich Rezler - February 02, 2022
Washtenaw Community College is celebrating Black History Month with multiple events throughout February planned by its Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
View Post : 黑料网 celebrating Black History Month with multiple eventstags: Campus Events, Diversity
CircleIn gives 黑料网 students opportunity to study together virtually
黑料网 - January 29, 2022
With more and more students taking online and virtual classes, 黑料网 has taken steps to add a missing ingredient to their education: Studying with their classmates.
View Post : CircleIn gives 黑料网 students opportunity to study together virtuallytags: Technology, CircleIn, Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, Winter 2022
Student Profile: Let's all join Malia's Movement
Rich Rezler - January 22, 2022
Malia Ellis fought through the burdens of embarrassment and isolation that a physical disability can crudely place upon a young girl. So the 19-year-old 黑料网 student is on a mission to erase those burdens for future generations.
View Post : Student Profile: Let's all join Malia's Movementtags: January 2022, Student Profile, On The Record, Disabilities
黑料网 Women's Council event lifts up college students
Fran LeFort - January 22, 2022
The community is invited to attend a virtual event focused on supporting Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) students through their educational and career journeys.
View Post : 黑料网 Women's Council event lifts up college studentstags: Foundation, Women's Council
黑料网 alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Tech
Rich Rezler - January 22, 2022
Alejandra Hornak came to 黑料网 to pursue a career in law enforcement, but is now part of an international cybersecurity firm that travels the globe protecting organizations from cyber threats.
View Post : 黑料网 alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Techtags: On The Record, English as a Second Language, Alumni Profile, cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, January 2022
Fall 2021 High Honors and Honors Students
黑料网 - January 19, 2022
704 黑料网 students earned "High Honors" (3.8+ GPA) and 390 others earned "Honors" (3.5-3.8) distinction for the Fall 2021 semester.
View Post : Fall 2021 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, fall 2021, High Honors, Student Recognition
Two employees, one alumnus win 黑料网 Equity in Action Awards
Rich Rezler - January 15, 2022
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 : Two employees, one alumnus win 黑料网 Equity in Action Awardstags: Diversity, MLK Day, Equity in Action, Awards
MLK Day Celebration: Building a 'beloved community'
Fran LeFort - January 14, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 legacy of a nonviolent approach to equality for all was honored by 黑料网 in a virtual celebration that united people from all walks of life, including a representative of Congress and a county prosecutor.
View Post : MLK Day Celebration: Building a 'beloved community'tags: MLK Day, January 2022, On The Record, Diversity
Public invited to virtual MLK Day Celebration at 黑料网
Fran LeFort - January 10, 2022
The public is invited to the virtual MLK Day celebration hosted by Washtenaw Community College from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.
View Post : Public invited to virtual MLK Day Celebration at 黑料网
Start of 黑料网 winter semester classes delayed until January 18
Fran LeFort - January 05, 2022
Classes for the Winter 2022 semester at Washtenaw Community College will begin Tuesday, January 18, delayed one week due to the high COVID-19 transmission rate within the community.
View Post : Start of 黑料网 winter semester classes delayed until January 18tags: Safety, COVID-19, Winter 2022
Former CDC director guest speaker at 黑料网's National Honor Society induction Friday
Fran LeFort - January 04, 2022
Former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. William Foege will speak at this week鈥檚 induction ceremony of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Washtenaw Community College (黑料网).
View Post : Former CDC director guest speaker at 黑料网's National Honor Society induction Fridaytags: Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society, CDC, Public Health
$1 million gift from Agnes and Stephen Reading creates 10 annual nursing scholarships
Fran LeFort - December 16, 2021
A $1 million gift to the Washtenaw Community College Foundation by Agnes and Stephen Reading will fund 10 annual full-ride scholarships for 黑料网 nursing students. The Ann Arbor philanthropists are longtime supporters of 黑料网.
View Post : $1 million gift from Agnes and Stephen Reading creates 10 annual nursing scholarshipstags: Scholarships, Donation, Nursing, On The Record, January 2022, Reading Scholars, 黑料网 Foundation
Student Trevor Clayton represents 黑料网 on national transportation panel
Fran LeFort - December 15, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) student Trevor Clayton was selected as a panelist for the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) webinar discussion held December 3. Clayton joined peers from four other community colleges throughout the nation to discuss the many transportation fields of study and potential career paths and to impart advice to interested high school students.
View Post : Student Trevor Clayton represents 黑料网 on national transportation paneltags: Intelligent Transportation Systems, January 2022, Transportation Technologies, Automotive, Advanced Transportation Center, On The Record, CCAT
黑料网 hosts Reconnect sessions, campus tours for Winter 2022
Fran LeFort - December 09, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) is hosting weekly Michigan Reconnect sessions and in-person and virtual campus tours for students interested in enrolling for the Winter 2022 semester. Classes begin January 10.
View Post : 黑料网 hosts Reconnect sessions, campus tours for Winter 2022tags: admissions, Reconnect, Winter 2022, enrollment
Admissions period opens for WTMC 2022-2023 school year
Fran LeFort - December 09, 2021
Enrollment and information sessions for Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) located on the Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) campus begin Tuesday, Dec. 7, for prospective new students and parents.
View Post : Admissions period opens for WTMC 2022-2023 school yeartags: admissions, high school, Dual-Enrollment, wtmc
Admissions period opens for Washtenaw Technical Middle College 2022-2023 school year
Fran LeFort - December 08, 2021
Enrollment and information sessions for Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) located on the Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) campus begin Tuesday, Dec. 7, for prospective new students and parents.
View Post : Admissions period opens for Washtenaw Technical Middle College 2022-2023 school year
New SERVE program boosts entrepreneurs with a social impact focus
Fran LeFort - November 18, 2021
A new program through Washtenaw Community College鈥檚 (黑料网) Entrepreneurship Center supports social impact-minded businesses.
View Post : New SERVE program boosts entrepreneurs with a social impact focustags: Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, December 2021, On The Record, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship
黑料网's new Dean of Health Sciences: 'This is where I belong'
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2021
As a first-generation college student herself, Shari Lambert has always loved the mission of the community college system. Recently named the new 黑料网 Dean of Health Sciences, Lambert is back and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of students and the community鈥檚 health care workforce.
View Post : 黑料网's new Dean of Health Sciences: 'This is where I belong'tags: Nursing, Health Sciences, Allied Health
Marching on: 黑料网 students participate in EMU band
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2021
Jamis Coates and Katie Loy perform alongside their fellow EMU Marching Band members this season, the continuation of an agreement by the band to welcome 黑料网 students into the mix.
View Post : Marching on: 黑料网 students participate in EMU bandtags: On The Record, December 2021, Student Activities, Transfer, Eastern Michigan University
Student voter registration, turnout at 黑料网 increased significantly in 2020 election
Fran LeFort - November 10, 2021
Student voter registration and election day turnout during the 2020 election jumped by double digit percentage points compared to four years earlier at Washtenaw Community College, according to a new national report. The college has been honored for excellence in student democratic engagement.
View Post : Student voter registration, turnout at 黑料网 increased significantly in 2020 electiontags: Student Activities
Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at 黑料网 Nov. 18
Fran LeFort - November 09, 2021
Free virtual and in-person sessions will be hosted Nov. 18 for current and prospective students interested in getting paid while learning and working on the job.
View Post : Apprenticeship information sessions hosted at 黑料网 Nov. 18tags: Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Training
Veterans Day celebration honors America's military heroes
Fran LeFort - November 05, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will honor America鈥檚 heroes during its annual Veterans Day celebration Thursday, Nov. 11.
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Washtenaw Economic Club event focuses on real estate impact on economy, workforce
Fran LeFort - October 21, 2021
Albert Berriz, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Owner and Managing Member of The McKinley Companies, will lead the November 4 Washtenaw Economic Club presentation and Q&A session.
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Former 黑料网 student says studying liberal arts 'prepares you for the long run rather than for a particular job'
Rich Rezler - October 21, 2021
Christopher Shepherd, who attended 黑料网 as a dual-enrolled high school student, is a keynote speaker during the college's upcoming Liberal Arts Week events.
View Post : Former 黑料网 student says studying liberal arts 'prepares you for the long run rather than for a particular job'tags: Dual-Enrollment, On The Record, liberal arts, Liberal Arts Week, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, December 2021
Community invited to participate in 黑料网's Liberal Arts Week on Oct. 25-29
Fran LeFort - October 18, 2021
The public is invited to participate in 黑料网's first Liberal Arts Week. Events offer interactive, virtual and in-person workshops that showcase how jobs and the world around us are impacted by liberal arts studies.
View Post : Community invited to participate in 黑料网's Liberal Arts Week on Oct. 25-29tags: Liberal Arts Week, Community enrichment, Liberal Arts Innovation Group
Registration open for Winter 2022 semester; classes start January 10
Fran LeFort - October 15, 2021
黑料网 offers more than 130 programs of study to prepare students for direct entry into the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. The college has earned national recognition for its online programs.
View Post : Registration open for Winter 2022 semester; classes start January 10tags: Registration
After 'finding his path' at 黑料网, Miles Butler is pursuing a master's degree at Harvard
Rich Rezler - October 13, 2021
Miles Butler's educational journey started at Washtenaw Community College and continued at two of the elite academic institutions in the nation 鈥� the University of Michigan and Harvard University.
View Post : After 'finding his path' at 黑料网, Miles Butler is pursuing a master's degree at Harvardtags: Student Success, On The Record, December 2021, Center for Career Success, University Transfer Center, Transfer, Alumni Profile
黑料网 opens HBCU Pathway, a new pipeline to student success
Fran LeFort - October 12, 2021
黑料网 has established the first comprehensive transfer agreement between a Michigan community college and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Benefits include guaranteed admission, access to in-state tuition and student support.
View Post : 黑料网 opens HBCU Pathway, a new pipeline to student successtags: Transfer, Student Success, On The Record, HBCU Pathway, December 2021, Diversity, University Transfer Center
Student profile: Photography major Shelby Beaty also working on her business plan
Rich Rezler - October 09, 2021
It鈥檚 estimated that 75 percent of American college students start their higher education as undecided about their field of study or change their major at least once. Shelby Beaty is not most students.
View Post : Student profile: Photography major Shelby Beaty also working on her business plantags: December 2021, ousearch_Programs_Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Photography, Digital Photography, Student Profile, ousearch_Programs_Photographic Imaging, On The Record, Entrepreneurship
$3 million NSF award through Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation aims to increase equity in STEM fields
Fran LeFort - October 07, 2021
A $3 million National Science Foundation grant has been awarded to Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) and five other colleges and universities through MI-LSAMP (Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) to increase equity in STEM fields.
View Post : $3 million NSF award through Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation aims to increase equity in STEM fieldstags: STEM Scholars Program, Diversity, STEM, MI-LSAMP, DEI
Student profile: Passion for patients led former EMT Demetrius Jenkins to nursing
Kathryn Wagner - October 04, 2021
For the past eight years, Demetrius Jenkins has served Washtenaw County as an emergency medical technician while contemplating and researching possible next career steps. His decision? Nursing.
View Post : Student profile: Passion for patients led former EMT Demetrius Jenkins to nursingtags: On The Record, December 2021, Men in Nursing, Student Profile, Nursing
Public invited to meet with 60 employers at 黑料网's Oct. 15 virtual career fair
Fran LeFort - October 01, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) will host a career fair Oct. 15 with an anticipated 60 employers seeking to fill positions. The virtual event is free and open to the public.
View Post : Public invited to meet with 60 employers at 黑料网's Oct. 15 virtual career fairtags: Career Fair, Center for Career Success, Community enrichment
In memoriam: Tony Procassini, long-time trustee and college supporter
Rich Rezler - September 23, 2021
鈥淪ince Washtenaw Community College was only an idea, Tony Procassini has been woven into the fabric of this institution. He was a driving force behind its formation, served on its Board of Trustees for more than a quarter century, helped establish the 黑料网 Foundation, and was a constant supporter and valued contributor to the 黑料网 mission,鈥� said 黑料网 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca.
View Post : In memoriam: Tony Procassini, long-time trustee and college supportertags: December 2021, Board of Trustees, Tony Procassini, Memoriam, On The Record
黑料网 expands its Entrepreneurs-In-Residence program to mentor new business owners
Fran LeFort - September 23, 2021
Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) is expanding its Entrepreneurs-In-Residence program to better meet increased needs of a growing number of small business owners.
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黑料网 earns veteran-friendly school 'Gold Status' from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Fran LeFort - September 20, 2021
黑料网 is one of 37 colleges and universities throughout the state recognized with the top-level Gold certification, meaning the school has met at least six of seven criteria. In all, 63 institutions earned either Gold, Silver or Bronze status from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
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Esports streaming fundraiser to purchase gaming carts for patients at UM's Mott Children's Hospital
Fran LeFort - September 16, 2021
Washtenaw Community College students will be streaming for good as they host a week-long Esports event Oct. 3-9 to raise money to purchase gaming devices for patients at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children鈥檚 Hospital.
View Post : Esports streaming fundraiser to purchase gaming carts for patients at UM's Mott Children's Hospitaltags: Student Activities, Alumni Profile, Esports, fundraising
Washtenaw Economic Club meeting features global staffing executive David Barfield
Fran LeFort - September 14, 2021
This week鈥檚 Washtenaw Economic Club meeting will feature David Barfield speaking on 鈥淭he Evolution of a Local Business to a Global Enterprise.鈥� The virtual meeting begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. It is free for Washtenaw Economic Club members and $25 for non-members.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club meeting features global staffing executive David Barfieldtags: Washtenaw Economic Club
黑料网 Police Academy celebrates its Class of 2021 at graduation ceremony
Rich Rezler - September 11, 2021
Family, friends and local law enforcement members gathered in Towsley Auditorium to celebrate the 18-member Washtenaw Community College Police Academy鈥檚 Class of 2021.
View Post : 黑料网 Police Academy celebrates its Class of 2021 at graduation ceremonytags: Awards, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, Graduation, Police Academy
黑料网 begins new school year with full-slate of on-campus classes starting August 30
Fran LeFort - August 23, 2021
Washtenaw Community College is gearing up for its return to campus, focusing on providing a high-quality education while maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty and staff.
View Post : 黑料网 begins new school year with full-slate of on-campus classes starting August 30tags: Transfer, Affordability, Alpha Scholars
黑料网 Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving back
Anita LeBlanc - August 21, 2021
Kevin Van Kannel believes his Ann Arbor-based business, UTEC, continues to thrive in part because of investments in relationships like the one his company has with 黑料网 and over 25 Washtenaw County nonprofit organizations.
View Post : 黑料网 Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving backtags: On The Record, 黑料网 Foundation, August 2021
New program supports 黑料网 HVAC/R students and local industry
Rich Rezler - August 19, 2021
A new program operated by the Entrepreneurship Center at 黑料网 aims to prepare students in the college鈥檚 HVAC/R program for future business ownership while also supporting local small business owners operating in the industry.
View Post : New program supports 黑料网 HVAC/R students and local industrytags: August 2021, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, On The Record, HVAC
Medical researcher got debt-free start at 黑料网
黑料网 Communications - August 19, 2021
With 黑料网鈥檚 affordable tuition and an academic scholarship to boot, Dan Tyrrell started his educational journey without the burden of student debt. The money he saved went toward a Ph.D. program at Wake Forest University.
View Post : Medical researcher got debt-free start at 黑料网tags: August 2021, Student Success, Alumni Profile, On The Record, STEAM, Affordability, Transfer
Middle school students invited to 黑料网's free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays
Fran LeFort - August 18, 2021
黑料网 faculty members will lead free monthly Super STEAM Saturdays, designed to engage middle school students in fun and interactive learning.
View Post : Middle school students invited to 黑料网's free monthly Super STEAM Saturdaystags: Campus Events, STEAM
Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 grant
Fran LeFort - August 13, 2021
Washtenaw Community College received a $60,000 technology grant to provide new laptops and family digital literacy training for youth attending its Summer Learning Experience at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Summer campers at Parkridge Community Center to receive new laptops through $60,000 granttags: Parkridge Youth Program, Grants, Parkridge Community Center
黑料网's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaders
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2021
Dr. Kimberly Hurns, Executive Vice President for Instruction & Academic Affairs at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has announced.
View Post : 黑料网's Dr. Kimberly Hurns chosen for national presidential fellowship for community college leaderstags: Dr. Kimberly Hurns
On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutions
黑料网 Communications - August 04, 2021
As the 黑料网 campus reopens, there's an update on food service options on campus. Michigan-based Creative Dining Services is our new partner in the outlets located on the first floor of the Student Center.
View Post : On-campus food services return with new partner, Creative Dining Solutionstags: Campus News, Food Services
黑料网 leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
黑料网 has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : 黑料网 leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: Advanced Transportation Center, CCAT, Workforce Development, Transportation Technologies
黑料网 leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
黑料网 has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : 黑料网 leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: August 2021, CCAT, Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, On The Record, Workforce Development
黑料网 grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Award
Rich Rezler - July 21, 2021
A self-described 鈥渦nmotivated and unfocused鈥� student in high school, Bowe found her passion and purpose while attending 黑料网 from 2003 to 2006. The former NASA aerospace engineer is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, an engineering solutions company.
View Post : 黑料网 grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Awardtags: August 2021, STEM, Aisha Bowe, On The Record, Alumni Profile, Outstanding Alumnus Award