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黑料网 Alumni Profile: Alaa Almounauar

黑料网 Public Relations - September 18, 2024

Alaa Almounauar would tell you one of the best things that happened to her was someone calling her out 鈥 to pursue more education.

View Post :   黑料网 Alumni Profile: Alaa Almounauar

tags: Alumni, Launch, Student Success, Alumni Profile, Launch Fall 2024, STEM Scholars Program

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黑料网 Student Profile: Arterah Griggs

黑料网 Public Relations - September 10, 2024

A Chicago native, 黑料网 student Arterah Griggs plans to transfer to Ferris State University in 2025.

View Post :   黑料网 Student Profile: Arterah Griggs

tags: Launch, Student Profile, Transfer, Student Success, Launch Fall 2024, Student Services, 黑料网 Foundation

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Michigan Reconnect a family affair for 黑料网 students

黑料网 Public Relations - September 03, 2024

The Michigan Reconnect scholarship program has become a family affair for the Reeds. Ryan Reed enrolled at 黑料网 with the help of the Reconnect scholarship after noticing many positions posted on Indeed required college degrees. 鈥淚 thought I might be underqualified, and I might want to go to school. It鈥檚 more for job security,鈥 he says.

View Post :   Michigan Reconnect a family affair for 黑料网 students

tags: Student Success, Business Administration, Launch Fall 2024, Michigan Reconnect, Scholarship

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黑料网 launches 2024 Fall semester with new programs

Fran LeFort - August 30, 2024

黑料网 introduced two new associate degree programs and six new certificate programs for the Fall 2024 semester.

View Post :   黑料网 launches 2024 Fall semester with new programs

tags: Student Success, Fall, 2024, October 2024, On The Record, Fall semester

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Employers say 21st century skills are more important than ever

黑料网 Public Relations - August 23, 2024

From Washtenaw Community College to Harvard University, Lourena De Abreu owes her achievements to more than simply good grades.The opportunity to dig into leadership roles in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Black Student Union 鈥 even the 黑料网 softball team 鈥 helped De Abreu sharpen critical soft skills.

View Post :   Employers say 21st century skills are more important than ever

tags: Student Success, 21st Century Skills, Career Skills, Launch Fall 2024

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黑料网 graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the World

黑料网 Public Relations - August 18, 2024

If there鈥檚 a lesson 黑料网 graduate Evan Starr wants to share, it鈥檚 that falling down and getting back up is OK. But his education 鈥 and perhaps most importantly the encouragement from his instructors 鈥 has paved a path toward his dreams in the 鈥淐ountry Music Capital of the World."

View Post :   黑料网 graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the World

tags: Music Production, Sound Engineering, Student Success, Music, Country Music, Launch Fall 2024

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黑料网 students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigan

黑料网 Public Relations - August 17, 2024

A new partnership between Washtenaw Community College and University of Michigan鈥檚 Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) is a win-win. Just ask the three future engineers who started their college education at 黑料网 and are working at the lab. Or Sandrine Martin, Ph.D., Managing Director of the LNF.

View Post :   黑料网 students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigan

tags: Semiconductor, Launch Fall 2024, Semiconductor Industry, Student Success, Internships

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After year of university in D.C., 黑料网 alumna lands prestigious Detroit internship

黑料网 Public Relations - August 13, 2024

Since May 2023, Kaelyn Collins moved from her home in Ypsilanti to Washington, D.C., for a busy freshman year at prestigious HBCU Howard University and then spent this summer as an executive intern with Rock Ventures in Detroit.

View Post :   After year of university in D.C., 黑料网 alumna lands prestigious Detroit internship

tags: Internship, Student Success, Launch Fall 2024, Launch, Real Estate

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Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at 黑料网

Fran LeFort - August 07, 2024

Professional development and personal enrichment non-credit classes at Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) this Fall offer something for almost everyone, from first-time homebuyers and small business owners who want to improve their bookkeeping skills to dance aficionados and people who want to learn about other languages and cultures.

View Post :   Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at 黑料网

tags: Student Success, 2024, Fast Track Job Training, enroll, Non-Credit

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Explore your 黑料网 path to a dream career

Fran LeFort - July 02, 2024

黑料网 is hosting a Career Exploration Night on Tuesday, July 9 to introduce prospective students to career possibilities and more than 130 academic programs available at the college.

View Post :   Explore your 黑料网 path to a dream career

tags: Student Success, Career Exploration Night, Center for Career Success

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'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new 黑料网 students, employers

Fran LeFort - June 12, 2024

Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) continues to lead the state and grow its advanced manufacturing technician apprenticeship program, adding new employers and student apprentices for the upcoming academic year.

View Post :   'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new 黑料网 students, employers

tags: MI FAME, Student Success, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, FAME

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From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024

We鈥檙e fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity

tags: On The Record, May 2024, Economic Outlook, Student Success, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Washtenaw County, President's Column

Nick Avram

What do you call someone who attended 黑料网? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!

黑料网 Public Relations - May 02, 2024

When it comes to spreading the message about the many benefits of starting your higher ed journey at a community college, it鈥檚 safe to call alumnus Nick Avram one of 黑料网鈥檚 biggest advocates.

View Post :   What do you call someone who attended 黑料网? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!

tags: 2024, Launch, Summer Launch 2024, Student Success

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Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of service

黑料网 Public Relations - May 01, 2024

Washtenaw Community College is proud to be named a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The Wadhams Veterans Center on the second floor of the college鈥檚 Student Center is a place where military veterans attending 黑料网 can meet fellow veterans, receive academic advising or just hang out. It鈥檚 a great place to meet students with interesting stories, including Melanie Chen and Nathaniel Jaskierny.

View Post :   Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of service

tags: Student Success, Launch, 2024, Wadhams Veterans Center, Launch Summer 2024

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Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremony

Fran LeFort - April 27, 2024

The 69-member graduating class of the 黑料网 Nursing program was honored in front of family and friends at Towsley Auditorium on Friday.

View Post :   Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremony

tags: Graduation, Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, Pinning Ceremony, Student Success, Class of 2024, Nursing

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Why it's a smart decision to start your college journey at 黑料网

黑料网 Public Relations - April 23, 2024

Starting your college journey at 黑料网 is a smart choice for many reasons.

View Post :   Why it's a smart decision to start your college journey at 黑料网

tags: Student Success, Career, Launch, Launch Summer 2024

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Skye's the limit for this HBCU-bound student

黑料网 Public Relations - April 21, 2024

Currently, 黑料网 has established agreements with six HBCUs 鈥 and the list is expected to grow 鈥 but whether students plan to enroll at one of the partner schools or any other HBCU, advisors stand ready to help. Partnership agreements include guaranteed admission, access to in-state tuition, ease of transfer credits and more.

View Post :   Skye's the limit for this HBCU-bound student

tags: Student Success, HBCU Pathway, Launch, HBCU, Launch Summer 2024

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黑料网 is a gateway to healthcare careers

黑料网 Public Relations - April 20, 2024

Washtenaw Community College is an ideal launch point for a career in healthcare. The college鈥檚 17 programs form a gateway to an industry constantly in high demand for trained professionals. Beginning your career journey at 黑料网 offers many advantages 鈥 like low cost, small class sizes, excellent transfer opportunities to advance your education at a four-year institution, or direct job placement.

View Post :   黑料网 is a gateway to healthcare careers

tags: Physical Therapist Assistant, Cardiac Telemetry, Student Success, Dental Assisting, Health Sciences, Summer Launch 2024, Nursing Skills Assistant, Radiography, Nursing, Healthcare, Medical Assisting, 2024, Health Administration, Health Care, Medical Billing and Coding, Launch, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology

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黑料网 welding students compete with world's best, fill jobs in a multitude of industries

黑料网 Public Relations - April 17, 2024

The world of welding is broad and vast. And with one of the largest welding labs in the state and exceptional instructors, Washtenaw Community College trains some of the best.

View Post :   黑料网 welding students compete with world's best, fill jobs in a multitude of industries

tags: Student Success, Welding, Summer Launch 2024, Launch, 2024

JKC semifinalists

Two 黑料网 students among semifinalists for prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Rich Rezler - March 29, 2024

黑料网 students Ana Garcia-Osorio and Carmen Samaniego are among 459 community college students nationwide selected as semifinalists for the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship that will provide as much as $165,000 to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree.

View Post :   Two 黑料网 students among semifinalists for prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

tags: Nursing, Scholarships, Student Success, Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Transfer

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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 life

tags: Launch, 2023, Student Success, Scholarship, Michigan Reconnect, Launch Winter 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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 Toyota

tags: Fall 2023, Student Success, FAME, Launch

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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 learners

tags: Student Success, Human Resources, On The Record, Business Management, Adult Learners, December 2023, Career, Fall 2023, 2023

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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 dreams

tags: Student Success, Launch, Diversity, Fall 2023, HBCU Day, HBCU Pathway, Transfer, HBCU

Joe Hallisy, Creative Director

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

Video Game Programmer

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 California

tags: Summer 2023, 3D Animation, Computer Programming, Launch, What Do You Call, Student Success, 2023

Radiographer

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

Divergent paths

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 Success

tags: STEM Scholars Program, Student Success, Michigan Reconnect, Summer 2023, Transfer, Career, Launch, Pre-Engineering, Business Administration

Radiography Class of 2023

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 ceremony

tags: Pinning Ceremony, Student Success, Radiography, Class of 2023, Graduation

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

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 Ceremony

tags: Graduation, Men in Nursing, Class of 2023, Pinning Ceremony, Student Success, Nursing

Corey Konjarevich and Matt Zacharias

Two 黑料网 digital video students win statewide Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - April 26, 2023

黑料网 students Nehemiah Harmsen and Corey Konjarevich each took home first-place honors from the 2023 Student Production Awards, sponsored by the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

View Post :   Two 黑料网 digital video students win statewide Student Production Awards

tags: Student Success, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, Student Production Awards, Student Awards

STEM Scholar Transfer event

黑料网 celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universities

Kayla Gahagan - April 22, 2023

黑料网 directed the spotlight at a cohort of students this week, celebrating their success at the college and the next steps in their academic journey.

View Post :   黑料网 celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universities

tags: Class of 2023, STEM Scholars Program, Graduation, Transfer, Student Success

Ken Wilson and Julia Huttar-Bailey

Donation will support 黑料网 single mom students

Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023

A recent $20,000 donation by Ken Wilson to the 黑料网 Foundation created the Nancy C. Wilson Single Mom鈥檚 Relief Fund, an endowment that will provide at least one annual scholarship to a qualified 黑料网 student in perpetuity, along with directing additional money into the college's Student Emergency Fund.

View Post :   Donation will support 黑料网 single mom students

tags: On The Record, Student Emergency Fund, Scholarships, Donation, 黑料网 Foundation, Student Success, March 2023

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Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at 黑料网

Kayla Gahagan - December 31, 2022

Considering a career change? Why not now, and why not Washtenaw Community College?

View Post :   Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at 黑料网

tags: Student Success, Center for Career Success, Launch, Launch Winter 2023, Student Services

Nursing F22 Graduates

Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremony

Rich Rezler - December 16, 2022

Friends and family of the 46-member Fall 2022 graduating class of the 黑料网 nursing program gathered in Towsley Auditorium for a pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1880s that represents an initiation into the profession.

View Post :   Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremony

tags: Class of 2022, Graduation, Nursing, Student Success

STEM Scholar Kate Mink

黑料网 celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigan

黑料网 Public Relations - December 09, 2022

黑料网 celebrates STEM Scholars transfers twice a year, once in December and once in April. The six students honored during a reception Friday include Larry Blanchard, Sonja Francisco, Kate Mink, Safia Nur, Fatima Oudelf and David Perry.

View Post :   黑料网 celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigan

tags: December 2022, On The Record, Student Success, STEM Scholars Program, Transfer

Pinning ceremony

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

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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 Awards

tags: Student Success, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, Student Production Awards, Student Awards

Daria Skalitzky and Rachel Rubanguka

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 Team

tags: Student Profile, Awards, March 2022, Student Success, On The Record, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Activities

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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 virtually

tags: Technology, CircleIn, Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, Winter 2022

Miles Butler on Harvard campus

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 Harvard

tags: Student Success, On The Record, December 2021, Center for Career Success, University Transfer Center, Transfer, Alumni Profile

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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 success

tags: Transfer, Student Success, On The Record, HBCU Pathway, December 2021, Diversity, University Transfer Center

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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

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$1.4M grant to 黑料网 supports student success through new Alpha Scholars program

Fran LeFort - July 13, 2021

黑料网 has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support incoming freshmen in completing their associate degrees and reaching their academic and career goals. The new Alpha Scholars program offers opportunities to connect students with the college's rich support services and exceptional teaching, as well as with peers who share career goals and common interests.

View Post :   $1.4M grant to 黑料网 supports student success through new Alpha Scholars program

tags: Grants, Alpha Scholars, August 2021, On The Record, Student Success

Alicia Dusseau

黑料网 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 :   黑料网 graduate on way to becoming 'Dr. D: Forensic Pathologist'

tags: On The Record, Class of 2021, Student Success, August 2021, ousearch_News_2021

Philip Stolarski and Justin Washburn

黑料网 students Philip Stolarski, Justin Washburn accepted into NASA scholar program

Rich Rezler - June 09, 2021

Two 黑料网 students will take part in a five-week online course and final project beginning in October. Those who excel in the course modules can be selected to participate in an all-expense-paid, four-day learning experience at a NASA center.

View Post :   黑料网 students Philip Stolarski, Justin Washburn accepted into NASA scholar program

tags: Student Success, Astronomy, NASA, ousearch_News_2021

Eric Ortega

Graduate Profile: Eric Ortega, other UA members, spread out 黑料网 alumni base

Rich Rezler - May 31, 2021

Colorado resident Eric Ortega is one of 73 out-of-state students among the 1,796-member Washtenaw Community College Class of 2021.

View Post :   Graduate Profile: Eric Ortega, other UA members, spread out 黑料网 alumni base

tags: Class of 2021, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, United Association

Marlee Katt

Graduate Profile: Marlee Katt exemplifies adaptability of Class of 2021

Rich Rezler - May 30, 2021

The Winter 2021 honors graduate not only successfully pivoted to online learning, but completely changed her career goals.

View Post :   Graduate Profile: Marlee Katt exemplifies adaptability of Class of 2021

tags: ousearch_News_2021, Class of 2021, Student Success, Internship, Business and Computer Technologies

Abdul Kizito

黑料网 academic 'stars' recognized at Honors Convocation

Rich Rezler - May 21, 2021

The 黑料网 Spring 2021 Virtual Honors Convocation honored 507 high honors and honors graduate candidates in the Class of 2021 and 780 additional students who earned high honors during the Winter 2021 semester.

View Post :   黑料网 academic 'stars' recognized at Honors Convocation

tags: Graduation, Student Success, Class of 2021, ousearch_News_2021, Honors Convocation

Cat Hadley

黑料网 alumna, current U-M student selected as Truman Scholar

Rich Rezler - May 10, 2021

黑料网 alumna Cat Hadley is one of 62 Truman Scholars from around the country, selected from a record number of candidates.

View Post :   黑料网 alumna, current U-M student selected as Truman Scholar

tags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, Transfer, Alumni Profile, Student Awards

Pinning ceremony

黑料网 nursing graduates celebrated during virtual ceremony

Rich Rezler - May 05, 2021

Sixty-one graduates of the Washtenaw Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program were honored during a virtual Spring Graduate Nurse Pinning Ceremony.

View Post :   黑料网 nursing graduates celebrated during virtual ceremony

tags: Graduation, Nursing, Health Sciences, Class of 2021, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021

Sabrina Lanker

Graduate Profile: Future geologist Sabrina Lanker is a 黑料网 'rock star'

Rich Rezler - May 04, 2021

Between wrapping up her time at 黑料网 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 黑料网 'rock star'

tags: STEM Scholars Program, April 2021, Internship, ousearch_News_2021, Geology, Student Success, On The Record, Class of 2021

Patrice Scott

黑料网 digital video students win three statewide Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - April 25, 2021

Patrice Scott, Tyler Ferrell and John Sherry each won Student Production Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences on Sunday.

View Post :   黑料网 digital video students win three statewide Student Production Awards

tags: Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, Student Production Awards, Student Awards

STEM Scholar celebration

Celebrating STEM Scholars who are moving on from 黑料网

Rich Rezler - April 23, 2021

The 黑料网 STEM Scholar program held a virtual celebration to honor its participants who have completed their 黑料网 programs and are transferring to four-year universities.

View Post :   Celebrating STEM Scholars who are moving on from 黑料网

tags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, April 2021, STEM Scholars Program, Transfer

Student Production Awards

8 黑料网 student video projects nominated for Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - April 22, 2021

黑料网 digital video students have eight projects nominated for the Student Production Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

View Post :   8 黑料网 student video projects nominated for Student Production Awards

tags: Student Production Awards, Student Awards, Digital Media Arts, Digital Video Production, ousearch_News_2021, Student Success

Forgotten Women Composers

Women's History Month: 黑料网 art student creates her own recognition of women composers

Rich Rezler - March 22, 2021

It wasn鈥檛 her intention at the time, but when recent 黑料网 graduate Alexis Benson walked into a local thrift store looking for inspiration for an art class assignment, she was embarking on an adventure that鈥檚 perfect for sharing during Women鈥檚 History Month.

View Post :   Women's History Month: 黑料网 art student creates her own recognition of women composers

tags: Student Success, Women's History Month, ousearch_News_2021, Fine Arts

Scholarship semifinalists

3 黑料网 students are semifinalists for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Rich Rezler - March 10, 2021

Umang Bhojani, Jesse Bishop and Abdul Kizito are on the 2021 semifinalist list, selected from a pool of more than 1,500 applicants attending 398 community colleges.

View Post :   3 黑料网 students are semifinalists for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

tags: STEM Scholars Program, Scholarships, Transfer, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Student Success, April 2021

William Glover

Never too late: William Glover finds path to rewarding career at 黑料网

黑料网 - March 04, 2021

William Glover is an award-winning television producer, but the journey to a full-time job in a profession he loves wasn鈥檛 easy.

View Post :   Never too late: William Glover finds path to rewarding career at 黑料网

tags: Student Success, Digital Video Production, Alumni Profile, February 2021, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

'We're here. We're ready.' President Bellanca on 黑料网's role in post-pandemic recovery

黑料网 - March 04, 2021

On The Record sat down with 黑料网 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca to discuss how 黑料网 is supporting current students and the community to help secure a brighter future.

View Post :   'We're here. We're ready.' President Bellanca on 黑料网's role in post-pandemic recovery

tags: Online Learning, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, community involvement, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Workforce Development, February 2021

Brenda Anderson

Student Spotlight: Brenda Anderson exploring photography as 'retirement career'

Tabetha Chaney - March 01, 2021

Q&A with Brenda Anderson, a 黑料网 alumni who's back on campus exploring photography as a "retirement career."

View Post :   Student Spotlight: Brenda Anderson exploring photography as 'retirement career'

tags: February 2021, Digital Photography, On The Record, Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, Student Profile

Nicholas Ochal

Nicholas Ochal's search for a purpose

黑料网 Communications - February 26, 2021

It was a winding road with some fits and starts that took 黑料网 alumni Nicholas Ochal to the career in social work that he enjoys today.

View Post :   Nicholas Ochal's search for a purpose

tags: On The Record, Alumni Profile, February 2021, ousearch_News_2021, Student Success

Abdur-Raheem Al-Hallak

2,471 黑料网 students honored at Winter Honors Convocation

黑料网 - January 29, 2021

The 2021 Winter Honors Convocation includes remarks from President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Trustee Christina Fleming and two student speakers 鈥 Umang Bhojani and Abdur-Raheem Al-Hallak.

View Post :   2,471 黑料网 students honored at Winter Honors Convocation

tags: On The Record, Rose B. Bellanca, Honors Convocation, ousearch_News_2021, February 2021, Student Success

CircleIn scholarship winners

CircleIn app rewards 黑料网 students with scholarships

Rich Rezler - January 22, 2021

黑料网 rolled out the CircleIn app so students could be more productive remotely. Now, CircleIn is rewarding its most frequent users with scholarship money.

View Post :   CircleIn app rewards 黑料网 students with scholarships

tags: On The Record, Scholarships, Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, CircleIn, February 2021

Donaven Lee

Donaven Lee is 黑料网's third NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

Rich Rezler - January 07, 2021

Donaven Lee is the third 黑料网 student selected for the prestigious NASA program, following Emilee Seghi (Spring 2020) and Maximilian Ehinger (Fall 2020).

View Post :   Donaven Lee is 黑料网's third NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

tags: February 2021, ousearch_News_2021, Student Success, On The Record, NASA, Transfer

Jasmine Jones, US Army

Meet a few of 黑料网's nearly 600 student veterans

Rich Rezler - November 11, 2020

A Veterans Day Q&A with some of 黑料网's student veterans.

View Post :   Meet a few of 黑料网's nearly 600 student veterans

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Student Veterans, Student Success, Wadhams Veterans Center

Mullalond accepting award

黑料网's Mary Mullalond wins statewide Faculty of the Year award

Rich Rezler - October 14, 2020

English and College Readiness faculty member Mary Mullalond was named 2020 Faculty of the Year by the National Organization for Student Success: Michigan Chapter (NOSSMi).

View Post :   黑料网's Mary Mullalond wins statewide Faculty of the Year award

tags: ousearch_News_On The Record, Faculty Profile, On The Record, Student Success, December 2020, ousearch_News_2020, Awards

Jarjoura with flag

黑料网 student's art flies outside famed Rockefeller Center

Rich Rezler - August 26, 2020

Artwork by Washtenaw Community College student and Ann Arbor-based artist Therese Basha Jarjoura was part of a public art installation displayed outside The Rockefeller Center.

View Post :   黑料网 student's art flies outside famed Rockefeller Center

tags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, Fine Arts

Maximilian Ehinger

黑料网 student Maximilian Ehinger selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

Rich Rezler - June 12, 2020

Maximilian Ehinger came to 黑料网 intent on learning more about the worlds of aerospace, physics and astronomy. He got that opportunity, and then some.

View Post :   黑料网 student Maximilian Ehinger selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

tags: NASA, Astronomy, ousearch_News_2020, Student Success

Emilee Seghi holding planner with NASA logo

黑料网 graduate Emilee Seghi selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

Rich Rezler - May 23, 2020

Emilee Seghi will participate in the five-week, online NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar program with hopes of being selected for an all-expense-paid, four-day visit to a NASA center.

View Post :   黑料网 graduate Emilee Seghi selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

tags: NASA, ousearch_News_2020, Aerospace Engineering, Student Success

Nik Kopka dribbling

Talent show winner knows his dad 'would've loved to see it'

Rich Rezler - May 05, 2020

Nik Kopka spent thousands of hours working on ball-handling drills during his basketball playing days. When he saw 黑料网鈥檚 Digital Talent Show advertised, he decided to polish up those skills.

View Post :   Talent show winner knows his dad 'would've loved to see it'

tags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, Talent Show

Screenshot of awards ceremony

Four 黑料网 students win Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - May 03, 2020

Four 黑料网 Digital Media Arts students won first-place honors at the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' annual Student Production Awards.

View Post :   Four 黑料网 students win Student Production Awards

tags: Student Awards, Student Success, Student Production Awards, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, ousearch_News_2020

Ali Kurmasha

Ali Kurmasha is 黑料网's fifth Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship winner

Rich Rezler - April 24, 2020

Ali Kurmasha is one of 50 community college students from around the country to receive the highly competitive Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

View Post :   Ali Kurmasha is 黑料网's fifth Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship winner

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Student Awards, Scholarships, Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Student Success

Ken Hannan and Dena Blair

Scholarship will help 黑料网 student with his career transition

Rich Rezler - March 06, 2020

Ken Hannan is one of five statewide recipients of a scholarship from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation.

View Post :   Scholarship will help 黑料网 student with his career transition

tags: Broadcast Media Arts, ousearch_News_2020, Center for Career Success, Student Success, Scholarships

Photos of 黑料网 students Ali Kurmasha and David Seaman

Two 黑料网 students make semifinal list for Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Rich Rezler - January 27, 2020

Ali Kurmasha and David Seaman are two of the 456 students nationwide to make the 2020 semifinalists list, selected from a pool of nearly 1,500 applicants.

View Post :   Two 黑料网 students make semifinal list for Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

tags: Awards, Student Success, National Scholarship, ousearch_News_2020

黑料网 logo

黑料网 joins statewide basic needs initiative to support students

Rich Rezler - December 11, 2019

黑料网 is joining a statewide initiative to help students connect with resources to support basic needs.

View Post :   黑料网 joins statewide basic needs initiative to support students

tags: Student Resources, Student Success, ousearch_News_2019

A screenshot of

黑料网 students claim five first-place video awards in statewide competition

Richard Rezler - April 28, 2019

Washtenaw Community College students won five awards at the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences鈥 41st annual Student Production Awards on Sunday, April 28.

View Post :   黑料网 students claim five first-place video awards in statewide competition

tags: Student Production Awards, Student Awards, Digital Video Production, Student Success, Digital Media Arts

National Academy of Television and Digital Arts

Two 黑料网 students win state video production awards

Richard Rezler - May 08, 2018

The Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences brought its annual ceremony to the stage of Towsley Auditorium at Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   Two 黑料网 students win state video production awards

tags: ousearch_News_2018, Digital Media Arts, Towsley Auditorium, Student Production Awards, Student Awards, 2018, Student Success, Digital Video Production

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