60 Stories: One of WCC's first students reflects on college's lasting impact
Morgan Nalepa - August 24, 2026
When Andrea Kay Patrick Luschsinger first stepped into a Washtenaw Community College classroom, the college's current Ann Arbor campus did not yet exist.
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60 Stories: Lots to smile about for Dental Assisting graduate
Morgan Nalepa - July 24, 2026
When Fan Zhang enrolled in WCC's Dental Assisting program, she was seeking the skills and confidence to launch a healthcare career. What she discovered was even more impactful: a supportive community that continues to empower her well beyond graduation.
View Post : 60 Stories: Lots to smile about for Dental Assisting graduatetags: Alumni Profile, Dental Assisting, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary
60 Stories: WCC graduate now inspires the next generation of students
Terry Jacoby - July 21, 2026
Chelsea High School teacher Duane Moss brings his students to WCC’s Manufacturing Day each fall. He said being back on campus has been both nostalgic and inspiring.
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60 Stories: Saline police chief's service career began at WCC
Terry Jacoby - July 17, 2026
Marlene Radzik, who became the Saline Police Department’s first female Police Chief in March 2022, graduated from the police academy at Washtenaw Community College in 1991.
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60 Stories: Path to Ph.D. began at WCC for Brazil native
Anita LeBlanc - June 25, 2026
When Fernanda Cross left her native Brazil to learn English, she never could have imagined that 20 years later she would be a tenure-track professor at the University of Michigan.
View Post : 60 Stories: Path to Ph.D. began at WCC for Brazil nativetags: 60th Anniversary, 60 Stories, Student Succes, Alumni Profile, WCC Foundation
60 years of keeping up the good work
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2026
For 60 years, taxpayer investment in Washtenaw Community College has strengthened our workforce, fueled our economy and expanded opportunity across our community.
View Post : 60 years of keeping up the good worktags: On The Record, 60th Anniversary, May 2026
60 Stories: Engineer saved time and money by starting at WCC
WCC Public Relations - April 21, 2026
Dolgachev’s interest in robotics was sparked while a student at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. His courses at WCC helped him narrow down his career dreams of becoming a robotics engineer.
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60 Stories: WCC helps grad transition from district manager to c-suite
Fran LeFort - March 30, 2026
David Graham was in his mid-40s and parenting multiple children when he enrolled at WCC. The regional manager of a national auto parts chain enjoyed his career, but something was driving him to finish his college degree.
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60 Stories: Navy flight instructor pivoted to education career at WCC
WCC Public Relations - March 20, 2026
Caleb Coon enrolled at WCC in Winter 2014 to take core science courses needed to pursue his master’s degree. Staff at the Wadhams Veterans Center helped him navigate VA-eligible programming.
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60 Stories: French teacher's accelerated career path started with dual enrollment
Fran LeFort - March 05, 2026
In 2017, Annie Peurach earned her associate degree from Washtenaw Community College one day before walking across the stage to receive her high school diploma. The benefits of her dual enrollment experience are almost immeasurable.
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60 Stories: Wilczynski started two careers at WCC
Fran LeFort - February 22, 2026
WCC has equipped Andrew Wilczynski for two careers. After earning a first degree in Transportation Technologies at WCC in 2016, Wilczynski returned to the college to study Cybersecurity.
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60 Stories: Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC
WCC Communications - December 18, 2025
Dan Tyrrell's educational journey began at Washtenaw Community College, where he earned a General Studies in Math and Natural Science associate degree, with honors, in 2008.
View Post : 60 Stories: Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCCtags: 60th Anniversary, 60 Stories, General Studies, Alumni Profile
60 Stories: 'Welding My Way to a Bright Future'
Rich Rezler - December 03, 2025
When Caleb Rogers crossed the stage to receive his Washtenaw Community College degree, the bright yellow cut-out letters spread across his black mortar board perfectly summarized the moment: “Welding My Way to a Bright Future!”
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60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCC
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
John Benjamin is Chief of Staff for General Motors’ Autonomous Vehicle Product Management team. His path to the cutting edge of automotive technology wasn’t a straight line.
View Post : 60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at WCCtags: Alumni Profile, GED, On The Record, Adult Learners, 60th Anniversary, Adult Transitions Pathways, 60 Stories, November 2025
WCC celebrates 60 years of opening doors with new exhibition
Fran LeFort - November 12, 2025
A new art exhibition at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) celebrates the college’s 60 years of transforming lives through education and opportunity and 40 years of supporting student success through its Foundation.
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60 Stories: Desire to protect drivers led to fulfilling career
Fran LeFort - November 06, 2025
Zach Van Buren's deep desire to understand and be a part of helping to protect other drivers and passengers has paved the road to a fulfilling career with Toyota Motor North America.
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60 Stories: Restoring a Chevelle at WCC catapulted Colby McLaughlin to dream career
Terry Jacoby - October 31, 2025
Willis native Colby McLaughlin is president and board member at Trim Illusion Holdings. He began the dream career at WCC.
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60 Stories: Two generations of WCC nurses
Rich Rezler - October 24, 2025
When Seema Awan walks across the stage at WCC's nursing pinning ceremony in December, she’ll be following in the footsteps of her mother, Anna, who began her own nursing journey at the college a decade ago.
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60 Stories: Physical Therapist Assistant grad turns clinical experience into business ownership
Terry Jacoby - October 12, 2025
Clinical rotations are a key part of WCC's Physical Therapist Assistant program. For Maysa Fontoura Barbosa, one of those rotations turned into the opportunity of a lifetime.
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From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - September 10, 2025
WCC exists because of our supportive community. Because of you!
View Post : From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!tags: President's Column, September 2025, 60th Anniversary, On The Record