WCC student is defending our digital world
Fran LeFort - August 19, 2026
After seeing firsthand how damaging a cyberattack can be, Ypsilanti resident Scott Cochran decided to change careers and pursue a cybersecurity degree.
View Post : WCC student is defending our digital worldtags: Student Profile, cybersecurity
60 Stories: WCC alum is a cybersecurity 'good guy'
Anita LeBlanc - January 28, 2026
A WCC associate degree and his own dedication to continuous learning has been enough for Alexander Sabin to build a successful cybersecurity career.
View Post : 60 Stories: WCC alum is a cybersecurity 'good guy'tags: Alumni Profile, cybersecurity, 60 Stories
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: natural gas, energy, cybersecurity, Washtenaw Economic Club, electrification
Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health care
Fran LeFort - September 09, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host two workforce training bootcamps this fall to fill critical talent needs in the areas of IT-cybersecurity and health care.
View Post : Bootcamps announced for cybersecurity shortages and innovative solutions to health caretags: Workforce Development, Health Care, Workforce Training, cybersecurity
WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open house
Fran LeFort - September 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host an open house and Computer Science and IT Expo from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab. Current and prospective students interested in learning about the college’s programs for in-demand cyber careers and other computer science and technology programs are invited.
View Post : WCC showcases new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab, IT programs at September 8 open housetags: cybersecurity, Automotive Cybersecurity, Business and Computer Technologies, IT, National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, Computer Science
Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM star
Fran LeFort - August 06, 2022
Look no further than recent alumna Alex Chumney’s achievements to see WCC’s relevance in bringing up the next generation of STEM leaders.
View Post : Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM startags: STEM Scholars Program, Alumni Profile, NASA, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, STEM, cybersecurity, Launch, Launch Fall 2022, Automotive Cybersecurity
WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'
Anita LeBlanc - March 24, 2022
WCC graduate and former White Hat Society member now serves as a 'force for good' in the growing cybersecurity field.
View Post : WCC grad is one of cybersecurity's 'good guys'tags: March 2022, Alumni Profile, On The Record, cybersecurity, Student Organizations
WCC alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Tech
Rich Rezler - January 22, 2022
Alejandra Hornak came to WCC 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 : WCC alumna now fluent in 4 languages: Spanish, English, Law and Techtags: On The Record, English as a Second Language, January 2022, cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Alumni Profile
Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a win-win proposition
WCC - March 01, 2021
Washtenaw Community College joined with the private sector and state employment agencies in working to fill a worrisome talent gap in the critical cybersecurity field.
View Post : Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a win-win propositiontags: Workforce Development, cybersecurity, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, February 2021
'Exceptional' students complete WCC's Cisco Networking Academy
Rich Rezler - December 21, 2020
Six adults with disabilities from the Exceptional Academy in Northville have completed WCC’s Cisco Networking Academy. The goal of the academy is to prepare students for permanent employment in cybersecurity or networking.
View Post : 'Exceptional' students complete WCC's Cisco Networking Academytags: On The Record, cybersecurity, ousearch_News_2020, Networking, December 2020, Cisco Networking Academy, ousearch_News_On The Record
New certificates: Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Automotive Services Technician
Rich Rezler - August 11, 2020
WCC is offering two new certificate programs beginning in Fall 2020 — Automotive Cybersecurity and Advanced Automotive Services Technician.
View Post : New certificates: Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Automotive Services Techniciantags: cybersecurity, Automotive Cybersecurity, Certifications, Automotive Services, Certificates, ousearch_News_2020
WCC designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Rich Rezler - June 16, 2020
The announcement places WCC among a select group of two-year, four-year and graduate-level institutions nationwide to receive the prestigious distinction.
View Post : WCC designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Educationtags: cybersecurity, ousearch_News_2020, National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, Computer Science
WCC team finishes 62nd out of 931 at National Cyber League competition
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2020
A group of Washtenaw Community College students finished 62nd out of 931 teams in the National Cyber League (NCL) Spring 2020 competition.
View Post : WCC team finishes 62nd out of 931 at National Cyber League competitiontags: cybersecurity, Student Activities, Awards, ousearch_News_2020
2 WCC students receive 'New Beginnings' scholarships from Lake Trust CU
Richard Rezler - September 11, 2019
Two Washtenaw Community College students are among the four recipients statewide of a “New Beginnings” scholarship from the Lake Trust Foundation, which is the philanthropic branch of Brighton-based Lake Trust Credit Union.
View Post : 2 WCC students receive 'New Beginnings' scholarships from Lake Trust CUtags: ousearch_News_2019, cybersecurity, Lake Trust Foundation, Computer Systems, New Beginnings Scholarship, Amanda Lawrence, Keith Austin
Lt.-Gov. Gilchrist visits campus
Kelly Gampel - February 22, 2019
When colleges are successful, the state is successful, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist said Feb. 20 while standing inside a WCC healthcare simulation lab.
View Post : Lt.-Gov. Gilchrist visits campustags: Lieutenant Governor, ousearch_News_2019, Advanced Transportation Center, Welding, cybersecurity, Garlin Gilchrist, Nursing
WCC showcasing advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity programs at NAIAS
Richard Rezler - January 13, 2019
Washtenaw Community College is back at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to showcase how it is combining those two worlds to help create the talent pipeline for the mobility revolution.
View Post : WCC showcasing advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity programs at NAIAStags: ousearch_News_2019, North America International Auto Show, Manufacturing, Mobility, cybersecurity, Information Technology