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Students walking on the WCC campus

Registration for Summer, Fall classes at WCC opens next week

Fran LeFort - March 05, 2026

Registration for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters at Washtenaw Community College opens next week. Returning students may register beginning Wednesday, March 11, followed by new students on Thursday, March 12. Class schedules are available at wccnet.edu/enroll. Summer 2026 classes begin Monday, May 11, and Fall 2026 classes begin Monday, August 31.

View Post :   Registration for Summer, Fall classes at WCC opens next week

tags: register, Summer 2026, enroll, Fall 2026

Annie Peurach

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.

View Post :   60 Stories: French teacher's accelerated career path started with dual enrollment

tags: 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, Dual-Enrollment, Washtenaw Technical Middle College

Early education teacher in classroom

WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortage

Fran LeFort - March 04, 2026

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is playing a leading role in a new statewide initiative designed to address Michigan’s early childhood educator shortage, providing accessible pathways that help current and aspiring educators earn credentials and degrees while continuing to work.

View Post :   WCC steps up to address Michigan's early education teacher shortage

tags: Workforce, Apprenticeships, Teacher Preparation, Early Childhood Education, May 2026, On The Record

Shannon Polk

Keep Up The Good Work: Shannon Polk, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Shannon Polk - March 02, 2026

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation President & CEO Shannon Polk discusses her organization's relationship with Washtenaw Community College.

View Post :   Keep Up The Good Work: Shannon Polk, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

tags: On The Record, March 2026, Keep Up The Good Work

EV chargers on campus

More EV chargers available on WCC campus

Rich Rezler - March 02, 2026

WCC has expanded electric vehicle charging on campus with the addition of 12 new charging ports installed over the past 18 months in several high-traffic locations.

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tags: On The Record, EV, Electric Vehicles, March 2026, Sustainability

Special tribute from state of Michigan

Special tribute from state commends WCC's No. 1 rankings

Rich Rezler - March 02, 2026

WCC earned a state tribute for achieving the highest completion rate among Michigan’s community colleges and for producing the largest number of graduates through the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship.

View Post :   Special tribute from state commends WCC's No. 1 rankings

tags: March 2026, Michigan Reconnect, Awards, On The Record

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

From the President: Why I believe in 'Going for Two'

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - March 01, 2026

The first time I heard the phrase "Going for Two," my immediate thought was this: What a fitting message for a community college.

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tags: President's Column, On The Record, March 2026

Dale Throneberry

60 Stories: Vietnam veteran found a home at WCC

Rich Rezler - February 27, 2026

It was 1971 when Dale Throneberry first walked onto the campus of WCC. The college opened just five years prior and community colleges were emerging nationwide as an expanding pathway to higher education.

View Post :   60 Stories: Vietnam veteran found a home at WCC

tags: On The Record, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, March 2026, Wadhams Veterans Center, Faculty Profile

Spring 2026 Career Fair

WCC Spring Career & Internship Fair connects job seekers with local employers on March 25

Fran LeFort - February 25, 2026

Washtenaw Community College will host its annual Spring Career & Internship Fair from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in the Morris Lawrence Building. More than 50 employers with active job openings in a variety of career fields are expected to attend.

View Post :   WCC Spring Career & Internship Fair connects job seekers with local employers on March 25

tags: Workforce Development, Center for Career Success, Career and Internship Fair

Andrew Wilczynski

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.

View Post :   60 Stories: Wilczynski started two careers at WCC

tags: Automotive Cybersecurity, 60th Anniversary, Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, 60 Stories

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