WCC News Story Archive: 60th Anniversary

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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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tags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, 60th Anniversary

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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.

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tags: Alumni Profile, Dental Assisting, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary

Duane Moss

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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tags: Advanced Manufacturing, 60 Stories, CTE, 60th Anniversary, Manufacturing Day, Alumni Profile

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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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tags: Alumni Profile, Launch Fall 2026, Criminal Justice, 60th Anniversary, Police Academy, 60 Stories

Fernanda Cross

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 native

tags: 60th Anniversary, 60 Stories, Student Succes, Alumni Profile, WCC Foundation

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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.

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tags: On The Record, 60th Anniversary, May 2026

Fedor Dolgachev

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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tags: Transfer, Mechatronics, Affordability, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, University Transfer Center

David Graham

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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tags: 60th Anniversary, Adult Learners, 60 Stories

Caleb Coon

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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tags: STEM Careers, Wadhams Veterans Center, 60th Anniversary, 60 Stories

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, Dual-Enrollment, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, 60th Anniversary

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