Two WCC video students claim statewide production awards
Rich Rezler - April 30, 2026
Jake Wilkins and Faith Pearson took top honors at the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Student Production Awards.
View Post : Two WCC video students claim statewide production awardstags: On The Record, June 2026, Awards, Student Production Awards, Digital Video Production, Student Success
WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicle
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2026
Students in Washtenaw Community College’s Transportation Technologies programs are bringing a 1974 Volkswagen Thing into the electric age by converting the vintage vehicle into a fully electric car as part of a hands-on learning project.
View Post : WCC students converting 1974 Volkswagen into electric vehicletags: Automotive Refinishing, Advanced Transportation Center, Auto Body, June 2026, On The Record, Automotive Services, Transportation Technologies, Electric Vehicles
WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders
WCC Public Relations - April 27, 2026
A trio of dedicated community leaders are among the women to be honored at the 29th annual WCC Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon.
View Post : WCC Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaderstags: Sheroes, WCC Foundation, Student Impact Fund, June 2026, On The Record, Women's Council
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
From the President: Training students for 'new collar' careers
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - April 21, 2026
For generations, the workforce has been divided into two categories: “white-collar” and “blue-collar.” But today’s economy is rewriting that script.
View Post : From the President: Training students for 'new collar' careerstags: On The Record, President's Column, May 2026
Keeping our senior citizens safe and active
Rich Rezler - April 19, 2026
Through its “Senior Focus” program, WCC helps residents 65 and older better understand technology and protect themselves from cyber threats, while also offering classes that support active, engaged lifestyles.
View Post : Keeping our senior citizens safe and activetags: Lifelong Learning, Personal Enrichment, Senior Focus, May 2026, On The Record
Keep Up The Good Work: Tiffany Ford, University of Michigan Credit Union
Tiffany Ford - April 17, 2026
In 'Keep Up The Good Work,' local leaders discuss their relationship with Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Keep Up The Good Work: Tiffany Ford, University of Michigan Credit Union
Welcoming back a WCC legend
Rich Rezler - April 10, 2026
At a campus reception for the WCC alumna, Aisha Bowe presented President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca with a WCC T-shirt and other items she carried with her into space.
View Post : Welcoming back a WCC legendtags: On The Record, Aisha Bowe, May 2026
Forged through sacrifice: Inside Mikala Sposito's journey to WorldSkills
Rich Rezler - April 10, 2026
WCC welding student Mikala Sposito will be the first woman to represent the United States at WorldSkills in China this September. This is how she got there.
View Post : Forged through sacrifice: Inside Mikala Sposito's journey to WorldSkillstags: SkillsUSA, Student Succes, WorldSkills, Welding and Fabrication, May 2026, On The Record, Awards, Welding
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 shortagetags: Apprenticeships, Workforce, On The Record, May 2026, Teacher Preparation, Early Childhood Education