Explore STEAM careers at ĢƵ on February 24-26
ĢƵ Public Relations - February 04, 2026
The community is invited to ĢƵ on February 24-26 to learn more about career and educational opportunities from all areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).
View Post : Explore STEAM careers at ĢƵ on February 24-26
ĢƵ opens doors to 70+ career paths during CTE Month
Amber Czajka - January 23, 2026
View Post : ĢƵ opens doors to 70+ career paths during CTE Month
Justice in Action Awards recognize efforts to expand access and student success
Rich Rezler - January 15, 2026
View Post : Justice in Action Awards recognize efforts to expand access and student successtags: MLK Day, Student Success, Awards, Accessibility
ĢƵ convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Show
Fran LeFort - January 10, 2026
Washtenaw Community College will convene state and industry mobility leaders at the Detroit Auto Show for a forward-looking discussion on how education and workforce development are driving Michigan’s mobility future.
View Post : ĢƵ convenes mobility leaders to highlight workforce solutions at Detroit Auto Showtags: Workforce Development, Mobility, Workforce Training, Detroit Auto Show, Advanced Transportation Center, Electric Vehicles
New community classes focus on skill-building for all ages
Fran LeFort - December 23, 2025
Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) Winter non-credit classes for the community focus on skill-building for adults and youth alike.
View Post : New community classes focus on skill-building for all agestags: LiveWorkLearn, Fast-Track Job Training, professional development, Non-Credit, Personal Enrichment
ĢƵ celebrates 65-member Nursing program graduating class
Rich Rezler - December 16, 2025
The 65-member graduating class of the ĢƵ Nursing program was celebrated at a pinning ceremony on December 15.
View Post : ĢƵ celebrates 65-member Nursing program graduating classtags: Health Sciences, Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, Nursing
Winter Startup Bootcamp helps entrepreneurs launch in five months
Fran LeFort - December 10, 2025
The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College is offering a Winter Startup Bootcamp that can help turn a great idea into a customer-ready business strategy in five months.
View Post : Winter Startup Bootcamp helps entrepreneurs launch in five months
Pioneer staff member is 2025 ĢƵ Bridge Award winner
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 05, 2025
William Copeland honored for exceptional dedication to helping students "bridge the gap from high school to college."
View Post : Pioneer staff member is 2025 ĢƵ Bridge Award winner
60 Stories: Chelsea siblings turn ĢƵ into launchpad for success
Terry Jacoby - November 23, 2025
View Post : 60 Stories: Chelsea siblings turn ĢƵ into launchpad for successtags: Transfer, Launch Fall 2025, Launch, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories
60 Stories: ĢƵ alumna opens family hub in Milan
Terry Jacoby - November 21, 2025
The path that would eventually lead Olivia Carpus to co-found a community play space in her hometown of Milan began more than a decade earlier — in a ĢƵ classroom where she first felt supported and inspired.
View Post : 60 Stories: ĢƵ alumna opens family hub in Milantags: 60 Stories, Community enrichment, Child Development, Launch, Alumni Profile, Launch Winter 2026
60 Stories: 'Finding where your passion meets demand'
Kayla Gahagan - November 20, 2025
When Mark Jones arrived at ĢƵ in 2019, he hadn't yet figured out how his education — or his future — would unfold. Today, he's thriving in hi career as Operations Supervisor at Dayton Freight in Indianapolis.
View Post : 60 Stories: 'Finding where your passion meets demand'tags: Center for Career Success, Launch Winter 2026, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories
ĢƵ student Roman Karas is Michigan's youth entrepreneur of the year
Rich Rezler - November 18, 2025
At the age of 17, Roman Karas is running four startup businesses, giving TEDx talks and planning to use his entrepreneurship skills to make healthcare solutions more accessible and affordable.
View Post : ĢƵ student Roman Karas is Michigan's youth entrepreneur of the yeartags: Awards, Entrepreneurship, November 2025, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Student Profile, On The Record
Students invited to explore STEM at ĢƵ during February break
Fran LeFort - November 18, 2025
Local students are invited to spend their February mid-winter break on the Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) campus immersed in STEM learning.
View Post : Students invited to explore STEM at ĢƵ during February breaktags: STEM Education, Youth Camps, STEM, STEM Camps
From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts today
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 17, 2025
At ĢƵ, our mission has always been rooted in the future — preparing students not only for today’s jobs, but for the opportunities that will define tomorrow.
View Post : From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts todaytags: Advanced Transportation Center, November 2025, Transportation Technologies, President's Column, On The Record, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Electric Vehicles
Skilled trades program receives grant from GM plant in Romulus
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025
ĢƵ is one of three area non-profits selected to receive a Community Impact Grant from the General Motors Romulus Propulsion Systems plant.
View Post : Skilled trades program receives grant from GM plant in Romulustags: On The Record, Skilled Trades, November 2025, Grants
ĢƵ's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residents
Rich Rezler - November 17, 2025
ĢƵ has launched a new Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, offering no-cost math and career readiness training.
View Post : ĢƵ's new workforce lab is no-cost to county residentstags: Non-Credit, Workforce Training, Workforce Foundation Skills Lab, November 2025, Workforce Development, On The Record
New digital microscope enhances accessibility, learning at ĢƵ
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
A new digital laboratory microscope purchased by the ĢƵ Foundation is expanding access and enhancing instruction in the college’s Life Sciences department — especially for students with visual impairments.
View Post : New digital microscope enhances accessibility, learning at ĢƵtags: Technology, Biology, ĢƵ Foundation, On The Record, November 2025
ĢƵ Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner program
Rich Rezler - November 14, 2025
The ĢƵ Foundation is helping bridge the digital divide for students by committing $75,000 over the next three years to support the college’s Laptop Loan Program.
View Post : ĢƵ Foundation funds expansion of laptop loaner programtags: ĢƵ Foundation, November 2025, On The Record
60 stories: Path from GED to GM started at ĢƵ
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 ĢƵtags: Alumni Profile, 60th Anniversary, GED, 60 Stories, November 2025, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Learners, On The Record
New state grant helps ĢƵ students save on textbooks
Kayla Gahagan - November 13, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) has been awarded a new state grant to expand a program that has already saved students more than $16 million in textbook costs since 2017.
View Post : New state grant helps ĢƵ students save on textbookstags: Z-Degree, MiLEAP, Open Educational Resources, Z-Certificate, Affordability, Library, OER, Accessibility
ĢƵ celebrates 60 years of opening doors with new exhibition
Fran LeFort - November 12, 2025
A new art exhibition at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) celebrates the college’s 60 years of transforming lives through education and opportunity and 40 years of supporting student success through its Foundation.
View Post : ĢƵ celebrates 60 years of opening doors with new exhibitiontags: 60th Anniversary, The Gallery, Foundation
Q&A with ĢƵ student veterans Quincy Stark, Dustin Simmons
Fran LeFort - November 07, 2025
ĢƵ is proud to be named a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : Q&A with ĢƵ student veterans Quincy Stark, Dustin Simmonstags: Launch Winter 2026, Wadhams Veterans Center, Student Veterans, Launch
Washtenaw Economic Club spotlights Ann Arbor's renewable energy vision
Fran LeFort - November 04, 2025
The Washtenaw Economic Club will explore Ann Arbor’s new approach to supplemental, community-owned, renewable energy when Shoshannah Lenski, executive director of the city’s new Sustainable Energy Utility, speaks at the Thursday, November 13, luncheon.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club spotlights Ann Arbor's renewable energy visiontags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Sustainability, Renewable Energy
Join ĢƵ in honoring America's Veterans on November 11
Fran LeFort - November 04, 2025
The public is invited to join Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) in honoring the courage and sacrifice of America’s service members during its 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11.
View Post : Join ĢƵ in honoring America's Veterans on November 11
60 Stories: Restoring a Chevelle at ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ.
View Post : 60 Stories: Restoring a Chevelle at ĢƵ catapulted Colby McLaughlin to dream careertags: Launch Winter 2026, Custom Cars and Concepts, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, Launch, Transportation Technologies, Auto Body Repair
ĢƵ recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected families
Fran LeFort - October 29, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ for the eighth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The program honors academic institutions committed to supporting veterans and military-connected students. ĢƵ has again earned the highest Gold-level designation for the 2025-2026 school year.
View Post : ĢƵ recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected familiestags: Student Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, November 2025, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veterans
Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credit
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 26, 2025
Over the last five years, 2,256 students have taken advantage of ĢƵ's Credit for Prior Learning program, with a 195% jump in the total number of credits awarded.
View Post : Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credittags: Winter 2026, Credit for Prior Learning, Launch, On The Record, Exercise Science, November 2025, Student Profile
60 Stories: Two generations of ĢƵ nurses
Rich Rezler - October 24, 2025
When Seema Awan walks across the stage at ĢƵ'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.
View Post : 60 Stories: Two generations of ĢƵ nursestags: On The Record, Student Profile, Nursing, 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile, November 2025, 60 Stories
Race to Talent empowers employers through apprenticeship innovation
Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will host Race to Talent to help employers grow their workforce through on-the-job skills training and education partnerships. The free event will be from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, in the Morris Lawrence Building (Room 101) on the ĢƵ campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.
View Post : Race to Talent empowers employers through apprenticeship innovationtags: Industry Partnerships, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Workforce Training
Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at ĢƵ
Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter Semester that begins January 12 at ĢƵ.
View Post : Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at ĢƵtags: On The Record, Scholarships, November 2025, Academic Dates, Winter 2026, Registration
Kiwanis Club's record gift propels ĢƵ students toward graduation goals
Rich Rezler - October 15, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor presented the ĢƵ Foundation a check for $117,020 during Tuesday's luncheon that brought club members together with some of the student recipients of the Kiwanis Finish Line Scholarship.
View Post : Kiwanis Club's record gift propels ĢƵ students toward graduation goalstags: On The Record, November 2025, ĢƵ Foundation, Scholarships, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor
60 Stories: ĢƵ grad learns cool new skills, earns hot new job
Terry Jacoby - October 15, 2025
Anya Pomykala enrolled at ĢƵ at the age of 30 and at a crossroads. She left with a new career in a hot job market.
View Post : 60 Stories: ĢƵ grad learns cool new skills, earns hot new jobtags: HVAC, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile
ĢƵ's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforce
Fran LeFort - October 13, 2025
View Post : ĢƵ's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforcetags: On The Record, Automotive Services, Electric Vehicles, November 2025, EV, Transportation Technologies
60 Stories: Physical Therapist Assistant grad turns clinical experience into business ownership
Terry Jacoby - October 12, 2025
Clinical rotations are a key part of ĢƵ's Physical Therapist Assistant program. For Maysa Fontoura Barbosa, one of those rotations turned into the opportunity of a lifetime.
View Post : 60 Stories: Physical Therapist Assistant grad turns clinical experience into business ownershiptags: 60 Stories, Physical Therapist Assistant, Alumni Profile, 60th Anniversary
New officers are first sponsored through ĢƵ Police Academy by the college
Rich Rezler - October 08, 2025
Brian Gellasch and Carter Thompson joined the ĢƵ Public Safety Department as full-time sworn Campus Resource Officers shortly after becoming the department’s first in-service recruits to complete the academy.
View Post : New officers are first sponsored through ĢƵ Police Academy by the collegetags: Police Academy, Public Safety
ĢƵ celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academy
Rich Rezler - October 05, 2025
The graduates, already employed by sheriff’s offices in Washtenaw, Ingham, Lenawee and Monroe counties, completed the training required by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating & Training Council.
View Post : ĢƵ celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academytags: November 2025, Public Service Training, On The Record, Correctons Academy
ĢƵ welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Day
Terry Jacoby - October 03, 2025
Local high school students visited Washtenaw Community College for Manufacturing Day, showcasing modern manufacturing careers and technologies.
View Post : ĢƵ welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Daytags: On The Record, Manufacturing Day, Welding, Welding and Fabrication, Mechatronics, November 2025, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing
60 Stories: 'A person saw potential in me'
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 03, 2025
Alaa Almounauar would tell you one of the best things that happened to her was someone calling her out — to pursue more education.
View Post : 60 Stories: 'A person saw potential in me'tags: Alumni Profile, Student Succes, STEM Scholars Program, 60 Stories
New slate of Super STEAM Saturdays set for local student exploration
Fran LeFort - September 30, 2025
A new season of Super STEAM Saturdays offering middle schoolers the chance to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math are back at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ).
View Post : New slate of Super STEAM Saturdays set for local student explorationtags: Science Poetry, Outreach, chemistry, Super STEAM Saturdays, Coding, Anatomage Table
ĢƵ hosts Career Fair on October 21 for community, students
flefort - September 26, 2025
The public is invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, October 21. Approximately 70 employers will be on hand, many looking to hire for immediate job opportunities. The career fair is free and will be hosted in the Morris Lawrence Building on the ĢƵ campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive.
View Post : ĢƵ hosts Career Fair on October 21 for community, studentstags: Center for Career Success, Career and Internship Fair, Workforce Development
Dual enrollment: High school student, college mindset
Terry Jacoby - September 25, 2025
Since 2015, the number of dual-enrolled high school students at ĢƵ has nearly doubled, from 847 to 1,489.
View Post : Dual enrollment: High school student, college mindsettags: On The Record, Launch, Dual-Enrollment, Fall 2025, November 2025
60 Stories: Apprenticeship program jumpstarts healthcare IT jobs
Terry Jacoby - September 25, 2025
Apprenticeships aren't just for the skilled trades anymore! ĢƵ and Michigan Medicine have partnered on a paid apprenticeship program in Healthcare Information Technology, offering a fast track into one of today's most in-demand fields.
View Post : 60 Stories: Apprenticeship program jumpstarts healthcare IT jobstags: Apprenticeships, Launch, Information Technology, Fall 2025, 60 Stories
Student profile: Maurice Jordan is a veteran, plumber and lifelong learner
Kayla Gahagan - September 25, 2025
Maurice Jordan's education journey at ĢƵ began in 1997 and continues today.
View Post : Student profile: Maurice Jordan is a veteran, plumber and lifelong learnertags: ousearch_Programs_construction Supervision, Construction Technology, Student Profile, Skilled Trades
Education your way: Your goals. Your schedule. Your future.
Fran LeFort - September 25, 2025
At ĢƵ, flexibility in class schedules is more than just a perk.
View Post : Education your way: Your goals. Your schedule. Your future.tags: Online Learning, Adult Learners, Fall 2025, Launch
Student profile: William Brink wants to fix machines that move America
Fran LeFort - September 25, 2025
Twice deployed to Afghanistan, U.S. Marine William Brink now has a clear goal to learn to use his education as a stepping stone.
View Post : Student profile: William Brink wants to fix machines that move Americatags: Fall 2025, Launch, Student Profile, Wadhams Veterans Center
From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - September 10, 2025
ĢƵ exists because of our supportive community. Because of you!
View Post : From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!tags: September 2025, 60th Anniversary, President's Column, On The Record
60 Stories: ĢƵ grad exemplifies next generation of transportation workforce
Fran LeFort - September 09, 2025
Washtenaw Community College is educating a nimble, highly skilled workforce for the next generation in automated transportation and mobility, and recent graduate Alex Spencer is poised to become one of those new leaders.
View Post : 60 Stories: ĢƵ grad exemplifies next generation of transportation workforcetags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Advanced Transportation Center
ĢƵ Police Academy graduation honors 42-member Class of 2025
Rich Rezler - September 08, 2025
The Washtenaw Community College Police Academy celebrated its 55th graduating class on Friday, Sept. 5.
View Post : ĢƵ Police Academy graduation honors 42-member Class of 2025tags: Graduation, On The Record, Police Academy, November 2025, Public Safety, Public Service Training, Class of 2025
60 Stories: Teacher says attending ĢƵ was 'the best decision I could have made'
ĢƵ Public Relations - September 07, 2025
Early on, Lauren Alexander knew she wanted to be a teacher. Today, the Saline native is doing exactly that as a kindergarten teacher in Monroe.
View Post : 60 Stories: Teacher says attending ĢƵ was 'the best decision I could have made'
60 Stories: Advanced Manufacturing grad fine-tuning his career
ĢƵ Public Relations - September 05, 2025
Like many people, Felipe Agurto wandered along life’s path for a while before finding the right direction for his career.
View Post : 60 Stories: Advanced Manufacturing grad fine-tuning his career
60 Stories: Brazil native started with ESL, finished with Nursing degree
Fran LeFort - September 03, 2025
Ana Andrade arrived in Michigan from Brazil in 2018 and started working as a cardiac nurse in 2023. During the five years in between played out a story of perseverance and perspective.
View Post : 60 Stories: Brazil native started with ESL, finished with Nursing degreetags: 60 Stories, Nursing, Alumni Profile, ESL
Washtenaw Economic Club hosts 'Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Michigan Central'
Fran LeFort - August 28, 2025
The Washtenaw Economic Club will host keynote speaker Mark de la Vergne from Michigan Central on Thursday, September 11.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club hosts 'Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Michigan Central'
AI courses for small businesses among new ĢƵ offerings for community members
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 25, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take center stage this Fall in Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) lineup of non-credit professional development courses.
View Post : AI courses for small businesses among new ĢƵ offerings for community memberstags: Fast-Track Job Training, On The Record, LiveWorkLearn, Personal Enrichment, September 2025, AI, Non-Credit, professional development
Prehistoric visitor takes flight at ĢƵ
Rich Rezler - August 19, 2025
A life-size replica of a pteranodon, with a 20-foot wingspan, is now suspended mid-flight between the second and third floors of the Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building’s atrium.
View Post : Prehistoric visitor takes flight at ĢƵtags: 3D Printing, On The Record, August 2025, Campus News
After contributing millions to local economy, UA members leave with ĢƵ degree
Rich Rezler - August 15, 2025
Meet some of ĢƵ’s most recent alumni who received their degrees during an August 14 United Association completion ceremony.
View Post : After contributing millions to local economy, UA members leave with ĢƵ degreetags: September 2025, Graduation, On The Record, United Association, Class of 2025
'Supply Chains Under Pressure:' ĢƵ leads dialogue on innovation, resiliency and economic impact
Fran LeFort - August 15, 2025
ĢƵ will host the inaugural Washtenaw Supply Chain Exchange on September 19, bringing together business leaders and educators to explore how global disruptions are reshaping logistics, manufacturing and economic development.
View Post : 'Supply Chains Under Pressure:' ĢƵ leads dialogue on innovation, resiliency and economic impacttags: Supply Chain, Campus Events, Business
Record turnout at Washtenaw Vet Fest
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 04, 2025
The Washtenaw Vet Fest hosted by ĢƵ’s Wadhams Veterans Center had record attendance in its fourth year being held on the college’s campus.
View Post : Record turnout at Washtenaw Vet Festtags: Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, Vet Fest, On The Record, September 2025
AI@Work: ĢƵ brings together industry powerhouses to explore AI and the future of business
Fran LeFort - July 31, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will convene leading regional and national voices from the automotive, healthcare, energy and education sectors for its inaugural artificial intelligence conference, a high-impact event exploring how AI is transforming the workplace and reshaping leadership across industries.
View Post : AI@Work: ĢƵ brings together industry powerhouses to explore AI and the future of businesstags: Healthcare, energy, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, AI@Work, education, AI
ĢƵ launches new programs, freezes tuition
Fran LeFort - July 30, 2025
Washtenaw Community College will welcome the 2025 Fall Semester with five new programs designed to meet local workforce needs, while keeping in-district tuition frozen.
View Post : ĢƵ launches new programs, freezes tuitiontags: Fall 2025, Tuition, Construction Technology, August 2025, Engineering, On The Record, Semiconductor
Free food, fun and resources at Washtenaw Vet Fest on August 2
Fran LeFort - July 15, 2025
Veterans, active-duty personnel, military-connected families and the National Guard are invited to the 2025 Washtenaw County Vet Fest on Saturday, August 2, for a day of food, fun and resources on the campus of Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Free food, fun and resources at Washtenaw Vet Fest on August 2
ĢƵ Foundation Board of Directors welcomes new chair, three new members
ĢƵ Public Relations - July 01, 2025
Holly Heaviland, Ed.D., is the incoming Chair of the ĢƵ Foundation Board of Directors, which also will include three new members. Heaviland succeeds outgoing chair Bhushan Kulkarni and most recently served as Secretary and Vice-Chair.
View Post : ĢƵ Foundation Board of Directors welcomes new chair, three new memberstags: Foundation, ĢƵ Foundation, Scholarships, On The Record, August 2025
The power of affordable education
Fran LeFort - June 28, 2025
With in-district tuition at just $99 per credit hour, ĢƵ is one of Michigan’s most affordable higher education options.
View Post : The power of affordable educationtags: Tuition, Radiography, Scholarships, financial aid, Affordability
Mother-daughter duo completing ĢƵ program together
Terry Jacoby - June 28, 2025
When Emily Friedrichsen attended an orientation session for Washtenaw Community College’s Medical Assisting program, she realized she hadn’t only discovered the perfect fit for herself — she had found one for her mother, too.
View Post : Mother-daughter duo completing ĢƵ program togethertags: Launch, Student Profile, Medical Assistant, Medical Assisting, Health Sciences
From ĢƵ to the deep blue sea
Fran LeFort - June 27, 2025
How Marina Wennstrom grew up in the Detroit metropolitan area and ended up nose-to-nose with marine animals on the West Coast is a tale that includes a stop at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : From ĢƵ to the deep blue seatags: Alumni Profile, Biology, Launch, Transfer
ĢƵ launching innovative 'Weekend Welder' program to meet growing industry demand
Fran LeFort - June 26, 2025
Designed for busy working adults, the "Weekend Welders" program provides a flexible, career-focused path to high-demand welding jobs without disrupting weekday responsibilities.
View Post : ĢƵ launching innovative 'Weekend Welder' program to meet growing industry demandtags: CTE, Adult Learners, Welding
ĢƵ hosts Science Night at Ann Arbor Summer Festival June 22
Fran LeFort - June 18, 2025
Washtenaw Community College is hosting ĢƵ Science Night at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival this Sunday, June 22, with free, hands-on STEM activities.
View Post : ĢƵ hosts Science Night at Ann Arbor Summer Festival June 22
From the President: Leading students where they want to go
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - June 15, 2025
What do you call someone who attended ĢƵ? Employed. That’s our promise at Washtenaw Community College, one that we work hard to fulfill every single day.
View Post : From the President: Leading students where they want to gotags: Class of 2025, On The Record, President's Column, August 2025, Graduation
New art exhibit celebrates strength, grit of the working class
ĢƵ Public Relations - June 10, 2025
A new art exhibit honoring the resilience, determination and contributions of the working class is featured in The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ). The new exhibit, “Strength and Grit: Celebrating the Working Class,” is on display through September 10 and explores the everyday struggles and triumphs of individuals who form the backbone of society.
View Post : New art exhibit celebrates strength, grit of the working classtags: ML, Art Gallery, The Gallery
ĢƵ's fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration open to the public
Rich Rezler - June 10, 2025
ĢƵ is hosting its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration from 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 in the Morris Lawrence Building.
View Post : ĢƵ's fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration open to the publictags: Campus Events, Juneteenth
Thousands of global skilled trades union members set to train at ĢƵ this summer
ĢƵ Public Relations - June 09, 2025
Ann Arbor will become a national hub of skilled trades excellence this summer as approximately 6,000 union members from across the U.S. and abroad converge to enhance their expertise. Nearly 5,000 will train at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ).
View Post : Thousands of global skilled trades union members set to train at ĢƵ this summertags: Unions, Ironworkers, Skilled Trades, IBEW, United Association, Roofers Union, Plasterers
WTMC students take app design for student-athletes to national competition
ĢƵ Public Relations - June 06, 2025
A team of four high school students from Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC), located on the Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) campus, have designed an app that has reached the finals of a national championship for social innovation.
View Post : WTMC students take app design for student-athletes to national competition
Youth spots, scholarships still open for Summer Camps
ĢƵ Public Relations - June 03, 2025
There is still time to register for a number of Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) STEM youth camps this summer, and scholarships are available for families living in Ypsilanti zip codes.
View Post : Youth spots, scholarships still open for Summer Campstags: STEM Camps, Summer Camps
Memorial Day weekend Murph Challenge returns to ĢƵ
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 21, 2025
The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) Memorial Day weekend. The college’s Wadhams Veterans Center, along with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, is hosting the legendary fitness challenge at The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College on Saturday, May 24. The event runs from 9 a.m.-12 Noon. Participants may start at any time during the window.
View Post : Memorial Day weekend Murph Challenge returns to ĢƵtags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Murph Challenge, The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College, Health and Fitness, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Honorary Degree Recipient: Tom Butman is ĢƵ's ideal industry partner
Rich Rezler - May 20, 2025
Tom Butman, general manager of Gene Butman Ford in Ypsilanti, is the 12th recipient of an Honorary Associate Degree in Community Service from ĢƵ.
View Post : Honorary Degree Recipient: Tom Butman is ĢƵ's ideal industry partner
ĢƵ graduate Ahmad Habbas wins prestigious transfer scholarship
Rich Rezler - May 16, 2025
Washtenaw Community College high honors graduate Ahmad Habbas already planned to transfer to the University of Michigan to study Computer Science Engineering. Earlier this week, he learned that he’ll do so for free!
View Post : ĢƵ graduate Ahmad Habbas wins prestigious transfer scholarshiptags: Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Student Succes, Class of 2025, Student Awards, Scholarships
Winter 2025 High Honors and Honors Students
ĢƵ - May 15, 2025
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2025 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2025 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Winter 2025, Honors, Student Recognition, High Honors
140 middle school students to compete in coding hackathon event at ĢƵ
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 14, 2025
An initiative designed to generate excitement around careers in the semiconductor space will come full circle Friday as more than 140 middle school students visit the Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) campus for a coding hackathon.
View Post : 140 middle school students to compete in coding hackathon event at ĢƵtags: Semi Foundation, Semiconductor, Hackathon, Coding, Middle ĢƵ
ĢƵ to honor graduates at May 17 Commencement Ceremony
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 13, 2025
Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be Saturday, May 17, at Eastern Michigan University’s George Gervin GameAbove Center (formerly the EMU Convocation Center). The ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 9:20 a.m. It will also be livestreamed at wccnet.edu/graduation.
View Post : ĢƵ to honor graduates at May 17 Commencement Ceremonytags: Graduation, Commencement
Summer Semester begins May 12; three summer start dates offered
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 08, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) kicks off the Summer Semester next week, with three start dates being offered through June.
View Post : Summer Semester begins May 12; three summer start dates offeredtags: Summer Semester, Guest Students
ĢƵ Esports vying for two national titles this week
Rich Rezler - May 06, 2025
In its first year of eligibility, the ĢƵ Esports program qualified two teams for National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) postseason competition. Both have advanced to the finals of the 16-team, single-elimination tournaments.
View Post : ĢƵ Esports vying for two national titles this weektags: Student Succes, Esports, Campus Events
Economic Club hosts 'Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare'
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 05, 2025
The Washtenaw Economic Club will host a distinguished data scientist to speak about “The Current and Future Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare.”
View Post : Economic Club hosts 'Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare'Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery education
Fran LeFort - May 05, 2025
Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ), along with new associate degree and certificate programs, will advance Michigan’s mobility sector through semiconductor and battery education and training.
View Post : Nearly $2 million in state grants, new programs will advance semiconductor, battery educationtags: EV, Grants, Mobility, MEDC, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, Advanced Certificate in Semiconductor & Battery Manufacturing
Three ĢƵ students win 2025 statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 29, 2025
Three Washtenaw Community College students brought home four first-place trophies from the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences during its 47th annual Student Production Awards show award.
View Post : Three ĢƵ students win 2025 statewide Student Production Awardstags: Student Production Awards, Video Production, Awards, Digital Video Production
ĢƵ hosts Washtenaw County's Economic Outlook through 2027
Fran LeFort - April 24, 2025
The 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook, commissioned by Washtenaw Community College, was presented today at the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon.
View Post : ĢƵ hosts Washtenaw County's Economic Outlook through 2027tags: Economic Outlook, President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon
Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their impact, community work
ĢƵ Public Relations - April 23, 2025
A trio of passionate community leaders are among the women to be highlighted at this year’s 28th Annual Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon.
View Post : Women's Council celebrates 'Sheroes' for their impact, community worktags: Student Emergency Fund, ĢƵ Foundation, Sheroes, Women's Council
Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch
ĢƵ Public Relations - April 18, 2025
Separated by some 15 years at Washtenaw Community College, the paths of two alumni intersected with Monday’s Blue Origin’s launch into space.
View Post : Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launchtags: STEM Careers, Aerospace Engineering, STEM Education, Space Launch, Nathan Perry, Blue Origin, Space Travel, Aisha Bowe
Alumni Profile: Nathan Perry rockets to a second career at Blue Origin
Rich Rezler - April 08, 2025
ĢƵ graduate Nathan Perry is a Launch Vehicle Test Engineer at Blue Origin, working hands-on with the crew capsule that carries scientific payloads and astronauts during launches.
View Post : Alumni Profile: Nathan Perry rockets to a second career at Blue Origintags: Aisha Bowe, Alumni Profile, Transfer, Adult Learners, Pre-Engineering
ĢƵ and Oakland University providing two new education pathways
ĢƵ Public Relations - April 08, 2025
Two new articulation agreements will help students complete degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.
View Post : ĢƵ and Oakland University providing two new education pathwaystags: Early Childhood Education, Articulation Agreements, Campus News, Elementary Education
73-year-old Photography student wins top honors at ĢƵ Student Art Show
Rich Rezler - April 05, 2025
Bob Rickman won first place in the 2025 ĢƵ Student Art Show for his portrait, Mysterious Hallway.
View Post : 73-year-old Photography student wins top honors at ĢƵ Student Art Showtags: Painting, Ceramics, Awards, Campus News, Photography, Digital Media Arts, Student Art Show, Fine Arts
ĢƵ eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, adds bottle refill stations
Rich Rezler - April 02, 2025
In a significant move to expand its sustainability initiatives, Washtenaw Community College announced it has eliminated the sale of single-use plastic water bottles from on-campus retail outlets and vending machines.
View Post : ĢƵ eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, adds bottle refill stationstags: Campus News, Sustainability, Recycling
Explore college classes for free April 7-12 at Washtenaw Community College
ĢƵ Public Relations - March 24, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will host Free College Week April 7-12. The public is invited to sign up for more than 100 virtual and in-person classes at no charge.
View Post : Explore college classes for free April 7-12 at Washtenaw Community College
Federal Reserve Bank policy advisor first speaker of 2025 Washtenaw Economic Club season
ĢƵ Public Relations - March 24, 2025
The Washtenaw Economic Club’s 2025 season kicks off with Kristin Dziczek, a high-level policy advisor from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
View Post : Federal Reserve Bank policy advisor first speaker of 2025 Washtenaw Economic Club seasontags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Business Leaders, Economy, Automotive Industry
Calling future makers, engineers, explorers and more: Registration ongoing for ĢƵ Summer Camps
ĢƵ Public Relations - March 24, 2025
Registration is open for Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) week-long summer camps for area youth ages 9-18.
View Post : Calling future makers, engineers, explorers and more: Registration ongoing for ĢƵ Summer Campstags: Summer Camps
Anatomage table brings high-tech learning to ĢƵ's Biology labs
Fran LeFort - March 15, 2025
ĢƵ's new anatomage table, purchased with a grant from the ĢƵ Foundation, ushered in a new high-tech education and training pathway for students.
View Post : Anatomage table brings high-tech learning to ĢƵ's Biology labstags: Biology, Technology, ĢƵ Foundation, Anatomage Table
Alumna, rocket scientist and STEM trailblazer Aisha Bowe will join Blue Origin's NS-31 crew for Spring mission
Fran LeFort - February 27, 2025
ĢƵ alumna Aisha Bowe, rocket scientist, entrepreneur and global STEM trailblazer, will be one of six women flying on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission this Spring, it was announced today.
View Post : Alumna, rocket scientist and STEM trailblazer Aisha Bowe will join Blue Origin's NS-31 crew for Spring missiontags: STEM Careers, Aisha Bowe, Space Travel, STEM, STEM Education, Aerospace Engineering, Blue Origin
Multi-Factor Authentication for Payments
Washtenaw Community College - February 17, 2025
To enhance security and protect your financial information, our third-party payment provider, TouchNet, now requires multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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High school students, public invited to STEAM Week at ĢƵ February 25-27
ĢƵ Public Relations - February 14, 2025
High school students and community members are invited to participate in STEAM Week activities February 25-27 at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ). Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) careers will be highlighted.
View Post : High school students, public invited to STEAM Week at ĢƵ February 25-27tags: STEM Education, STEAM Week, STEAM Careers, STEAM
Career and Technical Education skills highlighted during CTE Month
ĢƵ Public Relations - February 04, 2025
The value of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs will be highlighted through special events hosted at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) during CTE Month.
View Post : Career and Technical Education skills highlighted during CTE Monthtags: Career and Technical Education, CTE, Career and Internship Fair, CTE Month
Public invited to February 12 Career Fair
ĢƵ Public Relations - January 28, 2025
Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) Winter Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 12.
View Post : Public invited to February 12 Career Fairtags: Career Fair, Center for Career Success, Career and Internship Fair
ĢƵ presents three 'Equity in Action' awards at MLK event
Rich Rezler - January 18, 2025
Washtenaw Community College awarded three “Equity in Action” awards during a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance ceremony held at the college on Thursday, January 16.
View Post : ĢƵ presents three 'Equity in Action' awards at MLK eventtags: Diversity, Awards, Equity in Action, MLK Day
