
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
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: Art Gallery, The Gallery, ML

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

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

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).
View Post : Multi-Factor Authentication for Payments
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

ĢƵ hosting EV education panel at Detroit Auto Show Mobility Global Forum
Fran LeFort - January 09, 2025
Washtenaw Community College will host an electric vehicle panel discussion at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show Mobility Global Forum in downtown Detroit on January 16.
View Post : ĢƵ hosting EV education panel at Detroit Auto Show Mobility Global Forumtags: North America International Auto Show, Advanced Transportation Center, Mobility, Electric Vehicles

Public invited to ĢƵ's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
ĢƵ Public Relations - January 07, 2025
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will host its 19th annual celebration of the legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 16. The public is welcome. Admission is free. The event will be 3:30-5 p.m. in the open space on the second floor of ĢƵ’s Student Center.
View Post : Public invited to ĢƵ's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacytags: MLK, DEI, Equity in Action

New cohort for 'Tech Ecosystem' incubator begins in January
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 19, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem Development Incubator program aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs.
View Post : New cohort for 'Tech Ecosystem' incubator begins in January
Advance your career, learn a new hobby in Winter non-credit classes
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) lineup of Winter non-credit offerings include classes to help individuals quickly advance in their careers or develop new hobbies.
View Post : Advance your career, learn a new hobby in Winter non-credit classestags: Fast-Track Job Training, professional development, Personal Enrichment, LiveWorkLearn, Non-Credit

ĢƵ Nursing Pinning Ceremony celebrates 63 graduates joining the profession
Rich Rezler - December 16, 2024
The 63-member graduating class of the ĢƵ Nursing program was honored at the Winter 2024 Nursing Pinning Ceremony held Friday in Towsley Auditorium.
View Post : ĢƵ Nursing Pinning Ceremony celebrates 63 graduates joining the professiontags: Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, Pinning Ceremony, Class of 2024, Nursing, Graduation

ĢƵ skilled trades program receives grant from GM Romulus
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 13, 2024
The ĢƵ Skilled Trades Program was among four recipients of Community Impact Grants from GM Romulus Propulsion Systems.
View Post : ĢƵ skilled trades program receives grant from GM Romulustags: Grants, Awards, Skilled Trades

Sand Creek High ĢƵ teacher wins ĢƵ Bridge Award
Jenelle Franklin - December 13, 2024
Sand Creek High ĢƵ special education teacher and graduation coach Melissa Jodway was presented the sixth annual ĢƵ Bridge award at the college's High ĢƵ Partners Breakfast. Jodway was nominated by ĢƵ freshman Bryce Hildebrandt.
View Post : Sand Creek High ĢƵ teacher wins ĢƵ Bridge Award
Fluke Corporation and Aisha Bowe collaborate in donation of STEM lab tools
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 12, 2024
Fluke Corporation has made a significant donation in STEM laboratory equipment for student learning at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ).
View Post : Fluke Corporation and Aisha Bowe collaborate in donation of STEM lab toolstags: STEM Careers, STEM, December 2024, Fluke Corporation, Aisha Bowe, On The Record

Electrical workers sign five-year agreement to host training at ĢƵ, EMU
Destination Ann Arbor - December 11, 2024
A joint training program between the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will split their training between the facilities at ĢƵ and EMU.
View Post : Electrical workers sign five-year agreement to host training at ĢƵ, EMUtags: Electrical Workers, Campus News, Labor Union

Delayed dreams lead back to ĢƵ for new faculty member
Rich Rezler - December 05, 2024
Transportation Technologies instructor Kenneth Lewis took a circuitous path to his current career path.
View Post : Delayed dreams lead back to ĢƵ for new faculty membertags: Transportation Technologies, Automotive Services, On The Record, Faculty Profile, December 2024

From the President: Serving the veterans who served our country
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 22, 2024
Every year, I look forward to our Veterans Day celebration. It’s a time when we come together as a community to honor the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of those who have served our country.
View Post : From the President: Serving the veterans who served our countrytags: On The Record, Wadhams Veterans Center, President's Column, Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ, December 2024, Student Veterans
Winter 2025 classes begin January 13 at ĢƵ
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 20, 2024
The 2025 Winter Semester at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) begins January 13. New students may apply for admission. Registration remains open through the first day of classes.
View Post : Winter 2025 classes begin January 13 at ĢƵtags: enrollment, Registration, Winter 2025, On The Record, Michigan Reconnect, December 2024, Reconnect

ĢƵ hosting National Apprenticeship Week activities
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 15, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host National Career Development Week and National Apprenticeship Week activities November 18-22.
View Post : ĢƵ hosting National Apprenticeship Week activitiestags: Campus Events, Career and Technical Education, Apprenticeships

Teacher preparation program addresses educator shortage
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 07, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher preparation initiative to address the educator shortage in Michigan.
View Post : Teacher preparation program addresses educator shortagetags: Talent Together, December 2024, On The Record, Teacher Preparation

Veterans to be honored at Washtenaw Community College November 11; public invited
Fran LeFort - October 30, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will honor America’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 11.
View Post : Veterans to be honored at Washtenaw Community College November 11; public invitedtags: Veteran, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran's Day, Celebration

ĢƵ recognized for work with apprenticeships at White House celebration
Rich Rezler - October 30, 2024
Washtenaw Community College was recognized as an “Apprenticeship Ambassador” during a ceremony held at the White House in Washington, D.C.
View Post : ĢƵ recognized for work with apprenticeships at White House celebrationtags: Center for Career Success, December 2024, Apprenticeships, On The Record, Awards, Apprenticeship Programs

Political journalist Tim Skubick to discuss election impacts at November 7 Washtenaw Economic Club
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 29, 2024
Tim Skubick, longtime journalist covering state news at the capitol in Lansing, will highlight impacts of the Fall election results at next week’s Washtenaw Economic Club meeting.
View Post : Political journalist Tim Skubick to discuss election impacts at November 7 Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw Economic Club

Liberal Arts Week at ĢƵ highlights soft skills in career success, public invited
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 15, 2024
Washtenaw Community College is hosting its annual Liberal Arts Week on October 21-25 with free virtual and in-person events open to all in the community.
View Post : Liberal Arts Week at ĢƵ highlights soft skills in career success, public invitedtags: On The Record, Community enrichment, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, Campus Events, October 2024, Liberal Arts Week

So, you think college isn't for you? Alternatives start here, too!
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 15, 2024
Concentrate Media story features Gen Z students skipping traditional college path by enrolling in other ĢƵ programs.
View Post : So, you think college isn't for you? Alternatives start here, too!tags: Apprenticeship Programs, On The Record, Fast Track Job Training, October 2024

Growing in popularity, certificate programs get job seekers qualified to fill local workforce pipeline
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 14, 2024
In Washtenaw County, where local industries drive innovation and employment, Wash-tenaw Community College has continuously responded to the needs of the region’s workforce by offering specialized certificate programs.
View Post : Growing in popularity, certificate programs get job seekers qualified to fill local workforce pipelinetags: October 2024, Workforce Development, On The Record, Certificates

ĢƵ places first Department of Labor registered apprentices
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 12, 2024
Toyota of Ann Arbor selects apprentices for new Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program offered by ĢƵ.
View Post : ĢƵ places first Department of Labor registered apprenticestags: October 2024, USDOL Registered Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, On The Record

From the President: Addressing the 'value' debate
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - October 10, 2024
Starting higher education pursuits at ĢƵ changes the value proposition equation.
View Post : From the President: Addressing the 'value' debatetags: On The Record, President's Column, Value, October 2024, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

Manufacturing Day at ĢƵ showcases high-demand jobs, educational pathways at ĢƵ
Fran LeFort - October 05, 2024
Approximately 160 local high school students visited ĢƵ on Manufacturing Day to learn about high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and the educational pathways to help them achieve their goals.
View Post : Manufacturing Day at ĢƵ showcases high-demand jobs, educational pathways at ĢƵtags: Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Welding and Fabrication, Mechatronics, Welding

Students, community invited to ĢƵ Fall Career & Internship Fair on October 16
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 01, 2024
Dozens of job opportunities will be up for grabs at the Washtenaw Community College annual Fall Career & Internship Fair.
View Post : Students, community invited to ĢƵ Fall Career & Internship Fair on October 16tags: Campus Events, Center for Career Success, Community enrichment, Career Fair

'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforce
ĢƵ Public Relations - September 30, 2024
A new program between Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) and Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is fueling careers in the emerging mobility sector.
View Post : 'Power UP' Mobility Careers: Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast fuel workforcetags: Workforce Development, Electric Vehicles, On The Record, Mobility, October 2024, Workforce Training, Michigan Works, EV

Adventures in science with Super STEAM Saturdays are back at Washtenaw Community College
Fran LeFort - September 26, 2024
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.
View Post : Adventures in science with Super STEAM Saturdays are back at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: Super STEAM Saturdays, Middle ĢƵ, On The Record, Online Learning, STEAM, October 2024

ĢƵ named a 'Gold' Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ for seventh consecutive year
Kayla Gahagan - September 20, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ for the seventh consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
View Post : ĢƵ named a 'Gold' Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ for seventh consecutive yeartags: Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Veterans, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ

ĢƵ Alumni Profile: Alaa Almounauar
ĢƵ Public Relations - September 18, 2024
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 : ĢƵ Alumni Profile: Alaa Almounauartags: Alumni, Launch, Student Success, Alumni Profile, Launch Fall 2024, STEM Scholars Program

Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at ĢƵ
Fran LeFort - September 12, 2024
Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the 2024-2025 Start-Up Incubator program offered through The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ).
View Post : Applications open for next Start-Up Incubator at ĢƵtags: Entrepreneurship Center, Start-Up Incubator, Entrepreneurship, Cohort

ĢƵ Student Profile: Arterah Griggs
ĢƵ Public Relations - September 10, 2024
A Chicago native, ĢƵ student Arterah Griggs plans to transfer to Ferris State University in 2025.
View Post : ĢƵ Student Profile: Arterah Griggstags: Launch, Student Profile, Transfer, Student Success, Launch Fall 2024, Student Services, ĢƵ Foundation

ĢƵ Police Academy celebrates 27-member Class of 2024
Rich Rezler - September 09, 2024
The Washtenaw Community College Police Academy celebrated its 54th graduating class on Friday, Sept. 7.
View Post : ĢƵ Police Academy celebrates 27-member Class of 2024tags: Graduation, October 2024, Pinning Ceremony, Class of 2024, Police Academy, On The Record, Public Service Training

Washtenaw Economic Club speakers to focus on labor and wage trends, November election results
Fran LeFort - September 04, 2024
The Washtenaw Economic Club will conclude its season focusing on labor and wage trends as well as impacts of the election results. Tickets are available for the September 26 and November 7 luncheon meetings hosted at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club speakers to focus on labor and wage trends, November election resultstags: Washtenaw Economic Club

Michigan Reconnect a family affair for ĢƵ students
ĢƵ Public Relations - September 03, 2024
The Michigan Reconnect scholarship program has become a family affair for the Reeds. Ryan Reed enrolled at ĢƵ with the help of the Reconnect scholarship after noticing many positions posted on Indeed required college degrees. “I thought I might be underqualified, and I might want to go to school. It’s more for job security,” he says.
View Post : Michigan Reconnect a family affair for ĢƵ studentstags: Student Success, Business Administration, Launch Fall 2024, Michigan Reconnect, Scholarship

ĢƵ launches 2024 Fall semester with new programs
Fran LeFort - August 30, 2024
ĢƵ introduced two new associate degree programs and six new certificate programs for the Fall 2024 semester.
View Post : ĢƵ launches 2024 Fall semester with new programstags: Student Success, Fall, 2024, October 2024, On The Record, Fall semester

Employers say 21st century skills are more important than ever
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 23, 2024
From Washtenaw Community College to Harvard University, Lourena De Abreu owes her achievements to more than simply good grades.The opportunity to dig into leadership roles in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Black Student Union — even the ĢƵ softball team — helped De Abreu sharpen critical soft skills.
View Post : Employers say 21st century skills are more important than evertags: Student Success, 21st Century Skills, Career Skills, Launch Fall 2024

UA training boosts local economy, extends ĢƵ alumni network
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 20, 2024
When the United Association wrapped up its week-long training program on the Washtenaw Community College campus — the last and largest of five annual union visits — the completion ceremony included the celebration of 32 new ĢƵ alumni.
View Post : UA training boosts local economy, extends ĢƵ alumni networktags: UA Instructor Training Program, On The Record, Alumni, October 2024

ĢƵ alumnus and former Navy flight instructor is STEM Educator of the Year
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 19, 2024
Knowledgeable. Passionate. Those are some of the attributes that Caleb Coon, U.S. Navy veteran and Michigan Region 2 STEM Educator of the Year, recalls about his own instructors at ĢƵ.
View Post : ĢƵ alumnus and former Navy flight instructor is STEM Educator of the Yeartags: STEM Careers, Navy, Teaching, STEM Educator of the Year, Alumnus

ĢƵ graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the World
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 18, 2024
If there’s a lesson ĢƵ graduate Evan Starr wants to share, it’s that falling down and getting back up is OK. But his education — and perhaps most importantly the encouragement from his instructors — has paved a path toward his dreams in the “Country Music Capital of the World."
View Post : ĢƵ graduate living his dream in Country Music Capital of the Worldtags: Music Production, Sound Engineering, Student Success, Music, Country Music, Launch Fall 2024

ĢƵ students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigan
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 17, 2024
A new partnership between Washtenaw Community College and University of Michigan’s Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) is a win-win. Just ask the three future engineers who started their college education at ĢƵ and are working at the lab. Or Sandrine Martin, Ph.D., Managing Director of the LNF.
View Post : ĢƵ students capitalizing on semiconductor partnership with University of Michigantags: Semiconductor, Launch Fall 2024, Semiconductor Industry, Student Success, Internships

After year of university in D.C., ĢƵ alumna lands prestigious Detroit internship
ĢƵ Public Relations - August 13, 2024
Since May 2023, Kaelyn Collins moved from her home in Ypsilanti to Washington, D.C., for a busy freshman year at prestigious HBCU Howard University and then spent this summer as an executive intern with Rock Ventures in Detroit.
View Post : After year of university in D.C., ĢƵ alumna lands prestigious Detroit internshiptags: Internship, Student Success, Launch Fall 2024, Launch, Real Estate

ĢƵ, United Association celebrate 35 years of partnership; 3,500+ on campus for training week
Fran LeFort - August 12, 2024
The UA's intensive five-year Instructor Training Program equips union instructors to educate and train members on the best industry safety and training practices.
View Post : ĢƵ, United Association celebrate 35 years of partnership; 3,500+ on campus for training weektags: Labor Union, United Association, UA Instructor Training Program

Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at ĢƵ
Fran LeFort - August 07, 2024
Professional development and personal enrichment non-credit classes at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) this Fall offer something for almost everyone, from first-time homebuyers and small business owners who want to improve their bookkeeping skills to dance aficionados and people who want to learn about other languages and cultures.
View Post : Enroll now for professional development, personal enrichment classes this Fall at ĢƵtags: Student Success, 2024, Fast Track Job Training, enroll, Non-Credit

ĢƵ hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fair
ĢƵ Public Relations - July 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will host a mini pitch competition for artists, lead hands-on semiconductor and EV activities for kids and showcase its musical talents at this weekend’s Ann Arbor Art Fair.
View Post : ĢƵ hosts mini pitch art contest, semiconductor and EV activities for kids at Art Fairtags: EV, Pitch, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, Semiconductor

Washtenaw Vet Fest '24 headed to ĢƵ campus
Kayla Gahagan - July 10, 2024
The Washtenaw Vet Fest 2024 designed for veterans and their families will be hosted 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, August 3, at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ).
View Post : Washtenaw Vet Fest '24 headed to ĢƵ campustags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Vet Fest

Explore your ĢƵ path to a dream career
Fran LeFort - July 02, 2024
ĢƵ is hosting a Career Exploration Night on Tuesday, July 9 to introduce prospective students to career possibilities and more than 130 academic programs available at the college.
View Post : Explore your ĢƵ path to a dream careertags: Student Success, Career Exploration Night, Center for Career Success

ĢƵ launching improved Student Gateway
Rich Rezler - June 26, 2024
View Post : ĢƵ launching improved Student Gatewaytags: Campus News, Student Gateway

Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27
Fran LeFort - June 20, 2024
Fifteen area middle school teachers will spend next week at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) immersed in semiconductors as part of the state’s commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry.
View Post : Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27tags: Workforce Development, STEM Careers, 2024, Semiconductor, STEM, Semiconductor Industry

ĢƵ welding student Mikala Sposito shooting for national title in Atlanta
Rich Rezler - June 18, 2024
Already firmly established as one of the best student welders in the state of Michigan, ĢƵ's Mikala Sposito is now ready to take on the nation. And then … the world!
View Post : ĢƵ welding student Mikala Sposito shooting for national title in Atlantatags: Welding and Fabrication, Skills USA, SkillsUSA, Welding

Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project empowers entrepreneurs
Fran LeFort - June 18, 2024
Washtenaw Community College announces the launch of the Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs.
View Post : Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project empowers entrepreneurs
ĢƵ, UMCU partner to grant students access to Fast Track Job Training
Fran LeFort - June 17, 2024
Washtenaw Community College and the University of Michigan Credit Union have partnered to provide affordable financing options for students seeking non-credit Fast Track Job Training.
View Post : ĢƵ, UMCU partner to grant students access to Fast Track Job Trainingtags: Partnership, Non-Credit, professional development, Fast Track Job Training

'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new ĢƵ students, employers
Fran LeFort - June 12, 2024
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) continues to lead the state and grow its advanced manufacturing technician apprenticeship program, adding new employers and student apprentices for the upcoming academic year.
View Post : 'Signing Day' for advanced manufacturing apprentices welcomes new ĢƵ students, employerstags: MI FAME, Student Success, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, FAME

Five trade unions to bring 6,100 members for skills training this summer
Fran LeFort - June 10, 2024
More than 6,100 members from five national and international trade unions will travel to Ann Arbor this summer to advance their skills and knowledge. Nearly 5,000 will train at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Five trade unions to bring 6,100 members for skills training this summertags: Ironworkers, Economic impact, UA Instructor Training Program, Roofers Union, United Association, Electrical Workers, OPCIMA

ĢƵ recognized as Bee Campus USA for fifth consecutive year
Rich Rezler - June 07, 2024
Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA affiliate of the Xerces Society for enhancing pollinator habitats, reducing pesticide use and educating the community.
View Post : ĢƵ recognized as Bee Campus USA for fifth consecutive yeartags: Awards, Bee Campus USA, Sustainability

From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024
We’re fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperitytags: On The Record, May 2024, Economic Outlook, Student Success, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Washtenaw County, President's Column

ĢƵ earns national Military Friendly ĢƵ designation
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2024
Washtenaw Community College has earned the national 2024-25 Military Friendly ĢƵs designation for its support of nearly 500 veteran students and their families.
View Post : ĢƵ earns national Military Friendly ĢƵ designationtags: Student Veterans, Veterans, Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ, Wadhams Veterans Center

Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23
Fran LeFort - May 14, 2024
The Washtenaw Economic Club will host “Big Picture 2024: Mobility and Electric Vehicle Transformations” featuring MICHauto executive director Glenn Stevens Jr.,on Thursday, May 23.
View Post : Washtenaw Economic Club hosts MICHauto leader Glenn Stevens for mobility, EV presentation on May 23
Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learning
Freeman Gregory - May 07, 2024
Registration is open for Parkridge Community Center’s month-long annual STEM Summer Camp.
View Post : Parkridge Community Center Summer Camp offers hands-on STEM learningtags: Parkridge Youth Program, Parkridge Community Center, Summer Camps

Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Students
ĢƵ - May 03, 2024
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2024 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2024 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Student Recognition, High Honors, Honors, Winter 2024

ĢƵ, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Day
Fran LeFort - May 03, 2024
Representatives from Central State University in Ohio today signed a partnership to officially join the HBCU Pathway program offered to Washtenaw Community College transfer students.
View Post : ĢƵ, Central State University sign transfer partnership during Washtenaw HBCU Daytags: HBCU, Washtenaw HBCU Day, HBCU Pathway

What do you call someone who attended ĢƵ? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 02, 2024
When it comes to spreading the message about the many benefits of starting your higher ed journey at a community college, it’s safe to call alumnus Nick Avram one of ĢƵ’s biggest advocates.
View Post : What do you call someone who attended ĢƵ? Account Manager, Controls Engineer, Site Administrator and more!tags: 2024, Launch, Summer Launch 2024, Student Success

Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of service
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 01, 2024
Washtenaw Community College is proud to be named a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The Wadhams Veterans Center on the second floor of the college’s Student Center is a place where military veterans attending ĢƵ can meet fellow veterans, receive academic advising or just hang out. It’s a great place to meet students with interesting stories, including Melanie Chen and Nathaniel Jaskierny.
View Post : Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of servicetags: Student Success, Launch, 2024, Wadhams Veterans Center, Launch Summer 2024

Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremony
Fran LeFort - April 27, 2024
The 69-member graduating class of the ĢƵ Nursing program was honored in front of family and friends at Towsley Auditorium on Friday.
View Post : Nursing graduates welcomed to profession at time-honored pinning ceremonytags: Graduation, Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, Pinning Ceremony, Student Success, Class of 2024, Nursing

Tuition for in-district students at ĢƵ will remain frozen for next academic year
Fran LeFort - April 25, 2024
Tuition for in-district Washtenaw Community College students will remain unchanged for the next academic year, with modest increases for students in other categories.
View Post : Tuition for in-district students at ĢƵ will remain frozen for next academic yeartags: Affordability, Tuition, 2024-2025 Academic Year, Accessibility, Board of Trustees

Apprenticeship Fair connects employers with job-seekers
Freeman Gregory - April 24, 2024
Washtenaw Community College will join the Job Developers Alliance (JDA) and its inaugural Apprenticeship Fair next week to showcase work-learn opportunities for students and partner with employers. The Wednesday, May 1, event is designed to connect those who want to earn trade or professional skills through hands-on experiences with local employers. The fair will be from 4-7 pm at Skyline High ĢƵ, 2552 N. Maple Road, Ann Arbor.
View Post : Apprenticeship Fair connects employers with job-seekerstags: Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, USDOL Registered Apprenticeship