
Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Science
Rich Rezler - June 01, 2023
A native of San Jose, Karl Owen came to ĢƵ to capitalize on its transfer relationship with the University of Michigan. And he has no plans to leave the state any time soon.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Karl Owen, Pre-Engineering Sciencetags: Class of 2023, Graduation, June 2023, STEM Scholars Program, On The Record, Student Profile, Pre-Engineering

Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Management
Rich Rezler - May 30, 2023
Sports have always played a major role in Saydatou Cisse's life. While she attended ĢƵ, she realized sports could extend beyond recreation and entertainment to become a career.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Saydatou Cisse, Sports and Entertainment Managementtags: Class of 2023, Student Profile, Sports, Graduation, On The Record, General Studies, June 2023, Sports and Entertainment Management

ĢƵ President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK
ĢƵ Public Relations - May 27, 2023
ĢƵ President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca was honored by Ann Arbor SPARK for her outstanding leadership and contributions to economic development in the region.
View Post : ĢƵ President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca honored as 'Economic Development Champion' by Ann Arbor SPARK
Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Rich Rezler - May 25, 2023
Graduation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve reached the end of your higher education pursuits. For Adrian Barden, joining the Washtenaw Community College Class of 2023 is just one stop along a much longer journey.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Adrian Barden, Entrepreneurship and Innovationtags: Business Administration, Student Profile, On The Record, Graduation, Class of 2023, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, June 2023

ĢƵ part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superiority
Fran LeFort - May 25, 2023
ĢƵ President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca joined Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II on Wednesday in announcing that the Great Lakes State is launching its largest-ever campaign to promote careers, recruit talent and attract new businesses to fill jobs in Michigan’s thriving semiconductor industry.
View Post : ĢƵ part of state's push to achieve global semiconductor superioritytags: Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Workforce Development

ĢƵ Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to community
Kayla Gahagan - May 24, 2023
The 26th annual ĢƵ Foundation Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon, back to an in-person format for the first time since 2019, honored Michelle Crumm, Donna Doleman Dickerson and Nancy Margolis.
View Post : ĢƵ Foundation Women's Council honors three local women for their leadership, dedication to communitytags: Student Emergency Fund, fundraiser, Women's Council, ĢƵ Foundation

ĢƵ's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capital
Rich Rezler - May 24, 2023
ĢƵ employee Marisol Adelmann recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in a legislative briefing in support of adult education.
View Post : ĢƵ's Marisol Adelmann advocates for adult education in nation's capitaltags: Workforce Development, GED, Adult Transitions Pathways, Adult Transitions

Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Management
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Lauren Blackford played her first gig in September 2020, the same week she started classes at ĢƵ. One week after completing her final ĢƵ class in early May 2023, she was in a studio recording on her first EP.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Lauren Blackford, Arts Managementtags: liberal arts, June 2023, Graduation, Student Profile, Arts Management, On The Record

Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photography
Rich Rezler - May 23, 2023
Susan Hamady earned a bachelor’s degree in 1968 and a master’s degree in 1980. But the 76-year-old Ann Arbor resident had never walked in a graduation ceremony … until Sunday.
View Post : Graduate Profile: Susan Hamady, Photographytags: Student Profile, On The Record, Digital Photography, Class of 2023, Photography, Emeritus Program, June 2023, Graduation

Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, ĢƵ students
Fran LeFort - May 22, 2023
Local high school students are invited to attend to learn more about ĢƵ’s HBCU Pathway, a robust program with transfer agreements to five Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
View Post : Washtenaw HBCU Day expected to draw 400 high school, ĢƵ studentstags: HBCU Pathway, Diversity, On The Record, June 2023, HBCU Day

More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencement
Kayla Gahagan - May 18, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will award more than 2,500 degrees and certificates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday.
View Post : More than 2,500 degrees and certificates to be awarded at 2023 commencementtags: Associate Degree, Certificates, Commencement, Graduation

Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@ĢƵ
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Judges picked Brian Scott, owner of Broadcast Boot Camp, as the winner of the night's largest prize. He earned $7,500 for having the top pitch in the "Build" category.
View Post : Six entrepreneurs take home prize money from Pitch@ĢƵtags: Entrepreneurship, On The Record, Pitch@ĢƵ, Entrepreneurship Center, June 2023

Three more ĢƵ online classes deemed 'exemplary'
Rich Rezler - May 17, 2023
Online versions of three ĢƵ classes are among the 27 courses at colleges and universities around the world named 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award winners by Anthology.
View Post : Three more ĢƵ online classes deemed 'exemplary'tags: June 2023, Awards, On The Record, Online Learning, Business and Computer Technologies, Blackboard

ĢƵ launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiative
Fran LeFort - May 16, 2023
Washtenaw Community College will launch a new semiconductor technician training program to advance the electrification of the automotive industry.
View Post : ĢƵ launching semiconductor technician program as part of Michigan STAR initiativetags: Automotive, Workforce Development, EV, Semiconductor, Workforce Training, Industry

Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24
Rich Rezler - May 15, 2023
The new Traditional Photography and Portrait Photography certificates serve as building blocks through the Photography program that allow students to compile stackable credentials in specific techniques.
View Post : Photography department adds two certificate programs for 2023-24tags: Photography, Digital Photography, On The Record, June 2023

Murph Challenge returns to ĢƵ on Memorial Day
Rich Rezler - May 12, 2023
ĢƵ is one of nine locations in the state of Michigan hosting the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day. The fitness challenge raises funds for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
View Post : Murph Challenge returns to ĢƵ on Memorial Day
Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Students
ĢƵ - May 11, 2023
Congratulations to the following students for receiving high honors (3.8+) and honors (3.5-3.79) during the Winter 2023 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Winter 2023 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: Honors, Winter 2023, Student Recognition, High Honors

ĢƵ shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school students
Fran LeFort - May 11, 2023
The Michigan Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (MI-FAME) program offers apprenticeships and on-the-job training with industry partners.
View Post : ĢƵ shows off new MI FAME work-and-learn program to Southeast Michigan high school studentstags: MI FAME, Advanced Manufacturing, Apprenticeships, Workforce Development

Small business owners find success after partnering with ĢƵ
Kayla Gahagan - May 09, 2023
The owners of Wolverine Pickleball explain how the Entrepreneurship Center at ĢƵ helped guide them to success.
View Post : Small business owners find success after partnering with ĢƵtags: Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Center, small business, Workforce Training

Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker series
Fran LeFort - May 03, 2023
Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, is the featured speaker at the May 11 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.
View Post : Brian Calley of the Small Business Association of Michigan up next in Washtenaw Economic Club speaker seriestags: Washtenaw Economic Club

Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteers
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Washtenaw Community College is bringing back a unique summer class that also offers volunteer opportunities for local residents interested in archaeology and anthropology.
View Post : Unique archaeology class returns this summer for students, community volunteerstags: Archaeology Field Experience, Campus Events, Campus News, Archaeology

ĢƵ kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Rich Rezler - April 28, 2023
Friends and family gathered in Towsley Auditorium to celebrate the 66-member graduating class of Washtenaw Community College nursing program.
View Post : ĢƵ kicks off graduation season with Winter 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremonytags: Graduation, Men in Nursing, Class of 2023, Pinning Ceremony, Student Success, Nursing

ĢƵ Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24
Fran LeFort - April 26, 2023
Tuition for in-district students at Washtenaw Community College will rise $4 per credit hour in the Fall 2023 semester to $99, the lowest in the state and among the lowest in the nation.
View Post : ĢƵ Board of Trustees approve modest tuition increase for 2023-24tags: Tuition, Board of Trustees, Campus News

Two ĢƵ digital video students win statewide Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 26, 2023
ĢƵ students Nehemiah Harmsen and Corey Konjarevich each took home first-place honors from the 2023 Student Production Awards, sponsored by the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : Two ĢƵ digital video students win statewide Student Production Awardstags: Student Success, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, Student Production Awards, Student Awards

Miguel Sieglaff, Dental Assistant
ĢƵ Marketing - April 25, 2023
While many people enter the dental assistant profession through Washtenaw Community College’s program right out of high school, some choose a more gradual approach, like Miguel Sieglaff.
View Post : Miguel Sieglaff, Dental Assistanttags: Dental Assisting

Advance Ypsi: ĢƵ receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilanti
Fran LeFort - April 24, 2023
ĢƵ has been awarded a $2.09 million grant to launch a jobs and education initiative to boost the quality of life and outcomes for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti.
View Post : Advance Ypsi: ĢƵ receives grant to launch jobs and education initiative in Ypsilantitags: Workforce Development, Community enrichment, Ypsilanti, Advance Ypsi, community involvement, Workforce Training

ĢƵ celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universities
Kayla Gahagan - April 22, 2023
ĢƵ directed the spotlight at a cohort of students this week, celebrating their success at the college and the next steps in their academic journey.
View Post : ĢƵ celebrates STEM Scholars moving on to four-year universitiestags: Class of 2023, STEM Scholars Program, Graduation, Transfer, Student Success

New ĢƵ exhibit explores use of space in art
Rich Rezler - April 21, 2023
A new exhibition that focuses on the use of space in art is now open in The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College. The gallery and its exhibits are free and open to the public.
View Post : New ĢƵ exhibit explores use of space in arttags: Exhibit, Art Gallery, Fine Arts

Learn more about Washtenaw Community College at ĢƵ & You event
ĢƵ Public Relations - April 13, 2023
Prospective students and community members are invited to explore the Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) campus and academic programs Saturday, April 15. The college’s ĢƵ & You event is designed to give an inside look at all the college has to offer.
View Post : Learn more about Washtenaw Community College at ĢƵ & You eventtags: student life, register, Academic Pathways, Scholarships, enroll, ĢƵ & You, campus life

ĢƵ receives Voter Friendly Campus designation
Rich Rezler - April 13, 2023
ĢƵ was named a 2023-24 Voter Friendly Campus for its efforts to promote bi-partisan voter registration, education and engagement.
View Post : ĢƵ receives Voter Friendly Campus designationtags: Awards, Campus News, Vote, Student Development

Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistant
ĢƵ Marketing - April 11, 2023
During the winter months, ĢƵ runs a dental clinic that’s operated by third-year dental students from the University of Michigan with the help of ĢƵ dental assisting students. An area dentist oversees the clinic, and Lumpkin’s skills caught his eye
View Post : Ta'Varus Lumpkin, Dental Assistanttags: Dental Assisting

ĢƵ Student Art Show winners announced
Rich Rezler - April 11, 2023
View Post : ĢƵ Student Art Show winners announcedtags: Student Art Show, Digital Media Arts, ĢƵ Student Art Show, Student Success, Fine Arts, Student Awards, Awards

Eleven ĢƵ digital video students nominated for Student Production Awards
Rich Rezler - April 05, 2023
Eleven projects created by students in ĢƵ's Digital Video program have been nominated for a Student Production Award from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
View Post : Eleven ĢƵ digital video students nominated for Student Production Awardstags: Digital Video Production, Student Production Awards, Digital Media Arts, Student Awards

ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at ĢƵ
Fran LeFort - April 05, 2023
ZOLLER Inc. has donated nearly $250,000 in equipment to ĢƵ to train students on state-of-the-art machinery that measures precision cutting tools along with an advanced tool management system.
View Post : ZOLLER donates nearly $250,000 in equipment to train future workforce at ĢƵtags: Donation, On The Record, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Training, March 2023, Workforce Development

Donation will support ĢƵ single mom students
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A recent $20,000 donation by Ken Wilson to the ĢƵ Foundation created the Nancy C. Wilson Single Mom’s Relief Fund, an endowment that will provide at least one annual scholarship to a qualified ĢƵ student in perpetuity, along with directing additional money into the college's Student Emergency Fund.
View Post : Donation will support ĢƵ single mom studentstags: On The Record, Student Emergency Fund, Scholarships, Donation, ĢƵ Foundation, Student Success, March 2023

Certificates align higher education with workforce needs
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
“Creating shorter certificates is crucial for working professionals returning to college, because it gives students quick and flexible options to re-skill themselves,” said Trinity Health Director of Digital Marketing and Websites Jason Karas, who transitioned into the industry thanks to a ĢƵ credential.
View Post : Certificates align higher education with workforce needstags: Alumni Profile, On The Record, March 2023, Certificates, Web Design, Adult Education

New Esports Arena open for teams, student free play
Rich Rezler - March 29, 2023
A new, state-of-the-art Esports Arena has opened on the ĢƵ campus to provide enrolled students opportunity for recreation, competition and exposure to the academic and career opportunities associated with the growing Esports industry.
View Post : New Esports Arena open for teams, student free playtags: Student Activities, Esports, March 2023, Student Development, On The Record

ĢƵ Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaders
Julia Zaher - March 28, 2023
View Post : ĢƵ Foundation Women's Council honoring three community leaderstags: ĢƵ Foundation, On The Record, fundraiser, March 2023, Student Emergency Fund, Aisha Bowe, Women's Council

Students' effort leads to TEDxĢƵ event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6
Rich Rezler - March 26, 2023
View Post : Students' effort leads to TEDxĢƵ event in Towsley Auditorium on April 6tags: Campus Events, Washtenaw Technical Middle College, TEDxĢƵ, On The Record, Student Organizations, March 2023

Public invited to Spring Career Fair March 29
Kayla Gahagan - March 23, 2023
Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) Annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 29.
View Post : Public invited to Spring Career Fair March 29tags: Career Fair, Workforce Development, community, Resume, Center for Career Success

ĢƵ reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campus
Rebecca Thomas - March 20, 2023
ĢƵ is one of 73 colleges and universities nationwide – and one of just three community colleges – to be honored with gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
View Post : ĢƵ reaches gold-status in initiative to promote physical activity on campustags: Exercise, On The Record, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Marvin Boluyt, March 2023

Hail to our Visitors: More than half of ĢƵ summer guest students come from U-M
Rich Rezler - March 19, 2023
Washtenaw Community College welcomes thousands of guest students to its campus and online learning classes every year, with the Summer semester being the most popular time for such visitors.
View Post : Hail to our Visitors: More than half of ĢƵ summer guest students come from U-Mtags: Guest Student, March 2023, On The Record, Transfer

Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessions
Fran LeFort - March 17, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will open its virtual classroom doors to the public during Free College Week on Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7.
View Post : Free College Week April 3-7 at Washtenaw Community College offers more than 140 class sessionstags: Free College Week, On The Record, Community College Month, March 2023

Economists to Washtenaw Economic Club: County outlook is generally positive
Rich Rezler - March 16, 2023
The Washtenaw Economic Club kicked off its 25th season of programming with its annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook luncheon.
View Post : Economists to Washtenaw Economic Club: County outlook is generally positivetags: Economic Outlook, On The Record, March 2023, Washtenaw Economic Club

Registration opens for Summer, Fall semesters
ĢƵ Public Relations - March 16, 2023
Registration for the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters at Washtenaw Community College is now open for all ĢƵ students.
View Post : Registration opens for Summer, Fall semesterstags: Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Registration, enroll

Longtime ĢƵ dance and voice instructor Gayle E. Martin receiving lifetime achievement award
ĢƵ - March 15, 2023
Longtime dance and voice adjunct instructor and community performing artist Gayle E. Martin is receiving a lifetime achievement award for more than four decades of service to Washtenaw Community College students and her own personal tale of courage and resilience.
View Post : Longtime ĢƵ dance and voice instructor Gayle E. Martin receiving lifetime achievement awardtags: Voice, Performing Arts, Dance, Music

ĢƵ celebrates Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023
Rich Rezler - March 10, 2023
The 10-member Washtenaw Community College Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023 was honored at a graduation ceremony Friday evening, marking the completion of 160 hours of training to become certified as a Local Corrections Officer.
View Post : ĢƵ celebrates Corrections Academy Spring Class of 2023
'Soul of Philanthropy' exhibit coming to ĢƵ March 10-25
Rich Rezler - March 06, 2023
Abridged, pop-up show is a smaller version of exhibit currently running in Chicago and scheduled to appear in Detroit this summer.
View Post : 'Soul of Philanthropy' exhibit coming to ĢƵ March 10-25tags: Exhibit, Art Gallery, Fine Arts

Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program
Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023
Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
View Post : Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER programtags: Open Education Resources, On The Record, Z-Degree, OER, Affordability, March 2023

Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER program
Kayla Gahagan - March 02, 2023
Washtenaw Community College’s (ĢƵ) program to help students earn degrees, certificates and general education credits with little or no textbook costs has recently surpassed the $10 million savings mark.
View Post : Students save $10 million in textbook costs with OER programtags: Affordability, OER, Z-Degree

ĢƵ rolls prize-winning custom cars into Detroit Autorama
Fran LeFort - February 23, 2023
Fresh off two first place prizes at an elite national roadshow earlier this month, Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will showcase student-built custom cars at the 2023 Autorama in Detroit this weekend.
View Post : ĢƵ rolls prize-winning custom cars into Detroit Autoramatags: Custom Cars and Concepts, Transportation Technologies, hotrods, Auto Body Repair

$15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hub
ĢƵ Public Relations & U-M - February 21, 2023
A new $15 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation renews and expands the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, a consortium of nine colleges and universities, including Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : $15 million renewal for connected and automated transportation Midwest hubtags: March 2023, On The Record, Mobility, CCAT, Automotive Cybersecurity

County's economic outlook kicks off 25th season for Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - February 21, 2023
The 25th season of the Washtenaw Economic Club will kick off Tuesday, March 14, with the much-anticipated 2023 economic outlook presented by University of Michigan economists Donald Grimes and Gabriel Ehrlich.
View Post : County's economic outlook kicks off 25th season for Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Washtenaw County, Washtenaw Economic Club, Economic Outlook

STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunities
Fran LeFort - February 16, 2023
ĢƵ will highlight the exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and educational opportunities the week of February 28 to March 2.
View Post : STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunitiestags: STEAM Week, Community enrichment, STEM, Aisha Bowe

ĢƵ packs February with Career and Technical Education activities
Kayla Gahagan - February 01, 2023
CTE Month is a public awareness campaign about how Career & Technical Education directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE impacts a wide variety of fields including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, management and more.
View Post : ĢƵ packs February with Career and Technical Education activities
$1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community College
Fran LeFort - January 31, 2023
A $1.38 million National Science Foundation grant renewal for Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will support STEM students and meet the national and state workforce need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technicians.
View Post : $1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community Collegetags: STEM, STEAM, March 2023, On The Record, STEM Scholars Program, STEAM Week

Milshteyn sworn in as ĢƵ trustee, new board officers elected
Fran LeFort - January 30, 2023
Alex Milshteyn has been sworn in as the newest member of the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees.
View Post : Milshteyn sworn in as ĢƵ trustee, new board officers electedtags: Board of Trustees

Fall 2022 High Honors and Honors Students
ĢƵ - January 21, 2023
High Honors (3.8+ GPA) and Honors (3.5-3.79) students for Fall 2022 semester at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Fall 2022 High Honors and Honors Studentstags: High Honors, Student Recognition, Honors, fall 2022

ĢƵ hosting World Arts and Education Forum series
Rich Rezler - January 18, 2023
The World Arts & Education Forum sessions scheduled throughout the Winter '23 semester is billed as a cultural discussion series that allows artists to share their own narratives.
View Post : ĢƵ hosting World Arts and Education Forum seriestags: Performing Arts, Music

Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at ĢƵ
Kayla Gahagan - January 17, 2023
The Washtenaw Community College's "Pitch@ĢƵ” business competition is the perfect opportunity to connect, get some feedback and earn cash to take your business to the next level.
View Post : Entrepreneurs invited to pitch business plans at ĢƵ
ĢƵ hosting K-12 regional art show through February 24
Rich Rezler - January 17, 2023
The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College is honored to host the annual Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show through Friday, Feb. 24.
View Post : ĢƵ hosting K-12 regional art show through February 24tags: Art Gallery, Michigan Art Education Association, Exhibit, Fine Arts

ĢƵ staff, community members honored with Equity in Action Awards
Kayla Gahagan - January 12, 2023
View Post : ĢƵ staff, community members honored with Equity in Action Awardstags: Equity in Action, Awards, MLK Day

Public invited to MLK Day Celebration Thursday at ĢƵ
Kayla Gahagan - January 09, 2023
The celebration will include live music and awards and will highlight an upcoming student service project. Speakers will address one of Dr. Martin Luther’s King Jr.’s most famous quotes, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
View Post : Public invited to MLK Day Celebration Thursday at ĢƵtags: Equity in Action, MLK Day

ĢƵ offers leadership and management skills training series
ĢƵ Public Relations - January 06, 2023
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will offer a workforce development series geared at helping develop leadership and management skills.
View Post : ĢƵ offers leadership and management skills training seriestags: Workforce Development, leadership, Workforce Training, Management

Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at ĢƵ
Kayla Gahagan - December 31, 2022
Considering a career change? Why not now, and why not Washtenaw Community College?
View Post : Thinking about a new career? Re-imagine your calling at ĢƵtags: Student Success, Center for Career Success, Launch, Launch Winter 2023, Student Services

Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help others
Kayla Gahagan - December 29, 2022
ĢƵ offers an array of certificates and associate degrees allowing students to go directly into the workforce or transfer to a four-year school to continue their education.
View Post : Health Care Programs: Preparing students to help otherstags: December 2022, Health Administration, Nursing, On The Record, Health Care, Physical Therapist Assistant, Cardiac Telemetry, Radiography, Launch, Launch Winter 2023, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology

ZOLLER investing in ĢƵ and its own future workforce
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
ZOLLER is donating more than $200,000 in equipment to train ĢƵ students on state-of-the-art tool measuring and inspection machines while developing a robust apprenticeship program that will hire and train 4-6 students each year for high-demand careers.
View Post : ZOLLER investing in ĢƵ and its own future workforcetags: Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Launch Winter 2023, Advanced Manufacturing, Launch

Hot Jobs: ĢƵ partners with industry to fuel talent pipeline
Fran LeFort - December 29, 2022
ĢƵ has always prioritized its partnerships with industry. But in a market where the need for skilled workers is greater than ever, the relationship seems more and more symbiotic.
View Post : Hot Jobs: ĢƵ partners with industry to fuel talent pipelinetags: Launch, Apprenticeship Programs, Computer Science, Apprenticeships, Launch Winter 2023, Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Development, Robotics

Winter classes at ĢƵ begin January 9
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 23, 2022
Winter classes at Washtenaw Community College will begin January 9, with flexible scheduling options and more than 135 programs to prepare students for rewarding careers that meet local workforce needs or transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
View Post : Winter classes at ĢƵ begin January 9tags: Registration, Winter 2023, Scholarships, December 2022, On The Record, enroll

ĢƵ partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providers
Rich Rezler - December 19, 2022
The Michigan Association for the Education of Young People and ĢƵ are partnering to bring high-quality Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential training to meet the needs of early care and education providers in Southeast Michigan.
View Post : ĢƵ partnering to meet needs of area early care and education providerstags: Child Development, Community enrichment, community involvement

Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremony
Rich Rezler - December 16, 2022
Friends and family of the 46-member Fall 2022 graduating class of the ĢƵ nursing program gathered in Towsley Auditorium for a pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition dating back to the 1880s that represents an initiation into the profession.
View Post : Fall '22 nursing graduates celebrated at pinning ceremonytags: Class of 2022, Graduation, Nursing, Student Success

Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businesses
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 14, 2022
Without quality mentors during key points of his entrepreneurial journey, Phillip Burtell is certain he wouldn’t be where he is today. The 24-year-old Washtenaw Community College student, Army veteran and business owner was named the top winner in last week’s ĢƵ Veteran Business Pitch & Showcase Night.
View Post : Veteran entrepreneurs pitch ideas for cash prizes to grow businessestags: Pitch@ĢƵ, Veterans, Entrepreneurship, Student Veterans, Entrepreneurship Center

ĢƵ celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigan
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 09, 2022
ĢƵ celebrates STEM Scholars transfers twice a year, once in December and once in April. The six students honored during a reception Friday include Larry Blanchard, Sonja Francisco, Kate Mink, Safia Nur, Fatima Oudelf and David Perry.
View Post : ĢƵ celebrates STEM Scholar transfers headed to the University of Michigantags: December 2022, On The Record, Student Success, STEM Scholars Program, Transfer

ĢƵ Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High ĢƵ counselor Edwin Payne
Jenelle Franklin - December 09, 2022
Napoleon High ĢƵ counselor Edwin Payne is the winner of the fourth annual ĢƵ Bridge Award, which honors staff members from local high schools who positively influence students and help then get to college.
View Post : ĢƵ Bridge Award goes to Napoleon High ĢƵ counselor Edwin Paynetags: high school counselors, High ĢƵ Partners Breakfast, December 2022, ĢƵ Bridge Award, On The Record, Awards

Washtenaw Community College, Andersen Material Handling partner to provide forklift operator training
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 06, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) is partnering with Andersen Material Handling to offer OSHA-compliant forklift operator training.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College, Andersen Material Handling partner to provide forklift operator trainingtags: December 2022, Workforce Development, On The Record, Workforce Training

ĢƵ, Sprinklers Fitters extend partnership to educate, train workforce
Fran LeFort - December 01, 2022
Washtenaw Community College and the Road Sprinkler Fitters of the United Association, Local 669, have extended their partnership to educate and train craftsmen to meet workforce needs.
View Post : ĢƵ, Sprinklers Fitters extend partnership to educate, train workforcetags: On The Record, Workforce Development, United Association, Skilled Trades, December 2022, Workforce Training

ĢƵ instructor highlights innovation at global conference
ĢƵ Public Relations - December 01, 2022
Allen Day, a 24-year faculty member of ĢƵ’s Transportation Technologies department, spoke during the International Conference on Innovation, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (ICIAITEE) held in November.
View Post : ĢƵ instructor highlights innovation at global conferencetags: Transportation Technologies, Faculty Profile, Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Transportation Center

ĢƵ joins Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development throughout state
Fran LeFort - November 30, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has joined the Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development training for small businesses across the state.
View Post : ĢƵ joins Small Business Association of Michigan to strengthen workforce development throughout statetags: December 2022, Workforce Development, On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center

ĢƵ offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italy
Rich Rezler - November 22, 2022
ĢƵ and the Study Abroad Association are offering an interdisciplinary history and archaeology trip to Italy on May 28 through June 16, 2023.
View Post : ĢƵ offering 20-day study abroad trip to Italytags: History, Archaeology, Study Abroad

ĢƵ recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student voting
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 16, 2022
ĢƵ has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.
View Post : ĢƵ recognized as 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for student votingtags: Campus News, Awards, Student Activities

Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to ĢƵ
Kayla Gahagan - November 10, 2022
Rebekah Spencer experienced the worst of combat, including seeing fellow soldiers killed in action and spending two weeks in a coma herself. At ĢƵ, she's working toward alleviating the harms that humans suffer.
View Post : Lifelong mission to serve leads 20-year Army veteran to ĢƵtags: Wadhams Veterans Center, On The Record, Student Profile, December 2022, Student Veterans

Public invited to explore ĢƵ programs at Business Department Showcase
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 10, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will showcase its business programs at an open house on campus next week.
View Post : Public invited to explore ĢƵ programs at Business Department Showcasetags: Open House, Business and Computer Technologies, Academic and Career Skills

Washtenaw Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 10, 2022
Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) will host several events during the U.S. Department of Labor’s eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18.
View Post : Washtenaw Community College to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week November 14-18tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Workforce Development, Center for Career Success, Academic and Career Skills, Apprenticeships

Drain line repair closes ĢƵ campus November 8-9
Fran LeFort - November 08, 2022
While on-campus classes are canceled, virtual and online classes will continue to meet. Student Welcome Center, academic advising and other services will continue to be offered virtually.
View Post : Drain line repair closes ĢƵ campus November 8-9tags: Press Release, Campus News

ĢƵ Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduates
Rich Rezler - November 05, 2022
Family and friends gathered on the Washtenaw Community College campus Friday to celebrate the graduation of the 11-member ĢƵ Corrections Academy Fall 2022 class.
View Post : ĢƵ Corrections Academy celebrates Fall 2022 graduatestags: Correctons Academy, Public Service Training, On The Record, December 2022, Graduation

Prospective students invited to 'Explore' ĢƵ's campus November 15
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 04, 2022
Prospective Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) students are invited to explore the campus and meet with representatives from academic departments, registration, advising and more at the fall Campus Explore on Tuesday, November 15.
View Post : Prospective students invited to 'Explore' ĢƵ's campus November 15tags: Student Services, Campus Events, financial aid, enroll, Student Activities, tour, Campus

Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Club
Fran LeFort - November 02, 2022
Longtime Michigan Capitol correspondent Tim Skubick will offer “An Insider’s Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!” at the Thursday, November 10, meeting of the Washtenaw Economic Club.
View Post : Veteran correspondent Tim Skubick to break down election results at Washtenaw Economic Clubtags: Election, Washtenaw Economic Club

Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousands
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 02, 2022
The new Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save community college students up to $8,250 over three years.
View Post : Michigan Achievement Scholarship will save graduating seniors thousandstags: Scholarship, December 2022, Affordability, On The Record

ĢƵ to honor veterans during annual ceremony
ĢƵ Public Relations - November 01, 2022
America’s heroes will receive special thanks at Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) during its annual Veterans Day celebration Friday, November 11.
View Post : ĢƵ to honor veterans during annual ceremony
ĢƵ recognized for high standard of services for veterans
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 31, 2022
Washtenaw Community College has again been named as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly ĢƵ by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency.
View Post : ĢƵ recognized for high standard of services for veteranstags: Wadhams Veterans Center, December 2022, On The Record, Veterans, Student Veterans

Pharmacy Technician 10-week boot camp begins November 12 at ĢƵ
Fran LeFort - October 25, 2022
A new 10-week Pharmacy Technician training program will be offered by Washtenaw Community College (ĢƵ) to help meet a workforce shortage of skilled pharmacy technicians.
View Post : Pharmacy Technician 10-week boot camp begins November 12 at ĢƵtags: bootcamp, Health Care, Workforce Development

ĢƵ hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28
Rich Rezler - October 13, 2022
October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Celebrate with ĢƵ through interactive virtual workshops, showcasing how liberal arts classes empower personal and professional success, and sustain a fair and just society.
View Post : ĢƵ hosting second annual Liberal Arts Week October 24-28tags: Community enrichment, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, Liberal Arts Week

Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at ĢƵ programs
ĢƵ Public Relations - October 06, 2022
The public is invited to the ĢƵ campus next week to tour labs, visit with instructors and learn more about the college’s Digital Media Arts programs
View Post : Digital Media Discovery offers in-depth look at ĢƵ programstags: 3D Animation, Graphic Design, Photography, Digital Video Production, Digital Photography, Digital Media Arts, Music Production, Web Design, Audio Engineering

ĢƵ's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committee
Rich Rezler - October 03, 2022
Brandon Tucker, Vice President and Chief Workforce & Community Development Officer at Washtenaw Community College, is one of 24 individuals from around the country appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industrial Advisory Committee.
View Post : ĢƵ's Brandon Tucker appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committeetags: Workforce Development, Brandon Tucker, Electrical, Advanced Transportation

New ĢƵ faculty art exhibit runs through December 21
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
Artwork by faculty members in Washtenaw Community College’s Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts departments is on display at the new art gallery inside the recently renovated Morris Lawrence Building
View Post : New ĢƵ faculty art exhibit runs through December 21tags: Art Gallery, Graphic Design, Ceramics, Digital Media Arts, Digital Photography, Painting, Fine Arts, Exhibit

ĢƵ Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever class
Rich Rezler - October 01, 2022
The largest group of recruits in the history of the ĢƵ Police Academy celebrated its graduation, culminating with 36 members of the 41-person Class of 2022 receiving their badge from the law enforcement departments where they’ll start their career.
View Post : ĢƵ Police Academy honors 41 graduates, its largest ever classtags: Graduation, Police Academy, Class of 2022, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers

Public invited to ĢƵ's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13
Fran LeFort - September 22, 2022
More than 70 employers, many looking to hire immediately, will be represented at ĢƵ’s Fall Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 13.
View Post : Public invited to ĢƵ's Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 13tags: Center for Career Success, Career Fair, Career & Internship Fair

'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Fran LeFort - September 21, 2022
Ovell Barbee, former Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer Indiana University Health will be the featured speaker at the next Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon Thursday, September 29.
View Post : 'Keeping DEI Top of Mind' is focus of September 29 Washtenaw Economic Club luncheontags: Washtenaw Economic Club, Diversity

Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90K
Rich Rezler - September 15, 2022
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor raised nearly $90,000 to put toward Kiwanis Scholarships at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor ups annual donation to nearly $90Ktags: Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Scholarships, ĢƵ Foundation

ĢƵ showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Show
Fran LeFort - September 13, 2022
ĢƵ will attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, highlighting its programs to prepare the EV and mobility workforce of today and tomorrow.
View Post : ĢƵ showcases EV and cybersecurity training at North American International Auto Showtags: Automotive Cybersecurity, Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center, Smart Vehicles, Mobility, North America International Auto Show, EV