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Eastern Michigan University announces new mental health initiative supporting students of color
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University announces new mental health initiative supporting students of colorA new support group aims to provide support to BIPOC students who struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.
Washtenaw Community College awards veterans $20,000 during pitch competition
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College awards veterans $20,000 during pitch competitionSix veterans took home a collective $20,000 for their business ideas after Washtenaw Community College’s Veteran Business Pitch & Showcase Night.
Washtenaw Community College becomes only educational institution in Small Business Association of Michigan
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College becomes only educational institution in Small Business Association of Michigan“WCC is excited to join SBAM and to be a resource for its members looking to develop their talent base through training and recruitment and to offer educational programming for entrepreneurs,” said WCC vice president Brandon Tucker in a release.
Washtenaw Community College will be closed Wednesday for repairs, officials say
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College will be closed Wednesday for repairs, officials sayOfficials say that Washtenaw Community College will continue to be closed on Wednesday for repairs to a sanitary drain line.
Washtenaw Community College’s second Liberal Arts Week to feature week of free workshops
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College’s second Liberal Arts Week to feature week of free workshopsSign up for one of 14 free workshops--or all of them--during Washtenaw Community College’s second annual Liberal Arts Week.
Washtenaw Community College hosting cybersecurity and healthcare boot camps for IT job hunters
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting cybersecurity and healthcare boot camps for IT job huntersWCC has opened enrollment to two training programs to help job seekers grow their skills in cybersecurity and patient care.
Washtenaw Community College hosting computer science, IT open house on Sept. 8
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting computer science, IT open house on Sept. 8Washtenaw Community College will be hosting an open house in its new Automotive Cybersecurity Lab on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6-8 p.m.
Amazon employees to receive pre-paid tuition at Washtenaw Community College
Read full article: Amazon employees to receive pre-paid tuition at Washtenaw Community CollegeThe Ann Arbor community college announced on Wednesday that it was selected by the online retail giant to be an education partner for its Career Choice program.
Washtenaw Community College to host dig site exploring historical activity
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College to host dig site exploring historical activityFrom July 21-23 and July 28-30, participants will work with professional archaeologists to dig up a survey site and excavate artifacts to learn about historical activity.
Washtenaw Community College reveals $13.5M renovations to its community, events building
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College reveals $13.5M renovations to its community, events buildingMembers of the community gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Morris Lawrence Building on Saturday.
7-0: Washtenaw Community College trustees unanimously extend president’s contract
Read full article: 7-0: Washtenaw Community College trustees unanimously extend president’s contractUnder Bellanca's guidance, WCC has increased its focus and offerings in science, technology, engineering, art and math-related education.
Washtenaw Community College awards cash to pitch competition winners
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College awards cash to pitch competition winnersThe annual pitch competition saw the local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to expert judges at Washtenaw Community College’s The Entrepreneurship Center in May.
Washtenaw Community College to have first in person commencement since 2019
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College to have first in person commencement since 2019Washtenaw Community College will give almost 2,000 degrees to graduates during its first in-person commencement ceremony in three years on Saturday.
Washtenaw Community College to host virtual MLK celebration Thursday
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College to host virtual MLK celebration ThursdaySpeakers for the virtual celebration include Washtenaw County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris, WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca and students from the college.
Washtenaw Community College, U-M receive federal funds to increase equity in STEM fields
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College, U-M receive federal funds to increase equity in STEM fieldsSix Michigan universities and colleges have received a $3 million from NSF to expand STEM opportunities for minority students.
Washtenaw Community College becomes first community college to join DTE renewable energy program
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College becomes first community college to join DTE renewable energy programWCC’s enrollment in the program will begin in 2023 and increase annually until 2029 when all of its electric power needs will be sourced through clean energy.
New program from Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! trains for immediate employment
Read full article: New program from Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! trains for immediate employmentDuring the free, four-week Foundations of Caring Bootcamp program, attendees will gain basic job skills, spend 40 hours in virtual classes, have job interviews and receive paid on-the-job training.
Washtenaw Community College hosting virtual spring career fair in April
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting virtual spring career fair in AprilANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw Community College Career Transitions department will be holding its annual Spring Career Fair virtually on April 9. Ad“The spring virtual career fair will help to connect the two together. With the career fair being held in a virtual environment, students, alumni and community members can join us from the safety of their homes. We are excited about that.”The Spring Career Fair is one of several events the WCC Career Transitions departments hosts each year, which include a fall job fair and events tailored to those in the business, health care and advanced manufacturing fields. For more information about Washtenaw Community College, visit www.wccnet.edu.
Union volunteers build new observation deck in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Union volunteers build new observation deck in Ann ArborANN ARBOR, Mich. – Volunteers from the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance have constructed a new observational deck on the Washtenaw Community College campus. A 16-foot bench attached to the deck allows users to stop and watch for wildlife. “This project at WCC is one of perseverance,” said USA Director of Union Relations Walt Ingram in a release. The deck was assembled as a Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Work Boots in the Ground conservation project. “Getting people in the mechanical trades together to build something for WCC’s biology students and community members to use was an awesome experience,” said UA Local 190 Training Director Andy Fielder, who led the project.
Washtenaw Community College announces fall semester plans -- more virtual classes, tuition freeze
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College announces fall semester plans -- more virtual classes, tuition freezeANN ARBOR, Mich. Washtenaw Community College has announced that its fall plans will include online classes, hybrid courses, a tuition freeze and changes centered around preventing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). SafetyStudents, faculty and employees returning to campus will be required to complete an online safety training module. Bellanca stated that the community college has worked with two organizations in order to reopen safety. An updated fall schedule is available on the Washtenaw Community College website. Washtenaw Community College is at 4800 E Huron River Dr.