WCC News Story Archive

Dan Tyrrell

60 Stories: Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC

WCC Communications - December 18, 2025

Dan Tyrrell's educational journey began at Washtenaw Community College, where he earned a General Studies in Math and Natural Science associate degree, with honors, in 2008.

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tags: General Studies, 60 Stories, 60th Anniversary, Alumni Profile

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WCC celebrates 65-member Nursing program graduating class

Rich Rezler - December 16, 2025

The 65-member graduating class of the WCC Nursing program was celebrated at a pinning ceremony on December 15.

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tags: On The Record, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pinning Ceremony, Graduation, March 2026

Tom Butman

60 Stories: Tom Butman is a WCC alum and valued employer partner

Fran LeFort - December 14, 2025

As an industry board member for the past 12 years, Tom Butman helps to guide the college’s curriculum to meet industry workforce needs.

View Post :   60 Stories: Tom Butman is a WCC alum and valued employer partner

tags: Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Transportation Technologies

Winter Startup Bootcamp

Winter Startup Bootcamp helps entrepreneurs launch in five months

Fran LeFort - December 10, 2025

The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College is offering a Winter Startup Bootcamp that can help turn a great idea into a customer-ready business strategy in five months.

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tags: Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

JT Iacovetta

60 Stories: The only diploma on attorney J.T. Iacovetta's wall is his WCC associate degree

Fran LeFort - December 08, 2025

Of all the diplomas he's earned since being discharged from the U.S. Navy, only a WCC associate degree is displayed in attorney J.T. Iacovetta’s office.

View Post :   60 Stories: The only diploma on attorney J.T. Iacovetta's wall is his WCC associate degree

tags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile

2025 Bridge Award

Pioneer staff member is 2025 WCC Bridge Award winner

WCC Public Relations - December 05, 2025

William Copeland honored for exceptional dedication to helping students "bridge the gap from high school to college."

View Post :   Pioneer staff member is 2025 WCC Bridge Award winner

tags: WCC Bridge Award, High School Partners Breakfast, On The Record, Awards, March 2026

Caleb Rogers

60 Stories: 'Welding My Way to a Bright Future'

Rich Rezler - December 03, 2025

When Caleb Rogers crossed the stage to receive his Washtenaw Community College degree, the bright yellow cut-out letters spread across his black mortar board perfectly summarized the moment: “Welding My Way to a Bright Future!”

View Post :   60 Stories: 'Welding My Way to a Bright Future'

tags: 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Welding, 60th Anniversary

Brooklyn Nichols & Miles Butler

60 Stories: Chelsea siblings turn WCC into launchpad for success

Terry Jacoby - November 23, 2025

View Post :   60 Stories: Chelsea siblings turn WCC into launchpad for success

tags: Launch Fall 2025, Transfer, Launch, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile

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60 Stories: WCC alumna opens family hub in Milan

Terry Jacoby - November 21, 2025

The path that would eventually lead Olivia Carpus to co-found a community play space in her hometown of Milan began more than a decade earlier — in a WCC classroom where she first felt supported and inspired.

View Post :   60 Stories: WCC alumna opens family hub in Milan

tags: Launch Winter 2026, Community enrichment, Alumni Profile, 60 Stories, Launch, Child Development

Mark Jones

60 Stories: 'Finding where your passion meets demand'

Kayla Gahagan - November 20, 2025

When Mark Jones arrived at WCC in 2019, he hadn't yet figured out how his education — or his future — would unfold. Today, he's thriving in hi career as Operations Supervisor at Dayton Freight in Indianapolis.

View Post :   60 Stories: 'Finding where your passion meets demand'

tags: Launch Winter 2026, 60 Stories, Alumni Profile, Center for Career Success

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