Student profile: Photography major Shelby Beaty also working on her business plan
Rich Rezler - October 09, 2021
It’s estimated that 75 percent of American college students start their higher education as undecided about their field of study or change their major at least once. Shelby Beaty is not most students.
View Post : Student profile: Photography major Shelby Beaty also working on her business plantags: Student Profile, ousearch_Programs_Entrepreneurship and Innovation, ousearch_Programs_Photographic Imaging, December 2021, Digital Photography, On The Record, Entrepreneurship, Photography
Student profile: Passion for patients led former EMT Demetrius Jenkins to nursing
Kathryn Wagner - October 04, 2021
For the past eight years, Demetrius Jenkins has served Washtenaw County as an emergency medical technician while contemplating and researching possible next career steps. His decision? Nursing.
View Post : Student profile: Passion for patients led former EMT Demetrius Jenkins to nursingtags: On The Record, Men in Nursing, Nursing, December 2021, Student Profile
In memoriam: Tony Procassini, long-time trustee and college supporter
Rich Rezler - September 23, 2021
“Since Washtenaw Community College was only an idea, Tony Procassini has been woven into the fabric of this institution. He was a driving force behind its formation, served on its Board of Trustees for more than a quarter century, helped establish the WCC Foundation, and was a constant supporter and valued contributor to the WCC mission,” said WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca.
View Post : In memoriam: Tony Procassini, long-time trustee and college supportertags: Tony Procassini, On The Record, Board of Trustees, Memoriam, December 2021
WCC Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving back
Anita LeBlanc - August 21, 2021
Kevin Van Kannel believes his Ann Arbor-based business, UTEC, continues to thrive in part because of investments in relationships like the one his company has with WCC and over 25 Washtenaw County nonprofit organizations.
View Post : WCC Foundation board member Kevin Van Kannel focused on relationships, service and giving backtags: August 2021, WCC Foundation, On The Record
New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industry
Rich Rezler - August 19, 2021
A new program operated by the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC aims to prepare students in the college’s HVAC/R program for future business ownership while also supporting local small business owners operating in the industry.
View Post : New program supports WCC HVAC/R students and local industrytags: On The Record, HVAC, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, August 2021, Entrepreneurship Center
Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCC
WCC Communications - August 19, 2021
With WCC’s affordable tuition and an academic scholarship to boot, Dan Tyrrell started his educational journey without the burden of student debt. The money he saved went toward a Ph.D. program at Wake Forest University.
View Post : Medical researcher got debt-free start at WCCtags: Transfer, August 2021, Affordability, On The Record, Alumni Profile, STEAM, Student Success
WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-E
Fran LeFort - July 22, 2021
WCC has added an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to its bank of cutting-edge technology, solidifying its leadership in preparing the workforce of the future
View Post : WCC leads next-generation workforce preparation with new Ford Mustang Mach-Etags: On The Record, Transportation Technologies, Workforce Development, August 2021, CCAT, Advanced Transportation Center
WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Award
Rich Rezler - July 21, 2021
A self-described “unmotivated and unfocused” student in high school, Bowe found her passion and purpose while attending WCC from 2003 to 2006. The former NASA aerospace engineer is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, an engineering solutions company.
View Post : WCC grad Aisha Bowe honored with 2021 MCCA Outstanding Alumnus Awardtags: Alumni Profile, STEM, On The Record, August 2021, Aisha Bowe, Outstanding Alumnus Award
Summer skilled trades training returns to WCC
Fran LeFort - July 16, 2021
More than 600 skilled trades union workers will participate in national training programs on the WCC campus over the next two weeks as hands-on instruction resumes following the pandemic.
View Post : Summer skilled trades training returns to WCCtags: Skilled Trades, On The Record, Roofers Union, Union, August 2021
WCC faculty member honored for development of engaging, innovative online course
Rich Rezler - July 13, 2021
For the second consecutive year, WCC faculty member Doug Waters has been honored for developing an engaging and innovative online course that represents the best in technology and learning.
View Post : WCC faculty member honored for development of engaging, innovative online coursetags: August 2021, Business and Computer Technologies, On The Record, Awards, Faculty Profile, Business, Online Learning