On The Record

WCC recognized for commitment to veterans and military-connected families

Fran LeFort - October 29, 2025

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the eighth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The program honors academic institutions committed to supporting veterans and military-connected students. WCC has again earned the highest Gold-level designation for the 2025-2026 school year.

tags: Wadhams Veterans Center, Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Student Veterans, November 2025, On The Record

Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your work experience into college credit

WCC Public Relations - October 26, 2025

Over the last five years, 2,256 students have taken advantage of WCC's Credit for Prior Learning program, with a 195% jump in the total number of credits awarded.

tags: On The Record, Winter 2026, Credit for Prior Learning, Exercise Science, Launch, November 2025, Student Profile

60 Stories: Two generations of WCC nurses

Rich Rezler - October 24, 2025

When Seema Awan walks across the stage at WCC's nursing pinning ceremony in December, she’ll be following in the footsteps of her mother, Anna, who began her own nursing journey at the college a decade ago.

tags: Alumni Profile, Nursing, November 2025, 60th Anniversary, Student Profile, 60 Stories, On The Record

Registration opens for 2026 Winter Semester at WCC

Fran LeFort - October 23, 2025

Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter Semester that begins January 12 at WCC.

tags: On The Record, Scholarships, Winter 2026, November 2025, Academic Dates, Registration

Kiwanis Club's record gift propels WCC students toward graduation goals

Rich Rezler - October 15, 2025

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor presented the WCC Foundation a check for $117,020 during Tuesday's luncheon that brought club members together with some of the student recipients of the Kiwanis Finish Line Scholarship.

tags: Scholarships, WCC Foundation, On The Record, Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, November 2025

WCC's new EV lab fuels Michigan's leadership in electric transportation and next-gen mobility workforce

Fran LeFort - October 13, 2025

tags: On The Record, Automotive Services, Electric Vehicles, November 2025, EV, Transportation Technologies

WCC celebrates 17 graduates of Corrections Academy

Rich Rezler - October 05, 2025

The graduates, already employed by sheriff’s offices in Washtenaw, Ingham, Lenawee and Monroe counties, completed the training required by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating & Training Council.

tags: November 2025, On The Record, Correctons Academy, Public Service Training

WCC welcomes local high school students for Manufacturing Day

Terry Jacoby - October 03, 2025

Local high school students visited Washtenaw Community College for Manufacturing Day, showcasing modern manufacturing careers and technologies.

tags: Welding, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Day, November 2025, Robotics, On The Record, Welding and Fabrication, Mechatronics

Dual enrollment: High school student, college mindset

Terry Jacoby - September 25, 2025

Since 2015, the number of dual-enrolled high school students at WCC has nearly doubled, from 847 to 1,489.

tags: Launch, November 2025, On The Record, Dual-Enrollment, Fall 2025

From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - September 10, 2025

WCC exists because of our supportive community. Because of you!

tags: 60th Anniversary, September 2025, President's Column, On The Record