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2019 News

Susan Dentel

WCC instructor receives national 'distinguished faculty' designation

Richard Rezler - April 23, 2019

Susan Dentel, a Washtenaw Community College life sciences faculty member and coordinator of its STEM Scholars program, is one of 22 instructors from around the nation to receive 2019 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation from the American Association of Community Colleges.

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WCC will host the Michigan National Arts and Sciences’ annual awards ceremony on Sunday, April 28 in Towsley Auditorium.

WCC finalists for video awards include project from introductory class

Richard Rezler - April 17, 2019

The Foundations in Digital Video I class at Washtenaw Community College is designed to introduce students to “the basics of video production and editing.” Those exact words appear in the first sentence of the VID 105 course description.

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The number of young children and families attending the bi-annual Free College Day event at WCC has steadily grown since it started in 2014.

500+ community members enjoy Free College Day at WCC

Richard Rezler - April 09, 2019

Pamela Lewis and her 9-year-old daughter were running late to their last of three Free College Day classes, but Evanna was fully captivated by what was in front of her on the first floor of the Crane Liberal Arts and Science Building.

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Professional illustrator Cathy Gendron speaks to an ART 112 class during WCC's Professionals in the Classroom event on April 4.

Students get real-world lessons from Professionals in the Classroom

Washtenaw Community College - April 08, 2019

Students at Washtenaw Community College got a glimpse at how their classwork applies to the real world during the Professionals in the Classroom program on April 3-4.

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WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca sits with Bravo Award winners (from left) Myron Covington, Bob Lowing and Jing Bai Swanson.

Bravo! WCC faculty, staff honored for positive impact on students' lives

Richard Rezler - April 04, 2019

Washtenaw Community College faculty and staff members were recognized Thursday, April 4 for making a positive impact on students’ academic, professional and personal lives.

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Ann Arbor City Council member Jane Lumm (left) presents Bellanca with a Community College Month proclamation from Ann Arbor mayor Christopher Taylor.

Bellanca thanks supporters at President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon

Kelly Gampel - April 04, 2019

The support Washtenaw Community College receives from area partners is what makes it, in part, successful. Those partners include leaders in the community, government, business and industry, and education.

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Ann Arbor mayor Christopher Taylor

Ann Arbor mayor's proclamation honors WCC during Community College Month

Richard Rezler - April 02, 2019

In recognition of national Community College Month, Ann Arbor mayor Christopher Taylor issued a proclamation urging citizens "to recognize and appreciate the outstanding contributions" that Washtenaw Community College makes to the community.

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U-M economists Donald Grimes, center, and Gabriel Ehrlich answer questions from the audience after presenting the county economic outlook data March 28 at the Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon.

Economic outlook for Washtenaw County: Three more years of growth

Richard Rezler - March 28, 2019

University of Michigan economists anticipate three more years of job growth, falling unemployment and real wage growth for Washtenaw County.

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Human Library aims to challenge stereotypes

Kelly Gampel - March 27, 2019

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

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In-district tuition rates at WCC to remain flat for second consecutive year

Richard Rezler - March 26, 2019

The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees has approved the college’s plan to freeze tuition costs for in-district students for a second consecutive year, maintaining WCC’s status as one of the most affordable higher education options in the state of Michigan.

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