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CircleIn app

CircleIn gives ĢƵ students opportunity to study together virtually

ĢƵ - January 29, 2022

With more and more students taking online and virtual classes, ĢƵ has taken steps to add a missing ingredient to their education: Studying with their classmates.

View Post :   CircleIn gives ĢƵ students opportunity to study together virtually

tags: Technology, CircleIn, Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, Winter 2022

CircleIn scholarship winners

CircleIn app rewards ĢƵ students with scholarships

Rich Rezler - January 22, 2021

ĢƵ rolled out the CircleIn app so students could be more productive remotely. Now, CircleIn is rewarding its most frequent users with scholarship money.

View Post :   CircleIn app rewards ĢƵ students with scholarships

tags: On The Record, Scholarships, Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, CircleIn, February 2021

picture of students in classroom

Fall 2020 High Honors and Honors Students

ĢƵ - January 20, 2021

Congratulations to the students who earned High Honors and Honors distinction during the Fall 2020 semester.

View Post :   Fall 2020 High Honors and Honors Students

tags: Honors, High Honors, Student Recognition, Fall 2020, ousearch_News_2020

cybersecurity workbench

ĢƵ has new tools for automotive cybersecurity

ĢƵ - December 21, 2020

The college procured seven new workbenches that will allow students to interact with a vehicle infotainment system in an engineering and cybersecurity capacity.

View Post :   ĢƵ has new tools for automotive cybersecurity

tags: CCAT, On The Record, ousearch_News_2020, ousearch_News_On The Record, Automotive Cybersecurity, December 2020

ĢƵ Liberal Arts building

ĢƵ faculty launch Liberal Arts Innovation Group

ĢƵ - December 21, 2020

Because the importance of a strong liberal arts education is sometimes underestimated, a group of ĢƵ faculty is designing methods and strategies to make them more relevant in today’s tech-heavy world.

View Post :   ĢƵ faculty launch Liberal Arts Innovation Group

tags: December 2020, On The Record, Faculty Profile, liberal arts, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, ousearch_News_On The Record, ousearch_News_2020

Carl Vitullo

Hip to crypto: 2 associate degrees led ĢƵ grad to high-tech job in NYC

ĢƵ - December 21, 2020

Carl Vitullo credits ĢƵ for helping to prepare him for his job as an engineering manager and front-end developer for Stellar Development Foundation.

View Post :   Hip to crypto: 2 associate degrees led ĢƵ grad to high-tech job in NYC

tags: Alumni Profile, Business and Computer Technologies, ousearch_News_2020, December 2020, On The Record, ousearch_News_On The Record

Exceptional Academy graduate

'Exceptional' students complete ĢƵ's Cisco Networking Academy

Rich Rezler - December 21, 2020

Six adults with disabilities from the Exceptional Academy in Northville have completed ĢƵ’s Cisco Networking Academy. The goal of the academy is to prepare students for permanent employment in cybersecurity or networking.

View Post :   'Exceptional' students complete ĢƵ's Cisco Networking Academy

tags: On The Record, cybersecurity, Networking, Cisco Networking Academy, ousearch_News_2020, December 2020, ousearch_News_On The Record

Foundation donation

100+ women who care about ĢƵ

Anita LeBlanc - December 20, 2020

A generous $19,800 donation to the ĢƵ Foundation’s Student Emergency Fund from 100+ Women Who Care of Washtenaw County is helping meet a 200% increase in student requests for aid since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

View Post :   100+ women who care about ĢƵ

tags: ousearch_News_2020, ĢƵ Foundation, Donation, December 2020, ousearch_News_On The Record, Student Emergency Fund, On The Record

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EMU offers scholarships to ĢƵ Futures for Frontliners graduates

Rich Rezler - December 18, 2020

Essential workers using state-funded Futures for Frontliners scholarships at ĢƵ can capitalize on an additional scholarship opportunity to continue their education at EMU.

View Post :   EMU offers scholarships to ĢƵ Futures for Frontliners graduates

tags: Futures For Frontliners, ousearch_News_2020, Eastern Michigan University, Scholarships

Mika McAskill

Gov. Whitmer appoints ĢƵ's Mika McAskill to state commission

Rich Rezler - December 18, 2020

ĢƵ vice president Mika McAskill has been appointed to the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission.

View Post :   Gov. Whitmer appoints ĢƵ's Mika McAskill to state commission

tags: ousearch_News_2020

Heidi Kutzley with award

Clinton High ĢƵ counselor wins second annual ĢƵ Bridge Award

Rich Rezler - December 04, 2020

A strong dedication to students and a willingness to go the extra mile to help them succeed earned Clinton High ĢƵ counselor Heidi Kutzley the second annual ĢƵ Bridge Award.

View Post :   Clinton High ĢƵ counselor wins second annual ĢƵ Bridge Award

tags: ousearch_News_2020, high school counselors, ĢƵ Bridge Award, Awards

Police Academy graduates

33 ĢƵ Police Academy graduates honored for perseverance and dedication

Rich Rezler - November 20, 2020

What this year’s Washtenaw Community College Police Academy graduation ceremony was missing of its typical pomp and circumstance was replaced with an unparalleled level of pride and admiration for those who completed their training in a most atypical year.

View Post :   33 ĢƵ Police Academy graduates honored for perseverance and dedication

tags: ousearch_News_On The Record, On The Record, ousearch_News_2020, Police Academy, December 2020, Graduation

Student welding

ĢƵ welding students have new pathway to bachelor's degree

Rich Rezler - November 17, 2020

A new articulation agreement allows students to complete 87 ĢƵ credits before transferring to Wayne State to complete a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering Technology.

View Post :   ĢƵ welding students have new pathway to bachelor's degree

tags: Welding, ousearch_News_On The Record, December 2020, On The Record, Articulation Agreements, Advanced Manufacturing, ousearch_News_2020

Jasmine Jones, US Army

Meet a few of ĢƵ's nearly 600 student veterans

Rich Rezler - November 11, 2020

A Veterans Day Q&A with some of ĢƵ's student veterans.

View Post :   Meet a few of ĢƵ's nearly 600 student veterans

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Student Veterans, Student Success, Wadhams Veterans Center

Success Tools webinar series

ĢƵ offering free webinar series for small business owners

Rich Rezler - November 08, 2020

The ĢƵ Economic & College Development division and its Entrepreneurship Center have combined resources for Success Tools webinars.

View Post :   ĢƵ offering free webinar series for small business owners

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, ousearch_News_2020, Economic impact

Tim Skubick

Tim Skubick discusses election with Washtenaw Economic Club

Rich Rezler - November 05, 2020

Long-time Michigan capitol correspondent Tim Skubick brought his typical humor and insight to a Washtenaw Economic Club discussion about the recent election

View Post :   Tim Skubick discusses election with Washtenaw Economic Club

tags: Washtenaw Economic Club, ousearch_News_2020

Ron Stevens

Washtenaw SBDC business counselor Ron Stevens honored

Tabetha Chaney - November 02, 2020

Washtenaw associate regional director earns State Star of the Michigan Small Business Development Center.

View Post :   Washtenaw SBDC business counselor Ron Stevens honored

tags: Awards, SBDC, ousearch_News_2020

Sandy McCarthy

ĢƵ's Sandy McCarthy is Academic Librarian of the Year

Rich Rezler - October 30, 2020

Sandy McCarthy received the award during the virtual presentation of the 2020 Michigan Library Awards, considered the state’s highest honors within the library community.

View Post :   ĢƵ's Sandy McCarthy is Academic Librarian of the Year

tags: ousearch_News_2020, On The Record, Awards, Faculty Profile, ousearch_News_On The Record, Library, December 2020

Police reform panel

Police reform discussion hosted by Washtenaw Economic Club

ĢƵ - October 30, 2020

The Washtenaw Economic Club hosted a wide-ranging and frank discussion of local policing as it relates to the issues of social and racial justice.

View Post :   Police reform discussion hosted by Washtenaw Economic Club

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Washtenaw Economic Club

Press release

ĢƵ, faculty union agree on one-year contract extensions

Rich Rezler - October 27, 2020

ĢƵ and its faculty union, the Washtenaw Community College Education Association, have agreed on a one-year extension of two current contracts.

View Post :   ĢƵ, faculty union agree on one-year contract extensions

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Press Release, Faculty Contract, Faculty

Student with laptop

ĢƵ sponsor of local Diversity, Equity and Inclusion internship program

Rich Rezler - October 26, 2020

ĢƵ and the Entrepreneurship Center at ĢƵ are sponsoring a program that will provide underrepresented college students with paid internship opportunities with local tech startup companies and venture capital firms

View Post :   ĢƵ sponsor of local Diversity, Equity and Inclusion internship program

tags: community involvement, Internship, ousearch_News_On The Record, ousearch_News_2020, On The Record, Diversity, December 2020

Career Fair logo

ĢƵ Fall Career and Internship Fair goes virtual, still free and open to public

Rich Rezler - October 21, 2020

The November 6 virtual job fair will be hosted on the Brazen platform and is made possible thanks to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Employment and Training.

View Post :   ĢƵ Fall Career and Internship Fair goes virtual, still free and open to public

tags: Career Fair, Center for Career Success, ousearch_News_2020

Mullalond accepting award

ĢƵ's Mary Mullalond wins statewide Faculty of the Year award

Rich Rezler - October 14, 2020

English and College Readiness faculty member Mary Mullalond was named 2020 Faculty of the Year by the National Organization for Student Success: Michigan Chapter (NOSSMi).

View Post :   ĢƵ's Mary Mullalond wins statewide Faculty of the Year award

tags: ousearch_News_On The Record, Faculty Profile, On The Record, Student Success, December 2020, ousearch_News_2020, Awards

HVAC student

ĢƵ wins $23K for 'HVAC Partnership Pipeline' from national competition

Rich Rezler - October 14, 2020

ĢƵ is one of five winners in the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) second annual 2020 Pitch for the Trades competition, sponsored by the Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation.

View Post :   ĢƵ wins $23K for 'HVAC Partnership Pipeline' from national competition

tags: On The Record, HVAC, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, December 2020, ousearch_News_On The Record, Entrepreneurship Center, ousearch_News_2020, Awards

Conference logo

ĢƵ hosting second annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conference

Rich Rezler - October 05, 2020

The day-long event is intended for students, faculty and staff from community colleges around the state of Michigan.

View Post :   ĢƵ hosting second annual Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conference

tags: Conference, Gender and sexuality, Student Organizations, ousearch_News_2020

Career Catapult logo

Get a boost from ĢƵ's Career Catapult

Rich Rezler - October 02, 2020

Career Catapult is a free, three-day virtual event designed to help jump-start careers and help people land the jobs they want.

View Post :   Get a boost from ĢƵ's Career Catapult

tags: Center for Career Success, ousearch_News_2020, Corporate Training, Economic impact, Career Catapult

EIR program coaches

Local entrepreneurs ready to mentor aspiring business owners

Rich Rezler - September 29, 2020

The Entrepreneurship Center at Washtenaw Community College recently announced it has secured funding to extend its successful Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) program for another year.

View Post :   Local entrepreneurs ready to mentor aspiring business owners

tags: Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, ousearch_News_2020, Entrepreneurship Center, Entrepreneurship

Be The One to Ask

Suicide Prevention Month tips from ĢƵ personal counselors

Rich Rezler - September 21, 2020

The ĢƵ personal counseling department distributed five evidence-based steps that any individual can take to help someone that is in suicidal crisis.

View Post :   Suicide Prevention Month tips from ĢƵ personal counselors

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Personal Counseling

HVAC student

ĢƵ's 'HVAC Partnership Pipeline' named a finalist in pitch competition

Rich Rezler - September 18, 2020

ĢƵ is one step away from receiving a significant financial boost in its quest to prepare graduates of its HVAC program for business ownership.

View Post :   ĢƵ's 'HVAC Partnership Pipeline' named a finalist in pitch competition

tags: Entrepreneurship Center, HVAC, ousearch_News_2020, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

Futures for Frontliners logo

Applications being accepted for Futures for Frontliners program

Rich Rezler - September 12, 2020

The State of Michigan has opened applications for its Futures for Frontliners program that will cover tuition costs at Washtenaw Community College and other community colleges for those who served as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

View Post :   Applications being accepted for Futures for Frontliners program

tags: Futures For Frontliners, Scholarships, Affordability, ousearch_News_2020

Greater Washtenaw SBDC staff

Small business counseling team at ĢƵ honored

ĢƵ - September 04, 2020

The Greater Washtenaw Region of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at ĢƵ received an Ambassador Award from The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council.

View Post :   Small business counseling team at ĢƵ honored

tags: small business, Awards, ousearch_News_2020, SBDC

Counselor on videoconference

ĢƵ personal counselors earn certification to better serve students virtually

Rich Rezler - September 02, 2020

All six licensed personal counselors on staff at ĢƵ recently completed TeleMental Health Training Certification to better serve students virtually.

View Post :   ĢƵ personal counselors earn certification to better serve students virtually

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Counseling, Student Services, Personal Counseling

Jarjoura with flag

ĢƵ student's art flies outside famed Rockefeller Center

Rich Rezler - August 26, 2020

Artwork by Washtenaw Community College student and Ann Arbor-based artist Therese Basha Jarjoura was part of a public art installation displayed outside The Rockefeller Center.

View Post :   ĢƵ student's art flies outside famed Rockefeller Center

tags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, Fine Arts

golf outing logo

ĢƵ Foundation's annual golf fundraiser goes virtual

Tabetha Chaney - August 25, 2020

The ĢƵ Foundation has announced that its annual Jerry Jernigan Memorial Golf Outing is going virtual this year.

View Post :   ĢƵ Foundation's annual golf fundraiser goes virtual

tags: ĢƵ Foundation, ousearch_News_2020, fundraiser, Student Emergency Fund

Beth Marshall

ĢƵ joins EMU, YMCA to address critical need for child development workers

Rich Rezler - August 14, 2020

The Early Childhood Education program at ĢƵ is joining an effort spearheaded by the Office of Engage@EMU to respond to a critical community need for certified child development workers in eastern Washtenaw County.

View Post :   ĢƵ joins EMU, YMCA to address critical need for child development workers

tags: community involvement, Early Childhood Education, ousearch_News_2020, Community enrichment

Automotive Cybersecurity ad

New certificates: Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Automotive Services Technician

Rich Rezler - August 11, 2020

ĢƵ is offering two new certificate programs beginning in Fall 2020 — Automotive Cybersecurity and Advanced Automotive Services Technician.

View Post :   New certificates: Automotive Cybersecurity, Advanced Automotive Services Technician

tags: cybersecurity, Certifications, Automotive Services, ousearch_News_2020, Automotive Cybersecurity, Certificates

ĢƵ Women's Council logo

Women's Council hosts important community conversation

Susan Ferraro - August 05, 2020

The Women's Council at Washtenaw Community College hosted a community conversation Tuesday focusing on how women and people of color have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

View Post :   Women's Council hosts important community conversation

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Women's Council, ĢƵ Foundation

Doug Waters

ĢƵ faculty member receives Exemplary Course Program Award

Susan Ferraro - July 24, 2020

ĢƵ Business instructor Doug Waters received an Exemplary Course Program Award from Blackboard, Inc., for his work developing the college's online Business Law (BMG 111) course.

View Post :   ĢƵ faculty member receives Exemplary Course Program Award

tags: Business and Computer Technologies, Awards, ousearch_News_2020, Faculty Profile, Business Law

Takeout meal labeled 'Braised Brisket'

Washtenaw Economic Club provides 300 gourmet meals to local healthcare workers

ĢƵ - July 14, 2020

700 local healthcare workers were treated to a gourmet meal thanks to a group effort by the Washtenaw Economic Club, Washtenaw Community College and Fabulous Foods, Inc.

View Post :   Washtenaw Economic Club provides 300 gourmet meals to local healthcare workers

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Fabulous Foods, Washtenaw Economic Club, Donation

ĢƵ Logo

ĢƵ returning to campus in Fall 2020 with safety as top priority

Rich Rezler - June 26, 2020

ĢƵ has taken exhaustive steps to protect the health of the limited number of students, faculty and staff that will be on campus during the Fall semester.

View Post :   ĢƵ returning to campus in Fall 2020 with safety as top priority

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Press Release, Fall 2020, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

Race and Ethnic Relations series graphic

ĢƵ offering free Race and Ethnic Relations virtual learning series to community

Rich Rezler - June 26, 2020

Washtenaw Community College is offering a free, five-part Race and Ethnic Relations virtual learning series.

View Post :   ĢƵ offering free Race and Ethnic Relations virtual learning series to community

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Community enrichment, Race and Ethnicity

President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

Board of Trustees unanimously extends contract of President Bellanca

ĢƵ - June 26, 2020

The ĢƵ Board of Trustees voted to extend the contract of ĢƵ President and CEO Dr. Rose B. Bellanca to June 30, 2023.

View Post :   Board of Trustees unanimously extends contract of President Bellanca

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Board of Trustees, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

ĢƵ logo

Board of Trustees approves department chair appointments for 2020-21

Rich Rezler - June 23, 2020

Faculty department chair appointments for the 2020-21 academic year.

View Post :   Board of Trustees approves department chair appointments for 2020-21

tags: Board of Trustees, Faculty Department Chair, ousearch_News_2020

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

ĢƵ designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

Rich Rezler - June 16, 2020

The announcement places ĢƵ among a select group of two-year, four-year and graduate-level institutions nationwide to receive the prestigious distinction.

View Post :   ĢƵ designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

tags: National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, cybersecurity, Computer Science, ousearch_News_2020

Maximilian Ehinger

ĢƵ student Maximilian Ehinger selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

Rich Rezler - June 12, 2020

Maximilian Ehinger came to ĢƵ intent on learning more about the worlds of aerospace, physics and astronomy. He got that opportunity, and then some.

View Post :   ĢƵ student Maximilian Ehinger selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

tags: NASA, Astronomy, ousearch_News_2020, Student Success

Medical Assistant checking young girl's throat

Medical Assisting certificate program addresses needs of local employers

Rich Rezler - June 03, 2020

Local healthcare organizations IHA and Michigan Medicine have both expressed to ĢƵ a pressing need to fill their talent pipeline with more certified medical assistants.

View Post :   Medical Assisting certificate program addresses needs of local employers

tags: Allied Health, Health Sciences, Medical Assisting, Medical Assistant, ousearch_News_2020, Certificates

Sandra Coward holding graduation sign

Graduate profile: Nearly 40 years later, mom of 5 completes her degree

Rich Rezler - June 03, 2020

When Sandy Coward left college in 1983, she promised her mother she would finish her degree one day. And then "life got in the way.”

View Post :   Graduate profile: Nearly 40 years later, mom of 5 completes her degree

tags: Graduation, ousearch_News_2020, Occupational Studies, Non-Traditional Student

Emilee Seghi holding planner with NASA logo

ĢƵ graduate Emilee Seghi selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

Rich Rezler - May 23, 2020

Emilee Seghi will participate in the five-week, online NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar program with hopes of being selected for an all-expense-paid, four-day visit to a NASA center.

View Post :   ĢƵ graduate Emilee Seghi selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

tags: NASA, ousearch_News_2020, Aerospace Engineering, Student Success

Samuel Harmon in 1965

Board of Trustees remembers first chairman, Samuel Harmon

Rich Rezler - May 19, 2020

ĢƵ Board chair Christina Fleming requested a moment of silence at the beginning of Tuesday’s virtual meeting in honor of the death of Samuel Harmon, the first ĢƵ board chair in 1965.

View Post :   Board of Trustees remembers first chairman, Samuel Harmon

tags: Board of Trustees, ousearch_News_2020

picture of students in classroom

Winter 2020 High Honors and Honors Students

ĢƵ - May 15, 2020

Congratulations to the students who earned High Honors and Honors distinction during the Winter 2020 semester.

View Post :   Winter 2020 High Honors and Honors Students

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Honors, Winter 2020, Student Recognition, High Honors

Nik Kopka dribbling

Talent show winner knows his dad 'would've loved to see it'

Rich Rezler - May 05, 2020

Nik Kopka spent thousands of hours working on ball-handling drills during his basketball playing days. When he saw ĢƵ’s Digital Talent Show advertised, he decided to polish up those skills.

View Post :   Talent show winner knows his dad 'would've loved to see it'

tags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2020, Talent Show

Screenshot of awards ceremony

Four ĢƵ students win Student Production Awards

Rich Rezler - May 03, 2020

Four ĢƵ Digital Media Arts students won first-place honors at the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' annual Student Production Awards.

View Post :   Four ĢƵ students win Student Production Awards

tags: Student Awards, Student Success, Student Production Awards, Digital Video Production, Digital Media Arts, ousearch_News_2020

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ĢƵ freezes tuition rates and fees amid COVID-19 crisis

Rich Rezler - April 29, 2020

As part of an ongoing commitment to affordability and in recognition of the financial impact of COVID-19, ĢƵ announced it will freeze tuition rates and fees for the 2020-21 academic year.

View Post :   ĢƵ freezes tuition rates and fees amid COVID-19 crisis

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Tuition

Ali Kurmasha

Ali Kurmasha is ĢƵ's fifth Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship winner

Rich Rezler - April 24, 2020

Ali Kurmasha is one of 50 community college students from around the country to receive the highly competitive Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

View Post :   Ali Kurmasha is ĢƵ's fifth Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship winner

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Student Awards, Scholarships, Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Student Success

cybersecurity

ĢƵ team finishes 62nd out of 931 at National Cyber League competition

Rich Rezler - April 21, 2020

A group of Washtenaw Community College students finished 62nd out of 931 teams in the National Cyber League (NCL) Spring 2020 competition.

View Post :   ĢƵ team finishes 62nd out of 931 at National Cyber League competition

tags: Awards, Student Activities, cybersecurity, ousearch_News_2020

medical face mask

ĢƵ, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital co-hosting blood drive, donation drive

Rich Rezler - April 09, 2020

In a spirit of collaboration, ĢƵ and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital are co-hosting a blood drive on Thursday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building.

View Post :   ĢƵ, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital co-hosting blood drive, donation drive

tags: ousearch_News_2020

Tom Penird in front of 3D printed masks

ĢƵ instructor 3D printing reusable face masks for health care providers

Rich Rezler - March 28, 2020

Tom Penird is manufacturing reusable plastic face masks in the ĢƵ's 3D printing lab that will be donated to health care providers.

View Post :   ĢƵ instructor 3D printing reusable face masks for health care providers

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Donation, 3D Printing, Advanced Manufacturing

SUV full of medical supplies

ĢƵ Health Sciences Division donates supplies to local hospitals

Rich Rezler - March 26, 2020

The healthcare industry's shortage of personal protective equipment has been well-documented during the COVID-19 outbreak. ĢƵ's Health Sciences Division has done its part to provide local hospitals with the critical supplies they need.

View Post :   ĢƵ Health Sciences Division donates supplies to local hospitals

tags: Donation, Health Sciences, ousearch_News_2020

ĢƵ campus

ĢƵ continues offering resources to community

Susan Ferraro - March 25, 2020

Washtenaw Community College is operating in a remote capacity, but still providing a variety of resources and services to Washtenaw County residents.

View Post :   ĢƵ continues offering resources to community

tags: ousearch_News_2020

President Bellanca

President Bellanca: Thank you, Washtenaw County voters

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - March 11, 2020

A letter from ĢƵ President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca to Washtenaw County voters.

View Post :   President Bellanca: Thank you, Washtenaw County voters

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Keep Up The Good Work, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

Employee in CERT vest

ĢƵ employees complete campus emergency response training

Rich Rezler - March 11, 2020

More than 20 ĢƵ employees completed a six-month CERT training that prepared the volunteers to assist the Public Safety Department in the event of an emergency on campus.

View Post :   ĢƵ employees complete campus emergency response training

tags: CERT Training, Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety, ousearch_News_2020

Ken Hannan and Dena Blair

Scholarship will help ĢƵ student with his career transition

Rich Rezler - March 06, 2020

Ken Hannan is one of five statewide recipients of a scholarship from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation.

View Post :   Scholarship will help ĢƵ student with his career transition

tags: Broadcast Media Arts, ousearch_News_2020, Center for Career Success, Student Success, Scholarships

Tashia Munson

ĢƵ librarian, winner of inaugural ALA fellowship, believes in power of community colleges and libraries

Rich Rezler - February 24, 2020

Tashia Munson, an Outreach and Reference Librarian at ĢƵ’s Bailey Library, recently attended the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits after being selected as the organization’s inaugural Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellow.

View Post :   ĢƵ librarian, winner of inaugural ALA fellowship, believes in power of community colleges and libraries

tags: Library, Awards, ousearch_News_2020, Staff Profile

Picture of trophy

ĢƵ, Destination Ann Arbor win state award for hospitality apprenticeship program

Susan Ferraro - February 21, 2020

Destination Ann Arbor and Washtenaw Community College are joint recipients of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan 2020 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration.

View Post :   ĢƵ, Destination Ann Arbor win state award for hospitality apprenticeship program

tags: ĢƵ Foundation, Workforce Development, Awards, ousearch_News_2020

Career Fair neon sign

Spring 2020 Career and Internship Fair on March 11 is free, open to the public

Rich Rezler - February 21, 2020

The Spring 2020 Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 11 is expected to include representatives from an estimated 80 employers, many looking to immediately fill current job opportunities.

View Post :   Spring 2020 Career and Internship Fair on March 11 is free, open to the public

tags: Career Fair, ousearch_News_2020, Center for Career Success

Richard Florida speaking on a stage

Speaker: Community colleges are 'the heart and soul' of societal transformation

Brian Malone - February 19, 2020

Author and urbanist Richard Florida: “The energy we are seeing that is transforming our society, socially and economically, is happening (locally). Community colleges are the heart and soul of it and don’t get the credit they deserve.”

View Post :   Speaker: Community colleges are 'the heart and soul' of societal transformation

tags: Community Colleges, ousearch_News_2020, President's Leadership Recognition Luncheon

Liam Stanyer of Lake Orion High ĢƵ works underneath a vehicle during a Skills USA competition at ĢƵ.

High school students win scholarships, prizes at Skills USA competition

Rich Rezler - February 17, 2020

Sixty-one high school students from 13 area high schools vied for scholarships, prizes and a spot in the state finals at the 2020 Skills USA Automotive Technology regional competition held at ĢƵ.

View Post :   High school students win scholarships, prizes at Skills USA competition

tags: Automotive Services, ousearch_News_2020, Skills USA, Scholarships

ĢƵ students sitting in a circle

ĢƵ, other community colleges sign transfer agreements with 25 Michigan universities

Rich Rezler - February 05, 2020

Transferring to a four-year college or university from ĢƵ is now even simpler thanks to new transfer agreements with 25 Michigan colleges and universities.

View Post :   ĢƵ, other community colleges sign transfer agreements with 25 Michigan universities

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Articulation Agreements, Academic Pathways, Transfer

Aisha Bowe and Kim Hurns holding checks to ĢƵ Foundation from Bowe

ĢƵ alumna Aisha Bowe endows scholarship for engineering transfer students

Rich Rezler - February 03, 2020

The Aisha R. Bowe eMpower Engineering Scholarship will be awarded to select ĢƵ students who’ve earned a minimum of a 3.3 GPA while completing at least 14 credits in a ĢƵ academic program designed to transfer into the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

View Post :   ĢƵ alumna Aisha Bowe endows scholarship for engineering transfer students

tags: Aisha Bowe, Scholarships, Alumni, Alumni Profile, STEAM, ĢƵ Foundation, Transfer, ousearch_News_2020

Photos of ĢƵ students Ali Kurmasha and David Seaman

Two ĢƵ students make semifinal list for Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Rich Rezler - January 27, 2020

Ali Kurmasha and David Seaman are two of the 456 students nationwide to make the 2020 semifinalists list, selected from a pool of nearly 1,500 applicants.

View Post :   Two ĢƵ students make semifinal list for Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

tags: Awards, Student Success, National Scholarship, ousearch_News_2020

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Agreement with Purdue Fort Wayne offers ĢƵ students path to bachelor's without leaving home

Rich Rezler - January 26, 2020

ĢƵ and Purdue Fort Wayne recently signed an agreement that allows ĢƵ students to transfer 88 credits and complete a bachelor's degree at Purdue Fort Wayne completely online.

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tags: Transfer, Articulation Agreements, ousearch_News_2020

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Honors Convocation speaker shares inspiring story of recovery and support

Rich Rezler - January 23, 2020

David Seaman entered detox on January 23, 2017. Exactly three years later, he elicited a standing ovation as student speaker at the ĢƵ Winter Honors Convocation.

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tags: ousearch_News_2020, Honors, Honors Convocation, Student Resources, Collegiate Recovery Program, High Honors

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Collegiate Recovery Program celebrates one-year anniversary at ĢƵ

Rich Rezler - January 23, 2020

The Collegiate Recovery Program at Washtenaw Community College celebrates its one-year anniversary this month with a new facilitator and the exact same mission – to help recovering students succeed in college while maintaining sobriety.

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tags: ousearch_News_2020, Collegiate Recovery Program, Student Resources

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3 honored with ĢƵ Equity in Action awards at MLK event

Rich Rezler - January 16, 2020

ĢƵ handed out three “Equity in Action” awards during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance ceremony held at the college today.

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tags: ousearch_News_2020, Awards, Equity in Action, MLK Day

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Fall 2019 High Honors Students

ĢƵ - January 16, 2020

A total of 679 students earned "High Honors" during the Fall 2019 semester at Washtenaw Community College. To earn "High Honors" distinction, a student must complete 12 or more credits with a 3.8 GPA or higher.

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tags: Fall 2019, Student Recognition, High Honors, ousearch_News_2020

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ĢƵ ranked No. 8 in national list of online certificate programs

Rich Rezler - January 16, 2020

ĢƵ is ranked No. 8 in the nation on a list of the Top 60 Online Certificate Degree Programs for 2020 released by Intelligent.com.

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tags: Online Learning, ousearch_News_2020, Ranking, Online Certificates

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ĢƵ celebrating Career and Technical Education Month throughout February

Rich Rezler - January 15, 2020

For its third consecutive year, Washtenaw Community College will participate in the national movement to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE).

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tags: CTE, ousearch_News_2020, CTE Month

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Winter Welcome Day: Wednesday, Jan. 29

Rich Rezler - January 11, 2020

The 2020 Winter Welcome Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Student Center.

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tags: Student Activities, Welcome Day, Event, ousearch_News_2020

ĢƵ Dean of Advanced Technologies and Public Service Careers Dr. Jimmie Baber

Meet ĢƵ's newest academic dean, Dr. Jimmie Baber

Rich Rezler - January 09, 2020

Dr. Jimmie Baber now leads the college’s Advanced Technologies and Public Service Careers division, starting in the role at the beginning of the calendar year.

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tags: Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, ousearch_News_2020, Dean

ĢƵ Dean of Advanced Technologies and Public Service Careers Dr. Jimmie Baber

Meet ĢƵ's newest academic dean, Dr. Jimmie Baber

Rich Rezler - January 09, 2020

Dr. Jimmie Baber now leads the college’s Advanced Technologies and Public Service Careers division, starting in the role at the beginning of the calendar year.

View Post :   Meet ĢƵ's newest academic dean, Dr. Jimmie Baber

tags: ousearch_News_2020, Advanced Technologies and Public Services Careers, Dean

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