When Walla Walla Community College launched its Audio Engineering program, it set out to prepare students for careers in an industry that blends technology, creativity, and collaboration. For recent graduates Lola Bloom and Bryce Davis, the program has opened doors to opportunities they never imagined and provided the skills to turn their passions into professions. For Bloom, […]
A new program is driving hands-on innovation across campus On a spring morning at Walla Walla Community College’s teaching vineyard, Rebecca Sievers is turning vineyard waste into a usable resource. The first-year student is creating a system to transform grape skins, stems and other organic byproducts into compost to be used in the vineyard. Her project is one of four funded through WWCC’s […]
Nearly three years after immigrating to Walla Walla from Mexico, 20-year-old Michelle Salazar Ortega is preparing for an opportunity that could shape both her future and the community she hopes to serve. The Walla Walla Community College honors student has been selected as one of only 10 students nationwide for the Keith Sherin Global Leaders […]
Walla Walla Community College is proud to highlight the impact of its First-Year Experience program, recently featured by the Union-Bulletin. As shared in the article, WWCC’s First-Year Experience course is designed to help students build a strong foundation for college and beyond. The course introduces key skills like time management, goal setting, and navigating campus […]
Local students recently explored hands-on learning and creativity through Kids College micro-sessions hosted at Pioneer Middle School. Led by Walla Walla Community College in partnership with Whitman College and Walla Walla Public Schools, these sessions provided students ages 9–13 with an early introduction to the popular Kids College summer program. Designed to spark curiosity and […]
Walla Walla Community College is proud to be recognized by the Providence St. Mary Foundation for the lasting impact of our Women’s Basketball program on the Walla Walla community. As highlighted in the Providence story, WWCC Women’s Basketball has gone beyond the game for more than a decade—hosting “Pink Night” events that have raised over […]
Walla Walla Community College is proud to highlight alumnus Philip Webb, MAg, who recently reflected on his path to becoming a golf course superintendent in the GCMOnline Voices section. After beginning his career in golf course maintenance in 2016, Webb discovered a passion for turfgrass science that inspired him to pursue formal education in the […]
Walla Walla Community College alumna Adriana Mendoza was recently featured in the Hillsboro News Times for her inspiring work as a kindergarten teacher at Cornelius Elementary. Mendoza began her educational journey at Walla Walla Community College, where she was supported by the TRIO program as a first-generation college student. She later earned her undergraduate and […]
On a recent weekday afternoon at Walla Walla Community College, the dining room at Capstone Kitchen hums with quiet intensity. In the kitchen, students move between stations — sauté, pantry, pastry — under the watchful eye of chef instructor Chris Capps. For the diners, it’s a delicious lunch. For the students, it’s where months of classroom learning are put to […]
Walla Walla Community College has been awarded a second Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, further strengthening the college’s commitment to roadway safety and workforce development. The new competitive grant totals $75,136 and is effective immediately. It will provide student financial assistance for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program […]
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