If you’ve been thinking about going to college to master a trade or earn your degree, there’s no better time than now. This December, the U.S. Department of Education released a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024–2025 school year. The new FAFSA expands eligibility for student aid—including Pell Grants, which […]
Walla Walla Community College has received a $200,000 grant from the Port of Walla Walla to invest in its Farm to Fork program. The Port grant, combined with a $100,000 matching gift from a private donor, allows WWCC to continue to develop its Farm to Fork program, designed to provide students with the knowledge and […]
Walla Walla Community College is proud to announce its 2023–2024 nominees for the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Washington Team. Each year, WWCC nominates four students—two from transfer pathways and two from workforce pathways—for consideration in the prestigious national scholarship competition. This year’s nominees include students Kyle Bailey (transfer), Michael Cantu (workforce), Cameron Johnson (workforce) and […]
The Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) recognized 11 student athletes on WWCC’s soccer and volleyball teams for their exceptional performance in 2023. Selections were voted on by college coaches from around the region. Men’s soccer midfielders Nathan Alvarado and David Campos, defender Sam Graves, and goalkeeper Dylan James were invited to play in the All-Star Game […]
This summer, Walla Walla High School senior and WWCC Running Start student Hailey Thrall became the first student representative to hold an official seat on the Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors. Past student representatives have made reports to the board, but in July, board members approved a new policy allowing them to seat […]
Patrick Sisneros will become Vice President of Administrative Services for Walla Walla Community College, effective Jan. 16. 2024. Sisneros joins WWCC after serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon, where he was responsible for leading, planning and coordinating the college’s critical business operations. He is also recognized for […]
It’s not unusual for people considering college to have lots of questions about their ability to succeed. I have experienced that firsthand in my own family and throughout my 43-year higher education career. Wade Smith, WWSD Superintendent, described the situation well in a recent commentary, noting that local high school graduation rates are higher than average […]
Walla Walla Community College, College Place Public Schools, Walla Walla Public Schools and Elevate (an education-focused program powered by United Way of the Blue Mountains) have been selected as one of 25 regional partnerships to join Limitless, a Postsecondary Enrollment Learning Network managed by Education First with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. […]
Local high school students will have a unique opportunity this Wednesday, Nov. 8, to explore paths to a bachelor’s degree at Walla Walla Community College. At the Destination Bachelor’s Degree event, they’ll learn about WWCC’s transfer and bachelor’s degree options and hear from some of the Northwest’s best colleges. WWCC staff and faculty will introduce […]
Choosing to go to college can be daunting, but I’ve seen thousands of students realize their dreams. As Outreach Director for Walla Walla Community College, I encounter students of all ages and experience levels and am honored to help them get to where they want to be. The following tips are based on the questions […]
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