WWCC NEWS

February 14, 2024

SAVE THE DATE! TRI-COLLEGE EVENT BRINGS STUDENTS TOGETHER FOR CONVERSATIONS ACROSS SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LINES

On Monday, February 26, students from Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla University and Whitman College will come together on the Whitman campus for a unique event designed to promote conversations among students of different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs. Bridging the Gap, a project led by WWCC-to-Whitman transfer student Amy Heistuman, is designed to open […]

February 12, 2024

A generous community changes lives for WWCC students

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to this incredible community for giving more than $1.3 million to support hard-working Walla Walla Community College students in 2023. Your generosity made it possible for the WWCC Foundation to distribute $1.7 million last year for student scholarships and college programs – from nursing to engineering, auto […]

February 9, 2024

PROFESSIONAL AGRICULTURAL STUDENTS EXCEL AT STATE CONFERENCE

In the early morning of January 26, eight WWCC agricultural students and four staff took off to Columbia Basin College to compete in the annual Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) State Conference to display their interview skills and breadth of agricultural knowledge. This event was attended by three colleges: Columbia Basin College, Spokane Community College and […]

January 24, 2024

WWCC OFFERS LOCAL, COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS PERSONALIZED HELP WITH FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS

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 […]

January 17, 2024

WWCC Expands Its Innovative Farm to Fork Program

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 […]

January 2, 2024

4 WWCC STUDENTS NAMED TO PHI THETA KAPPA ALL-WASHINGTON TEAM

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 […]

December 22, 2023

11 WARRIOR ATHLETES RECEIVE AWARDS FROM NWAC AND UNITED SOCCER COACHES

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 […]

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December 18, 2023

WWCC RUNNING START STUDENT HAILEY THRALL BECOMES FIRST STUDENT REP SEATED ON WALLA WALLA SCHOOL BOARD

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 […]

December 15, 2023

WWCC Names New Vice President of Administrative Services

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 […]

December 12, 2023

Overcome Self-Doubt: Pursue College with Confidence

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 […]