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National Student Clearinghouse Data Breach

What happened? The National Student Clearinghouse has notified higher education institutions, including WWCC, of a security vulnerability related to its MOVEit Transfer product, potentially affecting thousands of organizations worldwide. According to the notification, on or about May 31, 2023, an unauthorized party discovered the vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer software, which could allow unauthorized access…

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Walla Walla Community College to expand welding program

Walla Walla Community College plans to expand its welding technology program during the next year thanks to a grant of almost $25,000 from the American Welding Society Foundation. The program will grow from 18 to 42 students, according to a college news release. The class will have access to a state-of-the-art welding facility and new equipment purchased…

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50 students will be gifted new backpacks

Thanks to Walla Walla Public Library, 50 WWCC students will soon have new backpacks. Walla Walla Public Library delivered 50 brand new backpacks, complete with flash drive and information about scholarships. The backpacks were purchased with funding related to the Library’s House Bill 1835 Financial Aid Outreach Pilot grant. WWCC, BMAC, and the Library have…