In 2016 the Washington Roundtable, a group composed of major employers in our state, set an important goal: 70% of Washington students would achieve a post-secondary degree or credential by age 26. The number wasn’t arbitrary. It was based on data showing that at least 70% of the jobs in our state will be filled…
DetailsWhat 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…
DetailsWith the fall quarter set to start Sept. 25, Walla Walla Community College will host its final family-friendly Warrior Wednesday of the summer. There will be plenty of snacks and activities for the kids, giving their parents time to explore the wide array of workforce and academic transfer programs as well as get information about…
DetailsFollowing a nationwide search, Walla Walla Community College has selected Dante Leon to become Vice President of Instruction.
DetailsAs parents prepare their children to go back to school and as college students return to campuses throughout the region, Walla Walla Community College wants everyone to know that it’s not too late to enroll in WWCC for the fall. Classes start on September 25. The college is registering new students now. With physical campuses…
DetailsWalla Walla Community College students and professors are in for a new experience this fall after WWCC recently became the first community college in the state to own an Anatomage — a new medical teaching technology platform that uses 3D imagery. Benjamin Schultze, dean of nursing and allied health who has been with the college…
DetailsWalla 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…
DetailsThanks 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…
DetailsAs president of Walla Walla Community College, I look forward each spring to congratulating our graduates on a job well done. Recently, I was delighted to shake hands with Victor Angel, a recent WWCC graduate I’ve come to know for his work at the WWCC Welcome Center. Angel, 36, emigrated with his family from Mexico…
DetailsJoin us at Warrior Wednesdays! Dates: August 16 and September 13 Time: 4-6pm, Main Building (Building D) Attendees can explore WWCC’s many workforce and academic transfer programs and learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Bilingual college staff will also answer questions about the process of becoming a student and provide one-on-one assistance with…
DetailsWALLA WALLA, WASH. – A record of more than 550 wines were submitted for judging in the annual Pacific Northwest Wine Competition. The four-day contest began Sunday—its first year in Walla Walla after seven years in Bellingham. The Pacific Northwest Wine Competition was previously called the Bellingham Northwest Wine Competition. The name of the competition…
DetailsNine students at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center were the first to earn Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees from Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) this June. The students celebrated their achievement at a spring graduation ceremony at Coyote Ridge on June 2. This achievement was made possible by a unique partnership between WWCC, the Department…
DetailsDallas Shirley never thought he’d be going to college. He thought he’d work on the same farm his dad did in Mount Vernon, Washington. But after high school he became interested in mechanics and asked his local John Deere dealership if they were hiring. Three weeks later, he was working as a setup technician. And…
DetailsWalla Walla Community College’s wine program is becoming more accessible this year by accepting part-time students, which it has never done before. Previously, students could only join the enology and viticulture program for a two-year or one-year program as a full-time student. Beginning this summer, students can pick up one or two classes per quarter,…
DetailsWalla Walla Community College invites new students from around the region to join the Warrior Pledge program, which covers tuition and fees WALLA WALLA, WASH. — After launching in six counties last fall, Walla Walla Community College is expanding its Warrior Pledge pilot program to include new students from 15 counties in Washington, Oregon…
DetailsMore than 300 students and guests gathered on the Walla Walla Campus Thursday evening, June 8, to celebrate the accomplishments of 53 Latino/Hispanic graduates from Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) this spring.
DetailsNot sure what program to choose? No problem – come and learn about the wide variety of programs that WWCC offers. We will find something that meets your interests!
DetailsWrapping up this week tomorrow, Friday, May 19, we have Game Night in the Student Activity Center (Building D – Room 250) starting at 5 pm. There will be a Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament, FIFA Tournament, Madden Tournament, Super Smash Bros. Tournament, and Mario Kart Tournament! All tournament brackets will start at 5:30 pm. Join us for lots of prizes, food, and fun!
DetailsWalla Walla Community College will be participating in the upcoming summer community parties organized by the City of Walla Walla. The college will join other local organizations and city departments to provide information about the services they offer to residents. The parties, held in different wards throughout the summer, aim to foster community engagement and…
DetailsJoin us for our Open House Wednesday, May 17, 4-6 PM for the WWCC Institute for Enology & Viticulture and Wine Country Culinary Institute. Event will be held at the Enology & Viticulture building at 3020 E Isaacs Ave. Opportunities will include facility tours, meeting staff and faculty, speaking to current students and alumni,…
DetailsAmanda Orcutt always dreamed of earning a college degree. But she struggled with the cost and the challenge of working full-time while going to school. Then life came to a crashing halt when she was diagnosed at age 30 with a rare and debilitating physical condition that left her hospitalized for 68 days. “I promised…
DetailsAt WWCC, we require students to meet with an advisor to create education plans and ensure you have all the pieces in place for a successful start. We provide orientation sessions throughout the summer that introduce you to WWCC’s culture and campus, as well as how you can access the many resources and opportunities at WWCC.…
DetailsCome celebrate our natural resources! Saturday, May 13th (11am – 3pm) Walla Walla Community College By the ballfields along Tausick Way (Parking available on campus) Activities include: – Salmon releases at Noon, 1pm, and 2pm – Lamprey and native fish on display – Hands-on activities, fish printing, relay races, obstacle course, demonstrations, displays, equipment to…
DetailsWALLA WALLA, WASH. – People throughout the Walla Walla Valley and beyond are invited to join in a fun evening and celebrate Latino-owned small businesses at Expo Latino on May 4. Attendees will enjoy free performances by Ballet Folklorico Estrellas de Mexico, a Mexican folklore dance group, as well as a live DJ. Expo Latino…
DetailsJoin us for the Spring Career and Internship Networking Event on April 25th from 11am-2pm! This free event is open to all students and community members at the Walla Walla and Clarkston campuses. Come network with professionals from a variety of industries and meet employers who are currently hiring for full-time, part-time, and/or intern positions. Free pizza will be provided and all participants will have a chance to win WWCC swag.
DetailsWALLA WALLA, WASH. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) Men’s Basketball player Kyson Rose has been awarded with the NWAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Rose was also awarded with the NWAC East Region Player of the Year. Rose led the Warriors to a 24-6 overall record and East Region second seed in the…
DetailsWALLA WALLA, WASH. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) announced today that Casey McClellan, cofounder of Seven Hills Winery, has been named as the interim director for the Institute of Enology and Viticulture. In this position, McClellan will oversee operations, support students, and draw on his extensive knowledge of the wine industry to guide the…
DetailsIt’s not every day that there’s a birth on the WWCC campus.
This week WWCC had a historic moment as the first calf ever to be born on campus joined the Warrior family in sub-freezing temperatures. The birth has been years in the making and marks an important milestone in the future creation of WWCC Ranch a complement effort to WWCC Warriors Acres, an on-campus student grown produce initiative.
DetailsSpecialists from Walla Walla Community College will provide FAFSA and WASFA assistance onsite at area high schools
DetailsWalla Walla, Wash. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) students Emmali Simmelink and Dylan Delange have been selected as All Washington Scholars. Both were nominated for Phi Theta Kappa’s All-USA Academic Team and will participate in that highly revered national scholarship competition. Simmelink, of Walla Walla, is majoring in education. She is highly motivated to…
DetailsMore than 40 Walla Walla Community College students received Warrior Pledge dollars to cover their tuition and fees in 2022.
DetailsWalla Walla, Wash. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) has announced plans to resume instruction for would-be truck and other commercial drivers seeking a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The college intends to enroll its first cohort of students by March 2023. To support the return of CDL instruction at WWCC, the college received a…
DetailsWalla Walla Community College (WWCC) student Catherine “Cat” Katelnikoff has been selected by the college’s Board of Trustees as WWCC’s nomination for the statewide Transforming Lives Award.
DetailsNew program covers tuition, books, supplies for local students who are new to the college
DetailsOne of 31 leaders selected for prestigious program developing the next generation of community college leaders
DetailsGrant award supports low-income and high-need students
DetailsThe Warrior Pledge is a new program only available through Walla Walla Community College. It is designed to make it as easy as possible for you to attend college and complete a certificate or associate degree. Approximately 50 students will receive Warrior Pledge assistance for Fall Quarter.
DetailsWalla Walla, Wash. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) has announced Brooke Marshall as the college’s new vice president of Human Resources. Her first day at the college is August 1. Prior to WWCC, Marshall served as the human resources director for the Blaine County School District (Hailey, Idaho) since 2019. In that role, Marshall…
DetailsBeginning with the start of Fall Quarter, Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) students can attend in-person classes and seek on-campus support services regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, except where otherwise directed (e.g., WWCC’s Nursing Education program).
DetailsWalla Walla Community College (WWCC) welcomes Dr. Benjamin Schultze as the college’s Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. He begins work in his new role at WWCC on August 15.
DetailsJuneteenth—celebrated across the country on June 19—marks an important milestone in the struggle for freedom. It is a celebration of the day enslaved Black Texans finally learned they were free—two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and two months after the Civil War ended.
DetailsWalla Walla, Wash. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) has announced completion of a comprehensive search for a new director of the college’s highly acclaimed Institute for Enology and Viticulture. Stylianos Logothetis is slated to begin his new role at WWCC on July 6. Logothetis has more than 25 years of experience in the industry,…
DetailsFuture college students, families and all members of the community are invited to a free “Celebration of Early Learning” event from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 4. The event, hosted by Walla Walla Community College’s (WWCC) Early Childhood Education program, will be held at the Parent Child Center, located just behind the Dome…
DetailsWALLA WALLA, WASH. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) students welcomed back a valuable resource in April with the return of the Warrior Resources Food Pantry. The pantry, which has been closed for two years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, reopened in April. The mission of the Warrior Resources Food Pantry is to…
DetailsNuestra Celebración de Graduación will take place on campus on Thursday, June 9th 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Join us for free dinner and music to celebrate your achievements here at WWCC!
Running Start allows high school juniors and seniors to take coursework at
WWCC, earning both high school and college credits.
Running Start es un programa que permite los estudiantes del grado once y doce de la preparatoria adelantarse académicamente tomando clases en WWCC.
DetailsThe WWCC community has done a great job keeping our campus a safe place to be, let’s take that next step for campus safety and get as many of us vaccinated and boosted as possible! It is the single most significant step everyone in the college community can take to inhibit the spread of Covid-19 on campus.
DetailsPeople throughout southeast Washington now have a more affordable path to a bachelor’s degree through Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). The college is hosting a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Information Session from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.
DetailsWalla Walla Community College (WWCC) extended for an additional weekend the measures put in place last weekend regarding attendance for Women’s Basketball and Men’s Basketball home games. Game attendance will be restricted this weekend to current WWCC students, families and guests of players and coaches as a result of the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in the college’s service district.
DetailsAs a part of the efforts to keep the college and community safe, officials at Walla Walla Community College made the difficult decision Monday to restrict attendance at WWCC basketball games this weekend due to the surge of COVID-19 cases on campus and in communities throughout the college district.
DetailsWALLA WALLA, WASH. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) students Elisha Johnson and Milo Cleveland were selected as All Washington Scholars, and each has been nominated into a highly coveted national scholarship competition. Johnson, a Culinary Arts student, was nominated for Phi Theta Kappa’s New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship, directed toward student leaders in…
DetailsWALLA WALLA, WASH. – Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) student Kody Rooper was selected as the college’s nomination for the statewide Transforming Lives Award during the Board of Trustees November meeting held Monday. Created in 2012, the Transforming Lives Awards program recognizes current and former students whose lives have been changed by pursuing higher…
DetailsWalla Walla, Wash. – Walla Walla Community College’s (WWCC) nationwide search for a Vice President of Student Services (VPSS) is complete with the selection of Dr. Graydon Stanley for the role. At WWCC, Stanley will fulfill a vital leadership role in administrating a comprehensive student services program that supports student success, as well as…
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DetailsCome celebrate the return of in-person services! Wednesday, August 18 from 5 pm – 7 pm on the Walla Walla Campus
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