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Wallace State unveils new Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty
Wallace State recently unveiled the Center for Teaching and Learning for its faculty.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College unveiled a new Center for Teaching...
WSCC softball season ends after late Southern Idaho rally at national championship; Lions finish...
Wallace State players await Charlee West at home plate after her 14th homer of the season in the game v. Lake Land College.
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Recent graduate Morelia Tinajero named 2017-2018 Wallace State SSS Student of the Year
Graduate Morelia Tinajero (left) is the 2017-2018 Student Support Services (SSS) Student of the Year.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State graduate Morelia Tinajero has been named...
WSCC baseball ACCC Tournament runner-up; golf, tennis, softball competing at nationals
Wallace State’s baseball team finished the season with a 48-10 record and won the ACCC North Division championship.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State baseball’s impressive season...
‘Inspiring’ students graduate from Wallace State’s Fast Track Academy/Fast Track for Industry programs
Graduate Jason Weatherford, right, receives his certificate from Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track...
Wallace State’s Talent Search students recognized during annual TRIO Day
TRIO Day recipients from Hanceville Middle School included, from left, Jessica Marshall for Best Attitude and Shanna Helms and Darius Marshall for Most Improved....
Wallace State wins record 31 gold medals, 55 overall at SkillsUSA competition
Byre Forbes of Wallace State’s Academy of Culinary Arts won the program’s first gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community...
Wallace State softball captures 4th consecutive ACCC/Region 22 Tournament championship and 12th overall
Wallace State’s players hold up the ACCC Tournament championship trophy.
ALABASTER – Keeli Bobbitt has jump-started Wallace State softball’s offense from the leadoff spot all...
Wallace State Flight Technology/Aviation graduate Aaron Mathis giving back to college through Foundation scholarship
Aaron Mathis is a Wallace State Flight Technology
HANCEVILLE – Aaron Mathis has had a passion for flying as long as he can remember.
And, at...
Wallace State students Challie Johnson, Taylor Urech recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
Wallace State was well represented at the All-Alabama Academic Team banquet. Pictured are, from left, Wallace State interim Dean of Students Jennifer Hill, students...
Wallace State’s men’s basketball forward Jonathan Andre signs with Northern Arizona
Wallace State’s Jonathan Andre signed with Northern Arizona University this week after averaging 12.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in his one season with the...
WSCC women’s golf wins 2nd consecutive ACCC Tournament championship; Bryan earns low medalist title
Wallace State’s women’s golf team won its second straight ACCC Tournament championship! Pictured are, from left, Anna Williams, Dalys Mullican, Annalee Stephens, Anna Seahorn...
Wallace State softball clinches ACCC North Division championship with sweep
Sophomore Caroline Burns prepares for a pitch against Snead State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team clinched the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North...
WSCC’s men’s golf finishes ACCC runner-up as Bruce, Lacasse named to All-Tournament team
Wallace State’s men’s golf team finished as the ACCC Tournament runner-up this week. Pictured are, from left, assistant coach Ches Harris, Anthony Lumpkin, Conner...
WSCC women’s golf wins 3rd tournament title this season; WSCC softball sweeps Marion Military...
Wallace State’s women’s golf team won the Snead State Spring Invite this week. Pictured are, from left, Anna Williams, Dalys Mullican, Michaela Bryan, Anna...
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, Ryan Ratliff selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff are both participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program through April 25.
HANCEVILLE –...
Wallace State baseball finishes sweep of Calhoun; WSCC softball remains perfect in ACCC play
Wallace State closer Heath Olive notched his seventh save of the season in Saturday’s series finale.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team finished off a...
Attorney, author Liz Huntley to speak at Wallace State April 10
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College will welcome attorney, child advocate and author Liz Huntley to campus on Tuesday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m....
Wallace State’s Dana Adams named recipient of inaugural AACC’s Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty...
Dana Adams will be presented with the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award at the AACC annual convention on April 28-May 1.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace...
Wallace State’s Dianne Wood named Student of the Year by Alabama Chapter of American...
Dianne Wood was recently named the ACF’s Birmingham Chapter Student of the Year. Wood will graduate from Wallace State in May.
HANCEVILLE – Dianne Wood...
WSCC baseball opens conference play on road today; tennis, golf updates
Wallace State sophomore Check Freeman sets up for a return in the Lions’ match vs. Marion Military Institute on Tuesday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball...
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team finishes 7th nationally at NAQT Community College Championship
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Elivia Jones, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Paul Knetter, Ross Wallace and Derik Arendall. Not pictured...
WSCC women’s golf wins Northeast Alabama Invitational title
Wallace State’s women’s golf team won the Northeast Alabama Invitational this week in Scottsboro. Pictured are, from left, Dalys Mullican, Michaela Bryan, Anna Seahorn,...
Mississippi-based Ingalls Shipbuilding visits WSCC’s Applied Technologies students
Mark Scott, Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Resource Development for Training Director, said the company finds it vital to place its footprint in Alabama.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s...
Wallace State recognizes incoming students during 3rd annual Career and Technical Letter of Intent...
Signing a letter of intent to enroll in the Agricultural Production/Horticulture Department and with instructor Anthony Hilliard was Andrea Shockley.
HANCEVILLE – Noah Henderson can’t...
Wallace State softball home opener set for Thursday
Wallace State’s softball team
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team hosts its first home game of the season on Thursday, welcoming 14th-ranked Chattanooga State for...
Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa spring inductees
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has welcomed one of its largest groups this semester. / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division hosting 3rd annual Signing Day Feb. 15
Signing letters of intent with the Machine Tool Technology last February were Austin Dibble, Bailey White, Baylon Lesley, Cameron Flippo, Christopher Widner, Colton Terry,...
WSCC softball features deep roster as Lions pursue 4th consecutive ACCC title
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State softball coach A.J. Daugherty believes this season’s lineup has quality depth, power and speed.
It’s a recipe that should make Wallace...
Wallace State names students to President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 790 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 Semester. To...
WSCC baseball begins 3-0; tennis teams have high expectations; basketball back at home
Wallace State third baseman Noah Fondren throws to first base to record an out against Mineral Area.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team had a...
Leadership Wallace State group visits Montgomery, meets with Chancellor Jimmy Baker
The 2017-2018 Leadership Wallace State group recently visited Montgomery, where they met with Chancellor Jimmy Baker and attended a board meeting. They also toured...
Wallace State baseball opens 2018 season on Friday, pursuing ‘unfinished business’
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team believes it has unfinished business to pursue during the 2018 season.
The Lions are coming off a 46-13 record...
Hartselle’s Challie Johnson crowned 2018 Wallace State Homecoming Queen
Wallace State sophomore Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named the 2018 Homecoming Queen on Sunday.
HANCEVILLE – Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named...
Tutors meet students, faculty at WSCC Student Resource Center open house
Wallace State’s Spring 2018 student tutors are, front row, from left, Nancy Tyree, Amanda Matthews, Alex Carter, Ryan Davis and Alex Morrison; back row,...
WSCC basketball teams notch weekend wins; ACCC play begins Tuesday
Wallace State guard Xavier Malcom (4) was named the ACCC Player of the Week on Monday after registering 14 points, nine rebounds and six...
Students with advanced degrees forging new career paths at Wallace State
Jason Sanford entered Wallace State’s Welding program in January 2016 after spending a decade in the banking industry as a loan lender. Sanford is...
2nd annual Buffalo Wild Wings High School Christmas Challenge starts today
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s basketball is hosting the 2nd annual Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge beginning today, Wednesday, at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The two-day...
WALLACE STATE NEWS: Quiz Bowl team undefeated during fall competitions
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Olivia Jones, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Paul Knetter, Ross Wallace and Derik Arendall. Not pictured...
WALLACE STATE NEWS: Austin Monk to lead Wallace State Workforce Development
Austin Monk is Wallace State's new director of Workforce Development.
HANCEVILLE – Austin Monk joined Wallace State Community College this month as director of Workforce...
WALLACE STATE SPORTS: women’s basketball stays hot, winning 3 games in 5 days
Freshman Miajah Bullock (21) throws a pass to Jada Golden in Sunday’s victory at Tom Drake Coliseum.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team reeled...
WALLACE STATE NEWS: Computer Science program debuting Swift App Development program during spring semester
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Computer Science program is offering a new Swift App Development class beginning with the spring 2018 semester.
Through a partnership with...
Wallace State’s basketball teams split tournament games over weekend
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team split a pair of games in Americus, Georgia over the holiday weekend.
The Lady Lions defeated Central Georgia...
Wallace State’s Diesel Technology Chair Jeremy Smith earns NC3 Master Trainer status
Wallace State Diesel Technology Chair Jeremy Smith
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Diesel Technology Chair Jeremy Smith has been named a National Coalition of Certification Centers...
WSCC volleyball closes season with 34-10 record; men’s basketball cruises at home
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team had its season end on Friday at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national tournament,...
Wallace State baseball has five sophomores sign with Division I programs
Wallace State baseball players signing letters of intent on Wednesday were, from left, Blake Rivera (Auburn), Dalton Sinquefield (Troy), Tanner Rusk (UAB), Kolby Robinson...
Wallace State volleyball captures 9th consecutive ACCC tournament championship
Wallace State’s volleyball team won its ninth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) tournament championship on Sunday at Snead State. Team members are, front...
Wallace State’s volleyball team seeking 9th consecutive ACCC tournament title this weekend
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team need three wins, beginning Saturday, to secure its ninth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) tournament championship.
Once again,...
Wallace State’s women’s basketball opens 2017-2018 season Saturday with deep sophomore class
Wallace State’s 2017-2018 women’s basketball team is made up of, front row, from left, Joy Sadler, Gabby Hill, Tykeah Rogers, Karlie Hudson, Ahziala Wright,...
Wallace State’s cross country teams finish ACCC runner-up
Wallace State’s women’s runners prepare to begin the ACCC race over the weekend.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s cross country teams each finished conference runner-up at...
Good Hope Middle School advances to South’s BEST Regional Robotics Championship
Lillie McCluskey of Good Hope Middle School communicates with her teammate during the BEST Robotics competition at Tom Drake Coliseum.
HANCEVILLE – Spain Park High...
Wallace State hosts approximately 1,400 high school sophomores for 3rd annual college showcase
Wallace State Collision Repair student Timothy Robinson demonstrates an aspect of his program to students during the 2017 Wallace State Showcase.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...
Wallace State cross country teams hosting Marion Military Institute on Saturday for ACCC championship...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s cross country teams are set to host Marion Military Institute on Saturday at noon for the Alabama Community College Conference...
Wallace State recognizes Phi Theta Kappa fall inductees
Wallace State recognized 64 new inductees at its Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society ceremony this month.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society...
WSCC volleyball coach Randy Daniel reaches 400-win milestone with program
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel reached an impressive milestone on the road Tuesday night, securing his 400th career victory with the...
Wallace State to offer Logistics short-term training as Barry May of ACCS visits campus
Mike Lowry, director of marketing at Elk River, Inc., takes his turn practicing on the Wallace State virtual welder as instructor Nolan Dooley, right,...
Wallace State volleyball setter Abby Borden named NJCAA Division I Player of the Week
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State setter Abby Borden was named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Player of the Week on Wednesday.
Borden, a 5-foot-9...
Author/athlete Tricia Downing delivers inspirational message at Wallace State
Tricia Downing visited Wallace State recently, speaking about her book, “Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility,” and the obstacles and changes...
Lost history found at Wallace State through research collection under Robert Davis’ guidance
Wallace State’s Robert Davis, the college’s senior professor of history, spoke recently to the Autauga and Montgomery genealogical societies in Prattville about research and...
Wallace State athletics: volleyball, men’s golf and cross country updates
Wallace State freshmen Maya Jones (9) and Lexi Byrd (4) attempt to block a shot from Snead State’s Megan Zuck in their match on...
WSCC volleyball cruises to 3 ACCC wins; Women’s golf runner-up in WSCC Invitational
Wallace State libero Emily Wilson collects a dig against Lawson State on Thursday at Tom Drake Coliseum.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team continues to...
Wallace State volleyball earns two conference road wins; WSCC cross country competes in Montevallo
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team picked up a pair of conference road wins over the weekend, beating Coastal Alabama – South and Coast...
Wallace State’s men’s golf wins third WSCC Fall Invitational in four years, WSCC’s Maddox...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team captured its third WSCC Fall Invitational title in four years on Tuesday, and freshman Cody Maddox was...
Wallace State volleyball splits 6 matches; cross country competes in 1st fall meet
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team split six matches over the weekend at the Owens Community College Invitational in Toledo, Ohio, including beating two...
Wallace State’s Job Placement Office a new resource for students
Wallace State’s Jamie Blackmon advises a student about her resume recently at the Job Placement Office. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Job Placement...
8-time defending conference champ WSCC volleyball begins 2017 season Friday
Members of Wallace State’s volleyball team are, front row, from left: Emily Wilson, Caroline Gann, Kati Thomas, assistant coach Jessica Coombs, head coach Randy...
Wallace State releases President’s and Dean’s Lists for Summer 2017 semester
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 181 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2017 semester. To...
Wallace State Community College fall semester underway; late registration ends Tuesday
Wallace State employee James Tidwell at Lion Central points out to a student where to obtain a Lion Card on the first day of...
Wallace State named Innovation of the Year Award winner for Guided Pathways Model
Wallace State’s Guided Pathways Model Implementation Team consists of, front row, from left, Dana Adams, Amanda Tillman, Dr. Mary Barnes and Matthew McCrickard, back...
Cynthia Arrington named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director
Cynthia Arrington / WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Cynthia Arrington has been named Wallace State’s new Adult Education director.
Arrington, a Hanceville native, inherits the position after serving...
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn participates in 2017 Mountains to Gulf expedition
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn holds a snake during her time on the Mountains to Gulf: Helping Teachers Make Connections expedition, hosted by...
Stan Narewski back for second stint as Wallace State’s cross country coach
Stan Narewski / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State cross country is turning to a familiar face to lead its program.
Stan Narewski has been named...
Maci Key becomes Wallace State’s first National SkillsUSA Officer; WSCC trio wins national medals
Maci Key is the first Wallace State student to serve as a SkillsUSA National Officer delegate.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College students made a...
Wallace State has school-record 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 41 student-athletes recognized recently for their academic achievements during the 2016-17 year in list released by...
Wallace State conducts annual strategic analysis team meeting for business and industry partners
Wallace State welding program chair Jim Thompson discusses the NC3 safety procedures his department has instituted. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s...
WSCC’s Braxton Light, Blake Rivera drafted by Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants
Braxton Light was drafted by the defending World Series-champion Chicago Cubs in the 24th round on Wednesday./ Russell Moore
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State pitchers Braxton...
Wallace State anglers Josh Butts, Reid Conner win 2017 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Wild...
Reid Conner, left, and Josh Butts hoist their trophies after winning the 2017 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Wild Card Championship over the weekend./ Bassmaster...
Wallace State graduate David Hinds begins BioTrain internship at HudsonAlpha
David Hinds, left, graduated from Wallace State in May and is currently interning at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville.
HANCEVILLE - David Hinds was one of the...
Wallace State-Oneonta Student Caleb Thomas earns ARC of Alabama Employee of the Year Award
ONEONTA – Wallace State- Oneonta student Caleb Thomas stays busy between juggling an early-morning shift at TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta and taking classes...
Wallace State EMS Program adding state-of-the-art tool for student training
HANCEVILLE - The nation recently celebrated National EMS Week, May 21-27; now, Wallace State Community College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is looking forward...
WSCC men’s golf and tennis teams wrap up season at nationals; baseball players recognized
Wallace State’s men’s tennis team won the 2017 ACCC/Region 22 championship at the Jimmy Johns Tennis Complex in Decatur. Team members are, front row,...
WSCC softball eliminated at NJCAA National Championship; WSCC women’s golf finishes 12th in nation
Wallace State sophomore Taylor Beshears connects on one of her two home runs against North Central Texas at the NJCAA Division I National Championship...
Willoughby named 2nd-team PING All-American; WSCC baseball, softball and tennis postseason updates
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State freshman golfer Chip Willoughby was named a 2nd-team PING All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of American on Monday prior...
Wallace State sophomore Ryder Jones named recipient of the University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship
HANCEVILLE – Ryder Jones is Wallace State’s recipient of the University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship.
Jones, 20, is a West Point High graduate who plans...
Wallace State sophomore MaKenzie Bearden named recipient of UAB Presidential Scholarship
HANCEVILLE - MaKenzie Bearden spent two seasons shining on the volleyball court for Wallace State Community College.
Bearden has also excelled in the classroom. She...
Robertson’s walk-off home run sends WSCC softball to 3rd straight ACCC/Region 22 championship
Wallace State’s softball team won its 3rd straight ACCC/Region 22 title and 11th overall on Monday, defeating Snead State in the championship game.
ALABASTER –...
Wallace State softball begins postseason play on Friday, seeking 3rd straight ACCC title and...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team begins its postseason quest on Friday, looking to capture a third consecutive Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) championship...
Willoughby wins low medalist honors at NJCAA District 4 Championship; Baseball ready for showdown...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State golfer Chip Willoughby (pictured above) continued his strong spring by earning low medalist honors at the NJCAA District 4 Championship,...
WSCC athletics to reintroduce cross country programs beginning in August 2017
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is reintroducing its men’s and women’s cross country programs beginning with the 2017 fall season, Wallace State President...
Wallace State’s men’s tennis team wins ACCC/Region 22 championship
Wallace State’s men’s tennis team won the 2017 ACCC/Region 22 championship at the Jimmy Johns Tennis Complex in Decatur. Team members are, front row,...
Wallace State’s tennis teams open postseason play today in Decatur; WSCC softball closes regular...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s tennis teams open play today in their first Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament since 2004.
The two-day event is...
Winston County Works welding program has produced the best job yet for graduate LaShanda...
LaShanda Harrison is a graduate of the Winston County Works welding program.
DOUBLE SPRINGS – LaShanda Harrison has worked multiple years as a boilermaker. She’s...
Wallace State’s women’s golf team wins inaugural ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship
Wallace State’s women’s golf team won the inaugural ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship on Tuesday. Team members are, from left, Abbi Yeager, Annalee Stephens, Madison...
Wallace State’s Lacasse, Willoughby earn All-Tournament honors as Lions finish 3rd at ACCC/Region 22...
Brandon Lacasse, left, and Chip Willoughby were All-Tournament selections.
SCOTTSBORO – Wallace State’s Brandon Lacasse and Chip Willoughby earned All-Tournament recognition as the Lions finished...
WSCC baseball wins series vs. Shelton State as Putman recognized for milestone; WSCC men’s...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, far right, presents coach Randy Putman with a plaque recognizing his recent accomplishment. Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, looks...
Wallace State Community College participates at ACCS Day Celebration in Montgomery
Wallace State students, from left, Shiann Harper, Kelci Tuggle and Daniel Lockley represented the college’s SGA group at ACCS Day.
MONTGOMERY – Wallace State Community...
Hammonds lifts WSCC softball to sweep over Calhoun; WSCC women’s golf finishes 5th at...
Wallace State’s Amber Hammonds acknowledges her teammates after hitting a three-run homer in their second game against Calhoun on Thursday.
HANCEVILLE – Amber Hammonds finished...
Wallace State baseball wins series against Marion Military Institute, reaching 30 wins on season
Wallace State sophomore Jesse Scott was named the ACCC Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday after registering 13 strikeouts in a 1-0 win over...
Wallace State student David Schwaiger selected to visit NASA’s Stennis Space Center in April
David Schwaiger has been selected to visit the NASA Stennis Space Center in April.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College student David Schwaiger has been...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division ranked 4th in nation as NC3 certification center
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division is ranked 4th in the country by the...
