Tag: Community College Month
Patterson forged new career in welding through Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Melanie Patterson’s career and educational pathways have followed a winding road that has led to journalism, anthropology and finally, welding.
A 1992...
Adams built career on foundation of PTA degree from Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Wallace State graduate John Adams, his degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program became the building block for his...
Stacey Stephens turns disappointment into a new beginning
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Stacey Stephens, getting passed over for a promotion was the nudge she needed to investigate returning to Wallace State Community...
Wallace State celebrating Community College Month in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is celebrating Community College Month during the month of April by sharing the outstanding stories of WSCC...
Wallace State Fast Track program helps student’s dream take flight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Yancey York graduated from Wallace State in 2013 with an associate in applied science in flight technology, it was about...
Wallace State alum Jeff Dingler has essay published in Huffington Post...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Jeff Dingler has always been fascinated with the power of words, and his writing career has continued to flourish since graduating...
Wallace State’s Shane Morrow takes advantage of Prior Learning Assessment to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Shane Morrow said earning his degree in machine tool technology at Wallace State Community College opened many doors to further his...
Wallace State student Bryant Simmons named Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer...
Simmons, 32, will graduate with a degree in forensic psychology next month.
“It blew me away when I learned I was a semifinalist. It’s...
Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips signs proclamation, recognizing Wallace State during Community...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips and the city of Oneonta recently recognized Wallace State at City Hall, presenting a proclamation to honor...
Hanceville, Cullman honor Wallace State with proclamations during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs both signed proclamations this week recognizing Wallace State Community College during Community...
Dr. Andrea Johnson developed her leadership skills at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Dr. Andrea Johnson of Huntsville enrolled in classes at Wallace State Community College in 1997, she already had a bachelor’s...
Community College Month Spotlight: Chris Green’s passion for music aided by...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Chris Green is fueled by multiple career passions.
Green’s love of music led him to Wallace State Community College, where he graduated from in 1997...
Community College Month Spotlight: Bullard built on ‘great foundation’ provided by Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - While it took him a bit longer than he’d expected when he first enrolled at Wallace State Community College in 2000,...
Community College Month Spotlight: Lois White’s care and concern for others led to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Lois White has served many roles in her life – sharecropper’s daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, beautician and social worker, among...
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH SPOTLIGHT: Wallace State allowed Bontrager opportunity to serve and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Christopher Bontrager entered the U.S. Army in 2007, he also wanted to pursue his higher education and chose Wallace State Community...
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH SPOTLIGHT: WSCC Nursing Program prepares alumna for real-world experience, successful career
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Josie Jones, of Oneonta, began her nursing journey at Wallace State in 2008. She now serves as regional director of nursing over eight nursing homes. When it came to selecting the...
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH SPOTLIGHT: 4 generations of local family have attended Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When it comes to the Millican family, they’ve made Wallace State a part of their lives since the very beginning of...
Community College Month Spotlight: Dia family legacy fulfilled at Wallace State...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has become a family tradition for many families, and every year, especially during Community College Month and...
Daniel among first Wallace State Fast Track students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Daniel was one of the first Fast Track students at Wallace State Community College, taking part in the pilot program...
Tennis led Cullman chef to Wallace State, career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13...
Wallace State Flight Technology/Aviation graduate Aaron Mathis giving back to college...
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...