2018 Press Releases

WCJC ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM GRADUATES 20
Twenty students recently earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College. Front row, left to right, are Miranda Molina of Fresno, Hanna Balcazar of Sugar Land, Karen Erevia of Deer Park, Shannon Biles of...
December 13, 2018
ALL-STATE SINGERS - WCJC Choir members earn spot on All-State Choir
WCJC Choir members, from left, Catching Valentinis-Dee of Katy, Nicholas Paoletti of Richmond and Alexis Nieves of Rosenberg qualified for the Texas Two Year College All-State Choir and will perform in San Antonio in the Spring of 2019. WHARTON, TEX...
December 12, 2018
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - Johnson Foundation scholarships benefit Allied Health students
Dec. 10, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College students enrolled in an Allied Health program will receive some financial assistance this spring, thanks to the M.G.
December 10, 2018
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - TWC grant provides 'customized' job training through WCJC
SECOND RELEASE A $383,615 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission will provide customized job training for WCJC students interested in the construction industry. Front row, left to right, are Tamara Sealy, WCJC's Continuing Education Corporate C...
December 10, 2018
HAPPY HOLIDAYS - 'Christmas Time' concert features holiday classics
Wharton County Junior College Band students perfect their sound in preparation for the "Christmas Time" concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
November 29, 2018
OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE - Student Art Show reveals newly discovered talents of WCJC students
Wharton County Junior College student Josiah Ortiz of Deer Park carefully slices paperstrips that will be utilized for an ongoing art project.A Student Art Showis scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Nov.
November 27, 2018
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION DAY
Wharton County Junior College hosted a University Information Day on Nov. 14 at the Wharton Campus as a means of assisting area high school students with the process of continuing their education beyond graduation.
November 16, 2018
REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2019
WHARTON, TEXAS – Registration is now open for Wharton County Junior College’s Spring 2019 semester. Students can register in person or online until Jan. 18, 2019, for the Spring semester, which begins on Jan.
November 15, 2018
MAJOR LEAGUE ADVICE - Professional baseball coach visits Pioneers
Gary Jones, a member of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, shares tips with members of the Wharton County Junior College Pioneers baseball team during a recent visit to the Wharton Campus. The father of WCJC Instructor of Speech Tiffany Jon...
November 12, 2018
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION DAY - University representatives provide information for WCJC students
WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College will host a “University Information Day” to provide students with all the tips needed to continue on in their educational pursuits. Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November 12, 2018
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE RICHMOND CAMPUS CLEARED
WHARTON, Texas -- Wharton County Junior College received notification this evening that the Richmond Police Department did not find evidence of a shooter at its Richmond campus. Earlier this evening, the Richmond Police Department was notified of a p...
November 12, 2018
BOOGIE-WOOGIE HARMONY - WCJC Band presents toe-tapping beats, harmony of WWII singing trio
The WCJC Band will present "The Andrews Sisters" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
November 8, 2018