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WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College students enrolled in at least three credit hours for Fall 2021 may qualify for a federal grant. Through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Emergency Aid grants, students may receive between $500 and $2...

As Program Director of WCJC's Human Services Program, Victoria Schultz provides students with a pathway to rewarding careers in social work, psychology, human services, criminal justice and sociology. WHARTON, TEXAS – Andrea Ochoa didn’t...

WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College baseball players have been recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association for classroom achievement. NJCAA All-Academic Teams for 2020-2021 were recently announced, with recipients ...

A luncheon was held recently at Wharton County Junior College to honor student athletes Tori Arrington of Lane City and Kevin Black of Bellville, winners of the 2021 Johnnie Frankie Award and Ty Pate Award, respectively. Pictured, from left, are WCJC...

WHARTON, TEXAS – With dozens of programs to choose from, four conveniently located campuses, in-person and online course offerings, and a host of financial assistance, now is the perfect time to achieve your educational goals at Wharton County ...

WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College rodeo team members garnered some national attention at the 2021 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). Held on June 11 through June 19 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyo., the CNFR attracted ...

Sister Mary Alma Pilarski. The Sister Mary Alma Pilarski Nursing Scholarship was recently established by Dr. Carol Ashton of Blessing to benefit Wharton County Junior College students enrolled in their final year of the Associate Degree Nursing pro...

Wharton County Junior College is offering several registration events in order to assist students with registering for the Fall 2021 semester. Pictured are staff from WCJC's Academic, Career and Transfer Center.

Three Wharton County Junior College rodeo team members have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 11 through June 19 in Casper, Wyo. Pictured, from left, are Logan Moore of Pleasanton, Connor Atkinson of Needville and Ma...

WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College athletes earned a host of All-Conference and All-Region honors after completing their spring seasons. The Pioneers baseball team wrapped up its season on May 8, losing to Blinn College, 0-7, in the...

WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College recognized more than 500 associate degree graduates this spring in an online pre-recorded commencement presentation. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, regular in-person commencement exercises w...

WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College is recognizing its graduates this spring in a pre-recorded online commencement presentation. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, regular in-person commencement exercises have been canceled. The o...