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WCJC ATHLETES EARN ALL-ACADEMIC HONORS
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 ...
July 28, 2021
WCJC NAMES JOHNNIE FRANKIE, TY PATE AWARD 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...
July 16, 2021
THE PATH TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS MADE EASIER BY WCJC - WCJC offers financial assistance and numerous degree plans for Fall 2021
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 ...
July 16, 2021
WCJC RODEO TEAM MEMBERS COMPETE IN WYOMING
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 ...
June 25, 2021
SISTER MARY ALMA PILARSKI
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...
June 17, 2021
STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT - WCJC organizes special events to assist students with registration
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.
June 11, 2021
NATIONAL FINALS BOUND - WCJC rodeo team members earn trip to College National Finals Rodeo
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...
May 27, 2021
ATHLETIC HONORS - WCJC baseball, volleyball teams earn athletic and academic honors
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...
May 24, 2021
GRADUATION 2021 - WCJC recognizes graduates in online presentation
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...
May 21, 2021
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT - WCJC will recognize graduates in online presentation
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...
May 17, 2021
2020-2021 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
WHARTON, TEXAS – Fourteen Wharton County Junior College students will receive financial help with their education thanks to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Education Programs Division. In 2020-2021, students received scholarships ranging...
May 14, 2021
A BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT - WCJC Pioneers baseball team begins Regional Tournament after stellar season
WHARTON, TEXAS – The Wharton County Junior College Pioneers baseball team is competing in the Regional Tournament after wrapping up their regular season in second place, their best finish in 16 years. The last time WCJC finished in second was i...
May 7, 2021