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OUTSTANDING DRAMA PERFORMANCE - WCJC Drama Department students take home play festival awards
April 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wharton County Junior College Drama Department studentstook home a host ofawards from the 2020 TCCSTAPlay Fest. Seated, left to right, are Jasmine Munoz of East Bernard and Juan Monroy of...
April 23, 2020
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR MAY MINI-TERM, SUMMER AND FALL 2021
WHARTON, TEXAS – Registration is now open for Wharton County Junior College’s May Mini-Term and Summer 2021 semesters. Students may register from now through May 16 for the May Mini-Term, through June 6 for Summer I and through July 18 fo...
April 16, 2020
WCJC OPERATIONS RESUME WITH ONLINE COURSES
WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College has resumed operations with all courses offered online. Campuses are closed to all visitors and students without appointments. The May Mini-Term begins May 18.
April 3, 2020
WCJC MOVES TO ONLINE INSTRUCTION IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
WHARTON, TEXAS – Due to COVID-19, Wharton County Junior College closed its campuses on March 12, 2020. The college will remain closed until further notice and is moving to an online platform to continue to offer courses during the coronavirus outbrea...
March 23, 2020
A SOBERING EXPERIENCE - WCJC's 'Safe Spring Break' drives home dangers of unsafe activities
Wharton County Junior College student Cody Baca of Wharton attempts to walk a straight line while donning "Fatal Vision" goggles during the recent "Safe Spring Break" event. The goggles simulate intoxication and are used as a deterrent to drunk drivi...
March 6, 2020
NISOD EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECIPIENTS
Wharton County Junior College faculty members were recently recognized by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Pictured, left to right, are TaQuita Hogan-Claiborne, instructor of paralegal studies; Rudolph Henry, pr...
March 6, 2020
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK - WCJC Choir covers variety of core musical hits
Wharton County Junior College Choir member Vasti Coronado of Needville takes her cues from Choir Director Dr. Karl Paoletti during a rehearsal.
February 27, 2020
SAFE SPRING BREAK 2020
WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College will host its annual “Safe Spring Break” event on Tuesday, March 3, in Wharton. Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
February 27, 2020
COMPTROLLER HEGAR HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE AT WCJC ON FEB. 26
WHARTON, TEXAS – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will host a “Good for Texas Tour, Community College Edition” Press Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Wharton County Junior College. The event is scheduled from 1 p.m.
February 17, 2020
A GRAND EVENT - WCJC dedicates new Corbett Park with ceremony, baseball victory
Wharton County Junior College recently held a grand opening ceremony for its new ballpark, Corbett Park. Pictured, from left, are State Rep.
February 14, 2020
THE LAST LIFEBOAT - WCJC Drama Department presents play based on Titanic tragedy
The Wharton County Junior College Drama Department will present "The Last Lifeboat" at 7 p.m. Feb.
February 10, 2020
THE RIGHT DIRECTION - Pioneers Baseball Team set for competitive 2020 season
The 2020 Wharton County Junior College Pioneers Baseball Team includes, front row, left to right, PJ Villarreal of Conroe, Kevin Black of Bellville, David Pagan of Richmond, Chase Ruston of Mountain City, Kalun Dronette of Lafayette, La., Connor Frem...
January 29, 2020