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REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR WCJC'S SUMMER II, FALL TERMS
June 18, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – Registration is ongoing for Wharton County Junior College’s Summer II session and Fall 2020 semester. Summer II registration will continue through July 12, with courses beginning on July ...
June 18, 2020
SPREADING OUT THE LOAD - WCJC offers installment plan to assist students with tuition
June 2, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College is doing its part to help students continue their education in the midst of economic difficulties resulting from COVID-19. Although the college routinely offe...
June 2, 2020
CAREER DEVELOPMENT - WCJC offers assistance for students looking for new careers, additional education
May 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – From resume development to career outlook in a host of fields, Wharton County Junior College is offering virtual informational sessions designed to help students get a leg up on finding a ...
May 21, 2020
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHOLARSHIPS - WCJC partners with HLS&R for technical program scholarships
May 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College is partnering with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to provide scholarships for students enrolled in technical programs. Those still considering college –...
May 21, 2020
MONITOR AND ADJUST - WCJC EMS, Police Academy continue instruction despite COVID-19
May 18, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WCJC Police Academy students practice search and arrest procedures while donning Personal Protection Equipment due to the COVID-19 outbreak. WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College’s Polic...
May 18, 2020
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College will recognize its graduates this spring during in-person commencement exercises. Two ceremonies – 10 a.m.
May 11, 2020
CALM IN THE STORM - WCJC counselors provide online sessions to address COVID-19 related anxiety
April 30 , 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Pioneer Student Center on Wharton County Junior College's Wharton campus is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, but student and staff services are still being offered online. ...
April 30, 2020
LIFE CHANGING - WCJC ADN program prepares Lena Bono-Spencer for rewarding career
Wharton County Junior College Associate Degree Nursing student Lena Bono-Spencer of Houston will graduate with her degree this May. She credits the college with preparing her for a rewarding future. El Salvador native Jose Reyes will graduate from ...
April 30, 2020
WCJC RANKED IN THE TOP 50 COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR 2020 BY COLLEGE CONSENSUS
April 28, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wharton County Junior College has been ranked as one of the Best Community Colleges in 2020 by College Consensus, a unique college ratings website that aggregates publisher rankings and student ...
April 28, 2020
EMS STUDENTS ASSIST WITH FORT BEND COUNTY COVID-19 SCREENING
Students enrolled in Wharton County Junior College's Emergency Medical Services program are currently assisting with COVID-19 screenings at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Outfitted in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that includes gowns, face s...
April 24, 2020
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