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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ - WCJC Band presents Dixieland music
Wharton County Junior College trombone player Angel Ramos of Orchard uses a toilet bowl plunger as a mute for his instrument during rehearsals for the upcoming concert, "New Orleans Jazz 2nd Line." The concert will take place at 7 p.m. March 5 at the...
March 1, 2019
SAFE SPRING BREAK - Event designed to help WCJC students have a safe break
Wharton County Junior College Police Academy student Laci Seaton participates in the 2018 Safe Spring Break event by donning “Fatal Vision” goggles, which are designed to help students experience the detrimental effects of intoxication. Similar demon...
March 1, 2019
PROJECT COMPLETION - WCJC officially celebrates renovated Johnson Building
A $6.5 million renovation project on WCJC’s Johnson Health Occupations Center is now complete. The project included the construction of an 18,000 square foot addition and the renovation of the existing building. WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junio...
February 25, 2019
GAME CHANGER - New ballpark enables WCJC to improve baseball program
Mike Feyen, WCJC’s Director of Facilities Management, looks over the new baseball park currently under construction on the northeast side of the college’s Wharton Campus. WHARTON, TEXAS – It’s out with the old, in with the new for the Wharton County...
February 25, 2019
SUPER HITS - WCJC Choir to perform iconic pop and rock favorites
Wharton County Junior College Choir members rehearse for their upcoming concert, "Super Hits," which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb.
February 22, 2019
WCJC SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM CHICKEN SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER
Kimberly Willis, Director of the Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizens Program, is hoping for plenty of community response to the upcoming Chicken Spaghetti fundraiser. Funds raised during the Feb.
February 20, 2019
WCJC OFFERS SECOND 8-WEEK CLASSES THIS SPRING
WCJC OFFERS SECOND 8-WEEK CLASSES THIS SPRING WHARTON – Pick up an extra class this Spring and save time by enrolling in one of Wharton County Junior College’s 8-week classes. Except for one course, all of the classes are internet based. The classes...
February 20, 2019
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR - Drama production tackles consequences of dishonesty
Wharton County Junior College drama students rehearse a scene from their upcoming show, "The Children's Hour." From left are Makayla Biskup of El Campo, Leo Pratt of Katy, Kayleigh Knight of Katy and Trace Morris of Needville. WHARTON, TEXAS – The W...
February 7, 2019
ILLNESS IN COMMUNITY NOT RELATED TO WCJC CAFETERIA SERVICES
Feb. 6 , 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – The Wharton community and surrounding areas outside of Wharton are experiencing virus-type illnesses.
February 6, 2019
TO THE STARS AND BEYOND - WCJC student to visit NASA in June as part of on-site experience
Duaa Qamar, a student at WCJC’s Sugar Land campus, will travel to Florida this summer to participate in NASA’s Community College Aerospace Scholars program. SUGAR LAND, TEXAS – Duaa Qamar, a student at Wharton County Junior College’s Sugar Land camp...
January 31, 2019
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE - WCJC Office of Marketing and Communications garners regional and national recognition
The WCJC Office of Marketing and Communications has garnered 36 awards for excellence since 2001, including most recently two gold medals from NCMPR's 2018 Medallion Awards. WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College’s Office of Marketing and Co...
January 31, 2019
ON THE FRONT LINES - Allen brings expertise, passion for education to WCJC
Since arriving at WCJC in March of 2018, Dr. Amanda Allen has had her hands full as Vice President of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.
January 22, 2019