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ADVENTURE IS WAITING WCJC Band concert recalls super hero, spy theme songs
Wharton County Junior College Band member Pablo Martinez of Wharton practices his trombone during a recent rehearsal. The band will perform "Adventure is Waiting" at 7 p.m.
February 26, 2018
FULL SPEED AHEAD Johnson Health Occupations Center project moves forward
Construction crews have been hart at work on a new 18,000 square foot addition on the north side of Wharton County Junior College’s Johnson Health Occupations Center. The addition is part of a two-phase project designed to expand the college’s Allied...
February 22, 2018
Wharton County Junior College choir member Catching Valentinis-Dee of Katy rehearses for the upcoming concert,
Wharton County Junior College choir member Catching Valentinis-Dee of Katy rehearses for the upcoming concert, "Greatest Hits." Scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
February 5, 2018
WCJC Drama Department to present unique, challenging play
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 Wharton CountyJunior College Drama Instructor Greg McLarty, center, coaches student actor Cole Fitzgeraldof Bay City (seated) while Trace Morris of Needville and Maren Ellis of Wharton look ...
January 31, 2018
Eight Wharton County Junior College instructors have been recognized for their dedication and commitment to their particular fields of study by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD).
NISOD award winners Eight Wharton County Junior College instructors have been recognized for their dedication and commitment to their particular fields of study by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Front row...
January 19, 2018
PAYMENT DEADLINES EXTENDED FOR SPRING 2018 SEMESTER - Funding Still Available for Students Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College is helping more students to attend college for the spring 2018 semester by extending tuition payment deadlines for all students and als...
January 11, 2018
Fifteen students earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 Fifteen students earned their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College.
December 15, 2017
Wharton County Junior College Emergency Medical Services Program students practice lifesaving skills on a mannequin in the back of a mock ambulance. The program will begin offering classes in Bay City in January of 2018.
Wharton County Junior College Emergency Medical Services Program students practice lifesaving skills on a mannequin in the back of a mock ambulance. The program will begin offering classes in Bay City in January of 2018. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Conta...
December 14, 2017
El Campo resident Ismael Mendez will continue his studies at Wharton County Junior College thanks to a $5,000 scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Mendez is enrolled in the Engineering Design Program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 El Campo resident Ismael Mendez will continue his studies at Wharton County Junior College thanks to a $5,000 scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
December 13, 2017
WCJC Band trumpet player Ethan Weinberg of Danevang rehearses with WCJC Choir members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 WCJC Band trumpet player Ethan Weinberg of Danevang rehearses with WCJC Choir members, left to right, Evan Stavena of Wharton, Alex Nieves of Richmond, Tori Moeller of Richmond, Natalie S...
November 30, 2017
Wharton County Junior College Public Safety Corporal Steven Fojtik uses a new
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 Wharton County Junior College Public Safety Corporal Steven Fojtik uses a new "prox" card to access Mullins Hall on the Wharton campus.
November 30, 2017
REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zina L. Carter 979.532.6417 WHARTON, TEXAS – Registration is now open for Wharton County Junior College’s Spring 2018 semester. Students can register online or in person until Monday, Jan.
November 29, 2017