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WCJC PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO UIL WINNERS
More than 1,000 students from nearly two dozen schools participated in a recent UIL competition held at Wharton County Junior College's Wharton campus. WCJC is providing 114 scholarships for the event's top finishers.
March 28, 2023
CAREER AND TRANSFER CENTER RIBBON CUTTING
Wharton County Junior College will host a ribbon cutting and reception for its Career and Transfer Center on Tuesday, March 28, at the Wharton campus. Pictured, from left, are Dr.
March 21, 2023
WCJC RICHMOND EMS PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE
Wharton County Junior College students work together to "revive" a child mannequin during a recent Field Day training exercise. The program has expanded its services at the Richmond campus, offering new training devices including an interactive simul...
March 7, 2023
NIGHT ON BROADWAY - WCJC Choir teams with Wharton Community Choir for concert
Wharton County Junior College choir students join members of the Wharton Community Choir in preparation for the upcoming concert, "Night on Broadway." The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the Horton Foote Theatre on the Wharton camp...
March 3, 2023
WCJC DRAMA DEPARTMENT EARNS TOP RECOGNITION AT PLAY FESTIVAL
The Wharton County Junior College Drama Department walked away with numerous awards from a recent play festival held at the University of North Texas in Denton. Kneeling, left to right, are Hamza Mir of Richmond, C'Aira Hearse of Wharton and Valerie ...
March 1, 2023
WCJC BAND PRESENTS JAMES BOND MOVIE THEMES
The Wharton County Junior College Band will host two performances of "Bond ... James Bond" on Feb.
February 20, 2023
THE ONE-ACT PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Wharton County Junior College actors Ben Wandell of Wharton, grasping the couch, is pulled across stage by Wil Harborth of Wharton during a rehearsal for the upcoming production, "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong." The show is set for 7 p.m. Feb.
February 3, 2023
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE - WCJC's annual comprehensive financial report earns special recognition
Wharton County Junior College has earned special recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for excellence in financial reporting. Pictured, from left, are Dean of Human Resources Rachel Bahnsen, Controller Cynthia Ward, Dire...
February 2, 2023
WCJC PIONEERS BASEBALL TEAM GEARS UP FOR SEASON
Jan. 27, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Wharton County Junior College Pioneers baseball team is geared up for a competitive 2023 season.
January 27, 2023
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SPRING 2023 14-WEEK CLASSES AND SECOND 8-WEEK CLASSES
Wharton County Junior College's Dean of Enrollment Management and Registrar Jerry Martinez is encouraging students to register for the upcoming 14-week and second 8-week semesters. The 14-week classes begin on Jan.
January 25, 2023
WCJC CHOIR STUDENTS EARN SPOTS ON ALL-STATE CHOIR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Wharton County Junior College Choir students will perform at the Texas Music Educators Conference in San Antonio this spring as part of the Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir. From left are Valeria Rojas of E...
January 24, 2023
WCJC INSTRUCTORS ANNOUNCED AS 2023 NISOD EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Eight WCJC instructors have received 2023 NISOD Excellence Awards. From left are Gary Bonewald, Instructor of Emergency Medical Services; Geoffrey Shine, Instructor of Government; Nicole Parks, Instructor of Mathematics; Dr.
January 19, 2023