2020 Press Releases

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 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...

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 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 ...

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 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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Wharton County Junior College Choir member Vasti Coronado of Needville takes her cues from Choir Director Dr. Karl Paoletti during a rehearsal.