2018 Press Releases

WCJC VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM GRADUATION
Aug. 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Twenty-nine students recently graduated from WCJC's LVN program.
August 27, 2018
A GOOD YEAR - WCJC expands programs and improves facilities in 2017-2018
Work continues on Wharton County Junior College’s Johnson Health Occupations Center. A $6.5 million project will expand and renovate the facility, allowing the college to offer cutting-edge training required for successful employment in the healthcar...
August 23, 2018
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS - WCJC Foundation awards scholarships for 2018
Recipients of the Wharton County Junior College Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship include, front row, from left, Mackenzie Dornak of Needville High School, Dalaney Guttenberger of Boling High School, Lindsey Norman of Needville High School, Lucy Talas of...
August 17, 2018
GIVING THANKS - WCJC Friends of the College event recognizes donors, scholarship recipients
Wharton County Junior College President Betty McCrohan, right, visits with WCJC Alumni Association members Janette McDonald, far left, and Clarice Snokhaus, center, during the college's Friends of the College Appreciation Dinner, held recently in the...
August 16, 2018
FALL REGISTRATION ONGOING
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE FALL REGISTRATION ONGOING WHARTON, TEXAS – Registration is now open for Wharton County Junior College’s Fall 2018 semester. Students may register through Aug.
August 2, 2018
MEETING A NEED WCJC EMS Program expands to Bay City Campus
Wharton County Junior College EMS Program Director Gary Bonewald inspects training equipment at the Bay City Campus. The EMS Program will begin offering basic EMT courses at the facility this fall. WHARTON, TEXAS – The Wharton County Junior College ...
July 30, 2018
ENROLLMENT NIGHT WCJC hosts evening events to assist students with enrollment
WHARTON, TEXAS – Students needing a helping hand in registering for WCJC’s Fall 2018 semester will soon be able to receive some after-hours assistance. “Enrollment Night” events are planned at both the Wharton and Richmond campuses as a way of provid...
July 25, 2018
A SOLID STRUCTURE WCJC's Welding Technology Program prepares graduates for workforce
WCJC Welding Technology Instructor Sean Franco demonstrates basic techniques for students enrolled in the program. The one-year program includes classroom instruction and the development of hands-on skills. WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior Col...
July 9, 2018
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS SWORN IN
District Judge Randy Clapp conducts the official swearing in ceremony for new WCJC trustee Mary Ellen Meyer of El Campo, center, and for returning board chairman Danny Gertson of East Bernard, during a recent meeting. Board members serve six-year ter...
July 2, 2018
CAUSE TO CELEBRATE Ribbon cutting ceremony marks completion of Richmond Campus project
Wharton County Junior College President Betty McCrohan, center, receives assistance from WCJC Board of Trustees Chairman Danny Gertson in cutting the ribbon signifying the completion of the Richmond Campus Renovation and Expansion project. State and ...
June 29, 2018
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WCJC holds event for Richmond Campus expansion project
Wharton County Junior College will host a ribbon cutting at the Richmond Campus at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26.
June 22, 2018
TOP-NOTCH INSTRUCTION WCJC's Computer Science Program provides cutting-edge training
Wharton County Junior College Computer Science Program Director Stephen Lyford demonstrates some of the skills students will learn when enrolled in the Network Administration AAS Degree program. Three tracks are now being offered to provide students ...
June 11, 2018