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Martin Fujishin Director of Enology and Viticulture Program

WWCC names new Director of Enology and Viticulture Program 

 Martin Fujishin brings years of experience as a winemaker, industry consultant and educator  WALLA WALLA, WASH. – Martin Fujishin will become Director of College Cellars and the Enology and Viticulture Program at Walla Walla Community College on June 3.  Fujishin brings extensive experience as a winemaker, winery founder, and college educator in Idaho. After spending […]

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HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS GATHER TO LEARN HOW WWCC CAN PUT MORE STUDENTS ON THE PATH TO COLLEGE

A couple weeks ago, more than 40 high school counselors, educators and administrators from Washington and Oregon gathered at the Water & Environmental Center on our Walla Walla Campus for the annual High School Partners Conference. Attendees learned about Walla Walla Community College’s programs, degree options, support services, financial aid and much more while earning […]

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JADE SMITH TAKES REINS AS HEAD RODEO COACH AT WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Smith, a 2011 WWCC graduate, looks to grow program that’s been part of his life and family Jade Smith grew up around WWCC rodeo. Literally.  His late father, Dave Smith, attended WWCC and was a national college champion in tie-down roping. After his father died when Smith was just 9 months old, he was raised […]

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ALL WELCOME AT THE RETURN TO THE RIVER SALMON FESTIVAL ON MAY 18!

The entire community is invited to celebrate the return of salmon to the Walla Walla River Basin on Saturday, May 18 during the annual Return to the River Salmon Festival. The free community event will occur from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Walla Walla Community College campus near the WWCC ballfields on Tausick […]

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INMATES IN WASHINGTON BUILT STRUCTURES DESIGNED TO PROTECT FELLOW INMATES.

Source: Spokane Public Radio Last June, three Washington prison inmates took their own lives in less than a week. Two of the three jumped to their deaths. The state Department of Corrections wanted to make it harder for people to leap. The agency called on a welding instructor in Walla Walla and his students to make it […]

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ALONSO FAMILY VALUES: ‘IT’S AN HONOR’ MAKING STUDENTS’ EDUCATION DREAMS COME TRUE

Siblings Maria Alonso and Jacky Alonso-Barrientos have always placed a high value on education. Call it a family tradition. “It was very important for both of our parents,” Maria says. “With our dad, he was always all about education.” Jesus Alonso led by example. He earned his GED at Walla Walla Community College, as well […]

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WWCC OFFERS STUDENTS ONE-ON-ONE HELP WITH FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS.

May 1 is the priority deadline, so contact WWCC today The new changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have made more financial aid available, including grants that do not need to be repaid. The form is also shorter and, for many people, easier to complete. Walla Walla Community College Navigators are […]

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NEW PROGRAMS COMING TO WWCC OFFER INSIGHT INTO THE REGION’S FUTURE

Successful community colleges play a vital role working with local business, civic and educational leaders to identify and meet the needs of the region the college serves. What does the future look like for the Walla Walla Valley? We already have a pretty clear picture. It includes an increasingly diverse population and economy, with business, […]

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WWCC OPENS DOORS FOR A FUTURE MATH PROFESSOR

Samantha Eggart knows how important second (and third) chances can be. It took more than one attempt, after all, to get her college education off the ground. But once she was ready, Walla Walla Community College was too. “They never closed the door on me — even if I tried to close doors on myself,” […]

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HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS: PUT YOUR STUDENTS ON THE PATH TO WWCC, REGISTER NOW FOR OUR APRIL 16 CONFERENCE

Walla Walla Community College invites high school counselors, educators and administrators to the Water & Environmental Center on our Walla Walla Campus for an engaging workshop and professional development opportunity. Join us from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 16 for the High School Partners Conference. In these sessions, you’ll learn about WWCC’s: In […]

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