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News & Announcements

Santa Claus Visits WCCD Campuses

December 12, 2025

Santa Claus made a few early stops at Wallace Community College before his big night of worldwide travels, spreading cheer across both the Dothan and Eufaula campuses and delighting children, families, and community members with pure Christmas magic. The College hosted two Evening with Santa events on December 2 in Dothan and December 4 inRead More

WCCD Student Kelly Merritt Named Oberndorf Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa

December 12, 2025

Wallace Community College–Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce that first-year Associate Degree Nursing student Kelly Merritt has been named an Oberndorf Scholar by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has been awarded a $1,500 Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship. Each year, 15 Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarships are awarded nationwide, making this recognition aRead More

WCCD Shares Vision for Proposed Henry County Workforce Center at Henry County Workforce Summit

December 5, 2025

Wallace Community College–Dothan (WCCD) President Dr. Kathy Murphy presented an exciting and collaborative vision for the proposed Henry County Workforce Center during the Henry County Workforce Summit, highlighting WCCD’s strong history of partnership with Henry County Schools and its ongoing investment in expanding educational and workforce opportunities for students and residents. WCCD currently serves 202Read More

WCCD ADN Program Named Finalist for Statewide Exemplary Program Award

December 3, 2025

Wallace Community College–Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce that its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, led by Division Director Dr. Rayanne Daniels, has been selected as a top-two finalist in the Teaching and Learning category of this year’s Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) Exemplary Program Awards. This year’s awards spotlight excellence in three critical areasRead More

WCCD Named One of the Best Medical Assistant Programs in Alabama by EduMed.Org

December 1, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce that its Medical Assistant program has been recognized as one of the Best Medical Assistant Programs in Alabama in EduMed.org’s 2025 national rankings. The honor highlights Wallace’s commitment to high-quality, affordable healthcare education and its dedication to preparing students for meaningful careers in a fast-growing field. EduMed.org’sRead More

WCCD Inducts 26 New Members into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

November 24, 2025

Wallace Community College–Dothan (WCCD) proudly inducted 26 new members into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society during a ceremony held on November 18, 2025. The event, attended by College personnel, family members, and friends, celebrated the academic achievements and leadership potential of WCCD’s newest scholars. Dr. Ashli Wilkins, Vice President and Dean at WCCD,Read More

WCCD Collects Almost 1,200 Canned Goods to Support Local Families

November 21, 2025

Wallace Community College–Dothan (WCCD) is grateful for the extraordinary outpouring of generosity from its faculty, staff, and students after collecting almost 1,200 canned goods to support families in need across the Wiregrass through the Wiregrass Area Food Bank. What began as a College-wide challenge quickly grew into a powerful demonstration of the Wallace Family’s commitmentRead More

WCCD to Host “An Evening with Santa Claus” on Both Campuses

November 21, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) invites families across the Wiregrass to kick off the holiday season with An Evening with Santa Claus, a magical community event featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, festive activities, and sweet holiday treats. The celebrations will take place on both the Wallace Campus in Dothan and the Sparks Campus in Eufaula. Children andRead More

WCCD, Troy University Sign Memorandum of Understanding

November 17, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) and Troy University have signed an agreement to create a pathway for WCCD students to earn a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from TROY. The partnership ensures that students completing WCCD’s Electrical Technology (ELT) or Industrial Systems Technology (INT) programs can transfer to TROY’s EEE program with guaranteedRead More

WCCD President Hosts Area Superintendents to Discuss Future Projects, Student Success

November 13, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) President Dr. Kathy L. Murphy recently hosted a roundtable discussion with area school superintendents to share updates on several exciting new facilities and program developments planned at the College. The meeting also provided an opportunity for superintendents to offer feedback on how WCCD can continue to strengthen pathways that serve studentsRead More