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News & Announcements

City of Abbeville Proclaims April as Community College Month with WCCD

April 8, 2026

The City of Abbeville officially proclaimed April as Community College Month during its City Council meeting on Monday, recognizing the significant impact Wallace Community College has on students, workforce development, and the local community. The proclamation highlights the College’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education and training that supports economic growth and opportunity throughout theRead More

WCCD Student Nashunni Williams Named Semifinalist for Prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

April 8, 2026

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce that student Nashunni Williams has been named a semifinalist for the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for community college students seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. Williams is among 485 semifinalists selectedRead More

Tickets on Sale Now for WCCD Performing Arts Festival

April 7, 2026

The Fine Arts Division of Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) will present its annual Performing Arts Festival on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bencze Theatre on the Wallace Campus in Dothan. The event will showcase the talents of WCCD’s performing arts students and ensembles, including The Wallace Sound, the Wallace Concert Choir,Read More

Henry County Commission Proclaims April as Community College Month

April 6, 2026

The Henry County Commission has officially proclaimed April as Community College Month, recognizing the vital role Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) plays in strengthening education, workforce development, and economic growth throughout the region. The proclamation highlights WCCD’s continued commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education and training opportunities that empower students and support local communities. Dean ofRead More

WCCD To Hold Alabama Road Scholars Program Featuring Mike Bunn Thanks to Alabama Humanities Alliance Grant

April 6, 2026

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) will host historian and author Mike Bunn for two special public presentations exploring Alabama’s role in the American Revolution, thanks to a competitive mini-grant awarded by the Alabama Humanities Alliance. The program is part of the Alabama Road Scholars Speakers Bureau and connects Alabama history to the upcoming national America250 commemorationRead More

WCCD New Quarterly Newsletter Perspectives Published

March 31, 2026

Wallace Community College is proud to relaunch Perspective as a quarterly digital newsletter—your inside look at the people, programs, and partnerships shaping our college and community. Each issue highlights student success stories, workforce initiatives, campus news, and the impact Wallace is making across the Wiregrass. We invite you to explore the latest issue and stayRead More

WCCD to Celebrate Homecoming 2026 April 6–10

March 31, 2026

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) invites students, alumni, and community members to celebrate Homecoming 2026, set for April 6–10 on the Wallace Campus in Dothan. The week-long celebration will feature spirit-themed activities, athletic events, and opportunities for alumni to reconnect with the College. Homecoming 2026 will showcase Govs pride through a variety of events, including SpiritRead More

WCCD Holds Spring Health Sciences Simulation Clinic for Local First Graders

March 27, 2026

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) welcomed over 750 first-grade students from area elementary schools for the Health Sciences Simulation Clinic (SIM Clinic), held March 24-27 at the Heersink Family Health Sciences Building on the Wallace Campus in Dothan. The SIM Clinic was a fun and interactive event that brought WCCD’s “Health Sciences Superheroes” together with youngRead More

WCCD Child Development Program Partners with Feed Me Words to Enhance Student Learning and Literacy

March 23, 2026

The Child Development program at Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce a partnership with Feed Me Words, a program of the Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) that brings exciting, hands-on literacy and language development opportunities to its students. As part of the program’s curriculum, WCCD Child Development students now have access to free,Read More

WCCD Appoints Dr. Chris Franklin as Dean of Student Services

March 16, 2026

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chris Franklin as Dean of Student Services, effective March 1, 2026. Dr. Franklin brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, with a strong emphasis on enrollment management, student services, and student success. He also offers extensive leadership experience within the AlabamaRead More