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News & Announcements

WCCD President Dr. Kathy Murphy Shares Glowing First Impressions of the National Peanut Festival

November 6, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) President Dr. Kathy L. Murphy recently attended the National Peanut Festival (NPF) for the first time on Sunday, November 2, and shared her enthusiastic impressions of one of the Wiregrass area’s most beloved traditions. Dr. Murphy praised the festival’s community spirit, noting that she was “deeply impressed by the energy, pride,Read More

WCCD Faculty, Staff Selected for 2025 Chancellor’s Awards

November 6, 2025

Each year, institutions across the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) select four outstanding employees to receive the prestigious Chancellor’s Award, recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student success and the advancement of their college. Award recipients are nominated by their peers and selected in four categories: Administrator, Support Staff, Academic Faculty, and Technical Faculty.Read More

Honoring Service, Building Futures: Veterans Find Purpose and Support at WCCD

November 4, 2025

For many veterans, the transition from military service to civilian life is a journey marked by reflection, resilience, and the search for new purpose. At Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD), that journey is supported every step of the way. For Anthony Moran, service runs in the family. A third-generation soldier, Moran served in the Army fromRead More

WCCD Ranked #24 Nationally on Stacker’s 100 Best Community College List

November 4, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) has been recognized among the top community colleges in the nation according to Stacker, earning the #24 spot in their national ranking of the 100 best community colleges. WCCD was the only Alabama community college to be included in the top 50 of the list, highlighting the College’s ongoing commitment toRead More

WCCD Fine Arts “Travelogue: Photographs by Rebecca Woodham” Exhibit to Open November 6

October 31, 2025

The Wallace Community College–Dothan (WCCD) Fine Arts Department will host an opening reception for its newest gallery exhibition, “Travelogue: Photographs by Rebecca Woodham,” on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Cherry Hall Lobby on the Wallace Campus in Dothan, located at 1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL 36303. The exhibitRead More

WCCD Holds Fall Health Sciences Simulation Clinic for Local First Graders

October 24, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) welcomed approximately 1,000 first-grade students from eight area elementary schools for the Health Sciences Simulation Clinic (SIM Clinic), held October 20–24, 2025, 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” togetherRead More

WCCD President, Staff Part of Inaugural and Upcoming ACCS Economic Development Academy Cohorts

October 21, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) proudly announces that President Dr. Kathy L. Murphy and Director of Workforce Development Joe Johnson have completed the inaugural cohort of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Economic Development Academy, a year-long professional learning experience designed to strengthen the role of community colleges in statewide economic growth. Additionally, Vice President andRead More

WCCD Launches Strategic Planning Process to Shape the Future of Education and Community Impact

October 20, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) has officially launched its 2026–2031 Strategic Planning process, a comprehensive initiative designed to guide the College’s direction for the next five years. This process will establish key priorities that strengthen student success, enhance academic programs, and expand the College’s role as a driver of workforce and community development in the WiregrassRead More

WCCD Invites the Community to “Candy & Career Night” Events in Dothan and Eufaula

October 17, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) invites families and community members to enjoy a night of fun, learning, and Halloween spirit at its “Candy & Career Night” events, taking place at both the Dothan and Eufaula campuses. This is the inaugural event for the Wallace Campus in Dothan, and the 4th annual event for the Sparks Campus.Read More

Scholarships Available for Automotive Manufacturing Programs

October 16, 2025

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) is offering $400,000 in scholarships for Alabama residents interested in pursuing careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. Applications for the scholarships, which will be capped at $4,000, are now open to students enrolled in an eligible program at an Alabama communityRead More