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WCCD Announces President’s, Dean’s Lists for Summer 2025

September 16, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan recently announced the President’s and Dean’s lists for the Summer 2025 term. Students awarded to the President’s list must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours with a grade point average of 4.0. Eligibility for the Dean’s list is based on a GPA of 3.5 or higher, with a minimum ofRead More

WCCD President Dr. Kathy L. Murphy Marks First 100 Days with Momentum and a Vision for the Future

September 16, 2025

In her first 100 days as President of Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD), Dr. Kathy L. Murphy has focused on strengthening community partnerships and launching the development of a new academic master plan to guide the College’s future. Since assuming the presidency in June 2025, Dr. Murphy has met with business leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, governmentRead More

WCCD to Close Tuesday, September 23, for ACCS Regional Meeting

September 15, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) will be closed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM to allow faculty and staff to attend an Alabama Community College System (ACCS) regional meeting. This includes both the Wallace Campus in Dothan and the Sparks Campus in Eufaula. Daytime in-person classes will not be held onRead More

WCCD Student Kelly Merritt Named 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

August 29, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan is proud to announce the selection of Kelly Merritt as a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Merritt, a first-year Associate Degree Nursing student, is one of only 220 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide to receive this prestigious honor and will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise ScholarshipRead More

WCCD Sparks Foundation Receives $5,000 Donation for New F.C. Britt Scholarship Fund

July 30, 2025

The Wallace Community College Sparks Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the F. C. Britt Scholarship, a new scholarship fund established to support Barbour County High School students. This scholarship was made possible through a generous $5,000 donation presented by Barbour County Training School graduates Jeanetta Britt (Class of 1967) and Barbara CogarRead More

Wallace Foundations Receive $75,000 Endowment Donation from Five Star Credit Union Foundation

July 23, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce a generous $75,000 endowment from the Five Star Credit Union Foundation to the Wallace Community College Foundations. This investment will expand scholarship opportunities through WCCD’s established scholarship program, helping more students access higher education and achieve their academic and career goals.” “We are deeply grateful to FiveRead More

WCCD Names John Rushing as New Athletic Director

June 9, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is pleased to announce the hiring of John Rushing as the College’s new Athletic Director, effective June 1, 2025. Rushing brings nearly five years of experience as the Assistant Athletics Director at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida, and a career marked by integrity, leadership, and success across multiple levels of athleticsRead More

WCCD Announces President’s, Dean’s Lists for Spring 2025

May 20, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan recently announced the President’s and Dean’s lists for the Spring 2025 term. Students awarded to the President’s list must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours with a grade point average of 4.0. Eligibility for the Dean’s list is based on a GPA of 3.5 or higher, with a minimum ofRead More

WCCD Holds Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies

May 16, 2025

Wallace Community College – Dothan (WCCD) conferred degrees and certificates on graduates from the Wallace Campus in Dothan on Friday, May 9, 2025, and on graduates from the Sparks Campus in Eufaula on Monday, May 12, 2025, during the Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies. The College awarded 1311 degrees to 971 graduates from the Summer 2024,Read More

Dr. Kathy Murphy Named WCCD President

May 15, 2025

On Wednesday, May 14, during its monthly meeting, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees approved Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker’s recommendation to appoint current Gadsden State Community College president Dr. Kathy Murphy as President of Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD). “We’ve made a decision that I believe will be proven to be a very good decisionRead More