News & Announcements : Wallace Community College

News & Announcements

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

WCCD Medical Assisting Students Outperform National Averages on Certification Exams

October 15, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) Medical Assisting students are exceeding national standards with outstanding results on their National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exams, demonstrating the College’s commitment to preparing students for career success in the healthcare field. On their first attempt, WCCD Medical Assisting students achieved a 95% overall pass rate from 2024 – 2025—16% higherRead More

WCCD Awarded Over $2.7 Million to Expand Rural Healthcare Education

October 14, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) has received more than $2.7 million from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) as part of the Alabama Centers for Rural Healthcare Opportunity legislative appropriation. The grant will fund Neighbors in Health: Rural Healthcare Training Close to Home, a major initiative designed to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce, expand training opportunitiesRead More

WCCD Hosts Vocal Clinic with American Idol Finalist Natalie Weiss

October 10, 2025

The Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) Fine Arts Division recently welcomed American Idol Season 4 semi-finalist and acclaimed vocalist Natalie Weiss for a one-day vocal clinic that brought together talented students from across Alabama. Participants represented a range of schools, colleges, theatres, and studios, including Houston Academy, Enterprise High School, Homewood High School, Dothan High School,Read More

WCCD Staff, Foundation Board Members Continue Strong Legacy with Leadership Alabama

October 7, 2025

Wallace Community College is proud to celebrate the deep and ongoing ties its leaders and Foundation Board members have with Leadership Alabama, a statewide program that cultivates leaders committed to moving Alabama forward. The group of area alumni met on Thursday to welcome in the program’s newest Wiregrass participants. Leadership Alabama is a statewide nonprofitRead More

WCCD Fine Arts Division Receives $5,000 Grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts for Vocal Clinic with American Idol Finalist Natalie Weiss

October 7, 2025

The Fine Arts Division at Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) to support a vocal clinic for high school students across the Wiregrass. The clinic will be led by Natalie Weiss, American Idol Season 4 semi-finalist and Broadway performer, during her visitRead More

WCCD Wins PR/Marketing Awards at 2025 Annual ACCSPRA Conference

October 2, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) was recognized with two awards at the 2025 Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) Pyramid Awards, held at the organization’s annual fall conference earlier in September. WCCD earned the top place Pyramid Award for “Best in Print Advertising” for its 2024 National Peanut Festival (NPF) program advertisement and receivedRead More

WCCD Partners with Houston County Schools for New Dual Enrollment Programs

September 30, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD), in collaboration with Houston County Schools, recently launched three new high-demand program opportunities for dual enrollment students at the Houston County Career Academy: Automotive Technology, Business Technologies, and Child Development. Students participating in the new programs now have the opportunity to earn: Short Certificates in Automotive Technology Pre-K Endorsement in ChildRead More

Tickets on Sale for Natalie Weiss Concert at WCCD

September 29, 2025

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is pleased to announce that Natalie Weiss, acclaimed vocalist and American Idol Season 4 semi-finalist, will perform live in concert on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the WCCD Bencze Theatre on the Wallace Campus in Dothan. Weiss, whose credits include national tours of Les Misérables and Wicked, bringsRead More