12 Wallace State students earn medals at SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A dozen Wallace State Community College students brought home medals after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this week in Atlanta.
“We commend our SkillsUSA Medalists and their faculty, and we are very proud of all of our outstanding...
Wallace State Nursing Chair Deborah Hoover presents at national conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education Chair Deborah “Pepper” Hoover recently presented information about the program’s joint enrollment model with the University of Alabama at Birmingham during the 2020 National League for Nursing (NLN) Virtual Education Summit.
Master of Teaching – Art of Leadership was the theme for this...
Wallace State Mini Term II registration Wednesday, Oct. 10, classes begin Oct. 11
HANCEVILLE – Registration for Wallace State Community College’s fall semester Mini Term II classes takes place Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11. Classes begin Oct. 11.
Wallace State has a variety of options, including online courses, for students to register for during the second...
Class of 2018: Wallace State celebrates 52nd commencement
Trevoris Waugh was one of six members of the Wallace State basketball team to graduate Friday night. He is also a published poet.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 52nd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More...
Wallace State Genealogy Department expands collection
HANCEVILLE - Through donations and purchases, Wallace State Community College is making a huge expansion of one of the area’s best resources for searching family origins. Several hundred books, documents and microfilms have been added.
The new material is broad and eclectic including books to...
Wallace State’s Career Services hosting Job Fair Thursday, March 14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Career Services is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Peinhardt Conference Center inside the Center for Science and Nursing.
Job Fair exhibitors include health services corporations, multiple law enforcement agencies...
Wallace State introduces Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has introduced a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Program. WSCC Program Director, Diagnostic Imaging / Assistant Dean of Health Science Dr. Jim Malone spoke briefly at an information session about the program on March 13.
Malone said the need for the program was brought to his attention by...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy Program celebrates graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Class of 2025, celebrating the transition of students from academic study to professional practice in respiratory therapy.
"Today, we honor and celebrate the efforts of these individuals for...
Wallace State sophomore Ryder Jones named recipient of the University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship
HANCEVILLE – Ryder Jones is Wallace State’s recipient of the University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship.
Jones, 20, is a West Point High graduate who plans to major in civil engineering at Alabama and eventually apply for medical school.
“I was very surprised when I learned I...
Wallace State students Challie Johnson, Taylor Urech recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
Wallace State was well represented at the All-Alabama Academic Team banquet. Pictured are, from left, Wallace State interim Dean of Students Jennifer Hill, students Taylor Urech and Challie Johnson and Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
PRATTVILLE – Wallace State students Challie Johnson and Taylor...
Wallace State Nursing named Center of Excellence for 3rd time
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education has once again been named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The program was the first college or university nursing program in the state to achieve this...
WWII vet special guest at Wallace State
George Mills, a local WWII veteran, was hosted for a two-hour seminar Tuesday by Wallace State history instructor Leigh Ann Courington. She and her students dressed in period outfits and styled their hair to welcome him to the campus.
Mills served in the U.S. Army's...
Record amount raised at 13th annual Student Investment Luncheon
Alina Adams, head of the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State, congratulates the winning bidder of the Reese’s peanut butter cheesecake she made to be auctioned off at the 2017 Student Investment Luncheon at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - Hundreds of supporters of...
Wallace State celebrating Community College Month in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is celebrating Community College Month during the month of April by sharing the outstanding stories of WSCC alumni and hosting events for current and future students and the community. Look for features to be published throughout the...
WSCC student Tesia Humphrey named state SkillsUSA president, Stephen Hollis named parliamentarian
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Salon and Spa Management student Tesia Humphrey has been elected as the state SkillsUSA college/postsecondary president for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Stephen Hollis, a Wallace State Machine Tool Technology student, has been elected parliamentarian for the same term.
Humphrey, 31, is...
Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Society, to speak on campus Wednesday, Nov. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, is scheduled to speak at Wallace State Community College on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Gudger Student Center.
Brandon was among the 5,000...
Wallace State earns Apprenticeship Ambassador designation from US Department of Labor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been selected as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the United States Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor’s newly announced Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative seeks to create a national network of employers, labor organizations, industry association, program sponsors, educators,...
Winston County Works welding program has produced the best job yet for graduate LaShanda Harrison
LaShanda Harrison is a graduate of the Winston County Works welding program.
DOUBLE SPRINGS – LaShanda Harrison has worked multiple years as a boilermaker. She’s also been employed as a mechanic, carpenter and for a landscaping company.
After completing the welding program through the Winston County...
Wallace State hosting self-defense course for health care personnel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a self-defense course geared toward medical personnel on Saturday, July 12, from noon-2 p.m. at the Wellness Center.
The free training event will be presented by Gentle Solutions and will focus on staying safe in the...
Wallace State Basketball Coach Allen Sharpe hired by UAH
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College announces that women’s and men’s head basketball coach Allen Sharpe has accepted a position as head coach of the University of Alabama at Huntsville women’s basketball program.
Sharpe recently completed his ninth season in two stints as Wallace...
Wallace State Theatre staging production of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov. 8-10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Theatre Department has announced show times for its upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The musical production will be held Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-10, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan E. Gudger Sr....
Wallace State partners with Kids to Love to create a brighter future for foster kids
Wallace State Mechatronics instructor Keith Tolbert and Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges
HANCEVILLE - At any given time, more than 6,000 children are in Alabama's foster care system. Every year, approximately 200 of them reach their 18th birthdays and "age out." Many of these,...
Wallace State Community College releases spring 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 689 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launches Powerful Partnerships Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development recently launched its Powerful Partnerships program at the Workforce Training Center on the campus of REHAU in Cullman. The initiative brings together the college and area businesses to drive workforce development...
More than $266K raised at annual Wallace State Student Investment Luncheon
Attendees of the Wallace State Future Foundation Student Investment Luncheon look over silent auction items up for bid. The luncheon raised more than $266,000 to support scholarships.
HANCEVILLE - More than $266,000 was raised during the 14th annual Student Investment Luncheon hosted by the Wallace...
PSA Airlines pilot Aaron Mathis named 2019 Wallace State Most Outstanding Alumni
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Aaron Mathis, a captain for PSA Airlines, has earned the 2019 Wallace State Most Outstanding Alumni award.
Mathis was recently presented the award at Wallace State’s annual Convocation.
Mathis, 24, has worked for PSA Airlines since July 2016, working his way up to...
Wallace State unveils new program offerings this fall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is introducing a number of new program offerings during the Fall 2019 semester to meet demand for additional certificate options and associate degree programs.
The following options are now available in these programs:
General Studies: A.S. with a...
New students get insight, information from WSCC OTA, PTA grads, professionals
Recent Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant graduate Anna Baker, third from right, talks with incoming PTA students during a recent luncheon held for students and professionals in the PTA and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs at Wallace State.
HANCEVILLE - Alumni of the Wallace State Community...
Wallace State PTK Honor Society plans 5K to aid student food pantry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alpha Chi Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host a 5K Miles for Meal Run, Walk, Give event on Sunday, Sept. 19, on the main campus in Hanceville. The event will benefit the...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography students earn 100% pass rate on physics registry
Diagnostic Medical Sonography students Leah Price, left, Vi Vo, and Macy Williams conduct an exercise at Wallace State Community College. The three students are members of the Class of 2016 graduating next month. Every member of the class passed their physics registry, which is...
Wallace State’s Adult Education program offering newly-created nontraditional high school diploma
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Adult Education program has added a new alternative for students who didn’t complete their high school education.
The nontraditional high school diploma, which was recently approved by the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama State Department of Education, allows students...
WaLLi members enjoy friendly competition in ice cream contest
Winners in the WaLLi Ice Cream contest are, from left, Linda Pearson, 3rd place, Chocolate Chip with Almond; Wanda Creel, 2nd place, Vanilla; and Linda Cornelius, 1st place, Tutti Fruitti Ice Cream with Pecans.
HANCEVILLE - Linda Cornelius took a chance that paid off with...
Wallace State Fast Track program helps student’s dream take flight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Yancey York graduated from Wallace State in 2013 with an associate in applied science in flight technology, it was about a week before she graduated from Cullman Christian School. As a Fast Track student at Wallace State from 2012 -...
Wallace State releases Fine and Performing Arts season schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced its schedule for the 2024-2025 performance season. A total of 11 performances will be held on campus with several favorite events returning as well as a number of new shows.
Peter...
More than 25 graduate from WSCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 25 students were recognized during a pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College. Sixteen students from the Abdomen/Vascular pathway and 13 from the Cardiovascular pathway successfully completed their studies, with the majority of...
Wallace State’s newest FAME cohort recognized at induction ceremony and safety banner signing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program have introduced the third and newest AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technician) apprenticeship cohorts at the college.
The latest group was recognized at...
Wallace State Volleyball No. 1 seed going into ACCC tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College volleyball team will compete in the ACCC/NJCAA Gulf Atlantic District Volleyball Tournament as the No. 1 seed. Tournament play begins Friday, Nov. 4 at the Mobile Civic Center.
Wallace State will take on No. 8 seed Enterprise...
Wallace State hosts High School Welding Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Friday, March 13, over 130 high school students from 35 schools across the state gathered for a welding competition at Wallace State Community College to share their skills and connect with possible future career opportunities.
The competition began in 2023 by...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene students give clinical presentations
Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene students Karlee Stenger and Hanna Hornbuckle discuss digital detection of cavities and using the color-coded scale as a way to provide patients with a better understanding of their oral health.
HANCEVILLE - Dental Hygiene students at Wallace State Community...
WSCC Diagnostic Imaging students perform well at state convention
Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging students Kevin Matanich, left, Ashley Butler, Whitney Gregg, and Loren Gilliam earned second place in the quiz bowl competition at the 70th annual meeting of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists (ALSRT) held recently in Tuscaloosa.
HANCEVILLE - Students...
Wallace State celebrates nursing graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated more than 100 students at its August pinning ceremony held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Garlan Gudger Student Center.
“This evening, we gather here in the spirit of celebration...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging offering new Radiation Therapy degree option
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the addition of a Radiation Therapy option to the Diagnostic Imaging program. The radiation therapy option will train students to administer targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases.
“We are excited to announce that we will be...
Wallace State Community College hosting VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament on Jan. 29 and Feb. 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting a pair of upcoming VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournaments. The first is Saturday, Jan. 29 at Wallace State’s Wellness Center and another on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum....
Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum, starting at 6 p.m. More than 700 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, and more than 1,800 will...
Wallace State opens Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Winston County Community Learning Center — a facility that community and state leaders envision as a catalyst for future growth.
“I have a vision for Winston County, and this...
Wallace State has school-record 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 41 student-athletes recognized recently for their academic achievements during the 2016-17 year in list released by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Wallace State had 11 students achieve a 4.0 GPA, earning them NJCAA All-Academic First-Team...
WSCC Dental Assisting program celebrates recent graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program celebrated its latest graduates with a pinning ceremony held on Monday, July 28, at the James C. Bailey Center.
“Today we are celebrating their accomplishment and honoring the completion of the program,” said Susan Brewer,...
Doug Teal returns to driver’s seat: Earning CDL with hand controls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Doug Teal is reclaiming his career and earning his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) again — this time using hand controls.
Teal previously worked as a commercial driver, a job he loved, before a life-altering T6 spinal cord injury two and a half...
Prospective students visit Wallace State’s Applied Technologies programs during Open House
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A rainy night did not deter prospective students from attending Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Open House earlier this week.
Jake Smith, a home-schooled soon-to-be senior from Hartselle made Wallace State’s HVAC/Refrigeration Department among his first stops during the event.
“I’m interested in a...
Matthew McFall named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Matthew McFall has been named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer for the Division of Information Technology.
McFall comes to Wallace State after leading Jacksonville State University’s Technology Support Department (within the Division of Information Technology) as director for nearly...
Wallace State earns reaccreditation from SACSCOC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced the successful reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a significant milestone that underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, student success and continuous improvement.
The reaffirmation...
Wallace State Alumni Association offering ACT Prep Workshops
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students preparing for the ACT can gain valuable study and testing strategies through ACT Prep Workshops hosted by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association.
Workshops are scheduled for Oct. 7–8 and Dec. 1–2, and will take place from 5-8 p.m. on...
Holly Pond’s Wes Rakestraw appointed interim director of Wallace State’s Oneonta campus
Wes Rakestraw
ONEONTA - Wallace State Community College this week announced the appointment of Wesley (Wes) Rakestraw, of Holly Pond, as interim director of Wallace State’s Oneonta Campus Center. He takes over the position following the retirement of Dr. Kelley Jones, who served as the...
Wallace State’s CDL program offers training to wheelchair users
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Kenneth Gamble and James Ledford, both wheelchair users, each have a passion for the road.
Because of that, both men searched extensively to find a location statewide where they could earn their Commercial Driver’s License as a wheelchair user.
Wallace State’s CDL program...
Groundbreaking Friday for Wallace State Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship
Concept art shows the planned technical education center at Wallace State in Hanceville. (Courtesy of Wallace State)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will break ground on a new Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. behind...
Summer Bridge program offered to high school seniors at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it is offering a Start Right Summer Bridge program for qualifying high school seniors that aims to help incoming freshmen transition to college. The program will provide academic, motivational, social and scholarship support in a three-week...
Information sessions planned for Wallace State programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Several Wallace State Community College health science programs will soon be hosting information sessions to provide details to those interested in learning more about the programs and the application process. Applications for Fall 2025 entry will be accepted starting in March....
Wallace State recognizes 690 students named to President’s List and Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 690 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
Variety of classes offered through Wallace State Community Education and Continuing Education
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Continuing Education and Community Education programs offered through the Career & Workforce Development office are gearing up for a full slate of classes for Spring 2020. From gardening to cake decorating, computer basics to conversational Spanish,...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students fare well at annual conference
The Wallace State Student Bowl team took first place in the scholar’s bowl competition at the annual conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists. Pictured from left are Hollye Funderburk, Makaela Mote, instructors Kelli Rich and Jim Malone, Lelia Brooke Daniel and Lauren...
Deadlines near to apply to Wallace State health science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Deadlines are quickly approaching for students wishing to apply to most health science programs at Wallace State Community College for fall 2022 entry. Potential students should apply for general admission to Wallace State in advance of applying to specific health programs.
May...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development hosting pair of Career Fairs this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is hosting a pair of career fairs this month.
The Healthcare Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the William Peinhardt Conference Center at School of...
Jazz Band Camp introduces students to jazz music
Ricky Burks, left, leads students through a jazz tune during the annual Jazz Band Camp hosted at Wallace State. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Clapping out the beat and sounding out the notes, Wallace State Community College Jazz Band Director Ricky Burks put about two...
WSCC: From adversity to achievement
Najee Davis' inspiring journey to becoming a Chick-fil-A owner/operator
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Najee Davis, his time at Wallace State Community College represents a lot of firsts. He is the first in his family to graduate college. He read his first book as a student...
Wallace State Community College, Alabama Extension Office hosting Pond Management Series this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are teaming up to host a Wallace State Pond Management series.
Classroom presentations are scheduled for Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 at the Hooper Forestry Building on campus and a hands-on field...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development & Reliance Worldwide Corporation launch Tool Maker Registered Apprenticeship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and the Machine Tool Technology Department have partnered with Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) to launch a Tool Maker Registered Apprenticeship program.
The apprenticeship program provides apprentices with two years of paid experience...
Give the gift of education through WSCC Future Foundation Fund A Need Program
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation recently introduced a new option for supporters to help meet the needs of students working toward completing their educations. Fund a Need offers supporters a breakdown of specific needs students can face each semester. These needs...
ACT prep classes offered by WSCC Alumni Association March 5, 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students who will be taking the ACT in April have the opportunity to gets tips and study guides for the college entrance exam during two classes offered by the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association.
The Alumni Association is holding two Preparing...
WSCC welding student Jacob Humphrey among select company contending for spot at WorldSkills Competition
Jacob Humphrey is a sophomore welding student at Wallace State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State welding student Jacob Humphrey knows what it takes to be a state SkillsUSA champion. He’s now attempting to be among the top six students in the United States to qualify for...
WSCC Future Foundation hosting annual Student Investment Luncheon Nov. 1
The Fund A Need board made its appearance at the 2016 Student Investment Luncheon to help students with everything from tuition to gasoline and food. It will be back for the 2017 event on Nov. 1.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding Preview Day Jan. 27
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will host its annual...
Dr. Ryan Smith appointed new dean of students at Wallace State Community College
Dr. Ryan Smith
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ryan Smith as dean of students. He will assume the new role on July 2.
“Wallace State looks forward to continuing to strengthen access, opportunity and success for all students under...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy graduates 23 from program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program held a pinning ceremony on May 8, recognizing 23 students successfully completing the program for the Class of 2024.
“This pinning ceremony marks the important transition from student to respiratory therapist,” said Program Director Ashley...
WSCC Engineering Technology program introduces Digital Fabrication Pathway
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Engineering Technology program now offers a Digital Fabrication Pathway, an innovative track designed to equip students with the latest skills in the rapidly evolving field of digital fabrication.
Digital fabrication is a design and production process that combines...
Wallace State hosting flu shot clinics Oct. 19-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host flu shot clinics Oct. 19 - 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day in room 200 of the School of Nursing and Center for Science building.
Shots will be provided for free with those...
Aspen Institute names Wallace State finalist for $1M 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Aspen Institute (Aspen) on Tuesday named Wallace State Community College in Hanceville one of 10 community colleges that are finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for community colleges. Backed by $1 million...
Wallace State Medical Coding, Health Information Technology programs hosting informational meetings May 22
HANCEVILLE - The Medical Coding and Health Information Technology programs at Wallace State Community College will hold informational meetings on Tuesday, May 22, for anyone interested in learning more about the program and career. A meeting will be held at 11 a.m. for the...
Wallace State offers family history classes near and far
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Genealogy program is offering several classes during the spring 2022 semester that will allow individuals to research their family history and document it for future generations.
Upcoming classes include Genealogy and the Computer, Advanced Genealogy, Southern Genealogy...
Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program invites public to airport during World Helicopter Day Aug. 19
Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day on Sunday, Aug. 19.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program is celebrating World Helicopter Day with an event on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field.
Wallace State Flight Technology instructors and students...
Wallace State hosts approximately 1,200 high school sophomores during 4th annual college Showcase
A Showcase attendee tries his skills on the Wallace State virtual welder.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State recently hosted its fourth annual college Showcase at Tom Drake Coliseum, giving approximately 1,200 sophomores from the area a chance to take a sneak peek at the programs and...
Mark and Abigail Long, a father-daughter pair, graduate Wallace State together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Mark and Abigail Long circled this week for nearly a year.
Both father and daughter graduated together from Wallace State on Friday night as the college celebrated its 53rd commencement.
Mark Long, 44, earned a degree in Mechatronics, while Abigail, 17, graduated as...
Wreck, recovery put Wallace State student on new path
Joshua Holmes is completing prerequisite coursework and will soon be applying to enter the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - Joshua Holmes had planned to be a high school physical education teacher. That changed for the Snead man early last...
Harbin found direction at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Psychology Instructor Casey Harbin said he did not intend to become a teacher. After earning degrees in history and psychology from Auburn University, he planned to take the LSAT to become an attorney. Instead, he found his way into education via...
Chaviers, Ellard named Wallace State’s Student, Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards, presented Thursday, April 24, during the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education breakfast.
Student of the Year – Jacob Chaviers
Sophomore Jacob Chaviers of Altoona...
Lance Self, founder and CEO of Zero RPM, named 2018 Wallace State Most Outstanding Alumni
Lance Self is the founder and CEO and CTO of Zero RPM.
HANCEVILLE – Lance Self, founder and CEO of Cullman-based Zero RPM, has earned the 2018 Most Outstanding Wallace State Alumni award.
Self was recognized as the recipient at Wallace State’s annual Convocation this month.
“I...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management hosting special program for women affected by cancer
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program will host an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women deal with the physical changes brought about by treatments for cancer. The program will host a Look Good Feel Better...
Tutors meet students, faculty at WSCC Student Resource Center open house
Wallace State’s Spring 2018 student tutors are, front row, from left, Nancy Tyree, Amanda Matthews, Alex Carter, Ryan Davis and Alex Morrison; back row, from left, Hunter Rusk, Connor Franks, Ben Smith, Isaac Vacheresse and Colby Chapman.
HANCEVILLE – With spring semester beginning this week,...
Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship established at Wallace State
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics with Mike Burkett, whose family established the Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship.
HANCEVILLE - The family of the late Richard Jerome Burkett has created a memorial scholarship in his honor at Wallace State Community College, providing an...
Scholarship Celebration marks beginning of 20th anniversary of Wallace State Future Foundation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrating scholarship recipients and their donors at its recent Scholarship Celebration.
The annual event is an opportunity for the students to meet and thank their donors and for the donors...
Wallace State Sonography Program celebrates recent graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College honored the Class of 2025 from its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program’s Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) pathway during a pinning ceremony that celebrated the students’ achievements, resilience and camaraderie.
Class President Lauren Scarborough reflected on the transformative year, sharing...
Wallace State honors student successes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted its annual honors and awards night, recognizing the achievements of current students and celebrating their successes.
“We are proud of all of our students and are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase them anytime we...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding scholarship auditions Feb. 15 and March 15
Image courtesy of Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Current and future Wallace State Community College students will have two opportunities to audition for scholarships with the Fine and Performing Arts programs for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Auditions will be on Friday, Feb. 15 and Friday, March 15...
Wallace State’s Job Placement Office a new resource for students
Wallace State’s Jamie Blackmon advises a student about her resume recently at the Job Placement Office. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Job Placement Office is a new resource available to Wallace State students.
The Job Placement Office is located on the ninth floor of...
June 1 deadline approaching to apply for Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The deadline to apply to most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College is quickly approaching, with a June 1 deadline for applications. Most of the college’s Health Science programs accept new students for admission each fall through...
Students with advanced degrees forging new career paths at Wallace State
Jason Sanford entered Wallace State’s Welding program in January 2016 after spending a decade in the banking industry as a loan lender. Sanford is on track to graduate in May 2018.
HANCEVILLE - Stroll through Wallace State Community College programs like welding or nursing and...
Wallace State hosts Transfer Fair for its students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Arieunna Wilson recently visited the Transfer Fair at Wallace State Community College with an open mind about where to pursue a civil engineering degree upon transferring.
She left with a handful of potential suitors. Wilson was among the Wallace State students to...
Lovell family proud of Wallace State roots
Keaton, Lynicia and Aubry Lovell are all Wallace State alumni, with Lynicia currently taking classes as a transient student while working on a bachelor’s degree in management at Athens State. Keaton transferred from Wallace State to Belmont University where he earned a degree in...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball hosts Fall Bash, Cross Country teams place 4th at Firehawk Invitational, Men’s Tennis excels at ITA SE Regional Championships, Men’s Golf places 2nd at Chuck Kalanick...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College hosted the Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament over the weekend, welcoming teams to campus for a packed slate of matches. The Wallace State Volleyball team competed in five games, earning three victories, including a 3-0 sweep over Walters State Community College...
Wallace State’s Veterans’ Corner gaining popularity on campus
Wallace State employee Daniel Lauderdale talks during a meeting at the Veterans' Corner.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College's efforts to serve its student veterans continue to expand.
The college has set aside the sixth floor of the library as a Veterans' Corner where veterans can...
Cutter Green, Halle McCrory named Wallace State’s All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wallace State students Cutter Green and Halle McCrory are the college’s 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars.
Green and McCrory were recognized recently among the 48 top scholars across the Alabama Community College System at the All-Alabama recognition program at the Hyatt Regency...
