Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development hosting Manufacturing Day Industry Panel & Career Fair on Thursday, Sept. 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is hosting a Manufacturing Day Industry Panel and Networking Event on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Bailey Center Auditorium.
Representatives from local manufacturers will discuss advanced...
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 receives $23,000 from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative
HANCEVILLE, Ala. —Wallace State Community College’s Prepping the Talent Pipeline for Economic Growth and Diversification Planning Project was awarded $23,191 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The project will assess the current and projected state of automotive manufacturing in Appalachian. The resulting strategic plan...
Wallace State Community College releases summer 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 241 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 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 Community College’s fall semester underway; Flex and Mini Term options still available for prospective students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s fall semester is underway, operating fully, and one of the attractions for students is the newly renovated Garlan E. Gudger Student Center, which features Wally’s Grill, a new student lounge, new pool tables, air hockey and other...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and YKTA launch new Tool and Die Maker Registered Apprenticeship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and Y-Tec Keyflex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) in Madison have agreed to a Tool and Die Maker Registered Apprenticeship.
The Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship joins an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program, the FAME...
Wallace State Future Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients, donors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Dozens of Wallace State Alumni Association and Future Foundation scholarship recipients were able to thank their donors recently at the 2021-2022 Scholarship Celebration.
Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics said the event is a favorite among college administration, faculty and...
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 Alumni profile: Dr. Olivia Walker began her academic path at Wallace State, sparking her physical therapist career
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dr. Olivia Walker’s path to opening her career door began at Wallace State Community College.
Walker is currently a physical therapist in Fayetteville, Georgia, working with acute rehabilitation patients. After graduating from Wallace State in 2015, Walker transferred to the University of...
Wallace State graduates first students in UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The first cohort of students enrolled in the UAB/WSCC Nursing Joint Enrollment Partnership have completed the program and have earned both an associate degree from Wallace State Community College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
“We are...
Wallace State COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to the public
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 in the School of Nursing and Center for Science. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered, with a...
Wallace State Community College hosts STEM camps for elementary, middle school students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pair of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camps this summer, welcoming middle school and elementary students to campus.
Camp participants were introduced to the college’s 3D Printing Lab at Engineering Technology, the Emergency Medical...
Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is adopting a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to promote a successful fall semester. Chief among these is an emphasis on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Each student registered for fall semester who presents proof of completed COVID...
Pair of former Wallace State students win $44,500 on FOX’s ‘Beat Shazam’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State alum Emma Wright has been a loyal follower of the FOX game show “Beat Shazam” since its debut in 2017.
Wright and former Wallace State dual enrollment student Jazmin Bobo are now in the record books as “Beat Shazam” contestant...
Wallace State’s Dual Enrollment program only one in Alabama eligible to offer Federal Pell Grant to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is among a select number of colleges in the nation and the only one in Alabama to offer Federal Pell Grants for dual enrollment students.
Wallace State was chosen as a Dual Enrollment Pell Experiment Site for...
Wallace State’s Business Department launching new degree options in Banking & Finance and Logistics Management
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Business Department is launching two new degree options during the fall 2021 semester: Banking and Finance and Logistics Management.
Students can earn either an associate in applied science or short-term certificate in both fields.
“We’re excited to expand the...
Wallace State clears past balances for students from previous semesters to ease pandemic burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has cleared the balances of 644 students with outstanding accounts from previous semesters, forgiving more than $585,800 in student debt.
Earlier this semester, eligible students were notified that their balances had been cleared, as well as any balance-related holds removed...
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...
DB Technologies holds grand opening at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - DB Technologies recently held their grand opening at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in the Bailey Center Friday, July 16. Among those present were Dr. David Branscomb of DB Technologies, Ted Clem of the Alabama Department of Commerce, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth...
Wallace State plans $500,000 Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and the Arley Town Council solidified plans Monday night to establish a $500,000 Community Learning Center on town property next to Meek Baptist Church. A resolution passed by the town council agreed to lease the 4.2-acre property...
Wallace State Nursing plans in-person information session for July 19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education (DNE) is resuming in-person information sessions for students interested in or planning to apply to the nationally-recognized program. The sessions allow students to meet DNE faculty and staff, get information about the...
Second Opportunity option at Wallace State Community College gives student a chance to apply to health science program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Jamesha Reese was happy for the opportunity to learn more about health science programs at Wallace State Community College with openings for the fall 2021 semester.
“I wanted to explore my options,” Reese said.
Reese missed out on one of the limited openings...
Wallace State’s Sara Eskew, Zach Hudson win SkillsUSA National gold medals in Mobile Robotic Technology; CSI team wins silver
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Sara Eskew and Zach Hudson each earned gold medals recently in the 2021 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference competition.
Eskew and Hudson, both recent graduates, won gold in the Mobile Robotic Technology category, joining elite Wallace...
Wallace State’s Diesel by Distance program hosting Open House events in July and August
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Diesel by Distance program is hosting multiple Open House events during July and August on select dates at the Diesel Technology building.
The first Open House was Thursday, July 1 which included a presentation by program graduate Blake...
Wallace State Community College fully open for fall semester
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College returned to normal operations earlier this year and is gearing up for a robust fall semester with new programs, classes and activities on campus, and options that suit any schedule.
Excitement has been building for new students during...
Meet Professor Karl O. Waussie!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has added a new furry friend to the family!
Professor Karl O. Waussie (Dr. Waussie) is the name of the new Aussiedoodle puppy recently donated to the college. This beautiful lad will serve as a campus mascot, providing...
Full scholarships offered for Medical Lab Assistant certificate at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Adult Education department is offering full scholarships to area students who would like to complete a short-term certificate in Medical Lab Assistant (MLA). The department is partnering with the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program to offer...
Wallace State receives TVA grant to fund 20 One-Stream trash containers on campus
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation has received a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority Natural Resources Community Outreach program to purchase 20 One-Stream brand waste containers to place around campus, a project sponsored by the College’s Healthy Campus, Healthy Earth...
Wallace State Alumni Association resumes travel program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Alumni Association announces plans to resume its travel program, with trips planned for the fall, winter and spring.
“We’re excited to get back on the road,” said LaDonna Allen, coordinator of the Wallace State Alumni Association. “Unfortunately, we had...
Calling Cullman County athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to put pen to paper for a worthy cause. He hopes that the auction of framed collections of the autographs of...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts commencement for 2020 and 2021 graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department recently conducted its commencement, recognizing graduates from both the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 classes at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
More than 30 graduates participated in the ceremony and more than 80 individuals earned their GED...
Wallace State Adult Education offers more than GEDs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 graduates of the Wallace State Community College Adult Education program walked across the stage Thursday, June 3, to mark their success of receiving their GED. There were around 80 students who earned their GED or high school diploma...
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...
Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show returns to Wallace State June 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at the 23rd annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show at Wallace State Community College.
Charles Allen who, along with Bonnie Hamrick...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launching Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is launching an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning with the summer 2021 semester.
Students enrolling in Wallace State’s Electronics Technology program are eligible for the program during their first semester at the...
Wallace State students win 44 medals at state SkillsUSA competition, 22 golds
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to flourish at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had 44 students who recently won medal, including 26 who won first-place golds. The college led the state in medals earned, two years after racking up 71 overall.
The 2020...
Wallace State’s golf teams conclude respective seasons at nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s golf teams wrapped up action recently at their respective NJCAA Division I National Championships.
The Lady Lions, coached by J.J. Adams, finished tied for 11th in Ormond Beach, Fla., and the men’s team finished 13th in Lubbock, Texas. The men...
Wallace State recognizes students at annual Honors Convocation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recognized hundreds of students on Tuesday, April 27, during its annual Honors Convocation. The Honors Convocation recognized the achievements of current students.
“Wallace State’s student body is made up of about 5,500 students who collectively bring recognition to...
Wallace State student JaQuane Brown named inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student JaQuane Brown has been named the college’s inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year.
“This award is one of the coolest things I’ve ever received,” Brown said. “I’ve battled some uphill challenges, including some that were self-inflicted. The goal...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum premieres Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is proud to premiere the Country Legends Rediscovered – an exhibition of stage wear, costumes and memorabilia from the private collection of country singer and north Alabama native Coby Greer.
You can almost...
School officials address local industry needs for skilled workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Friday morning, representatives from more than 20 local industries met with educational leaders to discuss ways of bringing new workers into the workforce. Led by Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency, the meeting featured speakers...
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 -...
Alexis Williams, Murl Sims named Wallace State’s All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars recipients
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Alexis Williams and Murl Sims are Wallace State Community College’s 2021 All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars.
Both Williams and Sims are Danville High graduates. Williams lives in Hartselle and Sims in Danville.
The All-Alabama Academic Team recognition program was founded in...
Wallace State alum Jeff Dingler has essay published in Huffington Post as he completes debut novel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Jeff Dingler has always been fascinated with the power of words, and his writing career has continued to flourish since graduating from Wallace State Community College in 2015.
Dingler, 34, was published by HuffPost earlier this year for a personal essay he...
Wallace State’s Shane Morrow takes advantage of Prior Learning Assessment to quickly earn degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Shane Morrow said earning his degree in machine tool technology at Wallace State Community College opened many doors to further his career. The Jasper resident had worked in the field most of his adult life, but did not have the degree...
Wallace State student Bryant Simmons named Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship semifinalist
Simmons, 32, will graduate with a degree in forensic psychology next month.
“It blew me away when I learned I was a semifinalist. It’s a big deal and definitely the biggest honor I’ve achieved academically,” Simmons said. “My mother and father didn’t graduate college...
Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips signs proclamation, recognizing Wallace State during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips and the city of Oneonta recently recognized Wallace State at City Hall, presenting a proclamation to honor the college during Community College Month.
“It’s incredibly invaluable for us to be able to offer postsecondary education in Oneonta. Education...
Hanceville, Cullman honor Wallace State with proclamations during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs both signed proclamations this week recognizing Wallace State Community College during Community College Month.
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics thanked the mayors for their support and this recognition. She introduced the students,...
Dr. Andrea Johnson developed her leadership skills at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Dr. Andrea Johnson of Huntsville enrolled in classes at Wallace State Community College in 1997, she already had a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and wellness. However, after speaking with a friend who had graduated from the physical therapist assistant...
Grant to help women in need start careers in welding, diesel technology
(Cullman Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation has received a grant from the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham, allowing women experiencing poverty in Wallace State’s service area the opportunity to earn a scholarship in welding or diesel technology.
The scholarships, valued at $800...
Wallace State to send $2 million to students in stimulus payments
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is distributing approximately $2 million to students taking college credit classes. Students who are enrolled in credit-bearing classes for the spring 2021 semester and who qualify under the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) will receive...
Wallace State Jazz Band presenting Big Band Dance April 16
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Jazz Band is proud to announce the return of its Big Band Dance Friday, April 16 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
“Unfortunately, we had to cancel last year’s event due to the pandemic,” said...
Office of Mayor Woody Jacobs Mayor Proclaims Community College Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, April 12, 2021, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2021 Community College Month in the City of Cullman. On hand from Wallace State Community College to receive the proclamation were Dr. Vicki Karolewics (President), Fast Track...
Wallace State awarded National Science Foundation Grant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at increasing the number of women and adult learners in diesel technology training.
The three-year $279,336 award was announced Wednesday by NSF.
“We are so very pleased to...
Wallace State’s horticulture/agriculture program hosting spring plant sale
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) Horticulture/Agriculture program is currently hosting its spring plant sale. The public is invited to the WSCC greenhouses for the event. Sale hours each week are Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday...
Looking to their ‘Futures’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre returned to the stage Wednesday evening with the student-produced and choreographed show “Futures” on campus in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre, presenting a variety of styles from classical ballet to jazz and hip-hop.
After the...
Dance returns to Cullman County stages starting this week
ULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As the world reopens from a year of disappointing COVID shutdowns, Cullman County is seeing live arts and entertainment events return to local stages. Dance productions will open this Wednesday, April 7, with a show by Wallace State Community...
Wallace State gears up for new virtual reality diesel tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is preparing to launch a new diesel tech program this summer with a curriculum that will use Virtual Reality (VR) simulations to help students train to work bumper-to-bumper on diesel-powered heavy trucks, buses, heavy equipment and...
Wallace State alum crunched numbers to provide clearer picture of COVID
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As an astrophysicist, Lucas Johnson, Ph.D., has always relied on facts and figures, but more so during the outbreak of COVID-19 which, during its early days, created confusing and sometimes competing messages from a wide range of sources.
Johnson, a 2010 graduate...
Wallace State Dance presenting ‘Futures’ April 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its spring showcase “Futures” Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. The Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre is located in the Garlan E. Gudger, Sr. Student Center on...
The family that studies together stays together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — As spring unwinds and summer nears, high school graduates from all across the Southeast will soon be poised to begin their college and career journeys at Wallace State. While students take these first exciting and sometimes nervous steps toward independence, they...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training spring/summer courses begin next week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and into the fall semester.
Offerings include online courses, one-day classes and specialized summer camps. A spring plant sale will also be conducted between...
Wallace State’s PTK’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter earns REACH Rewards status for 2021
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter has been named a 2021 REACH Rewards Chapter.
The REACH program recognizes and rewards Phi Theta Kappa chapters excelling in membership development. Specific chapters earn REACH status if they...
CCBOE hosts ‘mental health first aid’ training event for local counselors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Wednesday hosted a training event at Wallace State to familiarize local school counselors and other professionals with “mental health first aid” for youth. Attendees included CCBOE counselors, nurses and social workers, as well...
Wallace State HIT program ranked among Top 50 in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Information Technology program has earned a position among the Top 50 Medical and Coding programs by Intelligent.com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning.
The Top 50 Medical and Coding Programs for 2021 is...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present “Spring Under the Stars” March 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. —The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program announces, “Spring Under the Stars,” a performance featuring the Wallace State Singers, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Concert Choir. The outdoor concert will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at 7 p.m.,...
TUITION FREEZE THIS FALL, FULL CAMPUS OPERATIONS FOR WALLACE STATE
HANCEVILLE, Ala – Tuition will not increase at Wallace State Community College for the 2021-2022 academic year, said Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics. That follows an announcement Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy Baker made on Wednesday in reference to a tuition freeze at...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering variety of courses beginning in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and continuing into the fall semester.
Offerings include online courses, one-day classes and specialized summer camps. A spring plant sale will also be conducted...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State volleyball ranked 16th in NJCAA Division I preseason poll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s volleyball team is ranked 16th in the NJCAA Division I preseason poll. The Lions open the season on Thursday at Cleveland State, ultimately seeking their 11th consecutive conference championship under coach Randy Daniel.
Returning sophomores for the Lions this...
