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WCCD ADN, PN Graduates Achieve Outstanding Pass Rates on NCLEX Exams for 2023

January 18, 2024

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs have once again achieved outstanding pass rates on their NCLEX exam for 2023, with a pass rate of 97.78% for ADN graduates and a 97.73% pass rate for PN graduates. Each state requires nursing graduates to meet certain passingRead More

WCCD Celebrates 75 Years of Excellence in 2024

January 10, 2024

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce the celebration of its 75th anniversary in 2024, commemorating 75 years of excellence in education. Since 1949, WCCD has played a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of the Wiregrass region by providing affordable, high-quality education that has empowered generations of students and driven economic developmentRead More

WCCD, Troy University Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Pre-Optometry Partnership

December 8, 2023

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) and Troy University are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two institutions for the purpose of providing students with a streamlined pathway from WCCD to TROY in preparation for the opportunity to apply for the UAB School of Optometry. The official signing ceremony tookRead More

Oh, Good Grief – WCCD Fine Arts Presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown November 16-17

November 1, 2023

Happiness is getting tickets to the Wallace Community College Fine Arts Department’s Fall 2023 theatre production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 1st with the production running November 16-17 at 7:00 PM in the Bencze Theater in Cherry Hall on the Wallace Campus in Dothan. Ticket prices areRead More

WCCD, Auburn University College of Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding

October 2, 2023

DOTHAN, AL—Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) and the Auburn University College of Agriculture (AUCOA) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions for the purpose of providing a streamlined transfer process for WCCD students who meet identified criteria for bachelor’s degree programs in AUCOA. An official signing ceremony betweenRead More

Freshman Pitcher Jake Johnson receives Oppert Scholarship

September 25, 2023

Jake Johnson of Headland has been named the recipient of the 2023 Coach Johnny Oppert Scholarship. This scholarship is named in honor of Coach Johnny Oppert, the first head coach of the Wallace baseball program. Oppert also served as basketball coach and athletic director. The scholarship is awarded to a baseball student-athlete who exemplifies theRead More

WCCD Sees Student Enrollment Increase for Fall 2023

September 25, 2023

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) saw an increase in enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester with 4035 students registered, an increase of over 200 students versus Fall 2022. WCCD also saw enrollment increases in the 2023 Spring and Summer semesters versus 2022. Registration continues for the Fall 2023 2nd mini term beginning October 16. Students interestedRead More

WCCD Adult Education to Hold Literacy Week Book Drive September 18 – 22

September 15, 2023

The Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) Adult Education department will hold a Literacy Week Book Drive on September 18 – 22 in celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. All book donations are welcome with no age restrictions on the materials donated. Drop-off locations are available on both the Wallace Campus in Dothan andRead More

Wallace to Partner with Goodwill for Hiring Event on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula

August 30, 2023

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Wallace Community College, in partnership with Goodwill of the Southern Rivers, will host a hiring event featuring over 35 employers. This no-cost event is open to everyone and will be held from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Bevill Center on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula, 3235 South EufaulaRead More

Wallace and Wiregrass Area Food Bank Partner to Open Food Pantry for Students

August 30, 2023

In an effort to combat campus food insecurity, Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD), through a partnership with the Wiregrass Area Food Bank, has established a student food pantry on both the Wallace Campus in Dothan and the Sparks Campus in Eufaula. WCCD students on both campuses will have access to non-perishable items like canned goods, cereal,Read More