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Governor Kay Ivey Makes Statewide Broadband Access Announcement at WCCD’s Dothan Campus

August 8, 2023

DOTHAN, AL—Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) hosted Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, August 8th on the Wallace Campus in Dothan as she made a statewide announcement on the future of high-speed internet connectivity in Alabama. After the announcement, WCCD fiber optic training students provided a demonstration for the Governor and participants on how to deploy theRead More

WCCD Esthetics Graduate Selected for Waxing the City’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program

June 20, 2023

DOTHAN, AL—Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) Esthetics graduate Erieon Lewis is the first WCCD student to be selected for Waxing the City and Alabama Nail Company’s student loan forgiveness program. Upon completion of the Esthetics program in May, Lewis not only was selected for employment at Waxing the City but also received reimbursement for her tuition,Read More

WCCD EMS Paramedics pass NREMT exams on first attempt

May 30, 2023

DOTHAN, AL– In celebration of National EMS Week 2023, Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) is proud to announce that 100% of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic spring 2023 graduating cohort passed their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam on the first attempt. The NREMT’s mission is to provide a valid, uniform processRead More

WCCD Holds Spring 2023 Commencement Exercises

May 11, 2023

DOTHAN, AL – Wallace Community College – Dothan (WCCD) conferred degrees and certificates on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, during the Spring 2023 Commencement Exercises at the Dothan Civic Center. The College held two ceremonies at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Ms. Velma Tribue offered the keynote address at both ceremonies. Ms. Tribue was State Farm’sRead More

WCCD Students Named to ACCS 2023 All-Alabama Academic Team

April 28, 2023

The Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) top scholars from across the state were recently honored as members of the 2023 All-Alabama Academic Team during a recognition program. Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) students Jammie Sanchez (Slocomb, AL) and Natalia Lara-Trejo (Union Springs, AL) were selected to the 2023 Team. “Each year it is an honor toRead More

WCCD Associate Degree Nursing Students Achieve Outstanding Pass Rates on NCLEX Exams

April 28, 2023

DOTHAN – Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program graduates have once again achieved outstanding pass rates on their NCLEX exam for 2022, with a pass rate of 95.39% for ADN graduates. WCCD’s 152 graduates achieved the second-highest pass rate for 2022 in the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). WCCD’s scores landed justRead More

Wallace Dothan President, Dr. Linda Young, delivers remarks at State Capitol for ACCS anniversary kickoff

April 28, 2023

Dr. Linda Young, President of Wallace Community College Dothan, gave remarks in the Alabama State Capitol Auditorium during the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) 60th anniversary kickoff celebration, called the ACCS Diamond Jubilee Kickoff, on Monday, April 17. Dr. Young is the Alabama Community College System’s first woman technical college president and current longest-serving president,Read More

WCCD Fine Arts Department Presents Mary Poppins April 20 – 23

April 6, 2023

Tickets are on sale now for the Wallace Community College Fine Arts Department’s Spring 2023 theatre production of Mary Poppins. The supercalifragilisticexpialidocious production will run April 20, 21, and 22 at 7:00 PM and April 23 at 2:00 PM in the Bencze Theater in Cherry Hall on the Wallace Campus in Dothan. Ticket prices areRead More

City of Eufaula presents proclamation to Wallace Community College declaring April “Community College Month” in Eufaula

April 6, 2023

The City of Eufaula has proclaimed the month of April as “Community College Month” in Eufaula. Mayor Jack Tibbs presented Mickey Baker, Dean of Student Success and Sparks Campus for Wallace Community College with a proclamation on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. “Community College Month” nationwide acknowledges the importance of community colleges and their impact onRead More

 WCCD Fine Arts Department Announces 2023 Spring Showcase

February 21, 2023

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) Fine Arts Department will hold its 2023 Spring Showcase on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 7:00 PM at the Bencze Theatre on the Wallace Campus in Dothan. The Showcase will feature performances by the Wallace Instrumental Ensemble, Wallace Concert Choir and The Wallace Sound, under the direction of Instrumental Director Dr.Read More