Campus News

Washington County Community College Appoints Dr. Stephanie Brown as New Dean of Academic Affairs

September 29, 2025

CALAIS, ME – Washington County Community College (WCCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Brown as the new Dean of Academic Affairs, effective December 15, 2025. Dr. Brown, a seasoned higher education administrator and accomplished architect, brings extensive experience and a passion for supporting diverse student populations… Read More

Golden Eagles Make Strong Debut at KVCC Golf Invitational

September 15, 2025

Palmyra, ME — Saturday, September 13, 2025 Washington County Community College's golf team officially launched its program with a promising debut at the KVCC Invitational, hosted at Fogg Brook Resort in Palmyra, Maine. Calvin Hale and Kaiden Webster led the charge for the Golden Eagles, setting the tone in the… Read More

Washington County Community College Appoints Seth Martin as New Director of Athletics and Campus Engagement and Head Men’s Basketball Coach

September 9, 2025

Calais, Maine – Washington County Community College (WCCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Martin as the new Director of Athletics and Campus Engagement and Head Men's Basketball Coach. Martin will begin the role on September 22nd and brings extensive experience and a commitment to fostering student success… Read More

September 2025 Campus Newsletter

September 5, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN

August 25, 2025

CALAIS, ME - Washington County Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its associate degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about… Read More

Washington County Community College Awarded NEPEC Accelerator Grant to Expand Prison Education Program

August 20, 2025

Calais, Maine - Washington County Community College (WCCC) is proud to announce its selection as one of five New England higher education institutions to receive a prestigious Accelerator Grant from the New England Prison Education Collaborative (NEPEC), with support from Ascendium Education Group. This funding, in the amount of $100,000… Read More

Washington County Community College Names Elijah Smith as Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Sports Information Director

August 7, 2025

Washington County Community College (WCCC) is excited to announce Elijah Smith as the new Assistant Coach for both the Men's and Women's Basketball teams and Sports Information Director. With his background as a former college basketball player and experience in coaching and program development, Smith brings valuable skills and energy… Read More

Washington County Community College Announces James Blase as New Head Golf and Cross Country Coach

August 7, 2025

Calais, ME – Washington County Community College (WCCC) is proud to announce the appointment of James Blase as the new Head Golf Coach and Head Cross Country Coach for the Fall 2025 season. With a strong background in golf and collegiate coaching, Blase is ready to lead the WCCC Golden Eagles… Read More

Washington County Community College Names Darren Michael Yocum as Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Resident Director

August 7, 2025

Calais, Maine – Washington County Community College (WCCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Michael Yocum as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Resident Director. Yocum brings a dynamic blend of coaching success and higher education leadership to WCCC’s growing athletics and student life programs. Yocum joins WCCC… Read More

MAINE’S FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ENDS WITH CLASS OF 2025

June 24, 2025

AUGUSTA, ME — Maine’s Free College Scholarship ends with the Class of 2025 graduates after state lawmakers declined to fund future graduating classes in the budget signed by the governor on Monday. The Free College Scholarship, which started in fall 2022, is a last-dollar scholarship that covers 100% of tuition… Read More