News and Events

Washington County Community College Builds on Last Year’s Enrollment with another Year of Record-Breaking Enrollment Growth for the Fall 2024 Semester

October 21, 2024
CALAIS, ME – For the second year in a row, Washington County Community College (WCCC) is celebrating record-breaking enrollment growth. Total enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester has increased by 18 percent over last year, with 805 students currently enrolled in credit-bearing courses—surpassing the prior pre-pandemic highest enrollment of 449… Read More

System Board of Trustees to Meet at WCCC

September 21, 2024
AUGUSTA, ME — The Maine Community College System (MCCS) Board of Trustees will meet at Washington County Community College in Calais on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Attendees can also join via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/99818225694. For additional information, please contact Director of Communications and Public Affairs Noel Gallagher at (207) 629-4028 or… Read More

Pianist Miki Sawada to Perform at WCCC in the Gather Hear Maine Tour

September 11, 2024
CALAIS, ME - AMHC is thrilled to welcome Boston-based concert pianist Miki Sawada, a musician featured in The Boston Globe’s Best of Arts 2021, as she embarks on the Gather Hear Maine Tour. Miki is touring communities nationwide, focusing on rural areas, traveling with her piano to deliver world-class concerts… Read More

WCCC Employees Recognized with Meritorious Service Awards

June 17, 2024
CALAIS, ME – As part of the Maine Community College System Dirigo conference on June 12-13, a section was dedicated to honoring members of our community who go above and beyond. Jason Fowler, Molly McDonald, and Tatiana Osmond were this year's winners of our Meritorious Awards. We are proud to… Read More

WCCC RECOGNIZED FOR TOBACCO-FREE ACHIEVEMENTS

May 26, 2024
CALAIS, ME - Washington County Community College among 7 Higher Education Organizations Celebrated for Leadership through Annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program The annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program Awardees have been announced for 2024. The program of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy Initiative recognized… Read More