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Hanceville's Pride: Wallace State Honors Class of 2024 with Dual Commencement Ceremonies
Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama, celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2024 on May 10, 2024. The event took place at the Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum, with about 650 graduates attending. The college awarded approximately 2,450 degrees and certificates, including 1,100 in the Spring 2024 semester. The day featured two ceremonies, one for the Academic and Applied Technologies graduates and another for the Health Science graduates.
The Link community education courses beginning May 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is knee-deep in preparations for its community education classes that are set to begin on May 13. “The Link is driven to empower individuals and families to build sustainable paths toward self-sufficiency and resilience. We not only want to provide services that meet vital, immediate needs but also to foster long-term connections and opportunities for life-enhancing growth,” said Director of Programs Julie Hall. “We can only do this through collaboration and partnerships with organizations, volunteers and community members.” The free classes begin Monday, May 13, at The Link. Topics ranging from active parenting and...
Aspen Institute names Wallace State semifinalist for prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize
WASHINGTON D.C. – On May 7, the Aspen Institute named Wallace State Community College as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success, as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds. “We are honored to be recognized as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and...
Lauren Agnello of Cullman receives UA Department of Art and Art History Outstanding Student Award
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The UA Department of Art and Art History is proud to announce the six recipients of our Outstanding Student Awards for academic year 2023-2024, awarded in recognition of their exemplary dedication and commitment to academic or artistic achievement, during Honors Day ceremonies on April 5, 2024. These awards are the department’s most prestigious of the year, given only to a single graduate and undergraduate student in each of our degree programs in art history (BA, MA), graphic design (BFA), and studio art (BA, BFA, MFA). Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award in Art History: Daphne Shearer Daphne Abbie Shearer is a...
Home run helps Hartselle rally to force decisive Game 3 against Oxford
Cade Miles’ 2-run homer lifted Hartselle to a 5-3 win over Oxford to split the Class 6A AHSAA state semifinals doubleheader on Wednesday at Choccolocco Park to force a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday. Oxford, the defending state champs and second-ranked squad behind No. 1 Hartselle, run-ruled the Tigers...
Wallace State Community College Shines as Semifinalist in National $1 Million Aspen Prize Competition
Wallace State Community College (WSCC) has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, awarded by the Aspen Institute. This places WSCC among the top 20 community colleges in the United States, competing for a $1 million prize that recognizes outstanding student achievements during and after college. The Aspen Prize acknowledges community colleges that achieve high and improving student success rates, especially in serving diverse and underrepresented student groups.
Boost Your College Prospects: Local ACT Prep Workshop at Wallace State on July 26
The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association will host an ACT Prep Workshop on Wednesday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will be held on the second floor of the Bailey Center and is designed to help students prepare for the ACT. It will cover key sections such as math, science, reading, and English.
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