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Registration has opened for Washtenaw Community College’s 2026 winter semester. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw Community College hopes to match students with prospective employers during its annual Fall Career & Internship Fair Tuesday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw Community College is aiming to cultivate mobility industry talent with its new laboratory. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is receiving more money per student thanks to Michigan’s new education budget. School officials, though, are disappointed with some aspects of the budget. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti Community High School has officially been authorized as an international baccalaureate career-related program school. It's a milestone that expands college credit opportunities, hands-on learning and career pathways for students. This designation is also a key step in the district's broader magnet school vision aimed at preparing scholars for life success. Lee Van Roth talked all about it with YCS director of special projects and magnet schools, Turquoise Neal.

Washtenaw Community College is launching five new programs to meet the growing needs of key Michigan industries. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Four high school students from Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) have reached the finals of a national championship for social innovation. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ypsilanti Community High School a few months ago unveiled its new artificial intelligence learning space. Recognized as the first HP AI Spotlight School in the country, YCHS uses AI technology to advance career readiness. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with Ypsilanti Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Carlos Lopez about the recent launch of their AI Ambassadors program, which hopes to advance teacher buy-in.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a challenge on Friday for middle school students to engineer and code their own semiconductors. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

A group gathered at Washtenaw Community College this morning to watch one of their own be launched into space. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.