Articles written by Mikayla Wonnacott


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  • Western launches new programs

    Mikayla Wonnacott, Western Public Relations Specialist|Sep 26, 2024

    Western awarded $1.9M to launch Nuclear Technology Program Western Wyoming Community College (Western) is excited to announce the award of $1.9 million from Governor Mark Gordon’s Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) to establish a groundbreaking Nuclear Technology Program. As Wyoming—long known as the “Energy State”—embraces the rapidly expanding nuclear energy sector, Western’s program will be the first of its kind in Wyoming, offering both a certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nuclear Technology. Wyoming has... Full story

  • Western celebrates 65th anniversary

    Mikayla Wonnacott, Western Public Relations Specialist|Sep 5, 2024

    This year marks six and a half decades of empowering minds, fostering innovation, and shaping futures at Western Wyoming Community College (Western). The college would like to personally thank all constituents that have graduated, worked at Western, served on our board, attending college now, or supported us in our mission in providing higher education excellence. In appreciation of all your support, we invite you to our 65th celebration on Saturday, September 7. The 65th anniversary celebration... Full story

  • Western announces new president

    Mikayla Wonnacott, Western Wyoming Community College Public Relations Specialist|May 2, 2024

    The Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of the College's next president, Dr. Kirk Young at the April 25 special board meeting. Young will begin on July 1, 2024, and succeeds Dr. Kim Dale, who announced her departure from the College last year. In discussing Youngs's appointment, Board President Jim Jessen shared that the board could not be more pleased to find a dynamic leader to continue Western's evolution and on-going impact in the region.... Full story

  • Green River art teacher to be featured in Western's Art Gallery

    Mikayla Wonnacott, Western Wyoming Community College Public Relations Specialist|Feb 29, 2024

    Western Wyoming Community College will be hosting an exhibition of art by Sweetwater County local artist Shane Steiss in Western's Art Gallery. The artwork on display will demonstrate Shane's unique works of mixed media painting, which are rooted in the natural world and carry personal significance as evidence of familial bonds forged in nature. The exhibition, titled "Memories in Nature," will be on display from March 8 through April 16. A public reception of "Memories in Nature" will be held... Full story

  • Western and Sweetwater BOCES announce new scholarships

    Mikayla Wonnacott, Western Public Relations Specialist|Nov 22, 2023

    Western Wyoming Community College (Western) and Sweetwater Board of Cooperative Educational Services (SBOCES) are pleased to announce three new scholarship opportunities. The three scholarships are spread across three different student experiences: non-degree seeking, returning adults, and seniors. These scholarships were approved at the April 13 Board of Trustees meeting and by the SBOCES Board of Directors at their April 25 board meeting. Western is grateful to SBOCES for their years of support and continued dedication to educating our... Full story

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