New grand funds will help WWCC start new program offerings
Western Wyoming Community College has been awarded over $2.6 million dollars through round 2 of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) grant. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, Governor Gordon launched WIP in 2021 to modernize and focus Wyoming’s…
Goodson wins scholarship from Wyoming Girls State
Provided by Marti Halverson, Star Valley Girls State Chairman Genny Goodson of Afton spent a week at Wyoming Girls State in Cheyenne. Girls State is conducted by the Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary and the Alpine Unit #46 sponsored Goodson. Goodson…
WWCC offers new degree in Outdoor Recreation starting Fall of 2023
The new Associates degree includes a Wilderness Skills Certification. Courtesy of: WesternWyoming.edu According to the Wyoming Business Council, the second largest industry in Wyoming is tourism, which brought in $2.9 billion dollars to Wyoming’s economy in 2002. Western Wyoming…
Area students listed on WWCC Honor Rolls
Western Wyoming Community College has released their honor roll lists. A number of Star Valley students made the various lists for academic excellence. Congratulations to them and good luck in their ongoing studies!
Wyoming ranks 8th for best community colleges.
Source: WalletHub A report on the best and worst community colleges has been compiled and released by Wallethub.com. Wyoming’s community college system is considered one of hte best in the nation as it ranks eighth overall. Connecticut leads the list…
As closure nears, miners grapple with next steps
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — With four weeks left before Wyoming’s last underground coal mine shutters, the employee transition is well underway. The long-anticipated closure of the Bridger Underground Coal Mine was originally expected…
WCCC ranked one of top online community colleges
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Western Wyoming Community College was ranked in the 30 best online community colleges by Online Schools Report for 2022. Online Schools Report ranks colleges based on a “school-wide” and “online program” score. The school-wide score is…
Western@Star Valley schedule is now available
◆ Interested individuals can register for classes in person or online. Courtesy of WWCC Outreach, Afton Western @ Star Valley’s schedule of classes is now available and may be picked up at various businesses or other locations throughout Star Valley…
Musical Theatre should feel like home for high school students
Lynzi McAdams is in her first year as a Special Education Aide and the Musical Director at Star Valley High School. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lynzi is the youngest of four children and loved growing up in a smaller…
WWCC president plans listening session for Star Valley
◆ Dr. Kim Dale will be in Star Valley on January 15. Western Wyoming Community College’s new President, Dr. Kim Dale, will meet with community members on Wednesday, January 15 from 6-7 p.m. at the Lincoln County School District 2…