WSCC News

WSCC hosts work of Onekama artist Jamey Barnard

June 16, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting “Go, Color. Go!,” an exhibition featuring the work of Onekama artist Jamey Barnard, at the Manierre Dawson Gallery through Sept. 18. The exhibition, which opened June 12, presents a series of colorful and playful paintings…

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WSCC trustees commend Ward after annual review

June 15, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of accomplishments that have advanced the college’s mission and strengthened its position across the region. Trustees conducted Ward’s annual performance review June 8, meeting with him to discuss the past year, review his…

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Former WSCC student named 2026 Goldwater Scholar

May 31, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Kai Taylor, MCP Writer ALLENDALE — Lola Piper started as an English major focused on secondary education at West Shore Community College. Now, with one year remaining at Grand Valley State University, she is pursuing a much different career in cell and molecular…

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WSCC to offer associate degree in fire science

May 18, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in fire science. The approval was granted May 12 by the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission,…

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WSCC millage renewal appears headed for passage

May 7, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s operating millage renewal proposal appears headed for passage following the release of unofficial election results from Manistee County Tuesday night. The proposal maintains the current rate of 0.9604 mills, generating approximately $4.1 million annually over a 10-year period. These funds have historically supported facility maintenance, program equipment, and capital…

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