WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --Westchester Community College has received a pioneering, $1 million grant from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation through its 2016 Moving the Needle Competition.The Moving the Needle Competition provides funding for state and local governments and nonprofit organizations to implement evidence-based programs that “move the needle” on pressing social ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Although neglected by many higher education programs, 'middle-skill' jobs are increasingly becoming a popular career path among college-age students. Understanding this necessity, Westchester Community College is catering to this unique sector of students and offering programs designed at maximizing earning potential.Middle-skill jobs are defined as positions ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester Community College Just Add One program, which assists small businesses in their efforts to expand, has received the Workforce Program Award from the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP).“We are proud of this recognition for an initiative which truly fits into our mission as a community college,” said Dr. ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester Community College Just Add One program, which assists small businesses in their efforts to expand, has received the Workforce Program Award from the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP). “We are proud of this recognition for an initiative which truly fits into our mission as a community college,” said Dr. ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- Dr. Nicola Blake has been named to the 2016-2017 American Council on Education -- or ACE -- Fellow program at Westchester Community College. During the upcoming academic year, she will be on the school's campus sharing her insight and knowledge.The ACE program provides an opportunity for an up-and-coming senior college staff member to gain on-the-job ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dr. Belinda S. Miles, president of Westchester Community College, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Presidential Advisory Council.As a member of the council, she will evaluate issues relating to athletics and education, as part of the NJCAA’s effort to support over 500 junior college members. “I am proud to represent ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- At 33, Richard Farrow is a 10-year veteran of the Parking Enforcement Division of the New York Police Department. He spends his days maintaining traffic flow, securing motorist and pedestrian safety and issuing summonses to vehicles in violation. However, he wanted to help more.A Yonkers resident and second-year student at Westchester Community College, Farrow is ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For area residents looking to learn something new for a good cause, Westchester Community College is hosting its Celebrity Salon Series. Now in its 22nd season, the series welcomes experts from an array of fields into private homes to talk about their experiences."The goal of these salons is to build awareness of the wonderful programs and activities that WCC ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For Stephanie Frank, a second-year Fashion Design student at Westchester Community College and a standout on the bowling team, its been all strikes in the classroom and at the lanes recently.Frank currently holds the highest GPA on the college's bowling team --3.57-- and with a strong academic semester this spring is in the running to earn top honors from the National ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For most, the transition to college is a difficult one. New faces, more difficult classes and an ever-growing workload create stress and anxiety in even the most seasoned student. Now imagine moving to a new country on top of those emotions and you’ll begin to understand the remarkable story of Westchester Community College scholar-athlete, Brulinda Frangaj. Four years ...