HANCEVILLE, ALA. – After the April 2011 tornadoes, Wallace State Community College understands how drastically Mother Nature can affect a campus and its employees. Therefore, Wallace State is currently conducting a donation drive to assist Baton Rouge Community College in Louisiana as it rebounds and cleans up from the devastating floods that struck its state.…
Wallace State student Alexander Perez discussing relief efforts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc7uHJJpjGE HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Aviation/Flight Technology student Alexander Perez knows first-hand how flooding can be devastating and life-altering. Perez and his family lost all of their possessions during the Katrina flooding 11 years ago and his sister’s house was recently flooded with three feet of…
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two donations totaling $1,100 were made Thursday in memory of longtime Wallace State Community College supporter C.J. Burney. Mr. Burney passed away last month at the age of 90. For years, he provided scholarships to students in the nationally acclaimed nursing program. The money donated will go toward that scholarship fund.…
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State tennis coach Tony Franklin has been looking forward to this week for a while. Both the Wallace State women’s and men’s tennis teams began fall practice on Monday, establishing a new era in the program. “This first week has been great. Each player is working hard on and off the…
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Going into a new situation is hard for almost everyone. Not knowing what to expect, not knowing many people or anyone at all, and not knowing everything you’ll need can be stressful parts of taking on a new adventure. For new students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College,…
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – As Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel approaches his 10th season with the program, he’s in awe of how fast his time in Hanceville has zipped by. “It seems like yesterday I started coaching here. It goes by so quickly when you’re having fun and trying to figure out how to continue…
Hanceville Nursing and Rehab and Wallace State have a longstanding relationship, as it is one of many facilities in the area where Wallace State Nursing students receive clinical training. The facility is also staffed with many Wallace State graduates, said Michael Vickers, administrator at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. “Wallace State enjoys many productive partnerships…
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Prior to transferring to Wallace State, student Justin Harris researched the college online and was immediately impressed. “I had always heard Wallace State was a great place to attend and had a nice campus. Once I found out for myself and visited for the first time, I knew it was the right…
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Machine Tool Technology instructor Gary McMinn relied significantly on night classes when he was pursuing his degree. Night classes are great options for students seeking a flexible schedule. “I came to school at night the entire time. I worked full-time (at Nicholson File) during the week and came to school…
