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Laura Durbin retires after 16 years as a nursing educator at WKCTC.
Laura Durbin of McCracken County retires after 16 years in nursing education at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC). Durbin's journey in nursing began with a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Kentucky in 19...
May 13, 2024, 3:00pm EDT
Patricia Blaine of Ballard County retires from WKCTC after more than three decades.
Ballard County's Patricia Blaine retires from West Kentucky Community and Technical College this month after 37 years of dedicated service. Blaine, professor of education, has been a guiding force, shaping the minds of future educators and instilling i...
May 8, 2024, 3:33pm EDT
Renea Akin of Marshall County retires from WKCTC after decades of leadership in higher education.
Renea Akin of Marshall County, vice president of academic affairs, is retiring from West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) after more than three decades of distinguished service to the college, leaving an enduring legacy in educational l...
May 7, 2024, 7:00pm EDT
Shari Gholson retires from WKCTC after 26 years of leadership and service.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) bids farewell to Shari Gholson, a distinguished leader and educator, as she retires after an illustrious 26-year career in nursing and education. A relentless pursuit of excellence marks Gholson's ...
May 7, 2024, 4:35pm EDT
WKCTC celebrates the retirement of Paul Aho, Paducah School of Art and Design director.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) congratulates Paul Aho, director of the college's Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD), on his well-deserved retirement after years of dedicated service and commitment to fostering creativity and...
May 7, 2024, 2:39pm EDT
Fun and educational art experiences for spring and summer at PSAD
West Kentucky Community and Technical College's Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD) offers youth and adults fun and educational art experiences with its 2024 Spring and Summer Community Education program. The various offerings run May-June. Those ...
May 7, 2024, 10:01am EDT
Paducah's Tammy Thompson retires after 30 years of dedicated service at WKCTC
It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the retirement of Tammy Thompson after three decades with West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC). Throughout her tenure, Thompson, who lives in Paducah, has worn many hats and played pivotal...
May 6, 2024, 5:09pm EDT
WKCTC announces summer work schedule
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) is beginning its summer work schedule, officials announced. WKCTC offices will be closed Fridays from May 6 through August 2. Student Services offices are open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m....
May 6, 2024, 12:49pm EDT
WKCTC to hold commencement at The Carson Center Thursday, May 9
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) will honor more than 900 candidates for graduation during its spring commencement Thursday, May 9, at The Carson Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Paducah. Paducah's Steve Powless will be ...
May 3, 2024, 8:46am EDT
WKCTC Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception celebrates excellence and dedication
The Student Center at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) was abuzz with gratitude and celebration April 26 as the college honored retiring faculty and staff members and recognized outstanding contributions through the WKCTC Faculty a...
Apr 30, 2024, 5:44pm EDT