Recent News
New Year brings a fresh start at WKCTC
West Kentucky Community and Technical College will be open later hours the week of January 4-8 to help students register for the Spring 2021 semester. Classes begin January 11. "The past year has been so tough on everyone. WKCTC is ready to kickoff ...
Dec 30, 2020, 8:16pm EST
WKCTC President Outlines Tentative Framework for $15 Million Gift
In a special meeting Monday, December 21th, West Kentucky Community and Technical College President Anton Reece outlined a tentative framework for how the college could use a recent $15 million gift. The historic gift from author and philanthropist ...
Dec 21, 2020, 9:55pm EST
MEDIA ADVISORY: Joint Boards' Meeting Set for Monday at WKCTC to Discuss Historic Donation
West Kentucky Community and Technical College will have a virtual meeting Monday, December 21, at 4:00 p.m. with its Board of Directors and the Paducah Junior College, Inc. Board of Trustees to discuss the recent $15 million gift to the college. PJC, I...
Dec 20, 2020, 5:21pm EST
WKCTC Announces Fall 2020 Candidates for Graduation
West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized more than 840 candidates for graduation during a virtual Fall 2020 Commencement program aired on the college's Facebook page and YouTube channels December 18, 2020. Students were asked to subm...
Dec 18, 2020, 7:32pm EST
WKCTC Receives Historic, Multi-million Dollar Contribution from Individual Donor
West Kentucky Community and Technical College proudly announced Tuesday, December 15, 2020 a $15 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott - the largest gift from a single donor in the college's history. In announcing the donation,...
Dec 16, 2020, 10:14am EST
PHOTO NEWS RELEASE: WKCTC's Matheson Library Closed for Renovations
The library at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is closed for renovation through January 8, 2021. Located on the second floor of the Matheson Learning Resource Center, the library's skylight (pictured on the ground above) is being replaced...
Dec 9, 2020, 12:14pm EST
Virtual Tribute to WKCTC's Fall 2020 Retirees Set for Thursday
West Kentucky Community and Technical College will honor its Fall 2020 retirees with a virtual tribute Thursday, December 10, college officials announced today. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, WKCTC could not hold its annual holiday luncheon, at which...
Dec 7, 2020, 11:45pm EST
WKCTC Instructional Designer Honored with Blackboard Exemplary Course Award
LaCenter resident Kelly Paul was recently honored with a Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, West Kentucky Community and Technical College officials announced today. Paul, an English instructor at WKCTC, was recognized by her peers with the Blackboar...
Dec 4, 2020, 12:11pm EST
WKCTC Awarded Delta Workforce Program Grant for LPN-to-RN Education Project
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has been awarded a $106,580 Delta Workforce Program (DWP) grant, officials announced today. The college will use the funding to support its Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nurse (LPN-to-RN)...
Dec 1, 2020, 5:00pm EST
Clinic Director selected to lead UofL Dental Clinic at WKCTC
The hiring of a dental clinic director will allow more individuals in Paducah and surrounding areas to receive needed oral health care. The University of Louisville School of Dentistry has hired Gregory Lord, D.M.D., as clinic director of the UofL Dent...
Dec 1, 2020, 11:58am EST