Recent News
WKCTC Names New Vice President in Academic Affairs
West Kentucky Community and Technical College has named Dr. Uppinder Mehan as its new vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Renea Akin has been interim vice president of academic affairs since January 2020. Dr. Mehan begins work Thursday, July 16....
Jul 15, 2020, 5:20pm EDT
WKCTC instructor and award-winning Kentucky poet joins Spalding University series via Zoom
Paducah's Amelia Martens, associate literary editor and reviews editor, Exit 7 and First-Year Experience instructor at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, will join this month's edition of Spalding University's (SU) summer series "Spalding a...
Jul 13, 2020, 3:42pm EDT
WKCTC recognized GED graduates with virtual video tribute
More than 80 students received their GED in 2019-2020 through West Kentucky Community and Technical College's Skills U program. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the college's adult education program was unable to hold an in-person GED graduation this y...
Jul 9, 2020, 2:00pm EDT
WKCTC makes enrolling for fall semester easy
WKCTC makes enrolling for fall semester easy The fall semester at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is just around the corner and that means it's time to enroll in college. Whether you are a returning student, first-time student or an ad...
Jul 8, 2020, 4:26pm EDT
WKCTC's Challenger Learning Center at Paducah Blast Packs are back in July
West Kentucky Community and Technical College's Challenger Learning Center at Paducah continues its Blast Pack project in July to create fun and educational experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for area youth. "The ...
Jun 26, 2020, 12:25pm EDT
WKCTC's Challenger Learning Center at Paducah Blast Packs are back in July
West Kentucky Community and Technical College's Challenger Learning Center at Paducah continues its Blast Pack project in July to create fun and educational experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for area youth. "Th...
Jun 26, 2020, 12:16pm EDT
OP ED: Stay healthy at home and attend community college
As Kentuckians ponder their options for college this fall, I'd like to offer a suggestion: Look no further than your local community college. I know you are wrestling with concerns about health and safety, so for those who want to continue to stay heal...
Jun 22, 2020, 11:47am EDT
WKCTC receives national fundraising award
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced today that West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) is among more than 100 U.S. educational institutions that have been recognized with a 2020 Educational Fundraising Aw...
Jun 18, 2020, 6:42pm EDT
Local middle school students to participate in International Space Station Q & A session
Three local seventh graders are joining students from across the nation to ask questions of NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Earth-to-space downlink will air live at 12:10 p.m. (CST) tomorrow, June 19 on NASA Television...
Jun 18, 2020, 2:20pm EDT
WKCTC ranked in top two online community colleges in Kentucky
West Kentucky Community and Technical College was recently named in the top two online community colleges in Kentucky by Best Online Colleges: Guide to Online Schools for 2020. WKCTC, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (...
Jun 17, 2020, 2:50pm EDT