http://www.wallacestate.edu/ What's New? en http://www.wallacestate.edu/fileadmin/rss_icon.gif http://www.wallacestate.edu/ 16 11 What's New? TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 19 May 2012 18:53:02 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1647 (ST. GEORGE, Utah -- May 19, 2012) Chattanooga State Community College ended Wallace State Community College’s impressive run through the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division I Fastpitch Softball National Tournament on Saturday afternoon, winning 7-2 in extra innings. The Lady Tigers of Chattanooga, the No. 1 seed in the tournament, took the early lead 2-0 thanks to a... Headlines Sports May 2012 Softball Sat, 19 May 2012 18:53:02 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1647 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1646 OZARK – Wallace State’s baseball team ran out of gas Friday afternoon at the Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament in Ozark, falling to rival Shelton State 4-1 in the championship game. Shelton State broke a 1-1 in the eighth with a three-run outburst off Wallace State ace Bret Marks, who entered in relief in the seventh and was pitching for the second time in less than 24... Headlines Sports Baseball May 2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:08:35 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1646 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1645 HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team won a state championship two weeks ago after battling back from the elimination bracket. The Lady Lions (56-11) face that challenge again, this time at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national tournament at St. George, Utah, after splitting a pair of games in Thursday’s opening round at the Canyons... Headlines Sports Softball May 2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1645 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1644 OZARK – Conner McCain wasn’t aware he was a double shy of the cycle in the top of the ninth. The Wallace State sophomore outfielder had more important things on his mind, hoping to keep the Lions’ season alive in the Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament. McCain did both. He delivered a two-run double in the ninth, capping the first cycle in Wallace State history in... Headlines Sports Baseball May 2012 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:12:48 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1644 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1643 OZARK – Top-seeded Wallace State baseball dropped its Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 semifinal game to Shelton State on Wednesday night, falling 6-4 at Eagle Stadium. Wallace State (40-16) loaded the bases with one out in the top of the ninth, but catcher Andrew Dennis grounded into a game-ending double play to preserve the win for the rival Bucs, who entered the tournament... Headlines Sports May 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:29:21 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1643 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1642 OZARK – Conner McCain had three hits, including a go-ahead solo homer in the fifth, starter Grant Bennett went 6 2/3 strong innings and lefty Braten Dill picked up the save as Wallace State won its second straight one run game Tuesday night, squeaking by Faulkner State 4-3 in a winner’s bracket game at the Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament at Eagle Stadium. Wallace... Headlines Sports May 2012 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:23:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1642 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1635 OZARK – Wallace State right-hander Bret Marks didn’t feel like he had his best stuff on the mound Monday afternoon in the Lions’ opening game of the Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament at Eagle Stadium in Ozark. Chattahoochee Valley batters probably disagreed. Marks tossed a gem. He went 8 1/3 dominant innings, striking out nine, walking one and scattering three... Headlines Sports Baseball May 2012 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:37:18 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1635 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1640 HANCEVILLE, Ala.—The Wallace State Future Foundation announced a new scholarship, the J.W. Hooper Scholarship, recently. The J.W. Hooper Scholarship has been established by Scotty Hooper of My-Way Transportation, with a gift of $10,000 to the Future Foundation. These funds will provide scholarships for students at Wallace State enrolled in the diesel mechanics program or other... Headlines May 2012 Sat, 12 May 2012 17:20:07 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1640 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1641 Hanceville, Ala.—Area students awarded scholarships by Wallace State Community College in Hanceville were recognized during a Sunday afternoon ceremony on campus recently. The college will award more than $1 million in scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. “You are joining an outstanding student body and a college which is among the top 120 community colleges in the nation,” said... Headlines May 2012 Sat, 12 May 2012 13:20:07 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1641 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1637 HANCEVILLE, AL— On-site registration opens Monday, May 14 for summer semester classes at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. Students may already register online at www.wallacestate.edu. Through regular registration, tuition is due by May 23. Registration continues through the drop/add late registration period, which begins on May 24 and ends on May 29. Tuition during late... Headlines May 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:54:27 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1637 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1639 HANCEVILLE, Ala.—Wallace State Community College in Hanceville and President Vicki Hawsey conferred degrees upon approximately 1,000 graduates during Wallace State’s 46th commencement ceremony at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More than 500 participated in the ceremony. “Graduates, we congratulate and commend you as you successfully conclude this phase of your educational journey,” Dr. Hawsey... Headlines May 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1639 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1636 HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville celebrated an outstanding showing at the State SkillsUSA competition held recently at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. Students in the Drafting, Diesel Mechanics, Precision Machining, Collision Repair, Auto Service Technology, and Welding Departments combined for four first place finishes, four second place finishes and five... Headlines May 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1636 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1638 HANCEVILLE, Ala.--The Wallace State Alumni Association has organized a variety of activities this summer, from shopping excursions to skeet shooting. Most activities are open to individuals of any age. A complete list follows: June 1 Cheap-Chic: Thrift Stores Shopping... Headlines May 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1638 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1633 HANCEVILLE, AL—Wallace State Community College in Hanceville will hold graduation exercises on Friday, May 11, at 6 p.m. in Tom Drake Coliseum. The public is invited to attend the ceremony which will recognize the accomplishments of approximately 1,000 students who will be awarded a degree or diploma from Wallace State this spring. Dr. Charles Elliott, State Board of Education, will... Headlines May 2012 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1633 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1634 HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team faced a daunting challenge in its final regular-season series against Lawson State last weekend, being forced to complete a four-game sweep in order to secure the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Northern Division championship. Mission accomplished. Wallace State won four games in two days, finishing off the Cougars with an 11-3 rout in... Headlines Baseball May 2012 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1634 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1632 ALABASTER – Amidst all the success Wallace State softball has enjoyed during the Jayne Clem era, the Lady Lions accomplished a feat Sunday never done before in the program’s history at the Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament. The Lady Lions (55-10) fought back from the elimination bracket and reeled off five consecutive wins in two days, capturing their fifth state... Headlines Sports Softball May 2012 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:05 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1632 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1630 HANCEVILLE – It was an oddity last May when Wallace State’s softball team left Alabaster without the Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 state tournament championship in its back pocket, missing out on the crown for the first time since 2006. Wallace State’s quest to bring the state title back to Hanceville begins Friday at noon at Alabaster’s Veteran’s Park. The Lady Lions, one... Headlines Sports April 2012 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1630 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1631 ALABASTER – Sophomore ace Heather Parker could sense a calm aura among the 17th-ranked Wallace State softball team prior to their opening game Friday in the Alabama Community College Conference/ Region 22 tournament at Alabaster’s Veterans Park. The Lady Lions proved Parker correct before Central Alabama could get settled in. Wallace State scored four runs in the first inning to build a... Headlines Sports May 2012 Softball Fri, 04 May 2012 08:51:03 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1631 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1629 HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Students who enter Wallace State in the fall 2012 term will notice several changes in financial aid as mandated to all colleges by the U. S. Department of Education. The good news for students is that Pell Grant funding levels will not decrease for... Headlines April 2012 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1629 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1626 CONTACT: Russell Moore, Communications and Marketing, Wallace State Community College, 256-352-8443, russell.moore@wallacestate.edu HANCEVILLE – Kip Moore didn’t make many Wallace State golf road trips as a student-athlete without trying to sneak his Yamaha guitar in the van. It also provided free entertainment, around 12 years ago, for his roommates and friends at the former College Park... Headlines April 2012 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1626 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1628 HANCEVILLE – The Wallace State Music Department will present a Spring Concert on Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall, with performances by the Wallace State Concert Band and Concert Choir. Admission is free. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 256.352.8277 or visit www.wallacestate.edu. Kristen HolmesDirector, Communications and... Headlines April 2012 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1628 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1627 CONTACT: Russell Moore, Communications and Marketing, Wallace State Community College, 256.352.8443, russell.moore@wallacestate.edu HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College welcomed Alabama playwright Michael Vigilant to campus Tuesday, continuing a series of events associated with the college’s sixth annual Arts in April festivities that concluded with a recital on Thursday featuring... Headlines April 2012 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1627 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1625 Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala. selected into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network; commits to rigorous student success and completion HANCEVILLE, Ala. (April 26, 2012) – Signifying a strong commitment to student success and completion, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala. is one of 25 institutions selected, this year, into the Achieving the... Headlines March 2012 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1625 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1623 HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 17th-ranked softball team has won its seventh division title in a row. The Lady Lions clinched the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North crown after sweeping Shelton State on Tuesday at Bobby McCracken Stadium, winning 8-5 and 7-1. Wallace State (46-8, 20-0 ACCC) finished undefeated in league play and has won 13 straight and 21 of 22. The Lady... Headlines Sports April 2012 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:11:43 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1623 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1624 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Rachel RothProgram ManagerAspen Prize for Community College Excellence202-736-2924Rachel.Roth@AspenInstitute.org Wallace State Community College Eligible for $1 Million Aspen Institute Prize Fund; Nation’s Signature Recognition of Excellence Among More Than 1,000 Community Colleges, Which Serve Nearly Half of All Undergraduates in U.S. Washington, DC,... Headlines April 2012 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:42:46 -0500 http://www.wallacestate.edu/news/news-archive-2006-01/press-releases.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=1624