From Snyder High School graduate to accomplished performer and educator, Dr. Vena Beth Genuchi Alesio returns home to the WTC stage. 🎹🎤

Enjoy an afternoon of American music, Broadway hits, and timeless performances during this special commemorative recital.

📍 WTC Fine Arts Theater
🗓 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 3:00 PM

Free admission.
Sponsored by the Western Texas College Foundation.
https://wtcedu.me/4ttTQJi
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Dr. Alesio with inset photos of her parents and event details.
WTC Alert: WTC will operate on a 2-hour delay today, May 14, due to the City of Snyder boil water notice. The City of Snyder is currently restoring pressure to the water system and expects the system to return to full pressure. Additional information and any operational changes will be communicated through another RAVE alert if needed.
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Photo of campus with WTC logo and the words delayed start 10:00 a.m.
It's not Ms. Perryman anymore...it's Dr. Perryman!
Congratulations to WTC's own Melissa Perryman who earned her doctorate from West Texas A&M! WTC employees gathered in the Academic & Advising building to celebrate this morning. Congratulations, Dr. Perryman!
4 months ago, Western Texas College
A poster on an easel reads "Congratulations Doctor Perryman - you've earned it!"
A group of WTC employees pose for a photo around the food table.
Dr. Sharp and Dr. Perryman pose with their heads together standing next to a congratulations poster.
Dr. Perryman smiles at Greg Rhodes during conversation.
At WTC, We Take Care.
WTC's Ruth Cabrera and Isrell Lawson spent their morning working with students and Tonia Rauch, Snyder Independent School District College, Military and Career Readiness Advisor. Together, they helped 50+ Snyder High School students who plan to attend WTC this fall! Help us give them a big Thank You!
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Isrell, Ruth and Tonia sit at a high table working together.
Meet Future Westerners, Markius McClure and Braidyn Lynch from Hermleigh High school! Laura Caswell, WTC's Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, announced it at the school this morning. 🤠 We're so excited that you're committing to attend Western Texas College! Welcome to the WTC Family! 🎉👩‍🎓👨‍🎓
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Markius McClure and Braidyn Lynch hold "Future Westerner" signs standing on a stage next Laura Caswell.
Markius McClure and Bradyn Lynch as Laura Caswell speaks and Alicia Anderson looks on while standing on stage.
Hermleigh High School students sit at round tables waiting for the announcement.
It's Westerner Wednesday! 🤠Suit up the Westerner way today: wear blues and greens to show your pride in Snyder's own hometown college. Show our community that you support WTC students—and future WTC students. Snyder looks great in blue and green!💙💚
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic featuring WTC mascot and Westerner Wednesday text on blue and green patterned background.
We're saying a BIG thank you to the amazing sites who hosted WTC Medical Assistant students for their clinicals this semester! Thank you, Cogdell Family Clinic, Fisher County Clinic, My Urgent Care - Abilene, and JETS! 🎉👏
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Cogdell Family Clinic employees hold a goodie basket from left to right: Daisey Bailey, Whitney Sterling, Emily Sosa, Kaley Stansell, and Tiffany Rinehart.
Fisher County Clinic employees hold a goodie basket: Crystal Coker, LVN; Dr. Chad White; Virginia Arce, LVN; Amanda Bell, LVN; Angela Messick, Clinic Manager; Virginia Perez, MA; Kevin Kelly, APRN; and Sandra Messick, Registered MA.
My Urgent Care - Abilene Location employees hold a goodie basket. Left to right: Carrie, MA: Tanesha, FNP; Stephen, FNP; Kelly, FNP; and Asya, MA.
Laurie Walker from JETS holds a goodie basket.
A big thank you to Hermleigh ISD for letting us speak with the students yesterday! We appreciate the warm welcome extended to Jessica Colvin, Assistant Professor of Agriculture, and Tinlee Roland, Agriculture Education and Athletic Team Coordinator. 🌱🎉
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Two women speak to students sitting in seats in a gym.
Photos from 2026 Commencement are ready! SMcCowen Photography posted the gallery, and you can view and purchase photos several ways:
Text code WTCGRAD2026 to 90738
or navigate to https://my.photoday.com/s/smccowenphotos/wtc
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graduate smiles with two thumbs up.
Graduate smiles leaning head against diploma cover.
A Dual Credit graduate smiles standing next to a student.
Information on how to access the gallery.
Congratulations to all of our graduates! We're so happy and excited for you. Thank you, Theodora Shukuloska, for your inspiring speech. And congratulations to Mr. Ralph Ramon on receiving the Barkowsky Award. To all our graduating Westerners, we're really glad you chose WTC and we will miss you! WTC wishes you the best of luck with all of your future endeavors. You'll always be part of the WTC family! 💙 💚 🤠🎓✨
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graduate in blue cap and gown holds diploma and award plaque while posing with woman in front of WTC backdrop.
Graduates stand in blue caps and gowns during ceremony as audience fills arena stands.
College officials and graduate stand on stage during ceremony with Western Texas College logo displayed behind them.
Graduate speaks at podium during ceremony while faculty and administrators stand behind on stage.
Graduate stands at podium during ceremony with faculty seated behind and Western Texas College logo projected.
Group of graduates in blue caps and gowns pose with woman, holding bouquets, inside arena after commencement ceremony.
Graduate smiles while posing with two young children in arena seating area after ceremony.
Man holds Western Texas College award plaque while standing in front of stage decorations.
Group of graduates pose together holding diplomas in front of Western Texas College stage backdrop.
Group of graduates in blue gowns and green stoles pose together holding diplomas and smiling.
Today is the day! 🎉 The 2026 Western Texas College Commencement starts at 10:00 AM in the WTC Coliseum. Huge congratulations to all our graduating Westerners! 🎓 Watch the livestream on WTC's YouTube channel: https://wtcedu.me/4wgHmHk
4 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic with mascot and logo and event details.
It's Westerner Wednesday! This Westerner Wednesday is extra special as we gear up for Commencement! Our graduates will be at the WTC Coliseum for Commencement Rehearsal at 3:00 PM. Show your support by wearing blue and green to celebrate our WTC graduates! 🎓💙💚
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic with mascot and logo bearing the words "Westerner Wednesday."
Are you a WTC student set to graduate and participate in the 2026 Commencement Ceremony? 🎓 Meet us for the 2026 WTC Commencement Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 6, at 3:00 PM in the WTC Coliseum! Mr. Ramon and the WTC staff will guide you through the ceremony and share essential information you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars! 📅 https://www.wtc.edu/events?id=56039573
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Standing in front of the stage, Mr. Ramon smiles at someone off camera during last year's commencement rehearsal.
🎓 It’s almost time!

You're invited to celebrate the Western Texas College Class of 2026! 💙💚
🎉2026 Western Texas College Commencement
📅 Thursday, May 7 | ⏰ 10 AM
📍 WTC Coliseum

Bring your people. Cheer loud. Celebrate big.
No tickets needed. Just show up and support your Westerners!
Learn more at https://www.wtc.edu/article/2852806
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic for 2026 WTC Commencement announcing that is is at 10:00 a.m. on May 7.
💐Spring semester Finals officially start today! Stay calm and confident during your exams. You're a Westerner. 🤠 You've got this! ☘️💙💪
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Graphic stating Good Luck on finals from everyone at WTC.
⚡👏 Today, we proudly celebrate our outstanding Electrical Lineworker students who demonstrated their remarkable skills at the 2026 WTC Electrical Lineworker Rodeo! 🤠Your impressive knowledge and dedication to safety during the crossbar changeout and hurt man rescue truly shone through. You personified the spirit of WTC training for both employers and the community. 💪⚡ We're extremely proud of your hard work and the commitment you displayed today. Congratulations!🎓 A huge thank you to Big Country Electric Cooperative for their unwavering support and partnership! Also, a big shoutout to all the potential employers who joined us today!
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Group photo of lineworker students standing in front of bucket truck.
Wide view of students, utility poles, and bucket trucks at outdoor skills event.
Lineworker student in safety gear smiles on field.
Student climbs utility pole during lineworker skills event.
Students prepare climbing gear before lineworker skills test.
Student performing hurt man rescue work atop utility pole with bucket truck nearby.
Employer speaks with student wearing number 13.
Two students climb separate utility poles during skills test.
Students gather near utility poles at event.
Instructor addresses students wearing numbered safety gear.
WTC is hosting our last blood drive of the year today! One donation can make a life-saving difference. Feeling well? Stop by the Student Center before 2:30 PM and donate 🩸
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Blood Drive graphic
The 2026 WTC Electrical Lineworker Rodeo starts at 9:30 AM this morning at the WTC Coliseum! WTC welcomes everyone to come and watch as these students showcase their skills in the final capstone for their certificates. See you there! Learn more at https://www.wtc.edu/article/2846644
5 months ago, Western Texas College
An electrical lineworker student climbs to the top of a pole as students on the ground watch.
Need to study but find you focus better in a group? Meet us for the final Student Success Study Hall and Tutoring session today, Thursday, April 30, from 3:30-5:30 PM. We'll be meeting upstairs in the Library! This is your last chance before Finals kick off on Friday! 📚✨
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Students study at a table in the Library.
Did you have fun at the Westerner Extravaganza? 💙 💚 Shout out to Student Activities, especially Darryl & Coach Bri for making it happen! Show them some❤️!
5 months ago, Western Texas College
Softball team competes in tug-of-war during outdoor campus field day.
Student throws football while friends laugh during campus lawn games.
Softball players toss frisbee near cornhole boards and inflatable target.
Students race barefoot across grass during outdoor soccer game.
Students aim basketballs at inflatable hoop during campus activity day.
Softball players run toward inflatable obstacle during outdoor team challenge.
Softball team lines up at food truck during campus event.
Student slides down slip-n-slide while others watch
Faculty and staff laugh together holding drinks at outdoor gathering.
Students prepare for tug-of-war beside cornhole boards on campus lawn.