Historic anniversary honors six decades of transforming lives across Alabama’s Black Belt while positioning the institution for continued growth, innovation, and workforce leadership.
SELMA, Ala. | Wallace Community College Selma is celebrating a milestone six decades in the making, marking 60 years of educational achievement, workforce development, and community leadership that have helped shape generations of students across Alabama’s Black Belt region.
The anniversary celebration, themed "A Legacy Continues," recognizes the institution’s rich history while highlighting its continued commitment to preparing students for the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.
Founded in 1966, Wallace Community College Selma has grown from a regional educational institution into a critical engine for workforce and economic development serving Dallas County, the Black Belt, and communities throughout Alabama. Over six decades, the college has educated thousands of graduates, trained countless skilled workers, and provided pathways to higher education, technical careers, and lifelong learning opportunities.
College leaders say the 60th anniversary is both a celebration of past accomplishments and a launch point for future success.
"Wallace Community College Selma's legacy is measured not only by the number of students who have walked through its doors, but by the lives transformed, careers launched, and communities strengthened through education," college officials said.
