WCCS connects hundreds of high school students with college and career opportunities
September 14, 2026
Wallace Community College Selma hosted the 2026 ALACRAO College Fair, connecting high school students from across the region with colleges, universities, workforce programs and resources to help them prepare for life after graduation.
Approximately 395 to 450 students were expected to attend the annual event, which brought representatives from 30 colleges and universities, the Army National Guard, and Wallace Community College Selma’s academic and workforce programs to the WCCS campus.
Exploring opportunities beyond high school
College and university representatives set up informational booths inside the WCCS Gymnasium, where students could ask questions and learn about admissions, scholarships, financial aid, academic programs, and campus life.
Students received information about admissions, scholarships, academic programs and campus life from representatives of approximately 30 colleges and universities during the 2026 ALACRAO College Fair.
Students attended from Wilcox Central High School, Dallas County High School, Calhoun High School, Central High School, Keith High School, Selma High School, Robert C. Hatch High School, Francis Marion High School, Southside High School, and Lowndes Academy.
The participating schools were assigned different arrival times throughout the morning. Shuntelra Logan-Rudolph, WCCS Enrollment and Advisor Coordinator, Academic Advisor and College Fair Coordinator, said the scheduled rotation created a more organized environment and gave students a better opportunity to interact with participating representatives.
A college representative speaks with area high school students about educational opportunities available after graduation.
Getting to know WCCS
This year’s event included a separate “Get to Know WCCS” experience inside the James M. Mitchell Student Center.
While visiting colleges and universities were stationed in the gymnasium, Wallace Community College Selma’s academic and workforce programs were showcased inside the Student Center. The expanded format gave students a more focused introduction to the programs, training opportunities, student services, and campus resources available at WCCS.
High school students explore academic and workforce training opportunities offered by Wallace Community College Selma during the “Get to Know WCCS” experience.
Students learned about traditional college programs as well as career-focused training that can help prepare them to enter the workforce.
A Wallace Community College Selma representative shares information about the college’s academic programs, workforce training, and student-support services.
The event was designed to give students a comprehensive look at the different pathways available after high school, whether they are interested in earning a college degree, completing workforce training, or beginning their college education through WCCS.
“We hope students gained a better understanding of the educational and career pathways available to them after high school,” Logan-Rudolph said. “The event was designed to help students explore colleges and universities, learn about academic and workforce training programs, discover student support services, and become more aware of the opportunities available through higher education and career-focused training.”
Students consider Wallace for their futures
Students Marcus Harris and Samaya Sellers left the event with bags filled with information from colleges, military representatives and other participating programs.
Samaya Sellers display some of the college, military and program information they received during the 2026 ALACRAO College Fair at Wallace Community College Selma.
Harris said the event helped him learn more about how different schools operate, the programs they offer, and how far they are from home.
“I learned a lot, actually,” Harris said. “I learned about the programs, how the school operates and how every school is.”
Harris is already taking classes through WCCS’s dual enrollment program and said there is a strong possibility that he will continue his education at Wallace after high school.
“I think my chances are pretty high because I’m currently doing dual enrollment right now,” Harris said.
The second student, who is also participating in dual enrollment, said the fair provided helpful information about WCCS programs, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
“We have learned a lot about Wallace,” the student said. “They have told us everything about Wallace with the financial aid and the scholarships.”
Both students said the programs and instructors available at WCCS would influence whether they choose to attend the college after graduating from high school.
Students review information about colleges, scholarships, financial aid and career-training programs available after high school.
Supporting college and career readiness
The ALACRAO College Fair is held annually, but organizers enhanced this year’s experience by separating the visiting college exhibits from WCCS’s recruitment and program showcases.
The updated format allowed students to explore opportunities at institutions throughout the region while also receiving a closer look at the educational and workforce pathways available in their own community.
Hundreds of area high school students were expected to participate in the 2026 ALACRAO College Fair hosted by Wallace Community College Selma.
The collaboration between visiting institutions and WCCS programs demonstrated the college’s commitment to helping students make informed decisions about their education and careers.
By bringing those resources together in one place, Wallace Community College Selma helped students see the range of opportunities available to them—and how they can begin building their futures close to home.
Wallace Community College Selma welcomed students, educators, and college representatives to campus for a day focused on college access, career exploration, and preparing students for their next steps after high school.