Wharton County Junior College President-Elect Amanda Allen spotlighted local advancements at the ’25 State of Higher Education event in Fort Bend. She praised WCJC’s high-tech EMS simulation lab and discussed using AI to boost student services. Allen emphasized mental health support, backing full Pell Grant access for part-time students. She stressed the urgent need for community support as WCJC plans to expand its Richmond campus to meet rising healthcare workforce demands across the county.