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Wallace State Community College Featured on Amazon Prime Series The College Tour

Wallace State on Amazon Prime's 'The College Tour'

Wallace State Community College will be featured on Amazon Prime's series 'The College Tour', showcasing its campus and student life.

  • Film crew visits from October 7-9
  • Students from diverse programs featured
  • President to hold online interview segment
  • The series aims to showcase college experiences
  • Unique inspiration behind the show
  • Special event with producer on October 9

HANCEVILLE, Ala., Oct. 2, 2025 — Wallace State Community College will be featured in an upcoming episode of the Amazon Prime series The College Tour. A film crew will record on campus October 7–9 to showcase academic programs, student life and campus culture.[1]

Filming Details

Production will take place in classrooms, labs and athletic facilities. The crew will interview students and faculty from the academic transfer, applied technology, health sciences, athletics and performing arts divisions.[1]

Student Voices

Featured students—Dianna Boatright, Jackson “Tiger” Flanigan, Johnathan Gray, ReAnna Rusk and Anna Wynn—will share experiences on coursework, career goals and community engagement.[1]

Presidential Segment

President Vicki Karolewics will appear in a “Coffee with the President” online feature to discuss the college’s mission, strategic goals and student success initiatives.[1]

Public Lunch and Learn Event

On October 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gudger Student Center, series creator and host Alex Boylan will lead a Lunch and Learn. Boylan will discuss his career in television production, his win on The Amazing Race and the origins of The College Tour.[2][3]

About The College Tour

Created by Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy and Burton Roberts, The College Tour profiles campuses worldwide through student-led storytelling. Episodes explore academics, housing, athletics and career preparation.[4][5]

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  1. Confirm and publish the episode’s release date on Amazon Prime to guide audiences.
  2. Add direct streaming links once available for seamless viewer access.
  3. Cite future rankings or awards with primary sources to maintain verifiability.
  4. Specify student majors and program achievements to enhance depth.
  5. Incorporate alumni outcome data for context on long-term program impact.

FAQ

Why was this show created?

It was created to assist students unable to visit colleges in person.

How can people watch the episode?

The episode will be available on Amazon Prime.

What is the focus of the episode?

It focuses on student experiences and campus life.