Media Coverage

Ergologics helps people work remotely in safety

Published Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Ronda Moriarty, MCC World Languages adjunct faculty who holds a doctorate in physical therapy, is featured in this Ahwatukee Foothills News article about her home business.

Gilbert woman earns scholar award

Published Sunday, April 5, 2020

The Gilbert Sun News reports MCC student Abigaly "Abby" Atonal Rodriguez is named a 2020 Guistwhite Scholar, earning a $5,000 scholarship. Web Link PDF Version

10 Inspiring Community College Responses to COVID-19

Published Thursday, April 2, 2020

MCC Interim President Berquam's video, Walk the Mesa Mile with Lori Berquam #1, is No. 3 in the RaiseMe blog list of top COVID-19 helpers for the week. 10 Inspiring Community College Responses to COVID-19 - RaiseMe Community.pdf

Looking Good 2020 - April Standouts

Published Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Inbusinessphx.com names TruWest Credit Union one of April's "Looking Good" business standouts for their work in refurbishing the MCC on-campus food bank, the Mesa Market. Looking Good 2020 - April Standouts - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine.pdf

Jeff Messer, PhD on Covid-19 – Episode 17 – Coaching Runners Podcast

Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Jeffrey Messer, Ph.D., chair of the MCC Exercise Science Department, discusses how coaches and athletes can view training during the COVID-19 pandemic on Coach Jay's podcast (Episode 017). Dr. Messer summarizes references two papers this podcast. 1. Debunking the Myth of Exercise-Induced Immune Suppression: Redefining the Impact of Exercise on Immunological Health Across the Lifespan. Campbell JP1, Turner JE1. 2. The compelling link between physical activity and the body’s defense system...

Local Credit Union Renovates Resource Pantry for College Students in Need

Published Friday, March 20, 2020

MyLocalNews reported on TruWest Credit Union's assistance in the renovation of MCC's Mesa Market. The renovation includes, in part, new tiling, cabinets, paint and a food re-stock. Source PDF download

Advice for RRCA Members, Running Coaches, and Club Leaders 

Published Friday, March 13, 2020

Road Runners Club of America (newsletter) Advice for RRCA Members, Running Coaches, and Club Leaders Excerpt: Sprinkle in Some Effort. On the other hand, the good news is that you can also continue with high intensity training. As Dr. Jeff Messer, an exercise physiologist and 2017 US Girls High School Coach of the Year writes in an email, “Two (2) such vigorous sessions per week, for example, interspersed with multiple recovery sessions might be highly conducive to both a progressive...

Sonora Quest labs now offering testing services for the coronavirus

Published Wednesday, March 11, 2020

MCC Alumni Board member Dr. Brian Koeneman, scientific director for Sonora Quest Labratories, is interviewed in this Fox 10 Phoenix segment on COVID-19 testing. Sonora Quest labs now offering testing services for the coronavirus | FOX 10 Phoenix.pdf

2 Mesa residents are MCC academic all-stars

Published Sunday, March 1, 2020

The East Valley Tribune reports on Shelby Lynch and Kyle Kane, two Mesa Community College students and Mesa residents who have been distinguished as leaders in the 2020 All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony. 2 Mesa residents are MCC academic all-stars _ Our Community _ eastvalleytribune.com_.pdf

Jillian Bright new Apache Junction deputy city clerk

Published Wednesday, February 26, 2020

MCC alumna Jillian Bright is featured in the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent for being selected as the new Apache Junction deputy city clerk.

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