Media Coverage

Starting or continuing your education journey? Now is the time to enroll

Published Monday, June 3, 2019

The Arizona Republic reported that colleges, like Mesa Community College, are transforming the student experience. Starting or continuing your educational journey.pdf

Mesa faculty member discovers new species of salamander in Arizona

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2019

KTAR reported Dr. Andrew Baldwin, a faculty member at Mesa Community College, has discovered a new species of salamander in Arizona. Baldwin discovered the amphibian, known as Ensatina eschscholtzii klauberi or large-blotched Ensatina, near the Tonto Creek State Fish Hatchery in Payson in 2003. Mesa faculty member discovers new species of salamander in Arizona.pdf

As school year ends, Hopi sophomores tour universities, colleges in Phoenix

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Navajo-Hopi Observer reported six Hopi High sophomore AVID students visited four colleges last week to learn about the majors they offer, the available scholarships and how to pay for college. The six students visited Mesa Community College, (MCC), Arizona State University (ASU) main campus, Grand Canyon University (GCU) and Phoenix College. As school year ends, Hopi sophomores tour universities, colleges in Phoenix _ Navajo-Hopi Observer _.pdf

Deannah Neswood-Gishey confirmed Executive Director of Navajo Nation Division of Social Services

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Nativenewsonline.net reported that Deannah Neswood-Gishey, an MCC alumna, has been appointed Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Division of Social Services.  Deannah Neswood-Gishey Confirmed as the Executive Director for the Navajo Nation Division of Social .pdf

Busy stage doesn't needle costume designer

Published Thursday, May 23, 2019

Ahwatukee Foothill News profiled MCC alumni Tia Hawkes and Dustin Roa, who now work at Hale Center Theatre in Gilbert as costume designers. Busy stage doesn’t needle costume designer _ Community Focus _ ahwatukee.com_.pdf

Amazon Web Services, MCCCD collaborate for cloud computing program

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Chamber Business News reported that Amazon just announced a new education program in partnership with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) for cloud computing program. MCC department chair, Dr. Linda Collins, is quoted.  Amazon Web Services, MCCCD collaborate for cloud computing program - Chamber Business News.pdf

Boeing and Mesa Community College team up for electrical wiring boot camp

Published Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Chamber Business News reported on a new collaboration between Mesa Community College and national engineering leader Boeing--an accelerated two-week, three-credit hour cable harness wiring boot camp held at MCC. Boeing and Mesa Community College team up for electrical wiring boot camp - Chamber Business News.pdf

Mesa Community College provides professional development for P-12 teachers

Published Thursday, May 9, 2019

Not only does Mesa Community College prepare future teachers, it provides options for practicing educators to maintain their teaching credentials, reported AZ Education News. MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR P.pdf

MCC guides students through career decisions

Published Thursday, May 9, 2019

Mesa Community College released a customized version of Emsi Career Coach, which is set to help students and future students make career and education decisions, reported Chamber Business, with Dean Michael Voss quoted in this April 3 article. MCC guides students through career decisions - Chamber Business News.pdf

Mesa man wins rare scholarship

Published Monday, May 6, 2019

MCC student Ivan Quintana is one of 61 community college students nationwide to win a scholarship that pays all expenses to earn a bachelor's degree, reported the East Valley Tribune. 050519 East Valley Tribune-Ivan Quintana .pdf

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