Each Mesa Community College student has a unique story to tell about the journey that brought them to graduation day.

We've shared a few stories on this page of students from all walks of life. There are those who have overcome profound hardships, those who are first generation college graduates or those who have an established family history at MCC. We celebrate the success of all our graduates and encourage you to read their stories as a way to inspire your own educational journey.

Spring 2023

James Gaspar

Associate in Applied Science, Certificate of Completion, Audio Production Technologies

Nancy Esparza & Vicente Esparza Ortiz

Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Business

Maigon Caviness

Associate of Applied Science in Exercise Science: Health, Fitness and and Sports Performance

Charis Hayward

Associate in Applied Science, Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies

The Poppell Family

Associate in Arts, Associate in Science

Kevin Tran

Associate in Business, Special Requirements and Arizona General Education Curriculum

Marie-Catherine Smith

Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design

Kenna Graff

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies

Nawaf Faie

Associate in Applied Science

Abby Scott Nonthe

Associate in Arts, Arizona General Education Curriculum

Brooklynn Nichole Contreras

Associate in Arts, Criminal Justice