MCC Second Friday Showcase highlights music, visual art, community and creativity
Published Monday, September 23, 2024The Queen Creek Sun Times quotes MCC's James Gaspar in this article featuring the debut of Second Fridays at MCC.
The first Second Friday is only the beginning
Published Sunday, September 22, 2024MCC's DJ Club and Art department partnered for a nightclub and art exhibit, Second Friday, which is described in this Mesa Legend article.
Par Tee for Pups
Published Saturday, September 21, 2024This Fox 10 story talks about the Par Tee For Pups Charity Golf Tournament, where part of the funds raised go toward three MCC veterinary technician scholarships every year. Note: A link to this story online is not available.
Here's a Look at Bachelor's Degrees Offered Throughout Arizona Community Colleges
Published Wednesday, September 18, 2024The Mesa Legend reports that in the fall 2024 semester more than 4,100 students throughout the Maricopa County Community College District are enrolled in a baccalaureate program, a year after the programs' district-wide launch. Jamie Lopez and Anapurna Ganesh are quoted.
One Person at a Time. One Student at a Time.’ Dean of Student Affairs Reflects on Early Leadership Goals
Published Wednesday, September 18, 2024The Mesa Legend reports that Indra Paola Pelaez has provided leadership and oversight to student enrollment services in her fifth month as dean of student affairs. Pelaez is quoted in the story.
Mesa College Promise Starts Fourth Year of Free College for Eligible City Residents
Published Monday, September 16, 2024The Mesa Legend reports that the Mesa College Promise program at MCC experienced a 50% increase in students over 2023. Celina Salinas, director of Strategic Enrollment and program administrator, was quoted.
David Hines Spent Career Working in High School Sports--Retires Next Spring
Published Monday, September 16, 2024KPNX-TV 12 aired a story about David HInes, a MCC alumnus, who retires at the end of the 2024-2025 school year from the Arizona Interscholastic Association after 47 years.
Secretary Fontes Recognizes Local Colleges for Voter Engagement in 2022 Midterms
Published Thursday, September 12, 2024Hoodline Phoenix reports that MCC is one of five Arizona schools recognized for its exemplary performance in student voter engagement during the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections.
Second Friday Debuts On-Campus Nightclub and Art Sale to Raise Funds for Students
Published Wednesday, September 11, 2024The Mesa Legend announced the first Second Friday nightclub event featuring live music, food and drinks and art exhibits with student-created pieces for sale, all to benefit student organizations. Art Department Chair Ginger Leyendecker was quoted in the article.
Secretary Fontes Recognizes Local Colleges for Voter Engagement in 2022 Midterms
Published Tuesday, September 10, 2024The Arizona Secretary of State office recognizes MCC has the highest voter registration rate among Arizona community colleges. Note: This article also appeared in the Navajo Times.