Tucson Art Institute's Closure to Limit Local Choices in Fashion Design
Published Monday, May 9, 2016Arizona Sonora News announced that the impending closure of the Art Institute of Tucson will make it more difficult locally for students to pursue fashion design at a higher educational level. "Closure would leave Pima Community College in Tucson, the Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix College and Mesa Community College as the only schools left in the state with fashion design programs. Arizona State University, however, plans to add a program." Tucson Art Institute’s closure to limit local...
AZ-TV 7 Cable 13 Coverage of Performing Arts Center Concert
Published Monday, May 9, 2016AZ-TV 7 Cable 13 coverage of free performance on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 at MCC's Performing Arts Center with Harrison Fjord, Sounds of the Mouth and Alpin Hong.
10 Websites for Finding College Funds
Published Friday, May 6, 2016AZ Republic article recommends 10 websites to look for college funding. MCC financial aid specialist Juan Carlos Sanchez is interviewed. 10 websites for finding college funds.pdf
3 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power with MCC RM Prof Derek Borman
Published Friday, May 6, 20163 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power with MCC RM Prof Derek Borman, Ph.D @abc15 via The List Show TV. https://shar.es/1eyhQx
First Look: Proposed Degree Programs, Renderings for ASU's Downtown Mesa Campus
Published Friday, May 6, 2016"Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh mentioned Mesa Community College's extensive performing-arts program in this Arizona Republic article, saying it would be a "great complement, segue and partnership" if MCC arts students could transition and continue their studies at a nearby ASU campus." AZRepublic 050616 First look_ Proposed degree programs, renderings for ASU's downtown Mesa campus.pdf
Old Idea Meets New Technology: Geomapping, a High-Growth Industry
Published Thursday, May 5, 2016My Local News interviews MCC faculty member Karen Blevins and reports that Mesa Community College students have a unique opportunity to learn the latest methods of geomapping and apply that knowledge in a vast array of situations. Old idea meets new technology_ geomapping, a high-growth industry _ Mesa News.pdf
Locals Helping Locals: 6 Success Stories You Need to Know About: Dominique Hunter
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016KTAR reported that generous donors provide funding for the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, which provides millions of dollars in scholarships and financial awards that enable area residents to pursue dream of higher education. MCC student Dominique Hunter is one recipient. Locals helping locals_ 6 success stories you need to know about.pdf
New Call Center Opens in Mesa's Fiesta District, Expected to Employ 970 People
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016KJZZ reported on the opening of Santander Consumer USA in the Fiesta District. When asked why Santander picked Mesa, the CEO pointed across the street to Mesa Community College. “They are very interested in the young, educated, motivated workforce that Mesa has to offer," said Mesa Mayor Giles. New Call Center Opens In Mesa's Fiesta District, Expected To Employ 970 People Over Three Years _ KJZZ.pdf
Regional Reviews: Picnic
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016TalkinBroadway.com review of Picnic: "With such a wonderful cast and lovely technical designs, MCC's production of Picnic was a rewarding journey to the past." Rave reviews of work by actors Cedar Eileen Cody, Dolores Mendoza, Brandon Caraco, Samantha Hanna, and Andrew Blahak, plus recognition for work by Kara E. Thompson, Cheyenne Vande Krol-Phillips, Ashley Dietrich-Sharp and Anthony Jannuzzi. Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews, Phoenix - _Picnic_ - 5_3_16.pdf
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Names Winners
Published Tuesday, May 3, 2016MCC student Kinsey Peotter is the recipient of a $1,200 scholarship from Artistic Director Jeff Whiting to attend the Open Jar Institute Summer Residency in New York. Her name appears in the Theatre Buzz section of Stage Directions. Stage Directions - Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Names Winners.pdf