Media Coverage

Ward Shares Success Path At Mesa Community College

Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Cameren Ward talks about his role as student services specialist in Mesa Community College’s Testing Services Center. 2016-01-13 AZ Informant Cameren Ward.doc(1).pdf

NIMS Awards National Accreditation to Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute

Published Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Mesa Community College has set a new height in the thirty-six year history of its Manufacturing Technology program, a vital component of the Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AzAMI) at the college. As of December 10, 2015 the program received NIMS Accreditation, the highest benchmark for metalworking training in the United States as based on national, industry- written and industry-driven skills standards. NIMS Awards National Accreditation to Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute...

Mesa Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Several Special Events

Published Friday, January 15, 2016

MCC President Dr. Shouan Pan and four MCC students will be recognized as the City of Mesa remembers the leadership and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with several celebrations. The events are organized by the Mesa Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee and will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 and Monday, Jan. 18, which is Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. Mesa remembers Dr_ Martin Luther King Jr.pdf

The World's First Aquaponics Documentary Film Planned

Published Monday, January 11, 2016

Karney Hatch, director of “Plant This Movie”, and Maribou Latour, host and creator of the Visonary Aquaponics podcast, are teaming up to make a documentary about aquaponics around the world. They will visit and report on some of the most exciting aquaponics projects in the world today. MCC is named to that list. The World’s First Aquaponics Documentary Film planned — City Farmer News.pdf and Before It's News

Boys & Girls Club Program Prepares Teens for Life after High School

Published Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Article about the Be Great Graduate program at Boys & Girls Club, a college prep/readiness course for underprivileged teens. Student Vanessa Hernandez mentions MCC as a college option. Boys and Girls Club.pdf

New Frontiers Newsletter

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2016

New Frontiers newsletter notes the NF increase in MCC student scholarships from three $1000, to five $1000 scholarships for 2015-16. Also, the Office of Community Partnerships with Pat Esparza and Neva Hansen will move to the Red Mountain Campus in mid March. Volume 24 Issue 3 (Revised).pdf

Palo Verde Chapter SAR January Meeting

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2016

The January speaker for the Palo Verde Chapter of SAR is Theo Heap, a "Man for All Seasons" at Mesa Community College. Beginning in 1965, he was Athletic Director and Associate Dean of Students for 10 years, Dean of Admissions for one year, Dean of Administrative Services for two years, and President for eight years. The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit organization. The Palo Verde chapter is in Arizona. Palo Verde Chapter SAR January...

Strathmore's Who's Who Honors Dianna M. Johnson as a 2016 Professional of the Year

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Dianna M. Johnson, of Mesa, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of roofing. She is an MCC alum. Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dianna M. Johnson as a 2016 Professional of the Year - PR.pdf

Four Ways to Federally Fund College

Published Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, called the FAFSA, opens the door to federal funding for college. Juan Carlos Sanchez, financial aid outreach specialist at Mesa Community College, says in recent years, the application has become more user friendly. In February, MCC hosts a College Goal FASFA Day dedicated to helping students and parents fill out the federal form. Sponsor Story_ 4 ways to federally fund college.pdf

Barmettler Chosen as First Benedictine-Mesa Soccer Coach Ever

Published Monday, January 4, 2016

Benedictine University at Mesa is proud to announce the appointment of Tim Barmettler as the first-ever head men's and women's soccer coach at the University. Barmettler's most recent coaching stop was at Mesa Community College, where he has been coaching since 2012. He helped revitalize the men's soccer program that hadn't reached the postseason in seven years, turning it into a perennial contender, reaching the ACCAC Regional Tournament in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Barmettler Chosen As First...

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