San Xavier University in Gilbert Reaches Milestone
Published Monday, December 14, 2015Saint Xavier University passed a huge milestone in establishing its Catholic identity by celebrating the first Mass at its new Gilbert campus Dec. 3. Saint Xavier is among four Catholic higher-education level options now available for Valley residents. The others: Benedictine University at Mesa; the University of Mary, which collaborates with Arizona State University in Tempe; and the College of St. Scholastica, a Minnesota-based college that operates a satellite out of Mesa Community College...
American Campuses Act on Climate
Published Monday, December 14, 2015MCC is one of the schools standing behind the ACAC pledge. On November 19th, 2015, the White House launched American Campuses Act on Climate (ACAC) initiative to amplify the voice of the higher-ed community in support of a strong international climate agreement in the United Nations COP21 climate negotiations in Paris. The launch included a White House roundtable with campus and business leaders, including school presidents and students, to highlight best practices to promote sustainability...
Coverage of Automotive Challenge
Published Monday, December 14, 2015A full-time student scholarship will be at stake when high school students from across Arizona test their automotive testing and diagnostic skills during the inaugural Maricopa Community Colleges’ Arizona High School Auto Challenge. Automotive instructors from three of the Maricopa Community Colleges that offer post-secondary degree and certificate automotive programs banded together to present the challenge, which replaces a similar competition co-hosted for 22 years by Ford Motor Company and...
Dr. Gerardo E. de los Santos Resigns as President and CEO, League for Innovation
Published Thursday, December 10, 2015After nearly 17 years at the League, 10 years as President and CEO, Gerardo E. de los Santos, Ph.D., will be stepping down from his leadership role due to family health responsibilities. Dr. de los Santos earned an A.A. degree from Mesa Community College in Arizona. Dr. Gerardo E.pdf
MCC Professor's Research on Desert Plant Compounds Benefits Students
Published Wednesday, December 9, 2015Mesa Independent article on Professor Tim Minger and grant. In 2012, the National Science Foundation awarded Mesa Community College a grant to study the chemical compounds of native Sonoran Desert plants. “The grant was to assist with modifying the organic chemistry laboratory curriculum to incorporate more research based activities using chemicals found in the native plants of the Sonoran Desert as a starting point.” MesaIndependent_20151209_A12-A13.pdf
Even St. Nick Needs Santa School
Published Wednesday, December 9, 2015Mark Brenneman, a retired MCC mathematics professor, has been playing Santa for 43 years. Brenneman operates Santa Claus and Company, directing a group of about 15 Santas, four Mrs. Claus' and five to nine elves. Christmas' biggest secret_ Even St.pdf
Dr. Gerardo E. de los Santos Resigns as President and CEO, League for Innovation
Published Monday, December 7, 2015After nearly 17 years at the League of Innovation, 10 years as President and CEO, Gerardo E. de los Santos, Ph.D., will be stepping down from his leadership role due to family health responsibilities. Gerardo is an MCC alum. Dr. Gerardo E.pdf
The Growth of Downtown Mesa
Published Monday, December 7, 2015MCC is mentioned in this article about the growth of Downtown Mesa. The growth of downtown Mesa_ Where the track is leading - Mesa Independent _ Mesa Independent.pdf
MCC Profile: NASA Workshop Proves a Rare Treat for Budding Biotechnology Scientist
Published Saturday, December 5, 2015Upon arriving at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Mesa Community College student Greg Howard was immediately assigned a mission: to form a theoretical space exploration company and build a rover out of a basic robotics kit in about a day. NASA student Greg Howard.pdf
Coverage of Mesa Community College Fighting to Keep Red Mountain Campus Open
Published Thursday, December 3, 2015A decline in enrollment at Mesa Community College’s Red Mountain location has faculty fighting to keep the 15-year old campus from closing. (See video below by Kendall Bartley/Cronkite News) Also: Community College Week News Briefs, Dec.pdf