Hites Scholarship to MCC Grad Helps Smooth the Transfer to ASU
Published Friday, August 28, 2015MCC graduate Andrew Sypher receives Hites Scholarship. Nearby News 092015 A.Sypher Hites Scholar.pdf
Benedictine University at Mesa Athletic Program Begins this Fall
Published Thursday, August 27, 2015After having been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics last spring, Benedictine University at Mesa is launching its athletic program this fall. Currently there are no athletic facilities on the campus, and student athletes use facilities owned by the city or at Mesa Community College. Benedictine University at Mesa athletic program begins this fall _ The Catholic Sun.pdf
All Incumbents Win Phoenix City Election, But Light-Rail Expansion is Real Victor
Published Wednesday, August 26, 2015As Mesa celebrates the expansion of the Light Rail, Felix Trejo, a Mesa Community College student, told New Times, “Without the light rail, I wouldn’t be able to go to college.” Trejo is studying landscape architecture and hopes to use his degree to help expand the family-owned landscaping business his father started. All Incumbents Win Phoenix City Election, but Light-Rail Expansion Is Real Victor _ Phoenix New Times.pdf
Living by the Golden Rule
Published Tuesday, August 25, 2015Daniel Kipp, who attended Mesa Community College, and his wife, Laurie, own Continuous Rain Gutter Systems & Show Low Garage Doors in Vernon. The combination of garage doors and rain gutters, water storage tanks and rain harvesting has given them a successful business much needed on the mountain. Their business employs local people and put dollars into the White Mountain economy. Living by the Golden Rule - White Mountain Independent_ Movers And Shapers.pdf
Rebecca Ming Hsu, MC, Named Top Female Executive in Forensic Pathology
Published Tuesday, August 25, 2015Rebecca Ming Hsu, MD, Forensic Pathologist and Owner of Hsu Enterprises, LLC, has been named a Worldwide Branding Top Female Executive in Forensic Pathology. A qualified professional in her field, Dr. Hsu is trained as a funeral director. She received an associate's degree in mortuary science from Mesa Community College in 2007 and an MD from the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in 1995. Rebecca Ming Hsu, MD has been Named a Top Female Executive in Forensic Pathology.pdf
Some DACA Students Pursue Higher Education for the First Time
Published Monday, August 24, 2015Cesar Calderon starts classes next week at Mesa Community College. The 26-year-old graduated from Mesa High in 2012, but wasn’t able to afford higher education until a judge upheld a policy making some undocumented immigrants under the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program eligible for in-state tuition at the Maricopa Community Colleges. Some DACA Students Pursue Higher Education For The First Time _ KJZZ.pdf
(Coverage of) College of St. Scholastica Increases Arizona Presence Via New Partnership
Published Friday, August 21, 2015“Having the College of St. Scholastica on the MCC campus helps to fulfill our college goal of providing an accessible education for students and enabling them to become successful citizens in Arizona’s society and economy,” Annalisa Alvrus, chair of the MCC Cultural Science department, said in a statement. College of St.pdf and Mesa Independent Page A13.
Throwback Thursday: Rail History as Mesa Line Opens
Published Thursday, August 20, 2015A celebration of the light rail line to downtown Mesa on Saturday, Aug. 22 will feature informational panels on the history of Mesa, including info on what building served as the first home to Mesa Community College. Throwback Thursday_ Rail history as Mesa line opens.pdf
In-State Tuition Helps 'Dreamers,' Some Say Not Enough
Published Wednesday, August 19, 2015After graduating from Tempe’s McClintock High School in 2005, German Cadenas applied to ASU but was denied admission. “At that time, they were treating undocumented students like international students,” said Cadenas, who moved to the U.S. from Venezuela with his mother when he was 15. “They wanted me to go get a visa, and I couldn’t go back.” Since community colleges were more affordable, Cadenas attended Mesa Community College using donations from family friends. Read more: In-state...
Non-Traditional Student's Life a Lesson to Others
Published Wednesday, August 19, 2015MCC alum Cindy Wong had a lot of obstacles to overcome as a youth – some that have taken decades to reconcile. She's now a scholarship student at ASU. Read her story: Non-traditional student's life a lesson to others _ ASU News.pdf