Meet Your Neighbor: Kathleen Perales
Published Thursday, May 14, 2015The Mesa Independent spotlights Kathleen Perales in their "Meet Your Neighbor" section. Perales talks about her role at MCC creating programs and services that respond to the community’s needs for college access and attainment. Meet Your Neighbor_ Kathleen Perales - Mesa Independent _ Mesa Independent.pdf
Coverage of Mesa College Graduation
Published Thursday, May 14, 2015Graduation ceremonies for Mesa Community College students are set for 7:15 p.m. Friday, May 15 in the courtyard at the Southern and Dobson campus. This year, the college has 2,666 graduates from the summer, fall and spring semesters and is issuing 4,699 degrees. About 561 graduates are expected to walk in Friday’s ceremony. Mesa Tribune: Mesa college graduation set - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Local News.pdf Mesa Independent: Graduation and Wilkes_eastmesaindependent.pdf and link: ...
Mesa Teacher-to-be Wins Car, Ditches Scooter
Published Monday, May 11, 2015Mesa Community College student Veronica Daigle was planning to ride her red Romeo 150 scooter the 144 miles from Phoenix to Flagstaff but figured she'd take a chance by entering a contest that came with the possibility of a free car. Find out what happens... Mesa teacher-to-be wins car, ditches scooter.pdf
Arizona Judge: Dreamers Can Pay In-State Tuition
Published Thursday, May 7, 2015Dreamers are celebrating a judge's ruling that allows students who have received work permits under a federal deferred action program for undocumented immigrants to continue paying in-state tuition rates at many of Arizona's community colleges. Arizona Judge_ Dreamers Can Pay In-State Tuition - NBC News.pdf
Coverage of High-End Apartment Complex in Mesa
Published Thursday, May 7, 2015Officials and business leader put some muscle behind their words Wednesday afternoon in Mesa to help break ground on a 354-unit high-end apartment complex. The development is the first going up in area around Mesa Community College in more than 20 years. KTAR: Ground broken on high-end apartment complex in Mesa.pdf AZCentral: Mesa Fiesta District gets first housing in 20 years.pdf
Coverage of Mesa Chamber of Commerce Annual Leadership Awards
Published Thursday, May 7, 2015MCC received a special recognition for 50 years of Excellence in Education by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce during the Annual Leadership Awards. Also recognized was MCC Professor Ann Ewing, Professor of the Year recipient. Mesa Chamber of Commerce - Get Involved - Annual Events - Annual Leadership Awards.pdf Mesa Tribune: Mesa chamber honors top members - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Local News.pdf
Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Published Thursday, May 7, 2015Theatre reviewer writes a positive review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, stating, "Mesa Community College's production sizzles with passion and greed." Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews, Phoenix - _Cat on a Hot Tin Roof _ - 5_7_15.pdf
Kellis Graduate Gets Ready for Shot at LPGA Tour
Published Wednesday, May 6, 2015Mary Driscol spent two years at Mesa Community College and another year at Arizona Christian University. As she heads off to law school, Driscol is also focused on continuing her golf career by playing on The Cactus Tour this year before attempting to qualify for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) within the next couple years. Kellis graduate gets ready for shot at LPGA tour - Glendalestar.pdf
Meet Your Neighbor: Joy Bickham
Published Tuesday, May 5, 2015MCC employee Joy Bickham is featured in the Mesa Independent's "Meet Your Neighbor" column. Meet Your Neighbor_ Joy Bickham - Mesa Independent _ Mesa Independent.pdf
Judge: Dreamers Can Get In-State Tuition in Arizona
Published Tuesday, May 5, 2015Young immigrants granted deferred deportation status by the Obama administration are eligible for in-state college tuition, a Maricopa County judge ruled Tuesday. MCC student Cesar Calderon and Arizona Dreamers Coalition advocate Erika Andiola were interviewed on the MCC campus where Calderon is already enrolled but can't afford the classes. Judge_ Dreamers can get in-state tuition in Arizona - azfamily.pdf