Dianna M. Johnson Will be Recognized as Bio of the Month
Published Friday, February 6, 2015America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals is recognizing MCC alum Dianna M. Johnson. The Bio of the Month membership is allotted to a particular individual by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for excellence and performance in their chosen career. Dianna M. Johnson has a proven record of achievement in the field of roofing. Dianna M. Johnson Will be Recognized as the Bio of the Month.pdf
Buena Signing Day Enjoys Surprise Cameo
Published Wednesday, February 4, 2015National letter of intent day for the class of 2015 Buena Colts was more modest than in years’ past with only Grady McCoy and Seth Doser pledging to become Mesa Community College Thunderbirds next fall. (Sierra Vista Herald) Buena signing day enjoys surprise cameo _ The Sierra Vista Herald.pdf
Eastern Michigan's 2015 Recruiting Class
Published Wednesday, February 4, 2015USA Today mentions MCC's Juan Giraldo in Eastern Michigan's 2015 recruiting class article. Eastern Michigan's 2015 Recruiting Class.pdf
David Luna First Latino Elected in Mesa History
Published Wednesday, February 4, 2015David Luna, 58, is Mesa's first elected Latino council member in the city's 136-year history. Luna served as a Mesa Community College Commission on Excellence in Education member. David Luna first Latino elected in Mesa history.pdf
Lawmaker Hopes to Bring Obama's Free Community College Plan to Arizona
Published Tuesday, February 3, 2015Rep. Reginald Bolding, D-Phoenix, authored a bill that would provide two years of free community college tuition to state residents who maintain a grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Lawmaker hopes to bring Obama’s free community college plan to Arizona _ arizonalatinos.pdf
Coverage of Superbowl Sharks and MCC Dancers
Published Tuesday, February 3, 2015The sharks at the Superbowl Halftime Show have definitely become a favorite moment of the Super Bowl this year and the MCC dancers are in the midst of the hoopla. Two of our dancers who were originally supposed to be sharks were replaced at the last moment with Katy Perry's dancers. After the "left shark" was criticized by many for not knowing the dance moves, one of the palm trees stated, "The worst part is the MCC dancers had been practicing it for much longer and definitely knew it better,...
Natalie Morris on Giving Up Good Food Finder and Her Upcoming Bean Book
Published Monday, February 2, 2015New Times article about Natalie Morris, Professor of Sustainable Food Systems Program at Mesa Community College. To those in the local food community, particularly those with an interest in sustainable food, the name Natalie Morris should be a familiar one. The trained chef turned entrepreneur created Good Food Finder, an online directory that identifies and locates local food producers around the state. Now she's writing a book. Natalie Morris on Giving Up Good Food Finder and Her Upcoming...
Reflect on Our Past, Reinvest in Our Future
Published Saturday, January 31, 2015A My Turn editorial by MCC President Dr. Shouan Pan about the benefits of a community college education. MyTurn Reflect-Reinvest 013115.pdf
Wanted: A New Community College Model for Arizona
Published Thursday, January 29, 2015Maricopa Community Colleges leaders made a wise decision this week. Skipping the normal formalities of four months of discussion and votes, they swept any consideration of tuition or property-tax increases off the table. Wanted_ A new community college model for Arizona.pdf
Baseball Eagles Hire Assistant Coach
Published Wednesday, January 28, 2015Southern Miss baseball coach Scott Berry announced Tuesday the addition of Damon Lessler as an assistant coach/coordinator of camps for the program. Lessler formerly played for MCC. Baseball Eagles hire assistant coach.pdf