26 Maricopa Community College Students Named to All AZ Academic Teams
Published Friday, February 21, 2014At its 19th Annual All-Arizona Academic Awards Luncheon, the Phi Theta Kappa organization honored 73 academic all-stars from Arizona Community Colleges including 26 from the Maricopa Community Colleges. All-Arizona Academic Teams - Science News - redOrbit.pdf
26 Maricopa Community College Students Named to All-Arizona Academic Teams
Published Friday, February 21, 2014At its 19th Annual All-Arizona Academic Awards Luncheon, the Phi Theta Kappa organization honored 73 academic all-stars from Arizona Community Colleges including 26 from the Maricopa Community Colleges. To be eligible for the award, students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, be in good academic standing, be working toward an associate's degree, demonstrate leadership, and interact with their community as a college ambassador. Students selected as Academic All-Stars in their...
Sondheim's 'Into the Woods' at MCC
Published Thursday, February 20, 2014MCC's Act I Musical Productions' presentation of Into the Woods opens Feb. 27 at MCC's Southern and Dobson Campus. IntoTheWoods~www.wranglernews.com_pdf_wn022214.pdf Page 18
MCC Promotes Civic Engagement
Published Thursday, February 20, 2014MCC student Amanda Fahy believes there's more to college than just academics. This past semester she took time from her studies to volunteer at Care Partnership, a non-profit that helps 20,000 people every year. Now MCC students will have even more opportunities for civic engagement with a $270,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation. CivicEngagementGrantwww.wranglernews.com_pdf_wn022214.pdf Page 27.
Partnership Works to Ensure Education for Young Adults in Mesa
Published Thursday, February 20, 2014Mesa Community College, Mesa Public Schools and the city have become partners in establishing a community-driven focus in college completion and career readiness with what started as a Bill & Melinda Gates funded initiative: Communities Learning In Partnership. Partnership works to ensure education for young adults in Mesa.pdf
5 Mesa Community College Mortuary Science Students Chosen to Compete in Houston for SCI Scholarship
Published Thursday, February 13, 2014MCC Students Competing for SCI Scholarships Back Row: Melissa Bidon and Bryce Bunker Front Row: Shannon Cochrane, Andrea Handley, and Brienna Yarger Mesa, Arizona – February 12, 2014 – SCI has announced the thirty candidates that were selected to travel to Houston, TX to compete for the 2014 SCI Scholarship; five of which attend the MCC Mortuary Science Program in Mesa, Arizona. Bryce Bunker, Shannon Cochrane, Andrea Handley, Brienna Yarger and Melissa Bidon will be flying out to...
3OYS Investigates: Bacteria Found in Bounce Houses
Published Tuesday, February 4, 2014They're bouncy. They're jumpy. They're fun. But it's not just kids bouncing and jumping at these popular indoor parks. "Lots of interesting stuff growing at these places," says Dr. Stan Kikkert, who heads up the Bio Tech program at Mesa Community College. 3OYS Investigates_ Bacteria found in bounce houses _ azfamily.pdf
MCC 1 of 7 colleges to receive service-learning grant
Published Saturday, February 1, 2014Mesa Community College (MCC) is one of seven community colleges across the country awarded a service-learning grant from the Teagle Foundation. MCC 1 of 7 colleges to receive service-learning grant - East Valley Tribune_ Mesa.pdf
Ex-lawmaker to Join College District Board
Published Friday, January 31, 2014Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Alfredo Gutierrez was selected Friday to serve on the Maricopa County Community College District governing board. Ex-lawmaker to join college district board.pdf
Find Unique Varieties at EV Rose Auction
Published Friday, January 31, 2014The Mesa-East Valley Rose Society hosts its annual auction, featuring more than 150 varieties of miniatures, minifloras, polyanthas, hybrid teas and shrub roses, along with fertilizers and other supplies. Proceeds benefit the Rose Society and The Garden at Mesa Community College. Find unique varieties at EV rose auction - East Valley Tribune_ Events.pdf