Media Coverage

ASU Women Hope to Build Off NCAA Tournament Appearance

Published Thursday, October 23, 2014

Article about ASU women's basketball mentions MCC alumni Promise Amukamara and her younger sister, Peace. The Mesa Community College transfer was the NJCAA Division II Player of the Year. ASU women hope to build off NCAA Tournament appearance.pdf

Tooling U-SME Recognizes MCC and Other CC's with Manufacturing Award

Published Thursday, October 23, 2014

Coinciding with Manufacturing Day, Tooling U-SME, a leader in manufacturing training and development, recently presented its Platinum Education Center designation to six community and technical colleges nationwide, including Mesa Community College. Manufacturing training award _ MLive.pdf

MCC Alum Ben Garcia is Best Concert Photographer Finalist

Published Tuesday, October 21, 2014

MCC alum Ben Garcia is one of ten finalists in New Times' Best Concert Photographer contest. Best Concert Photographer in Phoenix_ Finalist Ben Garcia _ Phoenix New Times.pdf

Coverage of MCC Performing Arts Center

Published Monday, October 20, 2014

Mesa Community College (MCC) will host an Open House in celebration of the completion of its new 462-seat Performing Arts Center (PAC). The free event is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus (1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa).  MCTV Video at minute 12 HVACR Today (page 14):  HVACR Today.pdf Mesa Independent (Ribbon Cutting): MesaIndep 110514 PAC ribbon cutting.pdf AZ Republic: Mesa Community College unveils...

Rumpelstiltskin Calendar Listing in Mesa Independent

Published Monday, October 20, 2014

“Rumpelstiltskin” at Mesa Community College: 7 p.m. evening shows and 2 p.m. matinees at Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave. in Mesa. This play based on the classic fairy tale is written by Linda Daugherty and directed by Kevin Dressler. For more information on showtimes or to purchase tickets, visit www.ezticketlive.com/mcc. MIndep 101414 Rumpstil.pdf

NAU to Offer Upper Level Business Classes at MCC

Published Monday, October 20, 2014

Beginning this fall, students can take NAU business classes at MCC. MIndep 101414 NAU at MCC.pdf MIndep 101414 NAU at MCC PG 2.pdf

ASU Alum Thrives as Community Liaison

Published Monday, October 20, 2014

MCC alum Stephanie Salazar is now director of East Valley community and municipal relations in ASU’s Office of Public Affairs on the Polytechnic campus. ASU alum thrives as community liaison _ ASU News.pdf

Coverage of Wilkes University To Award Founders Scholarships

Published Monday, October 20, 2014

As a sign of its commitment to Mesa and the greater Phoenix area, Wilkes University will award $5,000 scholarships to the first 30 qualified transfer students to be accepted and enroll in its business bachelor’s degree programs.  The Founders Scholarships, good for two years, build on a newly signed transfer agreement with the Maricopa Community Colleges and further the missions of both institutions to provide access to quality education at an affordable price. Wilkes U: Wilkes Scholarships....

University, College Reach Agreement on Transfers

Published Thursday, October 9, 2014

A Pennsylvania university with a satellite campus in Mesa is the latest higher education institution to have a transfer agreement with the community college district that serves the Phoenix area. Wilkes University's agreement with the Maricopa County Community College District smoothes the transfer process for students to complete their bachelor's degree in business at Wilkes. University, college reach agreement on transfers - East Valley Tribune_ Mesa.pdf

MCCCD Skills Centers Receive Federal Job-Training Grant

Published Thursday, October 9, 2014

Maricopa Community Colleges announced that two of its skill centers will receive part of a $10 million federal job-training grant co-administered by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education. This is the fourth and final round of TAACCCT funding; three Maricopa Community Colleges — Rio Salado, Estrella Mountain and Mesa Community College — have received funding in the past. MCCCD Receives Job Training Grant.pdf

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