This is the second part of a two-part article discussing youth resistance training appearing in inMaricopa.com, written by Craig Nolan, a member of the Exercise Science faculty at Mesa Community College.
Inside Higher Ed announces that Shouan Pan, president of Mesa Community College, in Arizona, has been appointed president of the Seattle Community Colleges system.
Phoenix New Times does a spotlight interview on Jennifer Campbell, MCC's art gallery coordinator.
The New Times reports on the art scene in Mesa and states, "The Art Gallery at Mesa Community College, which opened in February, has an impressive collection of works by renowned artists including Alexander Calder and William Wegman, as well as high-caliber local artists."
The East Valley Tribune says scorpions, spiders and other venomous monsters of the East Valley are as ornery as you are right now. They’re not fond of 115-degree days, either. Interview with MCC life science instructor Andy Baldwin and photos of Griffin Logue, RM exhibit coordinator.
ABC 15 reports that Steve Conrad, Mesa Community College dance faculty, joined Hollywood icon Jean Veloz on the set for an upcoming episode of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and posted his fall class schedule.
Cory McCloskey of Fox 10 checks out band camp at Mesa Community College. More than 400 talented young musicians attend the free summer camp. Interviews with MCC music professors Rob Hunter, Paul Brewer and Nick Manson. Video
Mesa Community College Dance was mentioned in AZFoothills.com article "EPIK Dance Company; A Step Forward." EPIK is a nonprofit organization known as a street fusion dance company. MCC Dance students help make up the 14 member dance team.
Research article in Sansevieria Journal by MCC professor Andy Baldwin and Robert H. Webb discusses how molecular biology, particularly as it involves the analysis of DNA, is growing in importance within plant taxonomy to resolve how families and genera are related and to even resolve plant species from one another. Special…
Cast announced for BIG FISH at Mesa Community College / Act 1 Musical Productions, reports PHX Stages.
Tempe Wrangler News reports that Mary Wall, who spent years teaching dance at Mesa Community College and at Marilyn Bostic’s Ballet Centre in south Tempe, now owns Wall to Wall Dance Center in Tempe. She gives aspiring professionals, as well as those merely conscious of tap dancing’s health benefits, a chance to improve their skills and enjoy…
MCC math instructor Rolando Robles was published in the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics about his research into STEM activities that allow students to creatively explore problem solving.
New Frontiers newsletter stated that members helped with MCC student registration, Empty Bowls and two MCC Student Open House events, totaling 500 volunteer hours to the college.
Arizona Republic article on Steve Adams, owner of an Alphagraphics franchise, who prides himself in community engagement, serving on boards for area nonprofits and educational institutions. In the past few years, he took on the task of helping to raise more than $5 million for Mesa Community College.
The East Valley Tribune reported that the Mesa Chamber of Commerce announced Business of the Year awards at its annual Leadership Awards Dinner at the Hilton Phoenix/Mesa. MCC Professor Andrew T. Holycross was named Professor of the Year. In addition, Kasandra Zapien of Mountain View High School was chosen Student of the Year, an award sponsored by MCC.
A stroll through social media shows we're becoming more and more smitten with tiny things like food, houses and hobbies, according to The List TV Show @abc15. Bradley Hasemeyer and MCC Psychology Professor, Dr. Derek Borman, have three reasons we're intoxicated by the itsy-bitsy. What's Trending: 3 Reasons to Fall in Love…
The Daily Courier reports that Briana Hughes, of Prescott, was on the President’s Honor List for the fall semester at Mesa Community College last semester with a 4.0 GPA. She is studying Mortuary Science at Mesa and will be graduating on May 7, 2016 from Yavapai College with an A.A. degree and on May 13 from Mesa C.C. with her A.A. degree in Mortuary Science. She…
Arizona Sonora News announced that the impending closure of the Art Institute of Tucson will make it more difficult locally for students to pursue fashion design at a higher educational level."Closure would leave Pima Community College in Tucson, the Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix College and Mesa Community College as the only schools left…
AZ-TV 7 Cable 13 coverage of free performance on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 at MCC's Performing Arts Center with Harrison Fjord, Sounds of the Mouth and Alpin Hong.
AZ Republic article recommends 10 websites to look for college funding. MCC financial aid specialist Juan Carlos Sanchez is interviewed.
3 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power with MCC RM Prof Derek Borman, Ph.D @abc15 via The List Show TV. https://shar.es/1eyhQx
"Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh mentioned Mesa Community College's extensive performing-arts program in this Arizona Republic article, saying it would be a "great complement, segue and partnership" if MCC arts students could transition and continue their studies at a nearby ASU campus."
My Local News interviews MCC faculty member Karen Blevins and reports that Mesa Community College students have a unique opportunity to learn the latest methods of geomapping and apply that knowledge in a vast array of situations.
KTAR reported that generous donors provide funding for the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, which provides millions of dollars in scholarships and financial awards that enable area residents to pursue dream of higher education. MCC student Dominique Hunter is one recipient.
KJZZ reported on the opening of Santander Consumer USA in the Fiesta District. When asked why Santander picked Mesa, the CEO pointed across the street to Mesa Community College. “They are very interested in the young, educated, motivated workforce that Mesa has to offer," said Mesa Mayor Giles.