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.
TalkinBroadway.com review of Picnic: "With such a wonderful cast and lovely technical designs, MCC's production of Picnic was a rewarding journey to the past." Rave reviews of work by actors Cedar Eileen Cody, Dolores Mendoza, Brandon Caraco, Samantha Hanna, and Andrew Blahak, plus recognition for work by Kara E. Thompson, Cheyenne Vande…
MCC student Kinsey Peotter is the recipient of a $1,200 scholarship from Artistic Director Jeff Whiting to attend the Open Jar Institute Summer Residency in New York. Her name appears in the Theatre Buzz section of Stage Directions.
MCC professor Andrew Holycross is co-author of a study on the "extinction trajectory" of the Arizona black rattlesnake, according to the University of Arkansas News.
Phoenix New Times notes, "We’ve all got hang-ups. But for art students at Mesa Community College, they’re objects presented on gallery walls," in an article that spread the word about MCC's Art Student Show.
The East Valley Tribune reported on high school students competing for scholarships in the AZ High School Automotive Challenge at MCC, sponsored by ABC Nissan. Bryce Bond, automotive instructor and programs chair at MCC, is quoted.
The Hartford Courant reports that Dave Benedict, UConn's new athletic director, grew up as a competitive coach's son at Mesa Community College.
MCTV's most recent edition of Maricopa Now includes Intensive Total Patient Management Exercises (EMT/Fire/Paramedic, Nursing and Theatre collaboration) 3:50 to 8:16 (collaboration overview) (Jim Hill, Sean Newton, Mallory Prucha, Justine Willman), 11:08-11:45 (nursing student Jaclyn Phommavongsa), and…
What is the role of resistance training in a weight-loss program? Craig Nolan, a member of the Exercise Science faculty at Mesa Community College, writes about fitness for InMaricopa publication.
The Omega Gents of Las Vegas ventured into the Grand Canyon state recently to visit Arizona’s institutions of higher education, Grand Canyon University, Mesa Community College and Arizona State University.
The Third Annual Military Veterans Student Convocation will be held from 4-7 p.m. May 6 at the Mesa Community College.This is for graduating veterans of all Maricopa County community colleges and is a cultural celebration for students and families.Dinner will be served at 4 p.m. with and ceremonies at 5:15 p.m,. Attire is business casual; regalia is encouraged but…
Article about the experiences of students who work on Arizona State University’s West campus literary magazine, Canyon Voices, including MCC alum Patricia Colomy.
Mesa Community College President Shouan Pan has been named the next chancellor of Seattle Colleges, a role he is expected to assume in early July.Pan, who has overseen MCC's two campuses since early 2008, confirmed he had accepted the appointment in a statement emailed to MCC colleagues and supporters Monday afternoon.New Chancellor, Capitol Hill Seattle Blog