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
Phoenix Business Journal reports on the 11th Avnet Tech Games, with MCC students participating and winning Networking Challenge.
The April 13 issue of the Mesa Independent covered several MCC stories, including Kennedy Theatre and Film Awards, Legally Blonde and Art Student Show.
After receiving an associate's degree in graphic design from Mesa Community College and a degree in marketing from ASU, McDaniel put her talents into KAYRAE, a non-profit company that opened in August of 2014 to allow local artists in the community to display their talent. State Press article
The Mesa Community College softball team swept both games of a doubleheader over Chandler-Gilbert at home Tuesday, 5-1 and 7-6, with the team rallying down two in the bottom of the seventh in the second game. The Thunderbirds improved to 20-27 and 16-24 in the ACCAC (ninth place of 13), while the last-place Coyotes fell to 4-32 and 4-35.
MCC Jazz Band makes an appearance on Mesa Morning Live and plays a "Slow Jam" with Mesa Mayor John Giles. Slow Jam with Mayor John Giles
Marcy Snitzer, coordinator of alumni relations and communications at MCC, provides insight into training programs for alumni volunteers in this article by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
In 2012, more than 18,000 students failed to finish high school. That will cost Arizona $7.6 billion over their lifetimes, according to a report by the Arizona Mayor’s Education Roundtable.But if Arizonans could cut that dropout rate in half, it would generate more than $3.8 billion in economic benefits to the state, the report said.
Despite a one-two punch of declining enrollment and budget cuts, Mesa Community College has opted not to shutter its Red Mountain campus — for now.
Craig Nolan, a member of the Exercise Science faculty at Mesa Community College, writes about weight loss for InMaricopa publication.
Mesa's Economic Reports announces that Mesa Community College (MCC) launched a new website, The Arts at MCC (www.mesacc.edu/arts), to make it easy for members of the community learn about and attend events ranging from live music, dance, instrumental and theatrical performances to fine art shows featuring student, faculty and visiting artists, sculpture, digital, and painting works.
Article lists a few examples of what Arizona cities and towns are doing to help students in their community. Mesa Counts on College, a partnership between the City of Mesa, Mesa Community College and Mesa Public Schools that seeks to double the number of low-income youth completing postsecondary programs in Mesa over the next 10 years, is mentioned.Also mentioned a growing…
Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, announced today the winners of the 2016 Avnet Tech Games. In its 11th year, this STEM-based collegiate competition awarded 27 students with $1,000 scholarships each. Additionally, nine faculty advisors received $2,700 in honorariums for leading the winning teams to victory. Winners have been invited to attend a special tour of Avnet’…
MPS's Westwood High School newsletter contained information on MCC's Hoop of Learning Program:Attention Native American students! Would you like to earn college credit for free? Then apply to the Hoop of Learning Program at Mesa Community College and Scottsdale Community College for the summer. The deadline to apply to take summer classes at MCC is April 15, 2016.