Steep, relentless enrollment decline at Mesa Community College could force the dramatic downsizing or even closure of its Red Mountain campus, a 100-acre architectural jewel opened less than 15 years ago.Full-time enrollment at MCC has dropped by nearly a quarter since the 2010-11 school year and by more than a third at the Red Mountain campus specifically, according…
Mesa is experiencing higher education institutions, in partnership with our city and community as a whole, making tremendous strides in the right direction and perhaps providing a model for other places to follow.
Those interested in desert preservation are encouraged to join in the celebration of the completion of the final phase of the cienega at Mesa Community College at Red Mountain, 7110 E. McKellips Road. Brief remarks will be made at 3 p.m., Nov. 18 in the Cienega Circle, followed by light refreshments and guided tours of the cienega and life science laboratories in an adjacent building.Link to…
MCC wrapped a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary with two multicultural festivals, one at MCC at Southern and Dobson and another at MCC at Red Mountain on Friday, Nov. 20.
Cara Trim was named the 2015-16 Miss Native MCC during a scholarship pageant hosted by the Mesa Community College Inter-tribal Student Organization and the American Indian Institute on Nov. 6. Quimbie Gonnie was named first attendant.
Roses are to be displayed at a Nov. 20-22 rose show and convention at Mesa Community College.People can view the roses from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Navajo Room at the college, 1833 W. Southern Ave.
On Thursday, November 5th, Mesa Community College (MCC) held its first annual Hall of Fame event honoring alumni, community members, and MCC employees whose personal and professional accomplishments to MCC and the community deserve special recognition.The Alumni Achievement Award was presented to five alumni who have excelled in their professions, while giving back to their communities. Among the…
MCC President Dr. Shouan Pan is one of 33 college presidents who have been appointed to a new Presidential Advisory Board for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The Presidential Advisory Board will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities and direction.
In 2012, the National Science Foundation awarded Mesa Community College a grant to study the chemical compounds of native Sonoran Desert plants. Professor Minger was interviewed by KTAR about his research. Listen to the interview here: 51131 KTAR-FM 2015-11-13 0606 MCC Research on Desert Plants 0m28s.mp3 Learn more by reading the press release.
Dr. Pan was one of thirty-three college presidents appointed to a new Presidential Advisory Board for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The Presidential Advisory Board will provide input into the organization's strategic plan, priorities and direction.
Mesa Community College honored Hermenegilda "Hilda" Luna into its Hall of Fame for raising awareness of cancer among Hispanic women in Mesa.
The Mesa Community College Hall of Fame was held Nov. 5 honoring alumni, community members and MCC employees whose personal and professional accomplishments and positive contributions to the college and community set them apart.
Former MCC instructor Jerome Schirmer is one of the four finalists for Lincoln, Nebraska's next fire chief.
MCC student sculptures are part of the public art programs from Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Surprise who have joined forces in platFORM, an initiative to offer opportunities for student artists to create sculptures for temporary placement in public places. The artwork of Lisa Bernal Brethour, Dave Higley, AShley Bennardo and Jephyr Curtis are featured here.
A few weeks ago D'Anna threw down a challenge to the community to start their own food drives to help United Food Bank this Thanksgiving, and so far the response has been amazing. One of the institutions that took him up on the challenge was Mesa Community College, which invited him out to the Red Mountain Campus this week to take part in their annual hunger awareness campaign.
The Japanese government on Nov. 2 announced the recipients of its Fall 2015 Decorations. MCC professor Kelly Moeur, 64, of Tempe, Ariz. will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, for promoting exchange and friendly relations between the U.S. and Japan.Also: http://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/e_web/jokun_2015f.htm
Reviewer Jennifer Haaland calls MCC's production of The Secret Garden "a sweeping and lush production of a musical that gathered bountiful 1991 Tony Awards including Best Score. Throughout the performance, hidden treasures of creativity and talent blossomed.
Article lists tips for students and includes, "One example: the full-tuition scholarship for good students at Mesa Community College in Arizona. Once you’ve finished your first two years, you can apply for transfer scholarships to four-year schools."
A "rebranding" plan that would shake up how Mesa Community College's name is displayed and marketed has Mesa leaders incensed.
Eleven Mesa Community College athletics teams took time out of their busy schedules to participate in a service project at Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit organization based in Mesa that sends volunteer-packed, nutritious meals to 70 countries worldwide. The students packed a total of 275 food boxes in two hours, breaking the previous record of 252 in the same time frame. The 275 boxes…
Arizona State University and Maricopa Corporate College have had roles in bringing more than 8,000 jobs to Phoenix in the past 12 months. That’s the case with Santander Consumer USA, Inc. The company picked a location on Southern Avenue across from Mesa Community College.
Rose Marie Lichtenfels, an NAU Yuma and Mesa Community College instructor, is interviewed about Human Trafficking.
The Republic's "Give a Journalist the Bird Food Drive" is moving full speed ahead.D'Anna says,"The good folks at Mesa Community College, who have spent more than a decade raising awareness about hunger through the Empty Bowls program, have joined the challenge, as has Benedictine University. And next week I hope to have exciting news from a certain major institution in Tempe."
He’s a scholar, a rocker, a philosopher, a teacher, and a former comedian. David Yount is the embodiment of a classic renaissance man.Yount is a man by many names. To his students at Mesa Community College, he is Dr. Yount or Professor Yount. To the audiences who’ve seen him perform as part of Struck Match Entertainment he is Dr. Dave.
Blood drives are to be held at Mesa venues in November. All blood types are needed, however, Type O-negative is always in greatest demand, according to a United Blood Services press release. To register for any of the following, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit www.BloodHero.com and enter your city or ZIP code:•9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Nov. 17, Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern…