The Forest Highlands golf community in Flagstaff recently awarded a total of $18,750 in scholarships to 15 employees for 2014, including Amy Stephens of Mesa Community College.
Wilkes University Mesa is on the hunt, looking for high and low for potential candidates for its newest scholarship program — over $150,000 in scholarships aimed at Mesa residents in various situations.An additional four Mesa residents will receive $5,000 for unspecified majors and five $1,000 scholarships are set aside for Phi Theta Kappa students transferring from Mesa Community College. Other…
The endangered, native desert pupfish took another step toward recovery recently when over 300 fish were released by the Arizona Game and Fish Department into a refuge pond at Mesa Community College’s Red Mountain Campus (MCC). The Outdoor WireArizona Game and FishNoodlesMesa Independent
Sun Devil defense has benefited from JC transfers, starting with the team's leading tackler, Randall, who also played baseball and had two junior college stops, including Mesa Community College.
ASU and MCC alumna Jennifer Boonlorn has created "Soul Carrier" handbags. After graduating ASU, Boonlorn went to Mesa Community College to look into its fashion and design program because, as she says, she was always interested in design.“At MCC, I felt that I was really getting back to my true passions,” Boonlorn says.With the school, Bonnlorn says she went on a trip to New York for one week in…
The Acting Company has selected four consortiums — comprising 26 universities, colleges, public/private high schools and community organizations — to take part in the national performance and education initiative. Each consortium will offer professional development opportunities with playwrights, actors, designers, directors and educators over the next three years.
The July 2014 edition of MCTV Maricopa Now contains coverage of: Sustainable Foods Program and Oatmeal Business at minute :44 MCTV, the digital television channel, is a partnership between the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Cox Communications. MCTV serves as the primary television media outlet for MCCCD, the largest community college system in the United States, with…
The October 2014 edition of MCTV Maricopa Now contains coverage of: Mortuary Science Program at minute 8:48 MCTV, the digital television channel, is a partnership between the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Cox Communications. MCTV serves as the primary television media outlet for MCCCD, the largest community college system in the United States, with over 200,000…
The Sept. 2014 edition of MCTV Maricopa Now contains coverage of: Rose Garden with Jared Langkilde at minute 22:05. MCTV, the digital television channel, is a partnership between the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Cox Communications. MCTV serves as the primary television media outlet for MCCCD, the largest community college system in the United States, with over 200,000…
The August 2014 edition of MCTV Maricopa Now contains coverage of: SciTech Festival and interview with Andy Baldwin at minute 4:27 MCTV, the digital television channel, is a partnership between the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Cox Communications. MCTV serves as the primary television media outlet for MCCCD, the largest community college system in the United States,…
Photo of Brenda Gifford as she passes out fliers in advance of Saturday’s RAT Race at Mesa Community College.
One of the more famous Brothers Grimm fairy tales that has yet to be turned into a Disney movie, Rumpelstiltskin has been adapted into an hour-long theatrical show that audience members of all ages can enjoy. The Mesa Community College production of the drama just ended its two-weekend run in a fine presentation with a talented cast of young actors and confident direction, with sumptuous…
Embry-Riddle cross country runner Adrian Castillo used CPR to resuscitate a Mesa Community College runner who had collapsed during the inaugural ERAU Invitational Oct. 4.Daily CourierRunner's World
Best places to practice driving: any community college campus on weekends. Mesa Community College is the largest of the 10 community colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa. Maximum speed on campus is 15 miles per hour.
Backed by a $108,900 Environmental Protection Agency grant. Mesa Community College teamed up with RighTrac Inc. and the Roosevelt School District to develop aquaponics, a new type of farming that combines raising plants with raising fish. Chronkite News video
The Arizona Rattlers coaching staff will continue to remain at the helm of the Arena Football League world champions. The team has announced the signing of assistant coaches Kani Kauahi and Dave Ewart to contract extensions. Kauahi began his coaching career in 1995 as the offensive line coach at Mesa Community College.
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.
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.
MCC alum Ben Garcia is one of ten finalists in New Times' Best Concert Photographer contest.
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 12HVACR Today (page 14)Mesa Independent (Ribbon Cutting)AZ…
“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.
Beginning this fall, students can take NAU business classes at MCC.
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.
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…
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.