MCC-hosted Model U.N. Conference expands worldview and global skills of high schoolers
Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023MESA, Arizona – March 22, 2023 – For the 24th year, Mesa Community College (MCC) recently hosted high schools from across Arizona at the annual Model United Nations Simulation-Sonoran Desert Conference to help students develop their worldview and global decision-making abilities and expand their research, writing and problem-solving skills. The two-day conference was attended by 320 students...
MCC annual book sale to benefit student scholarships
Published Tuesday, March 21, 2023MESA, Arizona –- March 21, 2023 – Mesa Community College (MCC) hosts its annual book sale in celebration of School Library Month on April 10 - 21 at the MCC Library, Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa. Thousands of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and autographed books will be on sale. The majority of items are priced from $1-$2. Specialty items and book sets range from $3-$...
Mesa high school seniors encouraged to apply for Mesa College Promise program beginning March 1
Published Thursday, February 23, 2023City of Mesa and MCC praised for the program during visit by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden MESA, Ariz. – Feb. 23, 2023 – Mesa high school students can apply for funds and support services of the Mesa College Promise program March 1 through July 15, 2023. Mesa College Promise is a commitment from the City of Mesa to its residents that all eligible graduating Mesa high school students can attend Mesa...
Mesa Community College students named to All-Arizona Academic Team
Published Tuesday, February 21, 2023MESA, Arizona – Feb. 21, 2023 – Three academically outstanding Mesa Community College students, Dalia Diaz, Charis Hayward and Shannon Poppell, will receive recognition for their extraordinary accomplishments and distinguished leadership at the 2023 All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony from noon-2 p.m. Feb. 22, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tempe. “It is with great pride that MCC honors...
MCC Religious Studies faculty studies urban sustainability abroad
Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023MESA, Arizona – Feb. 15, 2023 — Dr. Elizabeth Ursic, Mesa Community College professor of Religious Studies, was selected by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) to study urban sustainability in India as part of a CAORC Faculty Development Seminar. Faculty Development Seminars are fully-funded overseas events allowing administrators and faculty at American community colleges...
Information: First Lady Jill Biden visits MCC, recognizes success of Mesa College Promise
Published Monday, February 13, 2023First Lady Jill Biden meeting MCC President, Dr. Tammy Robinson with MCC Mesa College Promise scholar observing. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona met with MCC President Dr. Tammy Robinson, City of Mesa Mayor John Giles, and other elected officials and educational administrators, at MCC on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, to recognize the collaborative success...
MCC dental hygiene students offer free dental screenings
Published Friday, January 27, 2023MESA, Arizona –- Jan. 27, 2023 -- Mesa Community College dental hygiene students offer complimentary oral health screenings to qualified individuals February 4 at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), 5855 E. Still Circle in Mesa. Appointments are available at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and may be made by calling 480-248-8195. Time slots are on a first come, first serve basis....
MCC hosts state-wide education conference
Published Thursday, January 26, 2023MESA, Ariz. – Jan. 26, 2023 – Helping students achieve success in their lives and academic careers is the focus of the 2023 Arizona Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS) Conference being hosted Feb. 3 at the Mesa Community College (MCC) Southern and Dobson Campus. “Faculty and staff from community colleges across the state attend the conference, but we specifically...
Two East Valley community colleges provide free training for Gilbert residents
Published Friday, January 20, 2023Town of Gilbert Extends Professional Training Scholarship Program for Residents and Business Owners Free courses offered at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Mesa Community College MESA, Ariz. – Jan. 20, 2022 – Gilbert residents and business owners looking to hone their professional skills through online training programs are encouraged to apply for scholarships for programs being offered...
Mesa Community College offers free college credit for automotive industry credentials
Published Thursday, January 19, 2023MESA, Ariz. – Jan. 19, 2023 — Mesa Community College (MCC) is now offering college credit for individuals with select certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). MCC will apply up to 42 credits, at no cost, toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Service, depending on the ASE certifications held. The Automotive Industries Prior...