Carlos Jasso speaking during the contest. Mesa, AZ – May 6, 2026 – Three Mesa Community College (MCC) students were recently recognized for their performances at the 33rd Arizona Japanese Speech Contest. Carlos Jasso, a student of Ryoji Ouchi, earned third place in Category B (Elementary Level II, College Division); Adrian Moreno, a student of Emi Ahn, achieved first place in…
Update, May 15, 2026: Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board President Dr. Linda Thor will not be speaking. MESA, Arizona -- May 5, 2026 – Mesa Community College (MCC) President Dr. Richard Daniel will recognize the accomplishments of more than 3,136 students, according to preliminary figures, who have met academic requirements and are collectively earning 4,262…
One-day showcase features original work created through unique artistic partnershipsMESA, Arizona - April 28, 2026 - A one-night-only art exhibition featuring original work created by 11 Mesa Community College (MCC) art students, resulting from their partnership with established local artists, is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. May 1 at the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center (ALAC…
MESA, Arizona -- April 28, 2026 -- Mesa Community College invites the community to the Desert in Bloom Spring Fashion Show,” 6 p.m., May 1, in the Navajo Room on the Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. Free and open to the public, the event features more than 80 original designs by MCC Fashion Program students along with musical entertainment by MCC’s DJ program…
MESA, Arizona – April 27, 2026 – Michael Voss, Mesa Community College (MCC) Dean of Instruction – Allied Health, Applied Sciences & Technology, Business and Computer Information Systems, has been named the 2026 Career and Technical Education (CTE) State Award by Arizona Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTEAZ).The award highlights Voss’ leadership in…
MESA, Arizona – April 23, 2026 – For the 25th consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program selected Mesa Community College (MCC) as a Top Producing Institution in the Associate’s Colleges category. Since the Gilman Program was launched in 2001, 62 Maricopa County Community…
MESA, Arizona – April 23, 2026 – Mesa Community College (MCC) will host an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Career Fair on Wednesday, May 6, from 12:30-5 p.m. in the Mesquite Building, Room 200 at its Red Mountain Campus, 7110 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85207. The event, which is free and open to the public, will bring together students, community partners and first responders…
2026 MCC All-Arizona honorees Lena Nape, David Robinson (back row), Toni-Ann Gardner and Pranay Modha (Front row) wearing their All-Arizona medallions. MESA, Arizona – April 22, 2026 – Four academically outstanding Mesa Community College (MCC) students, Toni-Ann Gardner, Pranay Modha, Lena Nape and David Robinson, were honored among 71 students from 19 community colleges across…
MESA, Ariz. – April 21, 2026 – Mesa Community College’s (MCC) fully accredited Dental Hygiene Program not only prepares students for successful careers in the profession through cutting-edge academics, scientific procedures and methods, but lays the groundwork for developing a sense of commitment to the communities in which they will one day serve.A critical component of the…
Maralena Cicchetti, Rupanjana Sengupta and Czar Goetz at the 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Awards ceremony. MESA, Arizona – April 20, 2026 – Mesa Community College (MCC) proudly recognizes Rupanjana Sengupta, Czar Goetz and Maralena Cicchetti as recipients of the 2026 MCC Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Awards from the Maricopa County Community College District (…
MESA, Arizona – April 17, 2026 – Mesa Community College (MCC) hosted a Workforce Development Corridor groundbreaking ceremony April 17 on MCC’s Southern & Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. This historic groundbreaking marked the first stage of two transformational facilities designed to serve as Centers of Excellence: a 30,000 sq. ft. Welding Technology…
MESA, Arizona – April 13, 2026 – Mesa Community College invites the community to celebrate Earth Week with an expanding lineup of free, interactive events at both of its campuses. Open to the public, these free activities offer opportunities to engage with nature in new ways, participate in clothing swaps to refresh wardrobes and clean out closets, and learn practical tips on what and how to…
MESA, Ariz. – April 13, 2026 – Twenty-five Mesa Community College (MCC) students earned top honors at the 23rd Annual Artists of Promise celebration on March 6, 2026 at Phoenix College. This annual gala and exhibition honors the winners of Maricopa Community Colleges' student competitions in dance, fashion and costume design, film, animation & media arts, instrumental…
MESA, Ariz. – April 3, 2026 – Mesa Community College will host two dynamic, hands-on events Wednesday, April 8, as part of Arizona Tech Week, offering students and community members an inside look at how data and manufacturing are shaping the future of work. Both events will be held at MCC’s Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave.Data Driven: AI, Real Estate & Cyber in…
Maleah Tucker wearing the gold medal she earned at NJCAA championship. Photo credit: NJCAA MESA, Arizona – March 26, 2026 – Maleah Tucker, a Mesa Community College (MCC) Associate in Science major and track and field athlete, recently earned the national title in women’s weight throw and broke her own school record at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoor Track…
Program is for eligible 2026 Mesa high school graduates and adults 25 and olderMesa, AZ – Mesa Community College has started accepting online applications through June 22 for the Mesa College Promise program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful program launched in 2021 as a public and private partnership involving the City of Mesa, Mesa Community College…
Pranay Modha, a 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team member. MESA, Ariz. – March 13, 2026 – Pranay Modha, a computer science student at Mesa Community College (MCC), has been named a member of the 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team and will receive a $1,300 scholarship.The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the national Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing scholars from across the country…
MESA, Arizona – March 10, 2026 –Mesa Community College (MCC) has been selected as one of eight institutions nationwide to receive a Catalyst Grant from Second Nature, a national nonprofit dedicated to accelerating climate action across higher education. The unrestricted grant of up to $5,000 will support MCC’s Life Science Greenhouse, Wildflower + Pollinator Garden by providing hands-on STEM…
MESA, Ariz. – March 3, 2026 – Forty-eight students from Mesa Community College’s (MCC) Theatre and Musical Theatre programs earned top honors at the 58th annual Region VIII American College Theatre Festival (ACTF). Formerly known as the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, ACTF is a nationally recognized celebration of collegiate performance and production excellence. The event was…
MESA, Ariz. – March 2, 2026 – The Mesa Community College (MCC) Art Department invites the community to participate in the 12th annual Festival of the Arts on March 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. The event will feature all art forms, including music, dancing, poetry, storytelling, visual arts and theater. “Every year, the…
MESA, Arizona — March 2, 2026 — The Art Gallery at Mesa Community College (MCC) is now showcasing Rooted in Relations: Authenticity and the Power of Indigenous Sovereignty. This exhibit features the work of more than 25 artists spanning contemporary and traditional mediums and will remain on display until April 2, 2026. The Art Gallery at the college’s Southern and Dobson…
Automated Industrial Technology students, from left: Hao Yang, Sihui Li and Chelsea Stevens. MESA, Arizona – Feb. 26, 2026 – Eleven Mesa Community College (MCC) students were selected to receive the Ball Foundation Skilled Trades Scholarship, in partnership with the SkillPointe Foundation. This national award recognizes students committed to pursuing high-demand careers in manufacturing.“The…
MESA, Ariz. – Feb. 24, 2026 – Mesa Community College (MCC) sponsored the Sonoran Desert Conference, the 28th annual Model United Nations (UN) simulation for high school students. One of Arizona's largest student-run events, the two-day conference, held Feb. 13-14, 2026 at the college's Southern and Dobson Campus, brought together 400 high school students from 21 schools across Arizona to engage…
Tawn Hauptli, Ed.D. standing between NACCTEP Executive Board President Dr. Lennon Audrain and NACCTEP Executive Director Ms. Julie Ferin. MESA, Ariz. – Feb. 20, 2025 – Mesa Community College (MCC) Education and Reading Studies faculty, Tawn Hauptli, Ed.D., was selected as a 2025-2026 National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) Full-Time…
MESA, Arizona – Feb. 13, 2026 – A classroom toolkit designed by Alejandra Maya, Civic Engagement Program Coordinator at Mesa Community College (MCC), was recently selected to represent MCC at the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) competition, where one innovation is chosen to move forward to the national 2025-2026 Innovation of the Year Awards…