MESA, Arizona -- August 18, 2015 – Mesa Community College graduate, Andrew Sypher (Mesa), is one of 10 students, out of more than 2,100 applicants worldwide, selected based on academic rigor, leadership and engagement, to receive a Phi Theta Kappa 2015 Hites Transfer Scholarship, to assist in the attainment of a baccalaureate degree. Sypher will receive a medallion and a $7,500 scholarship to…
MESA, Arizona – July 14, 2015 – The College of St. Scholastica, a 103-year-old independent Catholic Benedictine college, has forged a partnership with Mesa Community College (MCC) that will strengthen its community presence and expand its social work course offerings. St. Scholastica will offer a bachelor of arts in social work program on the MCC campus. Fall 2015 classes commence in September…
MESA, Arizona – July 14, 2015 – Mesa Community College graduate Karina Aguilar has received $5,000 from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to continue her studies at University of California, San Diego.HSF General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to community college transfer students.…
MESA, Arizona – July 1, 2015 – When does fall semester start at Mesa Community College? Where can I go to talk to an advisor? How do I apply for financial aid?New or continuing students can find the answers to these questions on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at three locations in Mesa: MCC at Southern and Dobson, MCC at Red Mountain and the Mesa Community Outreach Center in…
MESA, Arizona – June 25, 2015 -- Mesa Community College's accredited status with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has been continued; a result of a recent comprehensive evaluation by HLC peer reviewers. “This is wonderful news and an affirmation of the quality of our institution. A demonstration of our continued commitment to excellence since receiving initial accreditation in 1967,” said…
MESA, Arizona – Mesa Community College has been named a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.The Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative is an effort to formally recognize NOAA partners who are improving the nation’s readiness against extreme weather, water and climate events. As a WRN Ambassador, MCC is committing to work with NOAA and other…
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MESA, Arizona – April 13, 2015 -- Mesa Community College students will benefit from the more than $250,000 raised for MCC’s Student Scholarship Endowment fund during last Friday's Fundraising Gala and live auction at the Hilton Phoenix/Mesa. More than 400 community members gathered to celebrate MCC’s 50th year and provide support for future students. The goal for the evening was to raise…
MESA, Arizona – Mesa Community College Fashion Merchandising & Design Department has received a 2015 grant from Gap Inc. to help prepare community college students for the workforce through on-campus and in-store learning. The Gap Inc. for Community Colleges (GIFCC) Program is a partnership with the White House "Skills for America's Future" initiative and will offer strategic job and career…
MESA, Arizona – Mesa Community College’s 2015 American Indian Academic Conference on April 30 featured Arizona State University's Director of American Indian Studies, John Tippeconnic, and 14 students who presented academic papers.Conference officials awarded scholarships ranging from $50-$700 to all 14 candidates. Talia White of MCC’s American Indian Institute and MCC student Dendrick Jones…
MESA, Arizona – On May 15, Mesa Community College (MCC) will recognize the accomplishments of its graduates for the 2014-15 academic year at a commencement ceremony in the campus courtyard of MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus. The processional begins at 7:15 p.m., followed by the program at 7:30 p.m. The general public is invited to this special commencement ceremony during the college’s 50th…
College and university presidents from 36 states plus the District of Columbia nominate student leaders representing the next generation of civic leaders MESA, Arizona – From across the country, college and university presidents have nominated promising student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in their community to be Newman Civic Fellows. At Mesa Community College, Sean West…
MESA, Arizona – Two Mesa Community College students, Valerie Le Grande and Andrew Sypher, are among 20 students nationwide named to the 2015 All-USA Community College Academic Team by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The honor, which comes with a $5,000 scholarship, recognizes high-achieving, two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with…
MESA, Arizona – Mesa Community College’s Theatre & Film Arts Department presents Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, May 1, 2, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and May 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. in the MCC Theatre located on the south side of the college’s Southern and Dobson Campus in Mesa. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at 480-461-7172 or…
MESA, Arizona – April 20, 2014 – Nathan Pan, a Mesa Community College Network Academy student, was recently selected to be part of the Cisco Live Dream Team. Hundreds of students from across the country submit video and written applications for a chance to participate in this prestigious event. Dream Team selection criteria include technical and professional skills, instructor recommendations,…
MESA, Arizona – April 14, 2014 – Student teams from Mesa Community College swept three of eight categories at the 10th annual Avnet Tech Games Onsite Competition held Saturday, April 11 at the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Arizona. Against more than 200 students in 70 teams from universities and community colleges, MCC won the Solar Scrimmage, Robot Race Obstacle Course and Cisco…
MESA, Arizona – The automotive training program at Mesa Community College has received accreditation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). MCC’s automotive program has been accredited for Master Certification, the highest level NATEF offers.To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive…
MESA, Arizona -- March 12, 2015 -- Two visiting Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows will make presentations on human trafficking Monday, March 23 at Mesa Community College and Wednesday, March 25 at Scottsdale Community College. Milos Dordevic, senior criminal police investigator with the Ministry of the Interior in Serbia, and Vanessa Fusco Nogueira Simões, a public prosecutor and creator of the first…
MESA, Arizona –March 11, 2015 –American Indian dancers, drummers and authentic food are just a few of the highlights of Mesa Community College’s Spring Pow Wow. The event showcases indigenous talent and provides a source of funding for student scholarships."Our American Indian Institute is looking forward to sharing our culture and rich heritage with members of the community," said Yvonne…
MESA, Arizona – February 25, 2015 – Mesa Community College’s Theatre & Film Arts Department is presenting Christopher Durang’s comedy, Beyond Therapy, directed by David Vining. The comedy focuses on two Manhattanites who are seeking stable romantic relationships with the help of their psychiatrists, each of whom suggests their patient place a personal ad in the newspaper. Are the…
MESA, Arizona – February 25, 2015 – Mesa Community College’s Theatre and Film Arts Department and Music Department competed in Region VIII of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in St. George, Utah, on Feb. 10-14 at Dixie State University. The annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival recognizes and celebrates the finest and most diverse work produced in…
MESA, Arizona – Mesa Community College (MCC), Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) and Scottsdale Community College (SCC) will honor 10 high-achieving students who have been named to the All-Arizona Academic Team during an awards luncheon on Feb. 18. Seventy-three community college scholars from across the state will participate in the ceremony, which celebrates their…
MESA, Ariz. – The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) has recertified Mesa Community College’s Learning Enhancement Center for five years. The CRLA is an international organization of student-oriented professionals active in the fields of reading, learning assistance, developmental education, and tutorial services at the college level. Its members promote the implementation of…
MESA, Arizona--Mesa Community College’s Dental Hygiene program is currently looking for patients who have not received dental hygiene care in the past three years or longer. Requirements of the students’ clinical education call for challenging patients and the Class of 2015 is looking for patients who meet these criteria to assist in their education this semester. If you are suffering from…
MESA, Arizona – Mesa Community College (MCC) sociology faculty Mona Scott was awarded the 2015 Veora E. Johnson Spirit of Unity, Educator of the Year award during the City of Mesa’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on Jan. 19. Four MCC students received scholarships from the Mesa MLK committee during the same event. The Mesa MLK committee is a group of Valley citizens dedicated…
Strengthening communities through excellence in education MESA, Arizona – January 16, 2015 – Mesa Community College enters a golden year in 2015 as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. From the 1960s to the present day, MCC has been a vital part of the fabric of the city of Mesa and the Southeast Valley. MCC’s role in the education of thousands of students has…