Old idea meets new technology: geomapping, a high-growth industry
Published Wednesday, April 27, 2016MCC and BPG Designs of Phoenix partner to offer real world experience for students. MESA, Arizona – April 27, 2016 – From the earliest attempts at geomapping during the 1832 cholera epidemic in Paris, man has sought ways to easily depict and examine an area of land. In the ensuing years, geographic mapping technology has improved dramatically. Today, Mesa Community College (MCC) students have...
Arizona High School Students take home awards from Arizona High School Automotive Challenge
Published Tuesday, April 26, 2016Two Tucson high school seniors win scholarships to attend community college MESA, Arizona -- April 25, 2016 -- The Maricopa County Community College District is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Arizona High School Automotive Challenge sponsored by ABC Nissan. The event was hosted at Mesa Community College on April 22. Natasha Alday and Steven Upton, seniors at Flowing Wells High...
Kaycee Campbell receives national recognition for civic engagement
Published Tuesday, April 19, 2016MESA, Arizona – April 19, 2016 -- Mesa Community College student Kaycee Campbell (Chandler) has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow. The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows make the most...
MCC Red Mountain Presents Award-Winning Author James Sallis and Folk Band “Three-Legged Dog”
Published Friday, April 8, 2016An Evening of Poetry, Prose and Song Award-winning author James Sallis MESA, Arizona — April 8, 2016 — Mesa Community College at Red Mountain is hosting Award-Winning Author James Sallis and folk band “Three Legged Dog” on Friday, April 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Saguaro Lobby and the RAP Center at MCC’s Red Mountain Campus, 7110 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa. Sallis is the author of...
Four MCC students selected as NASA Aerospace Scholars
Published Tuesday, April 5, 2016MCC students Stefen Mercado, Kristin Shelledy, Derek Fermaint and Brad Laughlin. MESA, Arizona – April 5, 2016 – Stefen Mercado (Mesa), Kristin Shelledy (Tempe), Brad Laughlin (Tempe) and Derek Fermaint (Chandler) have been selected to participate in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Community College Aerospace Scholars project (NCAS). The five-week scholars...
MCC's Kelly Boyce Hired as Arizona Diamondbacks First Head Female Athletic Trainer
Published Tuesday, March 29, 2016MESA, Arizona -- March 29, 2016 -- It is always a big deal when a former Mesa Thunderbird has success at this level and earns their way up to the next level or, “The Big Leagues.” For Kelly Boyce, she has taken the first step towards that big league dream. Boyce has been hired as the Minor League Athletic Trainer for the Arizona Diamondbacks Rookie League Team. The AZL Diamondbacks consist...
MCC Theatre presents the play Picnic
Published Wednesday, March 23, 2016MESA, Arizona – March 23, 2015 – Mesa Community College (MCC) Theatre & Film Arts Department will present Picnic, April 22, 23, 28 & 29 at 7:30 p.m., and April 23 & 30 at 2 p.m. at the MCC Theatre located on the south side of MCC’s campus (1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 85202). Tickets, ranging from $9 to $12, are available by calling the MCC Box Office at 480-461-7172, online at mesacc...
Public Invited to MCC Powwow
Published Wednesday, March 23, 2016MESA, Arizona – March 23, 2016 – The public is invited to participate in the 2016 MCC Powwow featuring American Indian dancers, drummers, art and cuisine. The Powwow will be held at MCC (1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa), near the tennis courts, on Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sponsored by the MCC Inter-Tribal Student Organization the Powwow will showcase indigenous talent and provide a...
Three MCC Students Awarded Coca-Cola Scholarships
Published Wednesday, March 16, 20162016 Coca-Cola scholars Sean West, Misty Stickney and Jacob Sorenson. MESA, Arizona – March 16, 2016 -- Mesa Community College students Jacob Sorenson, Misty Stickney and Sean West have been named 2016 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Scholars. The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team recognizes high achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and...
MCC to host 5th Annual Festival of the Arts
Published Monday, March 14, 2016MESA, Arizona – March 21, 2016 – Mesa Community College’s Annual Festival of the Arts will feature student musicians, poets, storytellers, dancers, and actors on Thursday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCC’s Southern and Dobson Campus. The event is free and open to the public. "The festival celebrates student talent from multiple artistic disciplines," said organizer and MCC art faculty...