MCC Automotive Program Receives National Accreditation
Published Thursday, March 12, 2015MESA, 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...
Humphrey Fellows to Speak on Human Trafficking
Published Tuesday, March 10, 2015MESA, 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...
Public Invited to MCC Pow Wow
Published Tuesday, March 10, 2015MESA, 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...
MCC Theatre Presents “Beyond Therapy” Comedy
Published Wednesday, February 25, 2015MESA, 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 two...
MCC Garners Awards at Regional Kennedy Center Theatre Competition
Published Monday, February 23, 2015MESA, 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...
Ten East Valley Students Named to All-Ariz. Academic Team
Published Friday, February 13, 2015MESA, 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...
MCC’s Learning Enhancement Center Earns Recertification
Published Tuesday, February 3, 2015The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) has recertified Mesa Community College’s Learning Enhancement Center for five years. 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,...
MCC Dental Hygiene Students Seeking Those with Oral Health Needs
Published Friday, January 23, 2015MESA, 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...
MCC Faculty and Students Recognized During City’s MLK Celebration
Published Friday, January 23, 2015MESA, 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 to...
Mesa Community College Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Published Thursday, January 15, 2015Strengthening 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 influenced...