John Bul Dau MESA, Arizona -- April 1, 2024 -- As part of its Evening Lecture series, the Mesa Community College Psychology Department presents John Bul Dau, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, 7 p.m., April 17, in the Performing Arts Center, MCC Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202. Free and open to the public, “Finding hope in adversity: The story of John Bul Dau…
MCC students who competed at the 2024 Region 8 KCACTF. MESA, Ariz. -- March 22, 2024 -- Mesa Community College students from the disciplines of Design, Dance and the Performing Arts competed in the February 2024 Region VIII Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in California at Glendale Community College. Once again, MCC received a wealth of awards and acclaim for talent…
MESA, Arizona – March 8, 2024 --The Mesa Community College Art Department and Student Life & Leadership host the MCC 10th Annual Festival of the Arts from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, March 21, at the Theatre Lawn on the Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 85202. Free and open to the public, the Festival of the Arts features MCC’s DJ Program, student bands…
*** Photos, video and audio available at mesanow.org/news/public/article/3268. *** Left to right:Education Forward Arizona CEO Rich Nickel,Mesa Mayor John Giles,MCC Interim President Dr. Kimberly Britt andGoogle Regional Head of Data Centers Public Affairs Dr. Kate Franko. MESA, Arizona -- March 4, 2024 –-- As program enrollment begins, Mesa…
Note: Updated on March 18, 2024 to include All-Arizona Academic Team rankings in the photo captions. The 2024 MCC All-Arizona honorees left to right: Matthew Skabelund, Charlotte Fornasiero, Isabel Rei Zann Wee and Jakobe Stevens. MESA, Arizona – Feb. 26, 2024 – Four academically exceptional Mesa Community College students, Charlotte Fornasiero, Matthew Skabelund, Jakobe Stevens and Isabel…
MESA, Arizona – Feb. 26, 2024 --The Mesa Community College American Indian Institute and the Inter-Tribal Student Organization (ISO) host the MCC Thunderbird Pow Wow from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, March 9, in the John D. Riggs Stadium on the Southern and Dobson campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 85202. The Gourd Dance begins at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Grand Entry procession is at 1 p.m. and 7…
MESA, Ariz. – Feb. 15, 2024 – The Mesa Community College Art Gallery presents dual exhibits honoring Black History and Women’s History months, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Thursday, through April 1, 2024, on the Southern and Dobson campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, Arizona. A celebration reception at the gallery is being held 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb.28. Hard Workers…
Feb. 22, 2024 correction: removal of ranking from Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) MESA, Arizona – Feb. 12, 2024 – MCC’s nationally-accredited paramedicine program maintains one of the highest pass/success rates in the state of Arizona. Instructors have real-world experience in diversified paramedicine that includes…
MESA, Ariz. – Jan. 29, 2024 -- Kadence Sayles (Ft. McDowell Yavapai/Lakota), was crowned Miss Native MCC, and First Attendant Kaitlyn Yazzie (Navajo) was sashed during the winter pageant at Mesa Community College. Contestants participated in qualifying sessions including interviewing with the judges, introducing themselves, answering impromptu questions, demonstrating traditional talent, giving…
MESA, Arizona – Jan. 25, 2024 – Mesa Community College is pleased to announce Jeannetta Hollins, Ph.D. as its Vice President of Student Affairs. She officially assumed her duties on Jan. 8, 2024. Experienced in strategic oversight for student affairs and enrollment management, Hollins provides leadership and direction to MCC teams offering student services and programs supporting the success…
MESA, Arizona –- Jan. 22, 2024 -- Mesa Community College dental hygiene students will offer complimentary oral health screenings to qualified individuals Feb. 3 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.…
MESA, Ariz. – Nov. 13, 2023 – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes Mesa Community College for producing the most Gilman recipients for academic year 2021- 2022 in the two-year institutions category. “The Gilman Scholarship provides equity and access to study abroad opportunities for students who otherwise would not be able to participate in…
Health Care Leader Dr. Melanie Patton to Provide Keynote AddressMESA, Ariz -- Nov. 13, 2023 – Now in its fifth year, the Girls Get IT conference takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Nov. 17, 2023, at Scottsdale Community College, with a goal of introducing high school girls from across the Valley to the many career possibilities in the field of Information…
MESA, Ariz. – Nov. 6, 2023 – Mesa Community College (MCC) has been named a silver winner of the prestigious Terry O’Banion Award by the National Council on Student Development (NCSD) for the transformational iBelong Student Success Initiative. The annual award honors exceptional college programs throughout the United States for their innovation, impacting student outcomes based on clear data,…
MESA, Arizona — Nov. 1, 2023 — Thirteen notable alumni, employees, athletes, coaches and faculty members are being inducted into the Mesa Community College (MCC) Hall of Fame in recognition of their professional and personal accomplishments, and significant contributions to the college and the community, on Nov. 2, 2023 at the MCC Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202.The…
MESA, Ariz. – Oct. 31, 2023 – Mesa Community College students and faculty from the Theatre and Film Arts Department and Musical Theatre Department were recognized for their talent at the ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence ceremony held on Oct. 2, 2023 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The annual ariZoni Awards ceremony brings the community together to celebrate the creativity…
MESA, Arizona — October 31, 2023 —Mesa Community College (MCC) invites the community to its annual Empty Bowls events. For a $10 donation, patrons receive a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic bowl along with a meal of soup and bread. There will also be a silent auction featuring ceramics by some of the Valley’s most talented artists.Wednesday, Nov. 8 -- MCC Red Mountain Campus7110 E. McKellips Rd…
Dr. Annalisa Alvrus and Laura Ballard. MESA, Arizona – Oct. 19, 2023 – Mesa Community College introduces a new Z Degree, an Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology. This is the fourth Z Degree offered by the college that is entirely online using open educational resources (OER) saving students time and money. Chief Online Education Officer Laura Ballard said anthropology was selected…
MCC Student Services Director, Pat Peppin, is a recipient of the prestigious National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Meritorious Achievement Award. Pat Peppin receives Meritorious Achievement Award MESA, Ariz. – Oct. 12, 2023 – Pat Peppin, student services director in the Mesa Community College (MCC) Financial Aid Department, is one of only two individuals…
MCC Art Department Chair Gingher Leyendecker and Dr. Carole Drachler in the Art History Library at MCC. MESA, Ariz. – Oct. 11, 2023 – Mesa Community College (MCC) celebrates the fifth anniversary of the opening of its rare art history research library, the Dr. Carole Drachler Library of Art History, a treasure trove of data critical to numerous college and community research projects.…
MESA, Ariz. – Oct. 3, 2023 – The Mesa Community College (MCC) Dental Hygiene Program earns full accreditation through 2029 from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). CODA is a specialized national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education that serves the public and dental professions by developing and implementing accreditation standards that promote and monitor…
MESA, Ariz. – Sept. 21, 2023 – Google Fiber, an Alphabet company, invests in the education of Mesa high school students with a $25,000 donation to the Mesa College Promise program in support of student attainment of an associate’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) field of their choice from Mesa Community College. The Mesa College Promise is a commitment from the City…
MESA, Arizona – Sept. 19, 2023 – In recognition of International Peace Day and in celebration of the first anniversary of the City of Mesa becoming an International City of Peace, a Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony is being held at 3 p.m., Sept. 21, 2023, in the Mesa Community College Rose Garden, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, Arizona 85202. Sponsors include Mesa Community College, the City of…
MESA, Arizona – Sept. 13, 2023 – Nora Amavisca Reyes, Ed.D., a senior associate vice president at Mesa Community College currently focused on the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Innovation Internship program, is the recipient of the Distinguished Leadership in Higher Education award from the Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation. Reyes received the award at a reception at the…
MESA, Ariz. -- September 12, 2023 – Mesa Community College (MCC) welcomes international exchange students participating in the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative (CCI) Program.Fourteen students from Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, India, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey arrived at Mesa Community College in July to study in a certificate degree program…