With shovels in hand, Mesa Community College (MCC) President Dr. Richard Daniel, Mesa City Councilmembers Francisco Heredia and Jennifer Duff, and faculty and staff symbolically broke ground on the new Workforce Development Corridor. More than 200 guests, including students, alumni and community partners, attended the April 17 ceremony at the Southern and Dobson Campus to celebrate a major…
Alumni Association
Now Accepting Nominations for Hall of Fame
The MCC Alumni Association will host the annual MCC Hall of Fame event this fall. The Hall of Fame honors alumni, community members and MCC employees whose personal and professional accomplishments and positive contributions to the college and community set them apart.
Laser Lights & Music Nights: Planetarium Shows for All Ages
The MCC Planetarium is excited to welcome alumni and the community back for its second Summer Laser Light Show Series, transforming the dome into an unforgettable experience where music meets science in a dazzling display of color, sound and immersive visuals.
Summer 2026
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The MCC Planetarium is excited to welcome alumni and the community back for its second Summer Laser Light Show Series, transforming the dome into an unforgettable experience where music meets science in a dazzling display of color, sound and immersive visuals. Inside the 52-foot dome, high-powered laser effects are synchronized to iconic songs spanning generations - from classic rock legends to…
The MCC Alumni Association will host the annual MCC Hall of Fame event this fall. The Hall of Fame honors alumni, community members and MCC employees whose personal and professional accomplishments and positive contributions to the college and community set them apart. Nominations are being accepted through June 18, 2026, in the following categories: Alumni AchievementCommunity…
Thunderbirds Celebrate National Championship Success MCC builds upon a legacy of excellence as student-athlete Maleah Tucker captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoor Track & Field Championship title in women's weight throw with a record-breaking mark of 18.49 meters, breaking her own previous school record and capping a remarkable season of regional and…
News Briefs
A Milestone for Behavioral Health Education
Spring 2026
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Stories of Sheena Adams breaking into the fashion industry, lifelong learner Mike Rague returning to MCC to give back, and Kirk Costion, Ph.D., whose research appears in a prestigious archaeology journal.
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Dear Alumni and Friends, As we begin this new year, I want to thank you for your support of our college. Your continued engagement and partnership are important in defining Mesa Community College's future. I am pleased to share several key developments that are shaping our path forward and reinforcing our commitment to student success. Investing in the Future of Career &…
There's always something happening at Mesa Community College - and you are encouraged to participate. From award-winning performances to community celebrations and campus milestones, MCC is a place where creativity, learning and connection thrive. Join us for music, dance, theatre and musical theatre performances - often available at little or no cost. Explore the universe in our state-of-…
A Milestone for Behavioral Health EducationIn December, MCC celebrated the opening of its new high-fidelity Behavioral Health Simulation Lab with a community open house and tour at the Red Mountain Campus. Funded by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the lab provides students with realistic, hands-on training and supports MCC's new Certificate of Completion in Applied Behavioral…