Mesa teen finds passion for vintage cars at an early age
Published Friday, January 19, 2024ABC 15 interviews MCC Automotive Service student Charles Spencer, winner of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) 2023 Battle of the Builders Young Gun competition, about his passion for vintage cars. Note: MCC Automotive Services student Charles Spencer is also featured as a Successful Thunderbird: mesacc.edu/successful-thunderbirds/charles-spencer Mesa teen finds passion for vintage cars at an early age.pdf
Student Blog: The Art of the Audition
Published Tuesday, January 16, 2024Broadway World mentions The SpongeBob Musical at MCC Music Theatre in a report about the art of the audition. Broadway World mentions The SpongeBob Musical at MCC Music Theatre in a report about the art of the audition..pdf
Auditions for SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Mesa Community College announced for February 1 & 2
Published Tuesday, January 16, 2024PHX Stages reports that MCC Theatre & Film Arts is hosting auditions for She Kills Monsters. PHX Stages_ Auditions for SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Mesa Community College announced for February 1 & 2.pdf
Students will be trained in semiconductors in Arizona
Published Monday, January 15, 2024Mexico Industry highlights MCC as part of the Community College Initiative (CCI) 2024 program, hosting 11 engineering students from Mexico. Students will be trained in semiconductors in Arizona.pdf
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 in metro Phoenix: Photos
Published Monday, January 15, 2024AZcentral featured MCC participants in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade in downtown Mesa. Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 in metro Phoenix Photos.pdf
KAWC-FM
Published Saturday, January 13, 2024KAWC-FM Colorado River Public Media mentions MCC music faculty Robby Carrillo's music career from his start with the Yuma Jazz Company in high school to his teaching career at ASU and MCC. Note: News segments containing mentions are not available online.
U.S. Community Colleges at Center of Global Education Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity, Build Workforce Capacity
Published Friday, January 12, 2024U.S. Department of State highlights MCC as one of nine community colleges across the United States to host international students through the U.S. Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. U.S. Community Colleges at Center of Global Education Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity, Build Workforce Capacity - United States Department of State.pdf
The chip industry's false promise
Published Tuesday, January 9, 2024Business Insider interviews Leah Palmer, Director of the Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute, faculty Gary Burley and former students Collin Gardner and Lisa Strothers regarding the Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program. Note: This article was also featured in Yahoo! News, Business Insider Nederland, MSN Money Canada and other publications. Workers Can't Get Hired for America's Semiconductor Jobs of the Future.pdf
‘Our secret weapon’ How a university bolstered Phoenix’s rise as US chip capital
Published Tuesday, January 2, 2024ASU News features MCC president Dr. Tammy Robinson regarding the Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program. Note: The original article, picked up by ASU News, appeared in the Financial Times, which is available only to subscribers. ‘Our secret weapon ASU News.pdf
Korean Broadcasting System: Special on Homer Hulbert
Published Wednesday, December 27, 2023This Korean Broadcasting System special on Homer Hulbert includes an interview with Kathleen Perales, MCC associate dean, Career and Community Connections, on the importance of community programming at colleges. Click here to hear Ms. Perales' remarks. Note: Captioning in English is not currently available. Footage of MCC's Southern and Dobson campus opens the video.