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Celebrating creativity and talent at MCC’s 10th annual Festival of the Arts March 21

Published Friday, March 8, 2024

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...

Mesa College Promise Program Expands to Eligible Adult Learners

Published Monday, March 4, 2024

*** Photos, video and audio available at mesanow.org/news/public/article/3268. MCC YouTube recording of the press conference. *** Left to right: Education Forward Arizona CEO Rich Nickel, Mesa Mayor John Giles, MCC Interim President Dr. Kimberly Britt and Google Regional Head of Data Centers Public Affairs Dr. Kate Franko. MESA, Arizona -- March 4, 2024 –-- As program...

Mesa Community College students named to All-Arizona Academic Team

Published Monday, February 26, 2024

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...

Drumming, dance and celebration at MCC Thunderbird Pow Wow March 9

Published Monday, February 26, 2024

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...

MCC Art Gallery exhibits celebrate Black History and Women’s History months

Published Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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...

MCC Paramedicine Program maintains one of the highest pass rates in Arizona

Published Monday, February 12, 2024

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 Community College selects Miss Native MCC royalty

Published Monday, January 29, 2024

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...

Jeannetta Hollins, Ph.D. joins Mesa Community College as Vice President of Student Affairs

Published Thursday, January 25, 2024

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...

MCC dental hygiene students offer free dental screenings

Published Monday, January 22, 2024

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 Community College is a top producer of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Recipients for Academic Year 2021-2022

Published Monday, November 13, 2023

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...

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