Day for Visionaries and Innovators hosted at MCC
Published Wednesday, February 28, 2018The Mesa Chamber of Commerce reports on Mesa Community College and the League for Innovation in the Community College co-hosted a “Day for Visionaries and Innovators: Constructing a Blueprint for Radical Transformation” at MCC on February 16. The event is first in a series of forums that will serve as a foundation for a state model. Collaborative event focuses on sustainable solutions to student challenges - Mesa Chamber of Commerce, AZ.pdf
MCC English professor speaks to Jacobin Magazine
Published Tuesday, February 27, 2018ASU and MCC English faculty member, Jennifer Baum, talks about growing up in New York, her parents and her religion. Growing Up in the “Just City”.pdf
Arizona's State Universities Receive Funding for Education, Research Projects
Published Tuesday, February 27, 2018The Phoenix Business Journal reports that Maricopa Community Colleges received $325,000 from the Teagle Foundation to develop and implement a Guided Pathways framework for students supporting access to and success in the liberal arts. This work represents a collective, institution-wide transformation of Maricopa County Community College District practices, policies and structures. The evidence-based educational model is designed to provide intellectually coherent learning experiences.
Medium on MCC alumni
Published Thursday, February 22, 2018Medium interviews MCC alumni Dominique DDaye Hunter on her transfer to ASU and journey through the colleges. Turning Towards a Purpose — College Dreams – ASU-Turning Points Magazine – Medium.pdf
New Blockchain Technology Certificate Offered at Mesa Community College
Published Wednesday, February 21, 2018AZED News reported on Mesa Community College announcing that they will offer a Blockchain Technology Certificate of Completion beginning Fall 2018, becoming one of the first community colleges in the country to provide a blockchain technology certificate program, preparing students for emerging high-tech careers. New blockchain technology certificate offered at Mesa Community College - AZEdNews.pdf
Mesa named one of most artistic cities in U.S.
Published Saturday, February 17, 2018AZFamily reported on the City of Mesa being named by Expedia, Inc. as one of the most artistic cities in the United States. The travel company includes Mesa in the large city category, with a population between 350,000 and 1 million, as having a thriving arts community. Mesa named one of most artistic cities in U.S. - Arizona's Family.pdf
Guided Pathways benefits MCC college students
Published Friday, February 16, 2018The Mesa Chamber of Commerce reports on the Maricopa County Community College District Foundation receiving a three-year $325,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation. The grant funds support the development and implementation of a Guided Pathways framework for students supporting access to and success in the liberal arts. Guided Pathways benefit college students, transforms institutions - Mesa Chamber of Commerce, AZ.pdf
MCC offers new Blockchain Technology Certificate Program
Published Friday, February 16, 2018Several media outlets covered the announcement that Mesa Community College (MCC) announced today [Feb. 12, 2018] they will be offering a Blockchain Technology Certificate of Completion (CCL) beginning Fall 2018, becoming one of the first community colleges in the country to provide a blockchain technology certificate program, preparing students for emerging high-tech careers. 4-Traders.com Mesa Chamber of Commerce Arma Arizona
Coverage: America's Most Artistic Towns
Published Friday, February 16, 2018The City of Mesa has been named by Expedia, Inc. as one of the most artistic cities in the United States. The travel company includes Mesa in the large city category, with a population between 350,000 and 1 million, as having a thriving arts community. The Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center is recognized for for offering music, dance, theater and a new art gallery to showcase student art. Expedia City of Mesa News Release AZFamily Article
Aquaponics Class at MCC
Published Wednesday, February 14, 2018KJZZ reports on MCC's freshwater prawn farm in the Sustainable Agriculture program lead by Dr. George Brooks. Aquaponics Class Explores Options For Raising Prawns In The Arizona Desert _ KJZZ.pdf