You can build an app for that: Phoenix-area college expands Apple coding classes
Published Wednesday, August 22, 2018The Phoenix Business Journal reports on MCCCD Apple Coding Class. "Dave Levy is a self-taught app developer whose boss encouraged him to take Mesa Community College’s app development courses through a partnership with California tech behemoth Apple Inc. During the introductory class, Levy ended up helping other students when his work was done and he was subsequently asked to teach three of the classes the following spring." MCC's Dr. Linda Collins, chair, Business and Information Systems, was...
Mesa Morning Live Guest Dr. Richard Haney from Mesa Community College
Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018Mesa Morning Live interviews MCC President Dr. Richard Haney. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLZVCPNJRyw
Apple Opens Global Data Center in Mesa
Published Friday, August 17, 2018The fast-growing tech giant, Apple, unveiled its $2 billion-dollar investment in a global data and command center. At the grand opening, Mesa Mayor John Giles said, "Mesa Community College has an IT certification program. You can go there as one of the few programs in the country where you get Apple-certified teachers teaching you how to create Apple apps." Apple article.docx
August Edition of Maricopa Now Features Rattlesnake Research and Sustainable Agriculture Program
Published Wednesday, August 15, 2018The August edition of Maricopa Now features Rattlesnake Research with Professor Andrew Holycross and the Sustainable Agriculture Program with Peter Conden, Steve Priebe and George Brooks, Jr. Note: The Community Garden is no longer available at the Southern and Dobson Campus. There is a Community Garden at MCC at Red Mountain. https://youtu.be/GQ1XFYjwTK4 Sustainable Agriculture: minute 13:36 Rattlesnake Research: minute 17:35 Rattlesnake expert on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Dedicated math professor, students continue lesson in monsoon power outage
Published Tuesday, August 14, 2018When the lights went out during Professor Roxanne Klassen's math class at Mesa Community College, her students were determined to keep learning. Dedicated math professor, students continue lesson in monsoon power outage _ 12news.com_.pdf
(Coverage of) After Years in Public Life, Veteran EV Leader Runs for Office
Published Monday, August 13, 2018Roc Arnett, the first student body president of MCC, is one of two candidates for an at-large seat on the seven-member Maricopa County Community College District governing board. After years in public life, veteran EV leader runs for office _ News _ eastvalleytribune.com_.pdf and SanTan Sun News
Former MCC Thunderbird Jeff Oscarson an Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductee
Published Wednesday, August 1, 2018The Arizona Republic reports Jeff Oscarson, a former Thunderbird baseball player, was selected as a 2018 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductee.
It's Academic! Two LDS All-Arizona Academic Team Students Rewarded For Academic Effort And Community Outreach
Published Wednesday, August 1, 2018The Beehive, a Latter-day Saint-focused regional newspaper, reports that two Mesa Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society students, Jacob Riddle and Johnathan Speakman, were awarded spots on the All-Arizona Academic team and the prestigious All-USA Academic Team. These weren’t just any scholarships. By demonstrating academic excellence and community outreach, both received substantial scholarship combinations to assist them in achieving their collegiate goals. It’s Academic! Two LDS...
When Storage Capacity Hits the Wall: A Tale of Two Organizations
Published Monday, July 30, 2018Nearly every company at some point reaches the natural limits of its IT infrastructure. MCC chose to standardize on HPE Nimble Storage, focusing on adaptive flash arrays based on the college’s need for performance, ease of management, scalability, and value. When Storage Capacity Hits the Wall.pdf
Northern Arizona University Expanding Bachelor's Degree Programs at MCC
Published Thursday, July 12, 2018Northern Arizona University is adding three new bachelor’s degree programs at the Southern and Dobson campus of Mesa Community College. The new programs, Strategic Leadership, Applied Human Behavior, and Industrial Leadership, are designed to meet the workforce needs of businesses in Mesa and the surrounding region, reported the City of Mesa Economic Reporter. NAU at MCC.pdf