Coverage: Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional: U.S. judge says
Published Friday, August 25, 2017A federal judge has overturned an Arizona ban on ethnic studies courses aimed at Hispanic students, saying it was motivated by racial discrimination and violated pupils' constitutional rights. MCC program specialist, Alfred Chavez, was interviewed by several sources. Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional_ U.S. judge _ News _ 1330 & 101.pdf Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional, U.S.pdf Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional.pdf US_ Arizona ban on ethnic studies...
MCC Tennis participates in Community Service Month
Published Wednesday, August 23, 2017TennisIndustryMag.com reports the creation of the ITA Community Service Month. Taking place during the month of October, the ITA Community Service Month encourages teams across all five divisions of collegiate tennis to get out and volunteer their time in their respective communities. ITA Community Service Month - Tennis Industry news.pdf
Former MCC faculty publishes ¿Como Se Dice?
Published Thursday, August 17, 2017Book Bank features former Mesa Community College faculty member Ana C. Jarvis, who has published her new educational book ¿Como se dice... ? Como se dice..._, Enhanced Edition _ Books, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Humanities _ www.futbolkafe.pdf
MCC Rose Garden listed as one of the Top 10 Hidden Gems in Arizona
Published Tuesday, August 15, 2017Only In Your State compiles a list of Top 10 Hidden Gems in Arizona that are free to visit, including the Rose Garden at Mesa Communtiy College. 10 Hidden Gems In Arizona That Are Free To Visit.pdf
Coverage: Solar Eclipse 2017: Eclipse-viewing parties and events around Arizona
Published Thursday, August 10, 2017ABC 15 and MyNewsMesa reports on Mesa Community College, along with several other schools and community centers, that are hosting parties for the partial solar eclipse happening in Arizona on August 21. Solar Eclipse 2017_ Eclipse-viewing parties and events around Arizona - ABC15 Arizona.pdf Solar eclipse festivities in Mesa - MyNewsMesa.pdf Fox 10 News.pdf Fox 10 link to video
MCC athletics partner with Mesa Youth Sports for week-long camp
Published Wednesday, August 9, 2017MyNewsMesa reports that the Mesa Community College athletic department partnered with the city of Mesa Youth Sports last week for a five-day, five different sports camp. MCC athletics partner with Mesa Youth Sports for week-long camp - MyNewsMesa.pdf
Coverage: Arizona colleges strive to increase state’s graduation rate
Published Monday, August 7, 2017Cronkite News reports that Arizona public universities and colleges are working to drive up Arizona college graduation rates, smoothing the way for students transferring from community college, offering financial aid and adding online classes to draw non-traditional students. Schools like Mesa Community College offer students including students like Jason Schiffman, a public relations major, and Christen Webb, a speech and hearing sciences major, scholarships like the President's Honors...
Mesa Community College graduate lands Print.Save.Repeat internship
Published Friday, August 4, 2017Save.Print.Repeat welcomes their newest team member, recent Mesa Community College graduate Hannah Somerville, as their Marketing Communications Intern. Friday Feature_ Hannah Somerville – Print.Save_.Repeat.pdf
MyNewsMesa.com Ribbon Cutting
Published Tuesday, August 1, 2017MyNewsMesa.com announced a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening at MCC's Downtown Center, along with the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, 12 Books and a Mesa Veterans Resource Center. Internships for MCC students are being developed. MyNewsMesa Ribbon Cutting.pdf
Coverage: MCC Football Coach Dies
Published Monday, July 31, 201712 News reports that Mesa Community College coach Ben McIvor has died. Police said McIver fell and hit his head during an altercation Saturday night. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The news was also reported on Channel 15 , the Arizona Republic and many other media outlets.