Case Study: MCC PAC
Published Friday, February 24, 2017Masonry Magazine examines the MCC Performing Arts Center from a masonry project point of view. Case Study PAC.pdf and Link to Masonry Magazine
Why Trump's Immigration Crackdown Could Sink U.S. Home Prices
Published Thursday, February 23, 2017A Washington Post article about how President Donald Trump's immigration policies threaten to crack a foundation of the American economy: the residential real estate market. MCC student Juan Rodriguez, a 24-year-old whose parents moved from Mexico when he was 7, is interviewed. Why Trump's immigration crackdown could sink U.S.pdf
Glendale Aquaponic Farmer's Eco-Friendly Systems Combine Fish with Produce
Published Wednesday, February 22, 2017The Arizona Republic reports on aquaponic efforts in the Valley, with comments from George Brooks Jr., who teaches aquaponics at MCC. Aquaponics AZCentral.pdf
Cardinals Team up with Padre Alum for New Marcos Field
Published Tuesday, February 21, 2017Wrangler News reports on Oscar Ramirez, a Marcos de Niza and MCC alum, who will be part of a team that will help design a new football field at Marcos. Ramirez.pdf
Feb. 22 is Walk your Dog Day
Published Tuesday, February 21, 2017Wrangler News interviews Dr. Kimberly Focht, DVW, of MCC's Veterinary Technology Program, about Walk your Dog Day. Dog.pdf
Meet the Teenagers Spurred into Action by Trump's Ban
Published Friday, February 17, 2017Phoenix New Times reports that Mohamed Abdulkadir, a 19-year-old who attends Mesa Community College, is one of a group of young people taking action against Trump's Muslim ban. Meet the Teenagers Spurred into Action by Trump's Gan.pdf
Kris Bryant Gets Pranked
Published Friday, February 17, 2017Last year, Kris Bryant pranked a community college team into thinking he was a new and very talented transfer. But Bryant was on the other end of the stunt recently, when Red Bull and Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux teamed up to prank the National League MVP. Coverage by CBS Sports, 12 News and other outlets. 12 News CBS Sports Kris Bryant pranked.pdf video Denver Post Buzz-actu.com Cinema Blaze.com Men's Fitness
For High Pay, Try Video-Game Industry
Published Wednesday, February 15, 2017The Arizona Republic reports that the Entertainment Software Association says average compensation for jobs in the video game industry is about $97,000 a year. More than 400 U.S. colleges and universities now offer coursework in programming, graphic design and other disciplines that students use in the video-gaming industry, including Mesa Community College. For High Pay, Try Video-Game Industry.pdf
Pause for Applause, Kelly Boyce
Published Tuesday, February 14, 2017Illinois State University features Kelly Boyce in Pause for Applause. The Arizona Diamondbacks, a professional baseball franchise, named Kelly Boyce its first female head athletic trainer in the team’s history. Boyce, who completed a three-year internship with the team, is also a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Mesa Community College. Pause for Applause, Kelli Boyce.pdf
ASU Aims to Increase Numbers of Online Students and Community College Transfers
Published Tuesday, February 14, 2017The ASU State Press reports that ASU has outlined a plan that could increase financial aid to students transferring from Arizona's community colleges. MCC transfer student Derek Fermaint is interviewed. ASU aims to increase number of online students and community college transfers.pdf