PBS Coverage of Red Mountain Pupfish
Published Saturday, February 20, 2016An endangered little bulldog of a fish took another step toward recovery recently, when over 300 desert pupfish were released into a refuge pond on the Red Mountain campus of Mesa Community College. Pupfish.pdf video at link below
Goodwill Visit Yields Treasure Trove of MCC Yearbooks
Published Friday, February 19, 2016Writer Jay Marks finds a remarkable collection of Mesa Community College yearbooks, starting with the very first edition in 1965. Yearbooks.pdf
College Attorney Argues Arizona Dreamers Entitled to In-State Tuition
Published Friday, February 19, 2016Dreamers are here legally and entitled to the same lower tuition as other Arizona residents, an attorney for the state's largest community college system is arguing. College attorney argues Arizona dreamers entitled to in-state tuition - Your West Valley News_ Valley & State.pdf
Mesa Independent Coverage of Aspen Award, Sustainable Agriculture Degree, RM 2-4-1, Cover Page of 2015 Highlights
Published Friday, February 19, 2016Mesa Independent coverage from four issues: Feb. 10, Aspen Award: MesaIndependentAspen Award.pdf Jan. 20, Sustainable Agriculture: MesaIndependent Sustainable Agriculture.pdf Jan. 5, Red Mountain 2-4-1: MesaIndependent RM 2-4-1.pdf Dec. 30, 2015 Highlights Cover Page with Cienega photo: MesaIndependent Cover Page RM.pdf
Cottonwood's Bob Oliphant a Relentless Advocate for Verde Valley College
Published Tuesday, February 16, 2016Interview with Cottonwood's Bob Oliphant, who discusses community colleges. Cottonwood's Bob Oliphant a relentless advocate for Verde Valley college - The Verde Independent - Cottonwood, Arizona.pdf
Maricopa Community Colleges are Thriving, but Need a Long-Term Funding Fix
Published Saturday, February 13, 2016As Chancellor Rufus Glasper prepares to wrap up a 30-year career with Maricopa County Community College District, he reflects on how the district has evolved and what the future may hold for this venerable institution. Maricopa Community Colleges are thriving, but need a long-term funding fix.pdf
SCC, McDonald's Partner to Use Recycled Coffee in Garden
Published Wednesday, February 10, 2016The Scottsdale McDonald’s restaurant at Indian Bend and Loop 101 is partnering with Scottsdale Community College Garden Club in a new coffee grounds recycling initiative. MCC and Rio Salado College are also participating in the program. SCC, McDonald's partner to use recycled coffee in gardens - Scottsdale Independent _ Scottsdale Independent.pdf
Two Maricopa Community Colleges Help Students with Financial Aid Form as Part of College Goal FAFSA
Published Tuesday, February 9, 2016For some parents and lots of students, filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most daunting part of applying to college. Each year, an event called College Goal FAFSA aims to make it easier. Two Maricopa Community Colleges – Mesa Community College (MCC) and Phoenix College (PC) – are among several Phoenix-area educational institutions holding events to help current and potential students complete financial aid forms. Two Maricopa Community Colleges Help...
50 Things to Do in Mesa, AZ
Published Tuesday, February 9, 2016Where city meets desert, visitors find boundless outdoor recreation, a pleasing climate and culture of Wild West. It's by no accident that Mesa, Arizona has been dubbed City Limitless. It has enough activities and events to keep travellers with even the shortest of attention spans busy. Which two MCC activities made the list? #18: 50 Things to do in Mesa, Arizona - Canadian Traveller #18.pdf #33: 50 Things to do in Mesa, Arizona - Canadian Traveller #33.pdf
As awards finalist, MCC will vie for $1 million in 2017 prize money (Aspen Award)
Published Monday, February 8, 2016MCC has been named among the nation’s top 150 community colleges, landing it not only in prestigious company but as one of the potential finalists for a $1 million top prize to be awarded later this year. Wrangler News.pdf Page 21