Media Coverage

Judge: Dreamers Can Get In-State Tuition in Arizona

Published Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Young immigrants granted deferred deportation status by the Obama administration are eligible for in-state college tuition, a Maricopa County judge ruled Tuesday. MCC student Cesar Calderon and Arizona Dreamers Coalition advocate Erika Andiola were interviewed on the MCC campus where Calderon is already enrolled but can't afford the classes. Judge_ Dreamers can get in-state tuition in Arizona - azfamily.pdf

Boivin: ASU, Todd Graham Changing Perception of JC Players

Published Monday, May 4, 2015

The Sun Devils have long had a reputation of embracing the junior-college transfer. In the non-athletic world, many accomplished students are spending their first two years at junior colleges because of high tuition at four-year universities. Damarius Randall is one such example. Boivin_ ASU, Todd Graham changing perception of JC players.pdf

Rose Garden, 50th Birthday and Pow Wow Featured on MCTV

Published Sunday, May 3, 2015

MCC's Rose Garden (beginning), 50th Birthday (minute 16:25) and Pow Wow (minute 22:11) are featured on MCTV, the Official Monthly T.V. Magazine Show of the Maricopa Community Colleges, Cox Digital Channel 115.

Damarious Randall Took Unusual Path to Green Bay's Secondary

Published Friday, May 1, 2015

On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers made the defensive back Damarious Randall, an MCC alumnus,  their first-round draft pick at No. 30 overall.  Damarious Randall took unusual path to Green Bay's secondary.pdf Related story: Damarious Randall took unusual path to Green Bay's secondary.pdf http://www.postcrescent.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/05/07/damarious-randalls-strength-history-versatility/70969504/

Coverage of Chandler Resident Becomes Part of Cisco Live Dream Team

Published Thursday, April 30, 2015

Nathan Pan, Mesa Community College Network Academy student, was recently selected from more than 100 applicants to be part of this year’s Cisco Live Dream Team. Comment by MCC professor Bob Samson. Tribune:  Chandler resident becomes part of Cisco Live Dream Team - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Local News.pdf 4Trader: Cisco Systems _ Chandler resident becomes part of Cisco Live Dream Team _ 4-Traders.pdf Mesa Independent:  Mesa Community College student Pan chosen to be on Cisco Live...

Kathleen Stefanik Chosen 2015 Barrett Honors College Outstanding Graduate

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015

MCC alumna Kathleen Stefanik has been chosen as the 2015 Barrett Honors College Outstanding Graduate and will carry the college’s gonfalon in a convocation ceremony on May 12.  She graduated with highest distinction from the MCC honors program with an associate of arts degree and transferred directly into ASU’s College of Technology & Innovation and Barrett Honors College. Kathleen Stefanik chosen as 2015 Barrett Honors College Outstanding Graduate » Barrett, The Honors College.pdf

MCC Students Named All AZ Academic

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015

MCC All Arizona academic winners are featured in Mesa Independent. AllAZ in Eastmesaindependent.pdf

Meet Your Neighbor: Emily Dimson

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2015

The Mesa Independent features MCC faculty member Emily Dimson in "Meet Your Neighbor" section. She encourages people to visit MCC's Red Mountain Campus and see the cienega. Dimson in Eastmesaindependent.pdf

Nurturing Careers of Purpose in the Desert Southwest

Published Tuesday, April 28, 2015

The College of St. Scholastica, a 103-year-old Catholic Benedictine college that prepares students for “a life with purpose,” expanded its Minnesota campus to Arizona in 2014. CSS has a rich history in social work, health care and nursing education. It has forged a partnership with Mesa Community College, and this spring is offering a class, The Competency of Compassion, which emphasizes the importance of compassion in social work. This partnership further enhances the social work programs at...

BMCC Welcomes New Executive Director

Published Friday, April 24, 2015

Monday, April 20 marked the first day on the job for BMCC’s new Executive Director of Public Affairs, Manny Romero. Romero, who is also a product of the public community college system, earned an associate degree at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. BMCC News _.pdf

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