Media Coverage

Mesa Teacher-to-be Wins Car, Ditches Scooter

Published Monday, May 11, 2015

Mesa Community College student Veronica Daigle was planning to ride her red Romeo 150 scooter the 144 miles from Phoenix to Flagstaff but figured she'd take a chance by entering a contest that came with the possibility of a free car.  Find out what happens... Mesa teacher-to-be wins car, ditches scooter.pdf

Arizona Judge: Dreamers Can Pay In-State Tuition

Published Thursday, May 7, 2015

Dreamers are celebrating a judge's ruling that allows students who have received work permits under a federal deferred action program for undocumented immigrants to continue paying in-state tuition rates at many of Arizona's community colleges. Arizona Judge_ Dreamers Can Pay In-State Tuition - NBC News.pdf

Coverage of High-End Apartment Complex in Mesa

Published Thursday, May 7, 2015

Officials and business leader put some muscle behind their words Wednesday afternoon in Mesa to help break ground on a 354-unit high-end apartment complex. The development is the first going up in area around Mesa Community College in more than 20 years. KTAR: Ground broken on high-end apartment complex in Mesa.pdf AZCentral: Mesa Fiesta District gets first housing in 20 years.pdf

Coverage of Mesa Chamber of Commerce Annual Leadership Awards

Published Thursday, May 7, 2015

MCC received a special recognition for 50 years of Excellence in Education by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce during the Annual Leadership Awards. Also recognized was MCC Professor Ann Ewing, Professor of the Year recipient. Mesa Chamber of Commerce - Get Involved - Annual Events - Annual Leadership Awards.pdf Mesa Tribune: Mesa chamber honors top members - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Local News.pdf

Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Published Thursday, May 7, 2015

Theatre reviewer writes a positive review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, stating, "Mesa Community College's production sizzles with passion and greed."  Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews, Phoenix - _Cat on a Hot Tin Roof _ - 5_7_15.pdf

Kellis Graduate Gets Ready for Shot at LPGA Tour

Published Wednesday, May 6, 2015

 Mary Driscol spent two years at Mesa Community College and another year at Arizona Christian University.  As she heads off to law school, Driscol is also focused on continuing her golf career by playing on The Cactus Tour this year before attempting to qualify for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) within the next couple years. Kellis graduate gets ready for shot at LPGA tour - Glendalestar.pdf

Meet Your Neighbor: Joy Bickham

Published Tuesday, May 5, 2015

MCC employee Joy Bickham is featured in the Mesa Independent's "Meet Your Neighbor" column. Meet Your Neighbor_ Joy Bickham - Mesa Independent _ Mesa Independent.pdf

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.

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