Media Coverage

Grand Canyon University Inching Closer to Possible Mesa or Gilbert Campus

Published Thursday, June 20, 2013

For Valley residents driving along the Santan Loop 202 freeway — specifically those heading eastbound toward Chandler and Gilbert — there’s a large billboard that comes into view approaching the Loop 101 interchange. “Phoenix is now a DI College town,” it says, referencing Grand Canyon University’s rise to NCAA Division I status this upcoming school year. MCC's Limse Thor comments in this article about Grand Canyon opening a branch in Mesa or Gilbert. Grand Canyon University inching.pdf

Westwood High Grads Get College Aid from Benedictine (ACE Program)

Published Thursday, June 13, 2013

Two Westwood High School students who plan to attend Benedictine University at Mesa this fall were recently awarded Mesa Educate U scholarships. These are MCC ACE Program graduates. Westwood High grads get college aid from Bendedictine.pdf

Graduation Program Helps Make College a Realistic Goal

Published Thursday, June 13, 2013

Preston Smith and Christi Williams walked across the stage to the cheers of family, friends and teachers. Their graduation from Mesa’s first GED-to-MCC group moved them a step closer to successful college completion. The program, sponsored by Mesa Counts on College with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is among the many strategies under development to boost the number of college graduates in our community from the baseline of 29 percent. Graduation program helps make...

MCC Design Students Lauded for Project to Help Homeless Vets

Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013

In the midst of finals week, two MCC students pushed through long hours of studying while working on a project for homeless veterans at the same time. The result: Interior-design students Jocelyn Abruzzese and Tricia Finchum placed first in the "Design for Hope” competition by designing a kitchen using repurposed and reclaimed materials. The competition was sponsored by Stardust Building Supplies, retail centers that provide reclaimed and gently-used building materials to the community....

Registration Open for Mesa's GED to MCC Program

Published Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Registration for Mesa's GED to MCC will be held June 17 and July 30. The program is designed for motivated students who want to receive a high school equivalency credential, continue their education and earn a community college job certificate or degree.GED to MCC is a Mesa Counts on College project. Registration open this month for Mesa's GED to MCC program - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Education News.pdf

More Valley Students Opting for Dual Enrollment

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A growing number of students are collecting more than their high-school diplomas when they cross the graduation stage this month. More Valley students opting for dual enrollment.pdf

Surrounded by Science

Published Thursday, May 23, 2013

On May 10 the third through sixth-graders of Ms. Lane's class at Integrity Education Centre went to the Life Science Department at Mesa Community College, Southern and Dobson Campus and met Vincent Gorge, Governing Board Certified – PSA, Science Laboratory Technician and he took us on a tour of the laboratories.  Science _ Community Spirit _ Downtown Scottsdale Report.pdf

MCCCD Approves Tax Hike

Published Thursday, May 23, 2013

Property owners will see their tax bills increase after the Maricopa County Community College District governing board approved a hike Tuesday. MCCCD approves tax hike.pdf

Hackers Hit Maricopa Community College District

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Computer hackers have forced the Maricopa Community College District to shut down its primary website. The district said nearly 280,000 students and employees could be affected. It set up a temporary site after malware was discovered on its main site. Before the problem was uncovered, visitors to Maricopa.edu could have had their computers infected. Hackers hit Maricopa Community College District _ KJZZ.pdf

Dr. Shouan Pan, Leadership Recipient

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Dr. Shouan Pan is honored with the Paul A. Elsner International Excellence in  Leadership Award by the Chair Academy. chairacademy.pdf

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