Media Coverage

Home Events, Finds, Tips

Published Friday, October 5, 2012

Ron Dinchak, a life-science instructor at Mesa Community College, will talk about creating a sustainable, healthy backyard ecosystem to promote birding and enjoy nature. 10_5 - Home events, finds and tips.pdf

Maricopa Now, MCC Student Creates Jingle Dress

Published Friday, October 5, 2012

MCC student earns a scholarship with her creation of a Native American Jingle Dress. Begins at minute 9:05.

Mesa Resident Receives Citizen Bravery Award

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Caitlin McGrath, a Mesa resident and MCC student, was presented the Citizen Bravery Award Monday, Oct. 1 during the Mesa City Council meeting. Mesa resident receives Citizen of Bravery Award - CBS 5 - KPHO.pdf

Body Parts Found Near Canal in West Valley

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Annalisa Alvrus, Ph.D., a forensic anthropology professor at Mesa Community College, talks to ABC15 about determining cause of death. MCSO_ Body parts found near Tonopah canal in West Valley.pdf

Glitch Let Maricopa College Students Change Grades

Published Tuesday, October 2, 2012

A software glitch during maintenance allowed students who take online classes at nine Maricopa Community Colleges to change their grades during a two-hour period a few weeks ago. Glitch let Maricopa college students change grades.pdf  

Mesa College Student Government Hosts 3-Night Legislature, Congressional Candidate Forum

Published Saturday, September 29, 2012

In an effort to help students — potential young voters — learn more about candidates’ positions on education, Andrew Kuhn and MCC's Associated Students are hosting a candidate forum spanning three nights this week (Oct. 1-3) at the East Valley Institute for Technology. At the event, candidates running to represent the region served by Mesa Community College will answer questions on higher education posed by students and local residents. Mesa college student government hosts 3-night legislature...

EVB Live Coverage of Veteranpalooza

Published Friday, September 28, 2012

A partnership between the VA and MCC puts on Veteranpalooza, an event dedicated to returning veterans.

Obama Administration Announces $500 Million in Community College Grants to Expand Job Training

Published Thursday, September 27, 2012

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced $500 million in grants to community colleges and universities around the country for the development and expansion of innovative training programs. ETA News Release_ Obama administration announces $500 million in community college grants to expand job training through local employer partnerships [09_19_2012].pdf

MCC NAACP Develops Leadership Academy

Published Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The MCC NAACP has developed a leadership academy designed to increase students' knowledge help them become effective leaders. 

Deferrals for Illegal Immigrants Spikes Interest in GEDs

Published Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Mesa Community College offers four fee-based classroom GED courses in English and four in Spanish, and those are full in large part because of the demand created by deferred action, according to Monica Margaillan, coordinator of minority services. Deferrals for illegal immigrants spikes interest in GEDs - Ahwatukee Foothills News_ Community Focus.pdf

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