U.S. Community Colleges at Center of Global Education Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity, Build Workforce Capacity
Published Friday, January 12, 2024U.S. Department of State highlights MCC as one of nine community colleges across the United States to host international students through the U.S. Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. U.S. Community Colleges at Center of Global Education Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity, Build Workforce Capacity - United States Department of State.pdf
The chip industry's false promise
Published Tuesday, January 9, 2024Business Insider interviews Leah Palmer, Director of the Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute, faculty Gary Burley and former students Collin Gardner and Lisa Strothers regarding the Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program. Note: This article was also featured in Yahoo! News, Business Insider Nederland, MSN Money Canada and other publications. Workers Can't Get Hired for America's Semiconductor Jobs of the Future.pdf
‘Our secret weapon’ How a university bolstered Phoenix’s rise as US chip capital
Published Tuesday, January 2, 2024ASU News features MCC president Dr. Tammy Robinson regarding the Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program. Note: The original article, picked up by ASU News, appeared in the Financial Times, which is available only to subscribers. ‘Our secret weapon ASU News.pdf
Korean Broadcasting System: Special on Homer Hulbert
Published Wednesday, December 27, 2023This Korean Broadcasting System special on Homer Hulbert includes an interview with Kathleen Perales, MCC associate dean, Career and Community Connections, on the importance of community programming at colleges. Click here to hear Ms. Perales' remarks. Note: Captioning in English is not currently available. Footage of MCC's Southern and Dobson campus opens the video.
SEP and Economy present Mexican Talent program in US Community Colleges
Published Tuesday, December 19, 2023Mas Noticias RTV, a radio/television service in Mexico, highlights the collaboration between the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and MCC in the Supply Chains of Semiconductors and Printed Circuit Boards in North America initiative. Note: This news appeared on multiple media platforms in Mexico. masnoticias.mx_presentan-sep-y-economia-programa-talento-mexicano-en-colegios-comunitarios-de-eua_.pdf
Check out some of the best posters at the 2023 NDiSTEM Conference
Published Saturday, December 16, 2023Hispanic Engineer announces MCC student Darian Rosales is one of the winners of the National Diversity in STEM Conference Presentation Awards. Check out some of the best posters at the 2023 NDiSTEM Conference – Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology.pdf
Up There With The Heavy Hitters': NMC Study Abroad Program Scores Top 10 National Ranking
Published Saturday, December 16, 2023The MCC Study Abroad program is described as being a "heavy hitter" this The Ticker story. The Ticker covers Traverse City, Michigan news. 'Up There With The Heavy Hitters'_ NMC Study Abroad Program Scores Top 10 National Ranking _ The Ticker.pdf
Suns legend Shawn Marion joins Ring of Honor with postgame ceremony
Published Saturday, December 16, 2023Arizona Sports mentioned MCC in connection with the Phoenix Suns honoring Shawn Marion, who recalls participating in the Mesa Community College Shootout before attending UNLV, who was inducted into the Ring of Honor at Footprint Center. Suns legend Shawn Marion joins Ring of Honor.pdf
Three Valley of the Sun Communities, Then and Now
Published Friday, December 15, 2023MCC faculty Ted Decker spoke to AZ Foothills about revitalizing three Phoenix communities Roosevelt Street, South Scottsdale, and Arcadia. Three Valley of the Sun Communities, Then and Now.pdf
Modified Arts is proud to present Antoinette Cauley’s “I Do It For The HOOD. Pt.2”
Published Thursday, December 14, 2023Modified Arts showcased MCC alumna Antoinette Cauley and her art exhibition. I Do It For the HOOD. Pt. 2 – modified_arts_compressed.pdf