Media Coverage

Four local students off to learn in USA

Published Monday, July 15, 2019

The Centurion Rekord reported that Hulisani Davhana would be attending Mesa Community College, one of nineteen South African students who are jetting off to the United States to participate in the US Community College Initiative (CCI) in July. Four local students off to learn in USA - Centurion Rekord.pdf

Theatre for teens exposes the hurt cast by bullies

Published Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Wrangler News reported on Free Arts of Arizona, a nonprofit devoted to delivering creative and therapeutic arts programs. MCC student Floyd Walston, who helps with MCC theatre productions, assisted with the Art Heals event.  Theatre for teens exposes the hurt cast by bullies - Wrangler News.pdf

Flexibility of schedule makes it easier for students to study and work at same time

Published Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Canadaupdates.com reported that Mathilde Pinault, a student from France, studying at Mesa Community College, feels that the flexibility in school timings in the U.S. is one of the prime factors which attracted her. How is life after the student visa is expired_ – Benefits of work visas_ What are the challenges faced by the candidates_ – Canada, US, Australia, UK Immigration, Study Visa, Travel Visa, Business Visa, Settlement Services.pdf

The Fight Near Hill 250: K Company at the Battle of Bougainville

Published Monday, July 8, 2019

Black soldiers of the 93rd Infantry Division suffered an ordeal during their fight for Hill 250 at the Battle of Bougainville, an article byJohn Kennedy Ohl, a former MCC professor of history, was posthumously published by WarfareHistoryNetwork.com. The Fight Near Hill 250_ K Company at the Battle of Bougainville.pdf

Corona flutists selected as part of MCC orchestra

Published Wednesday, July 3, 2019

The Wrangler News reported outstanding high school flutists throughout Arizona have been selected by audition to form a unique flute orchestra created by MCC and its Desert Echoes Flute Project. Wrangler News 070619-Corona flutists selected as part of new MCC orchestra.pdf

MCC: Innovation sparks free RISE app

Published Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The League for Innovation in the Community College publication reported that students in the Mesa Community College (MCC) Everyone Can Code iOS Apple App Development program decided that a joint project was a perfect opportunity to put their knowledge to use to create an app with community resources.  Mesa Community College_ Innovation Sparks Free RISE app _ The League for Innovation in the Community.pdf

Big Data is the Secret to Student Success in Higher Ed

Published Monday, July 1, 2019

Top Hat reported that MCC alumnus Dr. Mark Milliron, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at Civitas, draws on his own experience as a student, using data to give a leg up to those who wouldn't have otherwise finished higher education. Big Data is the Secret to Student Success in Higher Ed _ Top Hat.pdf

Community gathered to write inspirational notes on framing of mortgage-free home

Published Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Woodlands Online reported MCC alumnus and veteran Roland Sengstock will be receiving a mortgage-free home from Operation FINALLY HOME.  Woodlands Online.pdf

Biologist talks about his discovery of Arizona's second salamander species

Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019

MCC Professor Andy Baldwin talks about his chance discovery of Arizona's second salamander species on KJZZ.  Biologist talks about his discovery of Arizona's second salamander species-KJZZ.pdf

Federal grant helps parents attending community college with childcare costs

Published Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Chamber Business News reported the Children’s Center at Mesa Community College (MCC) and the Children’s Learning Center at GateWay Community College (GWCC) are recipients of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant, which provides $58,368 a year for four years to support student parents attending college at each location. Kris Bliss, director of student services at MCC, and Kenichi Maruyama, grant coordinator at MCC, are interviewed. Federal grant helps parents attending...

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