Media Coverage

Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (HSACU) certification process

Published Monday, June 10, 2019

The institutions listed in this Federal Register appendix, which includes MCC, are granted HSACU certification by the Secretary and are eligible for HSACU programs for the period starting October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019. Institutions are listed alphabetically under the state of the school's location, with the campus indicated where applicable. Hispanic.pdf

Newsmakers -- Diane Meza

Published Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Newsmakers section of Community College Daily includes Diane Meza being hired as director of the Maricopa County Community College District’s Information Technology Institute at Mesa.  Newsmakers – Community College Daily.pdf

Pinal County prepares for influx of thousands of new jobs

Published Monday, June 3, 2019

Mesa Community College and the Arizona Advanced Technology Network are mentioned in AZBigMedia article on new jobs in Pinal County.  Pinal County prepares for influx of thousands of new jobs _ AZ Big Media.pdf

Starting or continuing your education journey? Now is the time to enroll

Published Monday, June 3, 2019

The Arizona Republic reported that colleges, like Mesa Community College, are transforming the student experience. Starting or continuing your educational journey.pdf

Mesa faculty member discovers new species of salamander in Arizona

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2019

KTAR reported Dr. Andrew Baldwin, a faculty member at Mesa Community College, has discovered a new species of salamander in Arizona. Baldwin discovered the amphibian, known as Ensatina eschscholtzii klauberi or large-blotched Ensatina, near the Tonto Creek State Fish Hatchery in Payson in 2003. Mesa faculty member discovers new species of salamander in Arizona.pdf

As school year ends, Hopi sophomores tour universities, colleges in Phoenix

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Navajo-Hopi Observer reported six Hopi High sophomore AVID students visited four colleges last week to learn about the majors they offer, the available scholarships and how to pay for college. The six students visited Mesa Community College, (MCC), Arizona State University (ASU) main campus, Grand Canyon University (GCU) and Phoenix College. As school year ends, Hopi sophomores tour universities, colleges in Phoenix _ Navajo-Hopi Observer _.pdf

Deannah Neswood-Gishey confirmed Executive Director of Navajo Nation Division of Social Services

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Nativenewsonline.net reported that Deannah Neswood-Gishey, an MCC alumna, has been appointed Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Division of Social Services.  Deannah Neswood-Gishey Confirmed as the Executive Director for the Navajo Nation Division of Social .pdf

Busy stage doesn't needle costume designer

Published Thursday, May 23, 2019

Ahwatukee Foothill News profiled MCC alumni Tia Hawkes and Dustin Roa, who now work at Hale Center Theatre in Gilbert as costume designers. Busy stage doesn’t needle costume designer _ Community Focus _ ahwatukee.com_.pdf

Amazon Web Services, MCCCD collaborate for cloud computing program

Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Chamber Business News reported that Amazon just announced a new education program in partnership with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) for cloud computing program. MCC department chair, Dr. Linda Collins, is quoted.  Amazon Web Services, MCCCD collaborate for cloud computing program - Chamber Business News.pdf

Boeing and Mesa Community College team up for electrical wiring boot camp

Published Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Chamber Business News reported on a new collaboration between Mesa Community College and national engineering leader Boeing--an accelerated two-week, three-credit hour cable harness wiring boot camp held at MCC. Boeing and Mesa Community College team up for electrical wiring boot camp - Chamber Business News.pdf

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