Gilbert woman earns scholar award
Published Sunday, April 5, 2020The Gilbert Sun News reports MCC student Abigaly "Abby" Atonal Rodriguez is named a 2020 Guistwhite Scholar, earning a $5,000 scholarship. Web Link PDF Version
10 Inspiring Community College Responses to COVID-19
Published Thursday, April 2, 2020MCC Interim President Berquam's video, Walk the Mesa Mile with Lori Berquam #1, is No. 3 in the RaiseMe blog list of top COVID-19 helpers for the week. 10 Inspiring Community College Responses to COVID-19 - RaiseMe Community.pdf
Looking Good 2020 - April Standouts
Published Tuesday, March 31, 2020Inbusinessphx.com names TruWest Credit Union one of April's "Looking Good" business standouts for their work in refurbishing the MCC on-campus food bank, the Mesa Market. Looking Good 2020 - April Standouts - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine.pdf
Jeff Messer, PhD on Covid-19 – Episode 17 – Coaching Runners Podcast
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020Jeffrey Messer, Ph.D., chair of the MCC Exercise Science Department, discusses how coaches and athletes can view training during the COVID-19 pandemic on Coach Jay's podcast (Episode 017). Dr. Messer summarizes references two papers this podcast. 1. Debunking the Myth of Exercise-Induced Immune Suppression: Redefining the Impact of Exercise on Immunological Health Across the Lifespan. Campbell JP1, Turner JE1. 2. The compelling link between physical activity and the body’s defense system...
Local Credit Union Renovates Resource Pantry for College Students in Need
Published Friday, March 20, 2020MyLocalNews reported on TruWest Credit Union's assistance in the renovation of MCC's Mesa Market. The renovation includes, in part, new tiling, cabinets, paint and a food re-stock. Source PDF download
Advice for RRCA Members, Running Coaches, and Club Leaders
Published Friday, March 13, 2020Road Runners Club of America (newsletter) Advice for RRCA Members, Running Coaches, and Club Leaders Excerpt: Sprinkle in Some Effort. On the other hand, the good news is that you can also continue with high intensity training. As Dr. Jeff Messer, an exercise physiologist and 2017 US Girls High School Coach of the Year writes in an email, “Two (2) such vigorous sessions per week, for example, interspersed with multiple recovery sessions might be highly conducive to both a progressive...
Sonora Quest labs now offering testing services for the coronavirus
Published Wednesday, March 11, 2020MCC Alumni Board member Dr. Brian Koeneman, scientific director for Sonora Quest Labratories, is interviewed in this Fox 10 Phoenix segment on COVID-19 testing. Sonora Quest labs now offering testing services for the coronavirus | FOX 10 Phoenix.pdf
2 Mesa residents are MCC academic all-stars
Published Sunday, March 1, 2020The East Valley Tribune reports on Shelby Lynch and Kyle Kane, two Mesa Community College students and Mesa residents who have been distinguished as leaders in the 2020 All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony. 2 Mesa residents are MCC academic all-stars _ Our Community _ eastvalleytribune.com_.pdf
Jillian Bright new Apache Junction deputy city clerk
Published Wednesday, February 26, 2020MCC alumna Jillian Bright is featured in the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent for being selected as the new Apache Junction deputy city clerk.
New MCC president: ‘Be prepared to be amazed’
Published Tuesday, February 25, 2020MCC Interim President Dr. Lori Berquam is introduced to the community in this Mesa Tribune profile. New MCC president: ‘Be prepared to be amazed’ | News | eastvalleytribune.com_.pdf