Media Coverage

Coverage: Apple picks Mesa school to help create apps

Published Tuesday, September 19, 2017

ABC15 reports on how Mesa Community College is one of six colleges in the country handpicked by Apple to start their app developing class.  Fox10 reports on Mesa Community College implementing an Apple app program to inspire the next generation of app users by teaching them how to create their own. Apple picks Mesa school to help create apps - ABC15 Arizona.pdf

Coverage: Student athlete writes children's book honoring grandfather

Published Friday, September 8, 2017

ABC15 surprises young author with Phoenix Suns idol Devin Booker. Justin Pazera orchestrates a meeting between MCC student Malique Washington and an idol depicted in his book Be A Star!, Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns. (Sept. 26, 2017) MCC business major, student athlete, and children's book author Malique Washington was interviewed by Phoenix Chapter of the National Alliance of African American Athletes for a YouTube segment about his book. (Sept. 11, 2017) Reporter Justin Pazera of...

MCC civic engagement featured in Community College Journal

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Duane Oakes, faculty director at the Center for Community and Civic Engagement at Mesa Community College and MCC alumnus, comments on civic engagement on campus in the August/September issue of the Community College Journal. CCJournal AugSept2017-2.pdf

MCC screens National Theatre Live broadcasts for fall semester

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Students, faculty and staff at Mesa Community College as well as the community can have the chance to experience theater in an exciting way through the theater department’s screenings of National Theatre Live’s productions this fall at MCC Theatre on the Southern Avenue and Dobson Road campus. MCC screens National Theatre Live broadcasts for fall semester - MyNewsMesa.pdf

Coverage: Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional: U.S. judge says

Published Friday, August 25, 2017

A federal judge has overturned an Arizona ban on ethnic studies courses aimed at Hispanic students, saying it was motivated by racial discrimination and violated pupils' constitutional rights. MCC program specialist, Alfred Chavez, was interviewed by several sources. Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional_ U.S. judge _ News _ 1330 & 101.pdf Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional, U.S.pdf Arizona ban on ethnic studies unconstitutional.pdf US_ Arizona ban on ethnic studies...

MCC Tennis participates in Community Service Month

Published Wednesday, August 23, 2017

TennisIndustryMag.com reports the creation of the ITA Community Service Month. Taking place during the month of October, the ITA Community Service Month encourages teams across all five divisions of collegiate tennis to get out and volunteer their time in their respective communities. ITA Community Service Month - Tennis Industry news.pdf

Former MCC faculty publishes ¿Como Se Dice?

Published Thursday, August 17, 2017

Book Bank features former Mesa Community College faculty member Ana C. Jarvis, who has published her new educational book ¿Como se dice... ? Como se dice..._, Enhanced Edition _ Books, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Humanities _ www.futbolkafe.pdf

MCC Rose Garden listed as one of the Top 10 Hidden Gems in Arizona

Published Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Only In Your State compiles a list of Top 10 Hidden Gems in Arizona that are free to visit, including the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College. 10 Hidden Gems In Arizona That Are Free To Visit.pdf

Coverage: Solar Eclipse 2017: Eclipse-viewing parties and events around Arizona

Published Thursday, August 10, 2017

ABC 15 and MyNewsMesa reports on Mesa Community College, along with several other schools and community centers, that are hosting parties for the partial solar eclipse happening in Arizona on August 21.  Solar Eclipse 2017_ Eclipse-viewing parties and events around Arizona - ABC15 Arizona.pdf Solar eclipse festivities in Mesa - MyNewsMesa.pdf Fox 10 News.pdf Fox 10 link to video

MCC athletics partner with Mesa Youth Sports for week-long camp

Published Wednesday, August 9, 2017

MyNewsMesa reports that the Mesa Community College athletic department partnered with the city of Mesa Youth Sports last week for a five-day, five different sports camp. MCC athletics partner with Mesa Youth Sports for week-long camp - MyNewsMesa.pdf

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