Media Coverage

MCC 1 of 7 colleges to receive service-learning grant

Published Saturday, February 1, 2014

Mesa Community College (MCC) is one of seven community colleges across the country awarded a service-learning grant from the Teagle Foundation. MCC 1 of 7 colleges to receive service-learning grant - East Valley Tribune_ Mesa.pdf

Ex-lawmaker to Join College District Board

Published Friday, January 31, 2014

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Alfredo Gutierrez was selected Friday to serve on the Maricopa County Community College District governing board. Ex-lawmaker to join college district board.pdf

Find Unique Varieties at EV Rose Auction

Published Friday, January 31, 2014

The Mesa-East Valley Rose Society hosts its annual auction, featuring more than 150 varieties of miniatures, minifloras, polyanthas, hybrid teas and shrub roses, along with fertilizers and other supplies. Proceeds benefit the Rose Society and The Garden at Mesa Community College.   Find unique varieties at EV rose auction - East Valley Tribune_ Events.pdf

RVCC Joins Multi-State Service Learning Project

Published Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Mesa Community College and Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg are two of seven community colleges nationally that has been awarded a Service Learning grant from the New York-based Teagle Foundation. The three-year, $8,500 annual grant will enable seven community colleges to work together on a national project, “Student Learning for Civic Capacity: Stimulating Moral, Ethical, and Civic Engagement for Learning that Lasts.” RVCC joins multi-state service learning project.pdf

2014 Governor's Arts Awards Attract 84 Nominations

Published Monday, January 27, 2014

MCC's Theatre and Arts Program is one of  84 nominations from 27 Arizona communities that were submitted in six categories for the 33rd annual Governor's Arts Awards for individuals and businesses who have made substantial and outstanding contributions to arts and culture statewide. Note: Among the 84 nominees, the MCC Theatre and Film Arts Department has been nominated in the Category of Outstanding Organizations this year. 2014 Governor's Arts Awards Attract 84 Nominations; Honorees to Be...

MCC Receives $2.5 Million Grant

Published Tuesday, January 21, 2014

A program at Mesa Community College has received a $2.5 million grant to provide advanced manufacturing training to the East Valley. The school’s Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute received the grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Mesa Community College receives $2.5 Million Grant.pdf

Turley Excited to be Back Home in White Mountains

Published Tuesday, January 21, 2014

MCC alum Tony Turley started as the city’s new Administrative Services director Jan. 6. Turley attended MCC in 1984 and credits his accounting class at MCC as providing the start to his career. Turley excited to be back home in White Mountains - White Mountain Independent_ Latest News.pdf 

Brewer Tells East Valley Audience Another Term is Possible

Published Friday, January 17, 2014

Gov. Jan Brewer hinted Thursday that her breakfast appearance at the Hilton Phoenix/Mesa might not be the last of its kind. The breakfast meeting, sponsored by the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, the East Valley Partnership and Mesa Community College, is an annual tradition. Brewer tells East Valley audience another term is possible.pdf

MCC Receives Grant to Build Capacity to Serve the Advanced Manufacturing Industry

Published Thursday, January 16, 2014

The Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute  (AZ-AMI) of Mesa Community College received a $2.5-million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration to provide trade-impacted workers and others with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to provide long-term support to aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries in the region.  Mesa Community College Receives Grant to Build Capacity to Serve the Advanced Manufacturing Industry - Greater Phoenix In...

Macy's Closing Sparks Fear of Fiesta Mall's Demise

Published Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Macy’s Inc. announced Jan. 8 that it would close its 159,000-square-foot Fiesta location as part of a nationwide cost-cutting effort, capping off at least a decade of slow decline for the mall. Macy’s closing sparks fear of Mesa Fiesta Mall’s demise.pdf 

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