This Candidate is Fighting for Arizonans’ Rights. She Gets That From Her Family
Published Tuesday, August 16, 2022Lorena Austin, MCC alumna and student government advisor, discusses her family history, education and political aspirations. Lorena Austin, Democratic Woman Candidate for Arizona State House District 9.pdf
How to Earn a Degree in Beauty
Published Thursday, August 11, 2022Francis Tesmer, CEO of ROLFS Global, is interviewed by American Salon about the LEAD program, a higher education degree program for beauty professionals, created in partnership with L'Oréal, Mesa Community College and Arizona State University. How to Earn a Degree in Beauty _ American Salon.pdf
Mesa Community College starts construction trades program
Published Saturday, August 6, 2022David Cain, Ph.D., MCC construction trades program director, is quoted in the Mesa Independent article about the launch of the construction trades program with the fall 2022 semester. Mesa Community College starts construction trades program _ The Daily Independent at YourValley.net_.pdf This article also appeared in the Tempe Independent and Apache Junction Independent.
MCC brings construction trades program to the East Valley
Published Thursday, August 4, 2022David Cain, Ph.D., MCC Construction Trades program director is quoted in the Queen Creek Sun Times about the industry need for the construction trades program beginning in the fall 2022 semester. MCC brings construction trades program to the East Valley - QueenCreekSunTimes.com_.pdf
Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 2022: Brad Kendrex
Published Thursday, August 4, 2022Brad Kendrex is selected as a Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree for 2022. Kendrex serves as an executive vice president, finance and operations for both Chandler-Gilbert Community College and MCC. Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 2022_ Brad Kendrex - Phoenix Business Journal.pdf
Applications Open for Backyard Garden Program
Published Wednesday, August 3, 2022Dr. George Brooks, Jr., MCC faculty and City of Phoenix community educator, discusses sustainable food systems on the City of Phoenix Youtube channel - Backyard Garden Program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj3hPslz1LY
Committing To Better Diversity Equality And Inclusion In The IT Industry
Published Monday, August 1, 2022In this Education Technology Insights article Alvin Bridges III, MCC Computer Operations and College Technology Services manager, discusses the development of JamF training certification curriculum and partnerships to bring greater diversity, equity and inclusion to the IT industry. Committing To Better Diversity Equality And Inclusion In The IT.._.pdf
Coolidge foreman brings home IMCA racing title
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2022Coolidge Examiner interviews MCC alumni, Zack Tate, who won Iowa’s IMCA Midwest Madness Tour. One of Tate's sponsors is his former instructor, MCC Automotive Service faculty Jon D'Ambrosio, who is also part of Tate's racing team. Coolidge foreman brings home IMCA racing title _ News _ pinalcentral.com_.pdf
Women in tech: Semiconductor tech boot camp from Intel and Maricopa Community Colleges graduates all-female class
Published Monday, July 25, 2022Leah Palmer, executive director for MCC's Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute, adjunct faculty Max Torres and MCC graduate Tennessee Jackson are interviewed by the Phoenix Business Journal about the Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program. Jackson is one of 12 students who graduated from the program, offered through the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation nonprofit in downtown Phoenix. Note: The full article is currently only available to those with a subscription.
To combat enrollment drops, this Arizona community college offered free tuition. The effect was huge
Published Saturday, July 23, 2022The Arizona Republic highlights the Mesa College Promise, a partnership between MCC and the City of Mesa, which offers scholarships for Mesa high school graduates with financial need. Note: The full article is currently only available to those with a subscription.