News Room

The Maricopa Community Colleges comprise ten colleges and two skill centers. Each college is individually accredited, yet part of a larger system — the Maricopa County Community College District.

The information found here relates to district-wide efforts, issues and events.

Tom Gariepy
District Director, Marketing and Communications
P: 480.731.8248
M: 480.209.6046
E: tom.gariepy@ domail.maricopa.edu

Andrew Tucker
District Manager, Communications
P: 480.731.8503
E: andrew.tucker@domail. maricopa.edu

2012 News Releases

2012 May 22 - District Office

THE MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES SAVE TAXPAYERS $5 MILLION FROM REFINANCED BONDS AND STRONGEST CREDIT RATINGS

2012 May 21 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Softball Team Wins 8th National Championship in 11 Years

2012 May 21 - South Mountain

SMCC GUADALUPE OFFERS FREE BILINGUAL GED CLASSES New Program Offered Evenings Starting June 4

2012 May 17 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Awards $10,000 Diane H. Thomas Scholarship to Life Sciences Major

2012 May 15 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Softball Readies for National Tourney May 17-19 in Clinton, Miss.

2012 May 15 - Estrella Mountain

Bundling education provides GED-to-Pharm-Tech Certificate

2012 May 10 - District Office

District Budget Proposal Includes No Tuition or Tax Increases on Existing Property

2012 May 09 - Phoenix

PC/ASU Medical Laboratory Scientist Program Wins Innovation Award

2012 May 07 - Phoenix

Mayor Stanton to Speak at Phoenix College Commencement Ceremony May 11

2012 May 04 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC spring 2012 graduation: Three student stories of achievement and challenge

2012 May 04 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES HIGHLIGHT ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT THEIR ANNUAL HONORS AWARDS CEREMONY

2012 May 01 - Estrella Mountain

U.S. Secretary of Labor Solis to be EMCC commencement speaker

2012 Apr 30 - Phoenix

Phoenix College's 7th Annual Golden Bear Partnership Awards Set for Thursday, May 3

2012 Apr 27 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC celebrates the learning and sharing of art

2012 Apr 26 - District Office

Mesa Community College Transitions Culinary Arts Program to Scottsdale Community College

2012 Apr 26 - District Office

THREE MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES NAMED AMONG TOP TENTH IN THE NATION

2012 Apr 25 - South Mountain

SMCC, NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY PARTNER ON FOUR-YEAR DEGREE

2012 Apr 25 - Estrella Mountain

Southwest Skill Center at EMCC optimistic for job future

2012 Apr 25 - Phoenix

Cejudo and Anaya to Speak at Dare2Dream Conference at Phoenix College

2012 Apr 24 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Hosts Dare2Dream Conference for Middle-School Students

2012 Apr 24 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Business Leadership Class Holds Spring Festival Sunday, April 29

2012 Apr 23 - Paradise Valley

Summer is Coming! Register now for the Black Mountain Campus Summer Youth Program

2012 Apr 20 - Paradise Valley

PVCC nursing grads achieve trifecta with 100 percent first-time pass rate on licensure exams

2012 Apr 18 - Estrella Mountain

Arts program at EMCC creating new works for the future Hosting TUHSD student art show

2012 Apr 18 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Softball Holds Fastpitch Camp for Girls June 4-5

2012 Apr 17 - Phoenix

Legacy of U.S. Policy on Nicaraguan Citizens Focus of Phoenix College Lecture

2012 Apr 13 - Paradise Valley

RELAY FOR LIFE NORTH VALLEY

2012 Apr 11 - District Office

LOCAL BUSINESS CREATES NEW SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS

2012 Apr 11 - South Mountain

TAKE A CLASS FOR FUN!

2012 Apr 09 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale CC to Host Talk with Visiting Scholar, Dr. Michael C. Brannigan, on "Culture, Community, and Disaster" – April 26

2012 Apr 06 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC receives re-accreditation approval

2012 Apr 05 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Celebrates Earth Day by Showcasing Sustainable Projects

2012 Apr 05 - Mesa

MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT RECEIVES $80,000 SCHOLARSHIP

2012 Apr 05 - Scottsdale

Training Style of Discrimination? The ADL Many Faces of Hate Film Series Continues at Scottsdale Community College – April 18

2012 Apr 02 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Jazz Celebration Festival Concert to Benefit Rosie's House

2012 Apr 02 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC hosts Job and Internship Expo on April 11

2012 Apr 02 - Scottsdale

National Science Foundation Awards 8.7M Math-Science Partnership Grant to Scottsdale CC, Glendale CC and Chandler-Gilbert CC

2012 Mar 29 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SIGN NEW AGREEMENT TO MAKE STUDENT TRANSFER EASIER

2012 Mar 27 - District Office

MEDIA ALERT: PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

2012 Mar 27 - Phoenix

2012 Phoenix College Latino Film Festival Set for April 10-13 in Bulpitt Auditorium

2012 Mar 26 - District Office

Scottsdale Community College Transitions Fire Science, EMT and Paramedic Programs to Mesa Community College

2012 Mar 21 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Stages Musical "Cabaret" in mid-April at the John Paul Theatre - Mainstage

2012 Mar 21 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Softball Coach Heinz Mueller to be Honored for 1,000th Win

2012 Mar 21 - District Office

On "Kick Butts Day," Chancellor Glasper Sends Reminder That all Maricopa Community College Campuses Will Go 100% Tobacco-Free on July 1, 2012

2012 Mar 21 - South Mountain

SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE

2012 Mar 21 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC invite kids to learn at college this summer ~ Jr. ACE applications due March 30; Open registration for Kid's College

2012 Mar 20 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Honored with HR Award at Regional Conference District's Vice Chancellor to Address Conference

2012 Mar 14 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Presents Annual Eric Fischl Lecture April 4 at Phoenix Art Museum

2012 Mar 14 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC celebrates Women's History Month

2012 Mar 09 - South Mountain

SMCC STORYTELLING INSTITUTE FEATURES "FOLKTALES FOR GROWNUPS"

2012 Mar 09 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Interior Design Team Wins "Best of Show" at Couture 2012 Event

2012 Mar 09 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC's SouthWest Skill Center celebrates 111 spring grads

2012 Mar 09 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC student scholars selected for All-Arizona Academic Teams

2012 Mar 06 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Co-Presents AZ Latina Trailblazer Awards March 28

2012 Mar 06 - South Mountain

SMCC HOSTS ACADEMIC DISCOVERY DAY, MARCH 28 Annual

2012 Mar 06 - Phoenix

Phoenix College's Half Century Club Seeks Class of '62 Members for Reunion

2012 Mar 05 - South Mountain

"DANZTORIAS": SMCC SPRING DANCE CONCERT, MARCH 29-30

2012 Mar 05 - District Office

University of Phoenix Announces Educational Partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges

2012 Mar 02 - District Office

Maricopa Community College Chancellor Rufus Glasper Appointed to Homeland Security Advisory Council

2012 Mar 02 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Hosts Talk by University of Arizona Chicano Literature Expert March 6

2012 Mar 02 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Hosts "Women in STEM" Forum on March 6 in Fannin Library

2012 Feb 24 - Mesa

MCC DANCE COMPANY PERFORMANCE DEDICATED TO PAST MEMBER SEEKING HEART DONOR

2012 Feb 23 - Phoenix

Two Phoenix College Students Selected to All-Arizona Academic Team

2012 Feb 15 - South Mountain

Saxophonist Marion Meadows to be Featured at South Mountain Community College Jazz Festival, Feb. 24

2012 Feb 15 - South Mountain

Scholarship Program Assists Single Parents Who Have Returned to College ~ SMCC and Dorrance Foundation Help Students Succeed---Deadline to Apply is May 1

2012 Feb 10 - Paradise Valley

Interested in teaching college classes?

2012 Feb 09 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Board Urges No Guns on Campus

2012 Feb 09 - Phoenix

Non-partisan Groups Set to Pledge Commitment to Civic Engagement Efforts

2012 Feb 08 - District Office

Ambassador Shabazz Brings Message of Unity, Understanding to Maricopa Community Colleges

2012 Feb 08 - South Mountain

SMCC GUADALUPE CENTER OFFERS FREE FAMILY WELLNESS WORKSHOPS ~ Informational Sessions Cover Infant Care, Child Wellness, Women's Health

2012 Feb 08 - Phoenix

Town Hall Spotlights Latino Voter Turnout, Impact on 2012 Elections ~ Arizona Latino Research Enterprise and Raul H. Castro Institute present free community forum at Phoenix College Feb. 10

2012 Feb 06 - South Mountain

SMCC STORYTELLING INSTITUTE FEATURES "FOLKTALES FOR GROWNUPS" ~ "Occupy Folktales: Tales of Greed" Featured February 29

2012 Feb 02 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Faculty Member Appointed Mayor Stanton's Education Policy Advisor

2012 Feb 02 - Phoenix

Town Hall Spotlights Latino Voter Turnout, Impact on 2012 Elections ~ Arizona Latino Research Enterprise and Raul H. Castro Institute present free community forum at Phoenix College Feb. 10

2012 Feb 01 - District Office

Glasper Opposes Guns on Campus Bill

2012 Jan 31 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Joins Arizona SciTech Festival With Events

2012 Jan 30 - Mesa

MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS NEED PATIENTS

2012 Jan 30 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College Next Food Sale Set for February 3

2012 Jan 30 - South Mountain

SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFERS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN,CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAMS THIS SPRING

2012 Jan 30 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC celebrates Black History Month throughout February ~ Community fair, music, art, films, speaker forums, student conference and MLK Luncheon

2012 Jan 26 - South Mountain

GROW FISH IN THE DESERT? ~ Free Workshop on Feb. 4 Introduces New SMCC Aquaculture Class

2012 Jan 26 - District Office

Sandra Cooper, R.N. Named District Director of Health Care Education at the Maricopa Community Colleges

2012 Jan 25 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC women's golf team tees up for competition ~ A new coach, a new team and strong community partners

2012 Jan 23 - South Mountain

SMCC Storytelling Institute Presents "Return to the African Village," Feb. 16 ~ Black History Month Event Features Music, Dance and Folktales of Africa

2012 Jan 23 - District Office

Ambassador Shabazz to Speak at Black History Month Event at Maricopa Community Colleges

2012 Jan 18 - Phoenix

Phoenix College NAACP/BSU Presents MLK Day Youth Rally

2012 Jan 18 - Mesa

MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S THEATRE AND FILM ARTS DEPARTMENT INVITED TO PERFORM AT KENNEDY CENTER AMERICAN COLLEGE THEATRE FESTIVAL

2012 Jan 18 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Celebrates Opening of New Enrollment Center and Student Union

2012 Jan 18 - South Mountain

SOUTH MOUNTAIN "BURGERS & BASKETBALL" RAISES FUNDS FOR ATHLETICS ~ Special Event and Cookout Scheduled for January 25 Game vs. Phoenix College

2012 Jan 18 - South Mountain

SMCC THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS WINTER STUDENT PLAY ~ "Walk, Don't Ride! A Celebration of the Fight for Equality," Feb. 8-10

2012 Jan 18 - District Office

Community Colleges Schedule Dozens of Events as Part of State's First SciTech Festival

2012 Jan 12 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Screens "Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story" On Jan. 20

2012 Jan 09 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Downtown Hosts Community Info Session on Health Careers

2012 Jan 06 - Paradise Valley

PVCC hosts 2012 Desperado Film Festival - Socially relevant films tackle issues faced by the LGBT community

2012 Jan 04 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College Announces St. Mary's Discount Food Sale Dates for Spring 2012

2012 Jan 04 - South Mountain

SMCC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH RELAY FOR LIFE College, American Cancer Society to Stage Event in April 2012

2012 Jan 04 - South Mountain

"COLLEGE GOAL SATURDAY" AT SMCC HELPS STUDENTS FIND MONEY FOR COLLEGE Free Event Helps Students Apply for Federal & Other Sources of Financial Aid

2012 Jan 04 - South Mountain