Press 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.

Contact: Charles Reinebold
P: 480.731.8503
E: press@domail. maricopa.edu

Press inquiries relating to the Chancellor's office, policy, governance, and public records should be directed to:

Chris Chesrown
Director, Public Information
Office of the Chancellor
P: 480.731.8789
M: 480.518.7072
E: chris.chesrown@ domail.maricopa.edu

2008 Press Releases

2008 May 15 - Mesa

Electronics Program Receives $50,000 Solar Panel Donation

2008 May 15 - Rio Salado

1190 AM to Co-Host Celebrity Soccer Match Fundraiser with Phoenix College

2008 May 15 - Chandler-Gilbert

Qwest Foundation Awards CGCC "Spirit of Service" Grant

2008 May 12 - Paradise Valley

If it flies, launches or soars, kids will find it at PVCC this summer

2008 May 12 - Paradise Valley

Looking for a Gas Saving Car? Be an informed consumer

2008 May 12 - South Mountain

28 Students of Bilingual Nursing Fellowship Program to be Pinned During Special Ceremony on May 14, 6-8 PM Four RN's and 24 LPN's to be Pinned at South Mountain Community College

2008 May 12 - Chandler-Gilbert

Register Now for Summer & Fall Classes at CGCC

2008 May 07 - District Office

Success Stories Abound at Maricopa Community Colleges Commencement

2008 May 06 - Phoenix

1190 AM to Co-Host Celebrity Soccer Match Fundraiser with Phoenix College

2008 May 06 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Celebrates Its 86th Annual Commencement Ceremony

2008 May 06 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College GUADALUPE CENTER Grand Opening Set for May 31 New classrooms, community room, outdoor zones allow for enhanced learning and use by community

2008 May 01 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Writing Contest Recognizes Teen Writers

2008 Apr 30 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Celebrates 17th Graduation Ceremony

2008 Apr 30 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Nursing Program Grad Heads for Boot Camp

2008 Apr 30 - Scottsdale

Photographing the Human Form Exhibition & Reception at TruRes Studios on May 11

2008 Apr 30 - Scottsdale

US Ambassador of Chile Visits Scottsdale Community College

2008 Apr 28 - South Mountain

SMCC Offers Free Financial Literacy Course for High School Juniors and Seniors

2008 Apr 28 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges' Foundation Honors Boals, Raises $150K for Scholarships

2008 Apr 28 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Win Marketing, Media Awards

2008 Apr 28 - District Office

Cherokee Author Presents Honors Forum Lecture

2008 Apr 28 - Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley Community College Celebrates Life Sciences Building Groundbreaking Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects and CM@Risk Barton Malow join Paradise Valley Community College to commemorate the start of construction

2008 Apr 28 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Foundation Awards Scholarships

2008 Apr 28 - Phoenix

Arizona Rivers Summer Workshop for Teachers and Volunteer Monitors

2008 Apr 25 - Glendale

Public Invited to Honor African-American Students, May 4

2008 Apr 25 - Glendale

GCC Sociology Students Shine at Conference

2008 Apr 25 - Glendale

GCC's Jenkins is First CC Professor to Win National Award

2008 Apr 25 - Estrella Mountain

Estrella Mountain Community College Commencement - A "Legacy of Greatness" Faculty, Staff and Students to Celebrate Academic Accomplishments, May 9, 2008

2008 Apr 25 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Holds Audition for "The Secret Garden"

2008 Apr 25 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Offers Summer Creative Writing Class for Budding Authors

2008 Apr 24 - Estrella Mountain

Driving Student Success in the West Valley Estrella Mountain Community College Hosts 9th Annual New Car Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon – Announces Winners

2008 Apr 24 - Mesa

Biotech Symposium to Present Pending NAU Agreement

2008 Apr 24 - Mesa

MCC/NAU Connection at Downtown Campus Offers Degree Opportunities

2008 Apr 24 - Mesa

New Leadership for MCC's Award-winning Athletic Program: Jeff Fore

2008 Apr 24 - Mesa

Psych Students Measure Electrical Activity in Brain

2008 Apr 24 - Mesa

MCC at Red Mountain Celebrates Learning Center Groundbreaking

2008 Apr 24 - Mesa

MCC YouTube videos

2008 Apr 22 - South Mountain

SMCC Guadalupe Center Expansion Provides New, Flexible Classrooms; Courtyard; Community Room, Security Office, Technology Access and Far More (One of three news releases about the SMCC Guadalupe Center expansion, grand opening and history)

2008 Apr 22 - South Mountain

Vision, Dreams and Hopes Come to Fruition With New, Refreshed SMCC Guadalupe Campus (One of three news releases about the SMCC Guadalupe Center expansion, grand opening and history)

2008 Apr 21 - South Mountain

SMCC WILL AWARD DEGREES TO 206 STUDENTS; COMMENCEMENT SET FOR MAY 9 Former ASU President Lattie Coor to Give Keynote Address

2008 Apr 21 - Estrella Mountain

Comics, Games, Movies, and Toys; How One Class Can Get You on Your Way to Fun Industry Leader to Teach Summer Course at Estrella Mountain

2008 Apr 15 - South Mountain

Author Toni Eubanks to Present Writing Workshop at South Mountain Community College on April 26

2008 Apr 15 - Estrella Mountain

MCCCD Student Conference Showcases Student Research in Context of Pop Culture
Student Presentations and Art Walk Open to Community

2008 Apr 15 - Chandler-Gilbert

Neighborhood Reception Brings Community to CGCC

2008 Apr 10 - Estrella Mountain

Nationally-Known Biological Disease Expert to Speak at Estrella Mountain Community College Students and Community
Invited to Hear Lecture on Mathematical Modeling of the Spread of Disease

2008 Apr 10 - Paradise Valley

International Business Summer Camp
Free to High School Students
Registration Deadline April 25

2008 Apr 09 - Chandler-Gilbert

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne to Address Students, Community

2008 Apr 09 - Rio Salado

RIO SALADO COLLEGE HONORS "KID OF THE WEEK" AT THE PHOENIX ZOO

2008 Apr 09 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College Student Art Show Reception Set for April 22
Student Art Show Will Run April 21 to 23

2008 Apr 09 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Noche de Fiesta Dance

2008 Apr 09 - Paradise Valley

USA Today awards PVCC's Rebecca Martos top scholar honors

2008 Apr 07 - South Mountain

SMCC Dance Students, and Flamenco & Rhythm Dancers, Included in Choreographic Dance Performance at South Mountain Community College on April 24

2008 Apr 07 - South Mountain

Information Gatherings Set for Bilingual Adults Interested in Becoming Registered Nurses Through Community Colleges' Fellowship Program

2008 Apr 07 - GateWay

Information Gatherings Set for Bilingual Adults Interested in Becoming Registered Nurses Through Community Colleges' Fellowship Program

2008 Apr 07 - South Mountain

Commencement set for May 9 (Friday) at South Mountain Community College
Former ASU President Lattie Coor to Give Keynote Address

2008 Apr 07 - South Mountain

SMCC Guadalupe Center Expands ...
GRAND OPENING, TOUR OF NEW CAMPUS SET FOR May 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2008 Apr 04 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Class Prompts Students to Make a Difference

2008 Apr 04 - District Office

'Artists of Promise' Celebrate Maricopa Students in Creative Arts

2008 Apr 03 - Glendale

GCC biology faculty members receive unique distinctions

2008 Apr 02 - Rio Salado

RIO SALADO COLLEGE WINS INNOVATION OF THE YEAR

2008 Apr 02 - Phoenix

Write Your Story at Phoenix College
Award-winning Writers to Speak at 3rd Annual Microburst Conference

2008 Mar 28 - Paradise Valley

Youth build rockets, robots and games At PVCC Summer Kids College

2008 Mar 27 - Estrella Mountain

Estrella Mountain is Committed to Preparing Teachers for the Future Current and Prospective Students Invited to Teacher Education 101

2008 Mar 27 - Rio Salado

TEACHER IN RESIDENCE WIN-WIN FOR TEACHERS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS

2008 Mar 26 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD APPROVES JAN GEHLER APPOINTMENT Chancellor's recommended candidate for SCC president begins July 1

2008 Mar 26 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD APPROVES TUITION AND FEE INCREASE $6 per credit increase effective July 1, 2008

2008 Mar 26 - Mesa

Asian Pacific Islander Club to Participate in Dragon Boat Festival

2008 Mar 26 - Mesa

Join in Environmental Awareness Day

2008 Mar 26 - Mesa

Biotech Symposium Features Distinguished Speakers

2008 Mar 25 - Estrella Mountain

Music in Our World: A Performance and Lecture Series to be Held at EMCC

2008 Mar 25 - Chandler-Gilbert

Rodeo-style Competition Allows Students to Showcase Skills

2008 Mar 20 - District Office

CHANCELLOR GLASPER SELECTS DR. JAN GEHLER FOR SCC PRESIDENT Governing Board approval is final step in search process

2008 Mar 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Performing Arts Presents 'The Odd Couple'

2008 Mar 20 - Scottsdale

Russian Educators to Visit Scottsdale Community College on Monday, March 24

2008 Mar 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC, NAU 90/30 Degree Offers Affordability, Convenience

2008 Mar 20 - Scottsdale

SCC's Metamorphoses Takes Audience on an Intimate Journey into the Timeless World of Classic Mythology ~ Scottsdale Community College Theatre Arts' production of Metamorphoses takes ancient stories of the gods and brings them to life… with the audience onstage to experience the journey ~

2008 Mar 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

Register for Summer & Fall Classes at CGCC

2008 Mar 12 - Rio Salado

Rio Salado and AARP Offer Seminars for 50+ Worker, Employers

2008 Mar 11 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Showcase Transfer Opportunities

2008 Mar 11 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Latino Film Festival Set for March 25-29

2008 Mar 11 - District Office

Maricopa Lecture Series Focuses on Religion and Globalization

2008 Mar 11 - Estrella Mountain

Career Change Gives Woman Second Chance at Fulfilling her Dreams Complicated Knee Injury and New Opportunities Take SouthWest Skill Center Completer to New Walks of Life

2008 Mar 07 - District Office

SCC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH NARROWS Chancellor announces site visit to Alaska candidate's college

2008 Mar 05 - Estrella Mountain

"Your Road to Success," EMCC Hosts Career Fair March 19 Students and Community Members Explore Employment and Educational Options

2008 Mar 04 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC's Aviation Symposium Soars

2008 Mar 03 - Rio Salado

COUPLE MAKE TRANSITION FROM STREETS TO FULL RIDES

2008 Feb 29 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Offers Non-Credit Marketing, Finance, Writing Courses

2008 Feb 28 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Theatre Arts Program Takes Home Honors from Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

2008 Feb 27 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD CONSIDERS TUITION AND FEE INCREASE Recommendation for $6 per Credit Increase

2008 Feb 27 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts 'Garbage Land' Author

2008 Feb 27 - Estrella Mountain

News Briefs: Week of February 25, 2008

2008 Feb 26 - Estrella Mountain

College Celebrates Women's History Month in Honor of Women Past, Present and Future

2008 Feb 26 - Phoenix

2008 Spring Culinary Seminars: From Catering Your Own Party to Elegant Desserts

2008 Feb 26 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College Volunteers Aid in St. Mary's Discount Food Box Distribution at College on March 7

2008 Feb 26 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College to Hold Auditions in February for Othello - Set in Brazil!

2008 Feb 26 - Phoenix

The Valentine's Gift That Keeps Giving Back

2008 Feb 22 - Estrella Mountain

A Visit to the Other Side of the World to Learn Another Side to Teaching and Learning

2008 Feb 22 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts "Celebration of Local Foods"

2008 Feb 22 - Phoenix

Math Department Hosts 'Mathapalooza' February 27

2008 Feb 22 - South Mountain

Explore Teaching as a Career With Teacher Education Day at South Mountain Community College on April 5

2008 Feb 22 - South Mountain

Shakespeare's Othello – Set in Brazil and Including Afro-Brazilian and Latin Dance - Will be Performed April 17 – 20 at South Mountain Community College

2008 Feb 21 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Launch New Online Student Center

2008 Feb 20 - District Office

Donor List for Ron Bergamo Television Scholarship Continues to Grow

2008 Feb 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Performing Arts Presents Oklahoma!

2008 Feb 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Job Fair Open to Students, Community Members

2008 Feb 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Students Dumpster Dive for Recyclables

2008 Feb 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Discovery Channel's Scotty Moore for Sustainability Discussion

2008 Feb 13 - District Office

SCC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH FINALISTS NAMED Candidates will meet the community at forums on February 21

2008 Feb 12 - District Office

Maricopa Students Named to All-Arizona Academic Team

2008 Feb 12 - Chandler-Gilbert

"Garbage Land" Takes CGCC Students on the Trail of Trash

2008 Feb 12 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Job Fair

2008 Feb 12 - Phoenix

PC Athletes Sign to West Virginia University, University of North Carolina

2008 Feb 12 - Paradise Valley

PHOENIX SYMPHONY STRING ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM IN FREE CONCERT AT PVCC

2008 Feb 12 - Estrella Mountain

Community Members, Firefighters and College Students All Benefit from Fire Station Approval Firefighter hopefuls can start education AND life-long careers on the Estrella Mountain Campus

2008 Feb 12 - Paradise Valley

Classical Music Ensembles Concert

2008 Feb 12 - Paradise Valley

Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman

2008 Feb 12 - Paradise Valley

The Vagina Monologues

2008 Feb 12 - Paradise Valley

Renowned poet comes to PVCC

2008 Feb 12 - Paradise Valley

Get Back: A Musical Tribute to the Beatles - Fine Arts Fundraiser

2008 Feb 08 - District Office

CHANCELLOR RUFUS GLASPER RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP Cox Communications honor part of Black History Month activities

2008 Feb 08 - Estrella Mountain

Community Members, Firefighters and College Students All Benefit from Fire Station Approval Firefighter hopefuls can start education AND life-long careers on the Estrella Mountain Campus

2008 Feb 08 - Paradise Valley

Classical Musical Ensembles to Perform at PVCC

2008 Feb 05 - Rio Salado

Family Childcare at Heart of Rio Director

2008 Feb 05 - Scottsdale

SCC's Interior Design Students Provide Design Assistance and Needed Upgrades to Valley Domestic Violence Shelter

2008 Feb 05 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Coach Remembers Super Bowl Punter

2008 Feb 05 - Scottsdale

The Many Faces of Hate Film Series continues at SCC… "Racism + Greed = Revolution"

2008 Feb 04 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Awarded Math-Science Partnership Grant

2008 Jan 30 - Mesa

MCC Offers New Online Software Quality Assurance Program

2008 Jan 30 - Estrella Mountain

Black History Month Events at Estrella Mountain Celebrate Leadership, Culture

2008 Jan 30 - GateWay

Grainger Presents $10,000 Donation to Maricopa Skill Center

2008 Jan 30 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Presents "Vagina Monologues"

2008 Jan 30 - Mesa

MCC Adventure Association

2008 Jan 30 - Mesa

MCC's International Film Festival Presents The Cinema of Moral Anxiety: The Films of Krzysztof Zanussi

2008 Jan 30 - Phoenix

College Goal Sunday Set For February 10th at Phoenix College

2008 Jan 30 - Paradise Valley

PVCC students named to All-Arizona Academic Team

2008 Jan 30 - Rio Salado

Rio Salado and AARP Kickoff Partnership

2008 Jan 30 - Rio Salado

Rio Salado and AARP Kickoff Partnership

2008 Jan 30 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College Volunteers Aid in St. Mary's Discount Food Box Distribution at College on Feb. 1

2008 Jan 30 - Phoenix

A Hero in The Streets, A Hero in The Kitchen

2008 Jan 30 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Fiscal Wake-Up Tour

2008 Jan 30 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Healthcare Affordability Forum

2008 Jan 25 - District Office

Activist Bobby Seale Presents Honors Forum Lecture

2008 Jan 24 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts "Focus the Nation" Events

2008 Jan 24 - Mesa

MCC Offers Online Real Estate Renewal Classes

2008 Jan 24 - Mesa

MCC Offers New Degree in Real Estate Appraisal

2008 Jan 23 - Paradise Valley

PVCC adds new competitive sport: Men's Baseball

2008 Jan 23 - South Mountain

The Phoenix Symphony Salutes 'Arizona' at South Mountain Community College, March 8

2008 Jan 23 - South Mountain

'Jazz Vocalist Extraordinaire' Dennis Rowland to be Featured at South Mountain Community College Jazz Festival 2008, Feb. 29-March 1

2008 Jan 23 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College and Desert Dance Theatre present 'Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman,' on Feb. 9

2008 Jan 23 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC and Scottsdale Artists' School Hold Spring Break Art Workshop

2008 Jan 23 - Phoenix

Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Celebration Marks Its Silver 25th Anniversary

2008 Jan 23 - Scottsdale

The Anti-Defamation League & Scottsdale Community College present: The Many Faces of Hate Film Series -- "Making Peace--Facing Racism"

2008 Jan 23 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College and the Kelly Lecture Series Present… "Science is Fun" with Dr. Bassam Z. Shakhashiri

2008 Jan 23 - Scottsdale

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Style! Scottsdale Community College Music Faculty Present: A Valentine Concert

2008 Jan 23 - Scottsdale

Valley Theatre Scene Sees the Stars Align as Scottsdale Community College Theatre Arts Alumni Fill Stages Across the Valley

2008 Jan 16 - District Office

NEW MARICOPA DISTRICT STRUCTURE ANNOUNCED Chancellor reassigns three senior leaders

2008 Jan 11 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Offers Real Estate Continuing Education Courses for Licensed Real Estate Agents

2008 Jan 11 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Offers Non-Credit Dance, Nutrition, Parenting Classes

2008 Jan 10 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Offers Wide Variety of Programs, Services for Spring 2008 Semester

2008 Jan 09 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD APPROVES SHOUAN PAN APPOINTMENT
Chancellor's recommended candidate for MCC president begins mid-February

2008 Jan 07 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Re-Entry Student Discovers New Career, New Opportunities

2008 Jan 04 - District Office