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:

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

2006 Press Releases

2006 Dec 01 - District Office

New Diversity Manager Honored for "Living the Dream"

2006 Nov 16 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges' Vice Chancellor Wins National Award

2006 Nov 16 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges ACE Program Honored with National Award

2006 Nov 13 - District Office

MLTS Offers Volunteer Opportunities for MCCCD

2006 Nov 08 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Receive Presidential Award

2006 Nov 03 - District Office

Honors Forum Features Activist Filmmaker

2006 Oct 31 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Partner with Indiana University

2006 Oct 26 - District Office

Business Owner Leads SBDC

2006 Oct 20 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Offer Tuition Payment Plan

2006 Oct 17 - District Office

Honors Forum Features Islamic Expert

2006 Sep 22 - District Office

The Center for Civic Participation will hold an AZ Issues Forum - Should Arizona ban smoking in bars, restaurants and businesses? - Prop 201 and 206

2006 Sep 20 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation and Cingular Team-up to Aid Students

2006 Sep 01 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges to Assist Maricopa County Election Boards for Primary and General Elections

2006 Aug 08 - District Office

Director of Maricopa Community Colleges Center for Workforce Development to speak about “millennial workers” Wednesday, August 30

2006 Aug 02 - District Office

Jobing.com Launches Partnership with Maricopa County Community College District “Career Network” Web site Connects Local Employers with Students and Alumni Across One of World’s Largest Higher Education Systems

2006 Jul 31 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Television recruiting staff Station looking for professionals, students and volunteers for production work

2006 Jul 19 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges host Maricopa Week August 7 – 12 Events will welcome new and returning students and provide information about programs and services

2006 Jul 13 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Television awarded for excellence in production

2006 Jul 11 - District Office

Leading educators recognized for contributions to technology education and workforce development
Awards sponsored my Maricopa Community Colleges Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center

2006 Jun 27 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation recognizes outstanding employees - Five employees feted for contribution to district mission

2006 Jun 19 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges gets human rights award

2006 Jun 14 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board Approved Tax Increase

2006 Jun 05 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board to Consider Property Tax Increase Funds to address quality instruction and student support needs.

2006 May 24 - District Office

Velvie Green appointed president of Glendale Community College

2006 May 18 - District Office

Scholarships available for those attending a Maricopa Community College

2006 May 12 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges chancellor recommends new president of Glendale Community College: Velvie Green to be new GCC president pending governing board approval

2006 May 05 - District Office

Maricopa Community College District and Foundation’s Heroes of Education Recognition Dinner honors Peter Fine, President and CEO of Banner Health More than $130,000 in proceeds to support scholarships for students

2006 May 01 - District Office

ASU and Maricopa Community Colleges continue improving transfer process Alliance showing positive results and expanding programs to accommodate students

2006 Apr 25 - District Office

Anna Solley appointed president of Phoenix College

2006 Apr 25 - District Office

Maria Harper-Marinick appointed Maricopa Community Colleges vice chancellor for academic affairs

2006 Apr 12 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges and Northern Arizona University Sign Memorandum of Understanding Expanding University's Presence In Maricopa County

2006 Apr 10 - District Office

Author And Critic Tim Riley To Speak About Censorship In The Arts Presentation Is Part Of Maricopa Community Colleges 2005-06 Honors Forum Lecture Series

2006 Apr 07 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Student Leadership Program Gets National Award

2006 Apr 05 - District Office

Maricopa Council on Black American Affairs 2006 Convocation and Awards Program

2006 Mar 14 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges students win $19,000 worth of scholarships in Avnet Tech Games Students competed in eight games to win recognition and scholarships

2006 Mar 08 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Honors Program Presents Journalist Dan Moldea In Public Lecture Scheduled For March 22

2006 Mar 06 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges host first annual Heroes of Education recognition dinner
Peter S. Fine, Banner Health president and chief executive officer, to be honored for his commitment to education

2006 Feb 07 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges and Avnet present the Avnet Tech Games
Students will compete in eight games to win recognition and scholarships

2006 Feb 02 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Honors Program Presents Former ABC Anchor Steve Bell In Public Lecture Scheduled For February 15

2006 Jan 25 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Host Public Forums On City of Phoenix Bond
Effects Of Bond To Be Discussed

2006 Jan 19 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges helps smooth the way for students transferring to universities Event to showcase opportunities for transfer students

2006 Jan 11 - District Office