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

2007 Press Releases

2007 Dec 20 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Breaks Ground on First New Building at Williams Campus

2007 Dec 18 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Presents Free Yoga Day 2008!

2007 Dec 18 - Scottsdale

Discover heroes, villains, magical creatures and lovers! "Shakespeare on Film" offered by Scottsdale Community College – Sign Up Now!

2007 Dec 18 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Hosts 3rd Annual Student Art Exhibition Sunday, January 13, 2008

2007 Dec 18 - Scottsdale

Valley High School Students Converge on Scottsdale Community College for 2008 Math-Science Field Day

2007 Dec 18 - Paradise Valley

PVCC Open House Highlights Spring Non-Credit Programs

2007 Dec 18 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC Names It's All-USA Scholarship Winners

2007 Dec 18 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Uses iPods to Aid with Instruction

2007 Dec 18 - South Mountain

SMCC Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Education Program Gains Accreditation; Program Graduates Now Receive Montessori Certification

2007 Dec 18 - South Mountain

Put Your Best Weight Forward: Start the New Year With Comprehensive Weight Loss Camp at South Mountain Community College

2007 Dec 18 - Estrella Mountain

Vice President of Student Affairs Selected at Estrella Mountain Community College

2007 Dec 18 - Estrella Mountain

The Art of Expression EMCC Expands Public and Visual Art Programs

2007 Dec 18 - South Mountain

'I've Always Wanted to.... Learn Photography, Japanese, Interior Design, Computers (and so much more!)'

2007 Dec 18 - South Mountain

'A World of Wonder: Folktales for Grownups' Begins Jan. 30 at South Mountain Community College

2007 Dec 14 - District Office

CHANCELLOR GLASPER ADVANCES DR. SHOUAN PAN FOR MCC PRESIDENT POST

2007 Dec 11 - South Mountain

Put Your Best Weight Forward: Start the New Year With Comprehensive Weight Loss Camp at South Mountain Community College

2007 Dec 07 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Career Services Center Assists in Education, Career Choices

2007 Dec 07 - District Office

Students Honored at Maricopa Colleges Foundation Kickoff Event

2007 Nov 30 - District Office

Insurance Executive Named 2008 Maricopa Colleges Foundation 'Hero'

2007 Nov 30 - District Office

MCC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH MOVES FORWARD Chancellor announces site visit to candidate's college

2007 Nov 28 - Phoenix

A Night of Fiesta Celebrating Las Posadas at Phoenix College

2007 Nov 27 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Students Help Fellow Students, Community Members in Need

2007 Nov 27 - Scottsdale

Operation Green and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at SCC present a Discussion of Green Living by two of Arizona's Sustainability Design Experts

2007 Nov 27 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC News Briefs: Week of November 26, 2007

2007 Nov 27 - Mesa

Arizona FFA Floriculture Career Development Event

2007 Nov 27 - Phoenix

Artist, Race Car Driver, Recording Engineer: Non-Traditional Occupations Focus of Career Fair at Phoenix College

2007 Nov 27 - Scottsdale

Nigerian Educators visit Scottsdale Community College

2007 Nov 27 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Alumni Association Inducts "History Makers" into Hall of Fame

2007 Nov 20 - District Office

Helios Education Foundation Donates $763,986 to Maricopa Colleges Foundation

2007 Nov 16 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Student Overcomes Odds to Achieve Her Dreams

2007 Nov 16 - Phoenix

Three Capital Bond Projects at Phoenix College to Improve Campus Efficiency, Expand Opportunities for Students and Community

2007 Nov 16 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC Hosts Eleventh Annual Scholarship Luncheon

2007 Nov 14 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Neighborhood Reception

2007 Nov 14 - Estrella Mountain

A Tribute for a Cause

2007 Nov 14 - Phoenix

Music, Food, Art, and Culture Are Central to International Education Week Celebrations at Phoenix College

2007 Nov 14 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Presents 6th Annual College to the Community on November 16

2007 Nov 07 - District Office

Event Benefits Scholarships for Veterans

2007 Nov 07 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Risk Manager Wins National Award

2007 Nov 06 - Chandler-Gilbert

Math Contest Encourages Students to Showcase Skills

2007 Nov 05 - District Office

MCC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH FINALISTS NAMED

2007 Nov 05 - Chandler-Gilbert

Register Now for Spring 2008 Classes at CGCC

2007 Nov 05 - Mesa

CNC Milling Machines arrive at MCC

2007 Nov 01 - Scottsdale

Insinuating a Thousand Words

2007 Oct 31 - District Office

National Expert to Address Maricopa Colleges' Student Success Conference

2007 Oct 31 - Mesa

Middle-School Girls Explore High-Tech Careers at MCC

2007 Oct 31 - Mesa

Mesa Community College and the Psi Beta Chapter Present American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kick-off Meeting

2007 Oct 30 - District Office

DISTRICT PROVIDES ANSWERS TO HIRING QUESTIONS Internal investigation found no violation of law, policy or practice

2007 Oct 29 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Volunteer Expo

2007 Oct 29 - Phoenix

Community Invited to Construction Projects Forum to Learn About Progress at Phoenix College

2007 Oct 26 - Estrella Mountain

A First Time for Everything

2007 Oct 26 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Democratic & Republican Presidential Primary Candidate Forums

2007 Oct 26 - Paradise Valley

See Prague, Earn College Credits

2007 Oct 24 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC News Briefs: October 22 – November 8, 2007

2007 Oct 24 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Presents "Afghanistan After the Taliban" Via Satellite Broadcast

2007 Oct 24 - South Mountain

Registered Nurses Seeking Bachelors Degree in Nursing Gain Advantage with AAS in Nursing Program at South Mountain Community College

2007 Oct 22 - South Mountain

Renowned Mezzo-Soprano ISOLA JONES to Perform Benefit Concert at South Mountain Community College on Nov. 16

2007 Oct 22 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College Cougars Rank #5 in National Pre-Season Basketball Poll

2007 Oct 22 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College to Continue St. Mary's Discount Food Box Distribution, Beginning Nov. 2

2007 Oct 19 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Offers Non-Credit Floral Arrangement, Plumbing, and Finance Classes

2007 Oct 19 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC Goes Green with Student-Led Recycling Pilot Program

2007 Oct 18 - Phoenix

Raul H. Castro Institute and Mexican Consulate to Co-Host Free Health Fair at Phoenix College This Saturday

2007 Oct 18 - Phoenix

El Instituto Raul H. Castro y el Cosulado Mexicano Colaborarán Juntos Para un Feria de Salud en Phoenix College Este Sábado

2007 Oct 18 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Commemorates World Food Day with Empty Bowls Project

2007 Oct 18 - South Mountain

Stella Pope Duarte to Present Writing Workshop at South Mountain Community College on Dec. 1

2007 Oct 18 - Chandler-Gilbert

College Faculty Bring Real-World Experience to the Classroom

2007 Oct 17 - GateWay

SKILL CENTER LAUNCHES FILM INDUSTRY JOB TRAINING WORKSHOP

2007 Oct 16 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Goes Green

2007 Oct 16 - Mesa

Physical Science Center Topping Out Celebration at MCC

2007 Oct 16 - Scottsdale

SCC Hosts National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Event

2007 Oct 16 - Phoenix

Phoenix College to Host 6th Annual Invaluable Medical Assistant Seminar

2007 Oct 12 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Launches Creative Writing Program

2007 Oct 12 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Performing Arts Presents "Play it Again, Sam"

2007 Oct 10 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Continuing Education Classes Offer Fun with No Homework

2007 Oct 10 - South Mountain

South Mountain Community College to Continue St. Mary's Discount Food Box Distribution, Beginning Nov. 2

2007 Oct 10 - Paradise Valley

PVCC World Premiere drama

2007 Oct 08 - Scottsdale

The Philanderer An uproarious topical comedy of Victorian society ~ presented by SCC Theatre Arts

2007 Oct 05 - Phoenix

Phoenix College to Host 6th Annual Invaluable Medical Assistant Seminar

2007 Oct 05 - South Mountain

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE for 20th Annual Performance of Handel's Messiah Set for Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., at South Mountain Community College

2007 Oct 05 - Scottsdale

Sculpture Artists Converge on Scottsdale Community College on November 10th for SCC's 3rd Annual Iron Pour

2007 Oct 03 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Craft Fair

2007 Oct 03 - Estrella Mountain

Estrella Mountain Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Week in October

2007 Oct 03 - Mesa

AriZoni Awards Recognize MCC Performing Arts

2007 Oct 03 - Mesa

Single Moms Network Offers Support

2007 Oct 03 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Commemorates World Food Day with Empty Bowls Project

2007 Oct 02 - Estrella Mountain

Sixteen EMCC Students Awarded National Science Foundation Scholarships

2007 Oct 01 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Says Goodbye to Boomerz as They Begin Their 'Next Chapter' in New Location

2007 Oct 01 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Satellite Broadcast "How to Win a Cosmic War"

2007 Oct 01 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Offers Non-Credit Crafts, Business, Finance, Health Courses

2007 Sep 27 - Scottsdale

SCC Takes ESL Classes on the Road: English as a Second Language Classes Provide Hospitality Industry with the Tools to Enhance Guest Services

2007 Sep 27 - Phoenix

Two Phoenix College Faculty Members Named to 2007 Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40

2007 Sep 25 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Students, Faculty, and Staff Build a "Clothesline Across Campus" to Support the Efforts of Vista Del Camino Community Center

2007 Sep 25 - Scottsdale

Student/Faculty Research Team from Scottsdale Community College Publishes Paper on Cancer Research in Prominent Science Journal

2007 Sep 25 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College and Local Organizations Join Together to Bring Computer Technology to Underserved Youth

2007 Sep 24 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Student is Top Winner in National Literary Competition

2007 Sep 21 - Phoenix

Survivors of Darfur Genocide Visit PC to Tell Their Stories

2007 Sep 21 - Mesa

Transition Classes for Office 2007 Offered at MCC

2007 Sep 21 - Chandler-Gilbert

Founding CGCC President Honored at Building Naming Ceremony

2007 Sep 21 - Phoenix

College as the Roadway to Economic Success is Focus of 2007 Historically Black College and University Fair at Phoenix College

2007 Sep 21 - Mesa

Mock Crime Scene at MCC

2007 Sep 21 - Mesa

Music students to participate in Songwriter's Expo

2007 Sep 21 - Paradise Valley

PVCC Career and Job Fair

2007 Sep 21 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Students Raise Money for Phoenix Children's Hospital

2007 Sep 18 - District Office

IRWIN BAKIN NAMED DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY Former police official to provide leadership on safety to 10-college system

2007 Sep 18 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts College Night/Noche de Colegio

2007 Sep 17 - District Office

Journalist Opens Maricopa Colleges' Honors Lecture Series

2007 Sep 14 - Rio Salado

RIO SALADO COLLEGE OPENS NEW CENTER IN AVONDALE

2007 Sep 14 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Offer 'Externships' to Faculty

2007 Sep 13 - Estrella Mountain

It's a Hole-in-One for Estrella Mountain's 5th Annual Golf Tournament Community members and leaders come together to raise more than $4,000 for the Valley of the Sun United Way

2007 Sep 12 - Chandler-Gilbert

High School Students Get a Jump on College at CGCC

2007 Sep 12 - Rio Salado

GRAND OPENING SCHEDULED FOR RIO SALADO COLLEGE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER

2007 Sep 12 - Rio Salado

Rio Salado Names 'Kiss a Hero' Winners

2007 Sep 12 - Rio Salado

RIO SALADO COLLEGE HONORS TEACHER IN EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM

2007 Sep 11 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Receive Grant to Develop Systems Electronics

2007 Sep 07 - Mesa

MCC Students Sink Teeth into Culinary Program

2007 Sep 07 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges' Honors Lectures Continue Global Theme

2007 Sep 07 - Mesa

MCC Professors Lend Expertise to 24-hour BioBlitz

2007 Sep 05 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts Student Photography Exhibit "A Tangible Legacy"

2007 Sep 04 - Rio Salado

OUTSTANDING FACULTY RECOGNIZED AT RIO SALADO COLLEGE

2007 Sep 04 - South Mountain

Three South Mountain Community College Faculty - Recently Returned from Ireland and Scotland - to Tell Folktales and Personal Stories of These Lands in Special Storytelling Concert on Sept. 26

2007 Sep 04 - District Office

WILLIAM WAECHTER APPOINTED CHANCELLOR'S LIAISON TO MARICOPA SKILL CENTER Former Vice Chancellor of Human Resources will direct review

2007 Sep 04 - Estrella Mountain

Making Connections in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month EMCC Hosts a Variety of Campus and Community Events to Showcase the Contributions of our Hispanic Communities and Leaders

2007 Aug 29 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Hosts African-American Student and Community Leader Reception

2007 Aug 28 - District Office

USA Funds Awards Scholarships to 22 Maricopa Community College Students

2007 Aug 27 - Phoenix

Phoenix College Custom Training and Education (CTE) Provides Valuable Command Spanish Instruction to Valley Companies

2007 Aug 24 - Estrella Mountain

EMCC Programs Expand Student Experience Beyond the Classroom Student Interns Return from Nationwide Summer Internships

2007 Aug 24 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Names New Vice President for Academic Affairs

2007 Aug 24 - Mesa

Special Offer for Scholarship Donors

2007 Aug 22 - Paradise Valley

PVCC introduces exciting new noncredit classes

2007 Aug 21 - Phoenix

Area on Phoenix College Campus Named in Honor of Congressman and Wife Ed and Verma Pastor Plaza Named for Family's Commitment to Higher Education

2007 Aug 21 - Scottsdale

Scottsdale Community College Educator ~ Marshall Trimble ~ Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Arizona Office of Tourism~ As the State's Official Historian, Trimble tells the story of Arizona through Education and Entertainment ~

2007 Aug 21 - Chandler-Gilbert

Register Now for Fall Classes at CGCC

2007 Aug 21 - South Mountain

Three South Mountain Community College Faculty - Recently Returned from Ireland and Scotland - to Tell Folktales and Personal Stories of These Lands in Special Storytelling Concert on Sept. 26

2007 Aug 21 - Chandler-Gilbert

CGCC Student Overcomes Odds to Achieve Educational Goals

2007 Aug 21 - Paradise Valley

Arabic language classes on tap for PVCC's fall semester

2007 Aug 13 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES INTRODUCE MARICOPA CONCERNLINE AND EMPLOYEE OMBUDSPERSON

2007 Aug 06 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Launch Student-Focused District Website Improvements

2007 Jul 24 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Gear Up for Fall Semester

2007 Jul 10 - District Office

CHANCELLOR RUFUS GLASPER SELECTS DR. BERNIE RONAN TO SERVE AS ACTING PRESIDENT AT MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2007 Jun 25 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES REACH AGREEMENT WITH MATH PROFESSOR

2007 Jun 20 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Lessen Impact of Textbook Costs

2007 May 28 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES GOVERNING BOARD TO CONSIDER PROPERTY TAX INCREASE -Funds to address quality instruction and student support needs

2007 May 21 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Receive $300,000 from National Science Foundation for High-Tech Workforce Development

2007 May 16 - District Office

CHANCELLOR GLASPER HALTS MESA CC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH New search to be scheduled in fall 2007

2007 May 10 - District Office

CHANCELLOR RUFUS GLASPER NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AT ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Goodyear resident emerges as top candidate in national search

2007 Apr 27 - District Office

Estrella Mountain Presidential Semifinalists Announced

2007 Apr 19 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges, Foundation Honor Congressman Pastor, Raise Funds at ‘Heroes of Education’ Event

2007 Apr 09 - District Office

Taxpayers Reap Benefits From Maricopa Community Colleges’ Top Bond Rating

2007 Mar 23 - District Office

'Artists of Promise' Celebrates Maricopa Students

2007 Mar 14 - District Office

Three Bond Ratings Agencies Give Maricopa Community College Bonds Their Highest Ratings

2007 Mar 13 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges Television Wins Awards

2007 Mar 12 - District Office

Honors Lecture Looks at Economic Rights

2007 Mar 08 - District Office

Maricopa Colleges, Foundation to Honor Pastor as Hero of Education

2007 Mar 08 - District Office

Colegios Universitarios Comunitarios de Maricopa, Fundación para Honrar al Rep. de los E.E.U.U. Ed Pastor como un Héroe de la Educación

2007 Mar 07 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Set Compliance Procedures for Proposition 300

2007 Mar 06 - District Office

Avnet Tech Games Winners Earn Scholarships

2007 Feb 28 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES COMMUNITY BLUE RIBBON PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICY CHANGES REGARDING ETHICS, INTERNAL CONTROLS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

2007 Feb 16 - District Office

Chancellor Rufus Glasper Presents Ethics, Internal Control and Accountability Recommendations to Governing Board

2007 Feb 14 - District Office

Maricopa Lecture Series Discusses Human Rights

2007 Feb 12 - District Office

State Representative Campbell to Speak at MCBAA Black History Luncheon

2007 Feb 09 - District Office

Maricopa Students Named to All-Arizona Academic Team

2007 Feb 07 - District Office

CHANCELLOR RUFUS GLASPER ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT TWO MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

2007 Feb 01 - District Office

New Marketing Director Joins Maricopa

2007 Jan 31 - District Office

Friendly House Presents Award to Maricopa Colleges

2007 Jan 25 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges to Implement Changes in Compliance with Voter Approved Proposition 300

2007 Jan 18 - District Office