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MCCCD Awarded $1.7 Million to Expand Semiconductor Technician Training

The $1.7 million in grant funding will enable MCCCD to continue leading transformative workforce development programs in Arizona aimed at closing crucial workforce and skills gaps across the U.S. semiconductor industry.
September 26, 2024

9 Maricopa Community Colleges Recognized by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Maricopa Community Colleges is proud to announce the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has recognized nine of the system’s 10 colleges for nonpartisan student voter engagement during the 2022 midterm elections.
September 19, 2024

Maricopa Community Colleges Honors Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

The largest postsecondary educator of Latinos in Arizona reflects on systemwide success and the path forward.
September 12, 2024

With Continued Enrollment Growth, Maricopa Community Colleges Welcomes Back Over 40,000 First-Generation Students

As the Fall 2024 semester gets underway, enrollment at the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges is expected to exceed 100,000 students, including more than 40,000 new and returning students who are the first in their families to attend college.
August 21, 2024

MCCCD Receives $1 Million Grant to Support Construction Trades

Funding from the Lowe’s Foundation will enhance skilled trades programming at three colleges
July 23, 2024

U.S. Secretary of Education Visit to SMCC Highlights MCCCD’s Expansion of Behavioral Health Programs

The U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona and Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Glenna Wright-Gallo visit SMCC to learn more about MCCCD's expansion of behavioral health programs.
May 31, 2024

MCCCD Celebrates Historic 2024 Commencement Season with First Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded, Keynote Address by Dr. Jill Biden

MCCCD awards Arizona’s first-ever community college four-year Baccalaureate Degrees. Dr. Jill Biden delivers keynote remarks during Mesa Community College's commencement ceremony.
May 11, 2024

South Mountain Community College to Award Four Bachelor’s Degrees at Historic Commencement Ceremony

South Mountain Community College is proud to award its first-ever Baccalaureate Degrees in Behavioral Sciences.
May 7, 2024