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Maricopa Community Colleges Leaders Honored for Business and Community Impact

Maricopa Community Colleges and MCCF are proud to celebrate the recent achievements of Susan Bitter Smith and Judy Sanchez.
March 27, 2025
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Susan Bitter Smith Named Outstanding Women in Business Honoree

February 24, 2025
Business and industry partners announce the newest Future48 Workforce Accelerator at CGCC

Governor Hobbs Selects MCCCD for a Second Future48 Workforce Accelerator

With a 6 million dollar investment, the aerospace & defense-focused accelerator will be housed at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
February 19, 2025
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SB1247 Aims to Expand Access of Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship to Community College Students

Over 3,700 Maricopa Community Colleges students in elementary education-focused bachelor’s degree programs would be eligible for the scholarship.
February 6, 2025
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Maricopa County Community College District, UAT Expand Tech Pathways for Students

January 29, 2025
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Revolutionizing Behavioral Health: How South Mountain Community College Is Building a Workforce for the Future

January 21, 2025
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An Open Letter to Maricopa County: Why MCCCD is Suing Maricopa County – and Why This Fight Matters to All of Us

January 15, 2025
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MCCCD, AHCCCS Addressing Arizona’s Behavioral Health Workforce Shortfalls

MCCCD and AHCCCS are working together to improve behavioral health workforce shortages through an innovative partnership. Learn more about the initiatives.
December 17, 2024
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Maricopa Community Colleges Welcomes New CIO and Chief of Police

MCCCD welcomes two new executive leaders, Dr. Jess Evans as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Blair L. Barfuss, as the Chief of Police.
December 11, 2024
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Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Launches Bold $20 Million Fundraising Initiative

EmpowerED reframes conversation on college accessibility while connecting students to key resources.
December 4, 2024
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Maricopa Community Colleges to Offer Three New Bachelor’s Degrees

Artificial Intelligence and two Business Administration tracks will welcome students fall of 2025.
December 2, 2024
Group image from the Future48 Workforce Accelerator press conference held at GateWay Community College. Pictured from left to right are Laura French, Director of State Government Relations for TSMC AZ Corp; an industry partner representative; Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority; Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs; Susan Bitter Smith, MCCCD Governing Board President; Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, MCCCD Chancellor; and Dr. Tom Nerini, MCCCD Governing Board Secretary.

Governor Hobbs Taps MCCCD to Lead Semiconductor-Focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator

Governor and ACA commit millions to support the semiconductor workforce initiative housed at GateWay Community College.
November 14, 2024