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Augustine Bartning Selected as Newest Member of Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board

Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson announced the appointment of Mr. Augustine Bartning to the MCCCD Governing Board on Jan. 29, 2018.
February 2, 2018
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Four Maricopa Community Colleges in College Choice’s Top 50 Best Community Colleges

January 11, 2018
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Maricopa Community Colleges Names Dr. Karla Fisher as Provost

After a national search started in June, MCCCD announces that Dr. Karla Fisher has been selected as MCCCD’s new Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs/Provost.
December 7, 2017
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Laurin Hendrix Elected as New Governing Board President

On June 3, 2017, the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board elected Mr. Laurin Hendrix as President.
October 17, 2017
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Maricopa County Community College District Named to Forbes’ List of Best Employers

MCCCD has been named to the Forbes 2017 list of America’s Best Employers. 
October 9, 2017
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Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Announces Carolyn Warner to Be Honored at 13th Annual Heroes of Education Event

Carolyn Warner, Founder and Chairman of Corporate// Education Consulting, Inc.,  has been named as the 2018 honoree of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Heroes of Education award.
October 5, 2017
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Maricopa County Community College District Named to Forbes’ List of Best Employers

“Maricopa is proud to be recognized as one of America’s top employers,” said Chancellor Maria Harper-Marinick. “This is a reflection of the caliber of faculty and staff we have across the system and…
October 1, 2017
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Maricopa Community Colleges Launches Sanford Institute of Philanthropy to Serve Arizona Nonprofits

MCCCD announces it's joining the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy network by opening its own affiliated Institute dedicated to helping nonprofits significantly increase their fundraising…
June 5, 2017
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Forbes Names MCCCD as one of America’s Best Employers

Maricopa is proud to be recognized as one of America’s top employers.
May 18, 2017
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Maricopa Community Colleges Celebrate Student Success and Diversity with Cultural Convocations

Convocations celebrate students who participate in various cultural groups. Events are open to graduates, their families, and the public.
April 27, 2017
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South Mountain Community College Recognized for Entrepreneurial Excellence

The NACCE has named South Mountain Community College one of five community college awardees of the inaugural Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge College of Excellence Award.
April 25, 2017
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Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation to Present Heroes of Education Award April 26

Dr. Ioanna Morfessis, the 2017 recipient of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Heroes of Education Award.
April 24, 2017