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A Better Way to Do College: Maricopa Community Colleges' Save Students Over $270 Million on Textbooks

Open Educational Resources significantly reduce the cost of college textbooks, making them free or low-cost to students.
September 23, 2025

Newly Launched Center for Global Engagement Underscores Maricopa Community Colleges’ Commitment to Global Learning

Maricopa Community Colleges has unveiled the new Center for Global Engagement, housed at the system’s District Office.
September 15, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges Adds Nearly $9 Billion to the Local Economy, Supporting Over 108,000 Jobs

Findings from an economic impact study show that the 10-college system contributed nearly $9 billion in income to the local economy.
September 10, 2025

National HSI Week Underscores Maricopa Community Colleges’ Commitment to Accessible Education, Economic Growth of Arizona

Nine of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges hold the HSI designation, expanding access to education and driving student success and workforce readiness statewide.
September 8, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges CIO Dr. Jess Evans Joins National AI Business Industry Leadership Team

The appointment highlights Maricopa Community Colleges’ national role in advancing applied AI education.
September 3, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges Receives $1 Million Grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

The 10-college system joins five Arizona higher education institutions in receiving awards.
August 25, 2025

3 Maricopa Community Colleges Join National Network to Improve Student Career Outcomes

CGCC, GWCC, and PVCC, along with 52 community colleges across the nation, are working to align high-demand career pathways with regional workforce needs.
August 21, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges Welcome Record-Breaking Class as Fall Semester Kicks Off

The 10-College system will welcome over 100,000 students, 90,000+ Arizonans.
August 18, 2025

New Billboards Help Fund Mesa College Promise Program

City-approved billboards provide sustainable support for scholarships.
August 13, 2025

93% of Students at Maricopa Community Colleges Graduate Debt-Free

The vast majority of Maricopa Community Colleges students—93%—graduate without student loan debt, making it one of the most successful and affordable higher education options in Arizona.
August 12, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges Partners with Save The Family, Phoenix Scholar House, to Support Single-Parent Students

Maricopa Community Colleges partners with Save the Family Foundation of Arizona and the Phoenix Scholar House for an innovative housing and education program.
August 7, 2025

Planning on Attending College? Maricopa Community Colleges Offer the Valley’s Most Affordable Pathway

From tuition and textbook alternatives to free parking, the 10-college system keeps more money in students’ pockets.
July 30, 2025