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International Education Week Connects Maricopa Community Colleges Students to Global Learning Opportunities

International Education Week serves as a reminder that education is one of the most powerful bridges between people and nations.
November 17, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges Celebrates Over 47,000 First-Generation College Students

The 10-college system provides vital wraparound support services and resources to ensure student success.
November 6, 2025

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Awards $3 Million to Launch Blackstone Skilled Futures

Maricopa Community Colleges is a partner of the Blackstone Skilled Futures initiative aimed at expanding trades opportunities in Arizona.
October 17, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Announces Selection of New President & CEO

Julie Dunnigan will serve as the next President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation.
October 16, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges and Helios Education Foundation Partner to Expand Student Success Program

A $2.2 million grant will allow HSI ELEVATE to expand to all 10 colleges, providing thousands of students with the wrap-around support services needed to persist, transfer, and complete degree…
October 15, 2025

Maricopa Community Colleges Unveils Bachelor’s Degree Expansion Plan

26 bachelor’s degrees by 2032. What the new degrees mean for students, and the 10-college system.
September 30, 2025

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