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Pathway to a Degree Hopscotch Game Helps JA BizTown® Students Learn About the Maricopa Community College Experience

MCCCD is excited to announce a new sponsorship with Junior Achievement of Arizona BizTown® that introduces fourth through sixth-grade students to higher education and tomorrow’s careers. 
December 8, 2022

Daniel C. Ayala Selected as AZSBDC State Director

The Maricopa County Community College District is pleased to announce that Daniel “Danny” C. Ayala has been named as the new State Director of the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network.
November 30, 2022

MCCCD Receives HLC Accreditation for Baccalaureate Degrees

MCCCD has received accreditation approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for seven bachelor’s degree programs.
November 21, 2022

Butler, Davis, and Sullivan to Serve on MCCCD Governing Board

Kelli Butler and Donna Davis will join the MCCCD Governing Board in January 2023 as the Board’s newest members. Incumbent Governing Board President Marie Sullivan retains her board seat.
November 16, 2022

Voters Pass Prop 308 Allowing DACA Students to Receive In-State College Tuition

MCCCD joins education leaders across the state in applauding Arizona voters for their support and passage of Proposition 308, providing in-state tuition to DACA students.
November 15, 2022

Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Booming, Jumpstart Your Career in 10 Days

One of the fastest-growing industries in Arizona is the semiconductor industry. Microchips produced at Arizona semiconductor manufacturing companies are used for various devices, including cars,…
November 1, 2022

Four University Transfer Myths and Tips

Interested in transferring your community college credits to finish a degree? Students sometimes have misconceptions about what it takes to transfer credits to a university.
October 19, 2022

Maricopa Community Colleges Highlighted in Inaugural Spanish-Language Episode of ‘The College Tour’

MCCCD is the first institution of higher education to produce a Spanish language episode of “The College Tour,” an Amazon Prime Video series that offers potential students an inside look at what life…
October 12, 2022

Los Colegios Comunitarios de Maricopa se Destacan en el Primer Episodio en Español de ‘The College Tour’

El Sistema de Colegios Comunitarios celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana por la exhibición de diversas voces estudiantiles en la serie de otoño.
October 12, 2022

Dr. Richard C. Daniel Named as the Next President of South Mountain Community College

After a nationwide search, the next President of SMCC has been named.
October 3, 2022

MCCCD Invites Community to South Mountain Community College President Finalist Forums

Four finalists have been selected for the next President of South Mountain Community College (SMCC). Public forums with finalists to take place next week.
September 15, 2022