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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

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

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

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

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

Maricopa Community Colleges Celebrates the Passage of Proposition 486

MCCCD, which serves more than 140,000 students, extends gratitude to voters for their continued support.
November 7, 2024

MCCCD Invites Community to Chief of Police Finalists Forums

MCCCD will hold public forums for the three finalists selected for the next chief of police position.
November 4, 2024

MCCCD Chancellor Dr. Gonzales Joins President Biden for the Signing of Executive Order to Advance Educational Equity for Hispanic-Serving Institutions

MCCCD Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales joined President Joe Biden, higher education leaders, and community advocates for the ceremonial signing of Executive Order 14124.
October 30, 2024

Maricopa Community Colleges Serves as Election Polling Locations for In-Person Voting and Ballot Drop Boxes

MCCCD welcomes Maricopa County registered voters to several of its colleges as they exercise their civic right to vote in the 2024 election.
October 30, 2024

MCCCD Leaders Honored as 2024 Women Achievers of Arizona

MCCCD is proud to announce that Susan Bitter Smith, MCCCD Governing Board President, and Lindsey Wilson, MCCCD Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, have been named 2024 Women Achievers of…
October 28, 2024

Maricopa County Community College District, Utah Tech University, Partner to Expand Transfer Opportunities

MCCCD and Utah Tech University formalized an articulation agreement that ensures a seamless transfer process for students transferring from the system’s 10 colleges to Utah Tech University.
October 23, 2024