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U.S. Secretary of Education Visit to SMCC Highlights MCCCD’s Expansion of Behavioral Health Programs
The U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona and Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Glenna Wright-Gallo visit SMCC to learn more about MCCCD's expansion of behavioral health programs.
May 31, 2024
MCCCD Celebrates Historic 2024 Commencement Season with First Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded, Keynote Address by Dr. Jill Biden
MCCCD awards Arizona’s first-ever community college four-year Baccalaureate Degrees. Dr. Jill Biden delivers keynote remarks during Mesa Community College's commencement ceremony.
May 11, 2024
South Mountain Community College to Award Four Bachelor’s Degrees at Historic Commencement Ceremony
South Mountain Community College is proud to award its first-ever Baccalaureate Degrees in Behavioral Sciences.
May 7, 2024
Special Guest Dr. Jill Biden to Speak at Mesa Community College 2023-2024 Commencement Ceremony
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, Ed.D., will deliver remarks as special guest speaker at Mesa Community College’s commencement ceremony.
April 30, 2024
Governor Hobbs Joins AC4, MCCCD to Announce the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program
The Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to earn a certificate, a two-year associate degree, a four-year bachelor’s degree, or non-credit training for high-demand, high-wage industries.
April 25, 2024
NXP Semiconductors Establishes Scholarships for Students at Two Valley Community Colleges
NXP Semiconductors donates $100,000 to provide scholarships and establish an endowment for Automated Industrial Technology students at Mesa Community College and Estrella Mountain Community College.
April 18, 2024
MCCCD, NPC Join Forces to Foster Healthy Environments and Support Mental Health
MCCCD and NPC announce a new joint initiative to promote mental health awareness and create supportive environments for behavioral health HCBS students, faculty, staff, and workforce.
April 17, 2024
250 Maricopa Community Colleges Students to Receive No-Cost Career Advancement Training
MCCCD and Maricopa County partnership provide 250 students with new career pathways at no-cost.
November 29, 2023
Governor Hobbs Visits South Mountain Community College to Promote BuilditAZ Apprenticeship Initiative
Governor Katie Hobbs visited South Mountain Community College to promote the BuilditAZ Apprenticeship Initiative.
November 16, 2023
MCCCD Celebrates National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week
MCCCD is proud to recognize and celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Week, September 11-17, 2023, which coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 11, 2023
MCCCD Receives HLC Accreditation for the RN to BSN Baccalaureate Degree
MCCCD is proud to announce that the HLC has approved accreditation for the RN-BSN degree offered at GateWay Community College in Fall 2024.
September 6, 2023
MCCCD, NPC Receive 2-Year Federal Funding from AHCCCS to Address Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages
AHCCCS selects MCCCD and NPC to receive federal funding to address behavioral health workforce shortages.
August 16, 2023