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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