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GateWay Community College’s Phoenix Forge Makerspace Projected to Create $36 Million in Economic Output

GateWay Community College's Phoenix Forge makerspace provides a cost-effective solution, collaborative workspace for students, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and hobbyists.
August 1, 2023
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Maricopa Community Colleges Selected to Receive IIE American Passport Project Grant

MCCCD is one of three community colleges selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant.
May 23, 2023
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MCCCD Approved as Sponsor of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program

MCCCD is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the highly regarded U.S. Department of State J-1 non-immigrant Visa Exchange Visitor Program.
May 17, 2023
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MCCCD Selects Additional Bachelor’s Degrees for Development

MCCCD has selected its next round of baccalaureate degrees for development in accordance with Arizona State Legislature in Senate Bill 1453. 
May 8, 2023
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Registration Begins for MCCCD’s Baccalaureate Degrees

MCCCD has opened registration for seven bachelor’s degree programs. Courses will begin in August 2023.
March 20, 2023
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MCCCD Commemorates Opening of Junior Achievement of Arizona BizTown® Storefront

On March 2, 2023, MCCCD held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Junior Achievement of Arizona to commemorate the official opening of the Maricopa Community Colleges BizTown® storefront.
March 3, 2023
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MCCCD’s Dr. Sian Proctor Selected to Serve on National Space Council’s Users Advisory Group

MCCCD is pleased to announce that Dr. Sian Proctor has been selected to serve on the prestigious National Space Council’s User Advisory Group.
January 25, 2023
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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
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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
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The Maricopa Community Colleges Celebrates the Passage of House Bill 2017 Which Provides Temporary Expenditure Limitation Relief as a Long-Term Solution is Deliberated

Maricopa Community Colleges celebrates the signing of House Bill 2017, which provides the System of ten colleges relief from the current expenditure limitation, previously developed in 1980.
July 7, 2022
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MCCCD Selects Initial Bachelor’s Degrees for Development, Following Passing of SB 1453

MCCCD has selected its first baccalaureate degrees for development.
November 3, 2021
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The Maricopa Community Colleges Among Sponsors Supporting Trailblazing State of Black Arizona Research

MCCCD is proud to be among the sponsors of the State of Black Arizona's Volume V report, providing a holistic view of economics, healthcare, and employment among the Black community in the state.
October 15, 2021