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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

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

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

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

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

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

Mesa Community College Program Director Named Arizona State Climatologist

Erinanne Saffell, Ph.D., director of Mesa Community College’s (MCC) Geography program and residential faculty member, is appointed Arizona’s state climatologist by Governor Doug Ducey.
August 13, 2021

The Maricopa County Community College District to Hold Truth in Taxation Hearing Remotely

MCCCD has released its Truth in Taxation information for the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, in compliance with Arizona Revised Statute 15-1461.01.
May 10, 2021

Governor Ducey Gives Arizonans More Choices in Higher Education

Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Interim Chancellor of MCCCD, on behalf of our Governing Board, faculty, and students, celebrates Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's signing of Senate Bill 1453.
May 5, 2021

Meet Dr. Sian Proctor, MCCCD Professor Chosen for Mission to Space

Dr. Sian Proctor, a South Mountain Community College professor, was announced recently as the final crew member to join Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to space.
May 3, 2021

Meet Dr. Sian Proctor, MCCCD Professor Chosen for Mission to Space

Dr. Sian Proctor, a professor at South Mountain Community College, was announced recently as the final crew member to join Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to space.
May 3, 2021

Governor Ducey gives Arizonans more choices in higher education

MCCCD to develop baccalaureate degree programs in high-demand workforce areas.
May 3, 2021