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MCCCD Statement Regarding the Passage of SB1453

A statement from Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Interim Chancellor of MCCCD, regarding the passage of SB1453 allowing community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees.
April 21, 2021
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MCCCD Professor Named Among Final Crew Members for World’s First All-Civilian Mission to Space

MCCCD is pleased to announce that South Mountain Community College Professor Dr. Sian Proctor has been named among the final crew members to join Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space.
April 5, 2021
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MCCCD Professor Named Among Final Crew Members for World’s First All-Civilian Mission to Space

MCCCD is pleased to announce that South Mountain Community College Professor Dr. Sian Proctor has been named among the final crew members to join Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian mission to space.
March 30, 2021
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MCCCD Statement in Response to Gov. Ducey's FY 2021 Budget Proposal

*Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, MCCCD Chancellor, made the following statement today (Jan. 17) following the release of Governor Doug Ducey’s FY 2021 budget
January 17, 2020
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The Maricopa Community Colleges Applaud Governor Ducey for His Commitment to Fully Fund the CC STEM Formula

The Maricopa County Community College District made the following statement today (Jan. 13) following Governor Doug Ducey’s 2020 State of the State address.
January 13, 2020
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Forbes Names MCCCD 19th Best Employer for Women

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has been named No. 19 on Forbes magazine’s first-ever “America’s Best Employers for Women.”
July 30, 2018
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Maricopa Community Colleges Hails Innovation Agenda

From programs covering drone systems to cybersecurity to nanotechnology, MCCCD is offering an innovation agenda with resources to help prepare students for the economy of the future.
March 22, 2018
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College President Candidate Public Forums

Meet the Candidates in Person or Online
February 12, 2018
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Maricopa County Community College District Names the 2016 – 2017 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award Winners

The finalists are selected based upon their competency in three areas: teaching, service, and “dedication, professionalism, and compassion."
April 18, 2017
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Twenty-Six Students from Maricopa Community Colleges Named to All-Arizona Academic Teams

Twenty-six high-achieving students from Maricopa Community Colleges will be celebrated for their outstanding academic achievements at the 2017 All-Arizona Academic Recognition Ceremony.
March 2, 2017
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Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor Honored at Valley Leadership’s Annual Luncheon

Valley Leadership announces Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick as the organization’s 68th Woman of the Year.
November 3, 2016
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Chancellor Harper-Marinick Named 2016 ATHENA Award Recipient

The ATHENA Award recognizes exemplary achievement among women who have consistently invested in themselves, their profession, their community, and especially other women.
October 27, 2016