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The Maricopa Community Colleges Launch Skills and Employability Initiative With Microsoft to Benefit Local Students and Regional Workforce Development

MCCCD announced the launch of the Cloud Skills Challenge designed to build employability skills and accelerate the next generation of students for the growing digital economy and workforce in the…
May 11, 2021

9 out of 10 Maricopa Community Colleges Officially Recognized as Hispanic-Serving Institutions

MCCCD is proud to announce that nine out of its 10 Colleges are now recognized as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI), a designation from the U.S. Department of Education.
May 10, 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

Kate Smith Selected as Rio Salado College President

After a comprehensive nationwide search, the Maricopa County Community College District has announced Ms. Kate Smith as the next president of Rio Salado College.
May 7, 2021

MCCCD Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month With Film, Discussion, Cuisine, and Dance

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, MCCCD invites community members to attend events at many of the Maricopa Community Colleges.
May 6, 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

Mental Health Matters

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for conversation and discussion on the importance of our mental well-being.
April 30, 2021

MCCCD Statement Regarding the Passage of SB1453

A statement from Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Interim Chancellor of the Maricopa County Community College District regarding the passage of SB1453 allowing community colleges to offer baccalaureate…
April 28, 2021

MCCCD Works to End the Community College Stigma

In celebration of Community College Month, MCCCD wants to bring awareness to the value of community colleges and help end the stigma associated with these two-year institutions.
April 27, 2021