Foundation News & Announcements

SPONSORSHIPS AND TEAM/PLAYER REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR 28th ANNUAL MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF OUTING AT CARRINGTON GOLF CLUB ON SEPT. 8

The Monroe County Community College Alumni Association will host its 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Friday, September 8, 2022, at Carrington Golf Club, 911 St. James Park Ave, Monroe Read Press Release

TWO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEMORY OF JEREMY BRUCE ARE AMONG THE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED BY THE FOUNDATION AT MCCC FOR 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR

The family of the late Jeremy Bruce recently established an annual scholarship fund to help Monroe County Community College students attain the dream of attending college. “Jeremy recognized the importance of higher education,” said is parents, David and Kathaleen Bruce. “His path toward ultimately earning a bachelor’s degree started at MCCC and we want to give others like Jeremy the same opportunity.” Read Press Release

THE FOUNDATION AT MCCC ANNOUNCES NEWLY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP, GRACEFUL MEMORIES SCHOLARSHIP

The Graceful Memories Scholarship at The Foundation at Monroe County Community College was recently endowed through donations from family and friends in memory of Gracie E. Czarnik. Endowed scholarship funds allow for scholarships to be awarded in perpetuity. Read Press Release

Donations to The Foundation at MCCC on Giving Tuesday will be doubled

This #GivingTuesday, November 30, 2021, The Foundation at Monroe County Community College will be participating once again in this global day of giving. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College celebrates 10th anniversary of developing skills for in-demand careers with DTE Energy Foundation

Monroe County Community College (MCCC) and the DTE Energy Foundation today celebrated the 10th anniversary of their partnership in MCCC’s Nuclear Engineering Technology (NUET) Program. The NUET program was established in response to increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in the nuclear power industry in the region including DTE’s Fermi 2 nuclear power plant. Read Press Release

APPLY BY NOVEMBER 4 FOR OVER $80,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WINTER 2022

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College is making more than $80,000 in scholarships available for students who plan to take classes at MCCC during the Winter 2022 semester that begins Friday, January 7, 2022. Read Press Release

MICHIGAN LEGISLATORS VISIT MCCC TO TOUR COMPLETED AND IN-PROGRESS FACILITIES UPGRADES

Michigan Senator Dale Zorn (R-District 17) and Michigan Representatives T.C. Clements (R-District 56) and Joe Bellino (R-District 17) visited Monroe County Community College this week to tour the campus and see first hand the various construction projects that have been recently completed or are in progress. Read Press Release

CURRENT AND FUTURE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW FOR $400,000 IN AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College will be hosting three virtual workshops in February for those current and future students who want to apply for more than $400,000 in scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year. The deadline for applying for scholarships is March 1, 2021. Read Press Release

CURRENT AND FUTURE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NOW FOR $400,000 IN AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Monroe County Community College has announced $400,000 of scholarship funding available for awards for the 2021-22 academic year. Read Press Release

STILL TIME TO REGISTER THROUGH JAN. 11; ENROLLMENT STRONG FOR W21

Students can still register for Winter Semester online and blended classes through Jan. 11. Read Press Release

OVER $90,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS FOR WINTER 2021, Application for scholarships accepted Oct. 1 - 30

Students attending Monroe County Community College for the Winter 2021 semester have a unique opportunity to receive tuition and other assistance through a special supplemental scholarship program being provided by The Foundation at MCCC. Read Press Release

MCCC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENT GRANTS FOR 2020-21 ELEVEN INITIATIVES RECEIVE FUNDING

Eleven initiatives at Monroe County Community College recently received grant award notification during a virtual awards ceremony hosted by The Foundation at MCCC. The Enhancement Grants Program was created to assist MCCC faculty, staff, and students by providing funding for the development and implementation of innovative projects that support the MCCC Mission. The grants program puts an emphasis on spurring creative and innovative ideas, which have a visible and substantive impact on campus and/or in the community. Read Press Release

MCCC PARTNERS WITH THE DTE FOUNDATION TO HELP STUDENTS IN NEED TO THRIVE DURING AND BEYOND COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College (MCCC) today announced it received a $1,500 grant from the DTE Foundation to bolster MCC’s Emergency Relief Fund, which helps students – including those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – continue to work toward achieving their educational and career aspirations. Read Press Release

MCCC Faculty and Staff Fabricate Face Shields and Secure PPE Thanks to Donations from Partners and Employees

Monroe County Community College’s new Makerspace facility has been a hive of activity as faculty and staff have been called into action to produce face shields and secure other essential PPE (personal protective equipment) to support the efforts to protect frontline personnel fighting COVID-19. Read Press Release

MCCC MAKES $50,000 IN EMERGENCY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH COMPLETION OF WINTER 2020 COURSES DURING COVID-19 SITUATION

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College is making $50,000 in scholarship support immediately available for students who now unexpectedly need financial assistance to complete the current Winter 2020 Semester due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Read Press Release

ROTARY CLUB OF MONROE ESTABLISHES 60th ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AT MCCC

The Rotary Club of Monroe recently made a $27,000 donation to The Foundation at Monroe County Community College to fund scholarships in both the short- and long-term. The donation includes $25,000 to establish the Rotary Club of Monroe Scholarship Read Press Release

MCCC RECEIVES LARGEST INDIVIDUAL GIFT IN ITS HISTORY

Monroe County Community College has received the largest donation by an individual in its 55-year history. At a ceremony held today at Monroe County Community College, Gary J. Vajcner, a local businessman and philanthropist, donated $1.1 million to The Foundation at MCCC in memory of his wife, Patricia A. Vajcner, and in tribute to the life they built together. Read Press Release

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