News & Press Releases

MONROE, Mich. – Nominating petitions for election of trustees for the Community College District of Monroe County, Michigan are now available at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office, 106 East First Street, Monroe, Mich. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College officially opened its new $1.8 million Health Sciences Simulation Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony last night. Read Press Release

The One Book, One Community of Monroe County committee has scheduled more than 50 events throughout March -- including an author visit -- for the community to join in the discussion of this year’s book selection, The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Read Press Release

Adventure, romance, swordplay and laughter collide this spring as Monroe County Community College's Humanities and Social Sciences Division brings The Three Musketeers to life in the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater from April 9-12. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Health Sciences Division will host a Nursing Information Session on Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. in Room 105 of the Welch Health Education Building. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is seeking nominations for the 2026 MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award and the 2026 College Supporter of the Year Award. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. -- Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey announced this morning that a joint appeal committee unanimously decided to recognize Turning Point USA at MCCC as an official student club. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will host an Adult Learner Open House on March 12 for those age 21 and above who are considering college. The event will be held in Founders Hall (Building F) from 5-8 p.m. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College has launched a new Pathway to Apprenticeships Certificate Program that was built in partnership with the Monroe/Lenawee AFL CIO Skilled Trades Council, Parmeshwar (Peter) Coomar, dean of Applied Science and Engineering Technology, has announced. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College will host a presentation, workshop/demo and month-long public display by Phoenix-based artist Cora J. Quiroz as part of its Visiting Artist Series. Read Press Release

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Monroe County Community College has scheduled numerous opportunities -- including in-person and online information sessions, as well as hospital tours to see respiratory therapists on the job -- for prospective students to learn more about the growing RT field. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s credit enrollment is up by 4.4 percent, with 2,577 students attending MCCC this Winter Semester. That is up from 2,463 one year ago. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Collage is back at Monroe County Community College. After a hiatus more than a decade, the Collage Concert returns to MCCC's La-Z-Boy Center on Sunday, Feb. 22 with 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Semester Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more hours and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College has announced over $325,000 of scholarship funding available for the 2026-27 academic year. Read Press Release

MONROE and TEMPERANCE, Mich. – Beginning Winter 2026, Monroe County Community College will offer a new course titled "The Human Body in Health and Disease" (HLTSC-170), a health science course that is a prerequisite for MCCC's anticipated new paramedic degree and certificate programs slated to start in the Fall 2026 at its Bedford location, the Whitman Center. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Office of Workforce Development is offering two new drone pilot training courses for Federal Aviation Administration certification prep this winter -- including an introductory course for recreational operators and a commercial pilot course -- at greatly reduced rates via a grant to MCCC from SEMCA GEM Talent, Barry Kinsey, director of workforce development, has announced. Read Press Release

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has announced a special scholarship opportunity for the Winter 2026 semester for current and new students. Over $80,000 of scholarships will be awarded. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025. The online scholarship application is available now at www.monroeccc.edu/scholarships. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. -- Monroe County Community College's proposal for a renewal of its current 5-year Maintenance and Improvement Millage failed to pass yesterday. Below is a statement from President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey on the millage renewal defeat: Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is offering 11 credit classes at the Whitman Center in Bedford during the upcoming Winter Semester, which begins January 16. Registration for the Winter Semester is underway. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave. in Temperance. Read Press Release