News & Press Releases

News & Press Releases

FIVE MONROE AND WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETE IN WELDING SKILLS COMPETITON AT MCCC

Recently teams from Airport High School (Carleton, MI), Bedford High School (Bedford Township, MI), Flat Rock High School (Flat Rock, MI), Monroe High School (Monroe, MI), and Woodhaven High School (Woodhaven, MI) competed in a welding skills event at Monroe County Community College. Read Press Release

MCCC’S STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS TO THE COMMUNITY SET FOR MAY 24

Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey will present the State of the College Address to the Community on May 24 at 7:30 a.m. via Zoom web conferencing. Read Press Release

NEW INDUCTEES TO PTK, HONOR SOCIETY AT MCCC, RECOGNIZED

Recently Monroe County Community College held an initiation ceremony for 18 students into the college's chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community colleges. Founded in 1918, PTK is a scholarly fellowship which Read Press Release

'CULTURE AND DIVERSITY IN PAKISTAN' TOPIC OF MCCC DIVERSITY ZOOM SESSION ON MAY 11, 2022

Monroe County Community College will host " ulture and Diversity in Pakistan" presented by Dr. Ijaz Ahmed, MD, MS, RRT, RCP, respiratory therapy program director., on Wednesday, May 11, at 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. Read Press Release

MCCC's STUDENT NEWSPAPER, THE AGORA, AND STAFF WIN SEVERAL STATE-LEVEL AWARDS

The Agora, Monroe County Community College's student newspaper, won several awards once again at the state level in the recent Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest and the Michigan Community College Press Association Contest Read Press Release

MCCC TO PRESENT WIDE-RANGING SERIES OF ZOOM SESSIONS IN MONTHLY DIVERSITY SERIES FOR MAY

Did you know that May is May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Older Americans Month, Jewish American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month? As such, Monroe County Community College is celebrating with a full slate of programming Read Press Release

MCCC WELDING STUDENTS EARN TOP HONORS AT RECENT STATEWIDE SKILLS USA COMPETITION

Each April, approximately 500 business and industry leaders coordinate nearly 80 skill and leadership contests for the 1,500 students members from across the state in the annual SkillsUSA Competition, Read Press Release

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR MCCC'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Monroe County Community College will host a one-hour long RT career information session for the public on Thrusday, April 28, 2022 at 3 p.m. Read Press Release

MCCC Presents Awards to Students, Clubs, Programs and Faculty During Recent Honors Night Celebration

Monroe, Mich.- Monroe County Community College has honored the following students, clubs, organizations, faculty and adjunct faculty for their achievements during the 2021-22 academic year. Read Press Release

AFTER TWO-YEAR HIATUS, PLOTS AVAILABLE IN MCCC'S COMMUNITY GARDEN AGAIN THIS YEAR

The Monroe County Community College Community Farm is excited to offer plot space in the community garden to community members to grow their own fresh food this summer after a two-year hiatus. Read Press Release

MCCC TO HOLD 55TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY APRIL 29

Monroe County Community College graduates will be recognized during the 55th Annual Commencement Ceremony on April 29 at 6 p.m. in the Gerald Welch Health Education Building, located at 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Read Press Release

LOCAL FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHER, KEVIN TRICKEY, TEACHING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SERIES THIS SPRING AT MCCC

Monroe County Community College’s Office of Lifelong Learning is offering a series of non-credit photography workshops this spring. The sessions will be taught by Kevin Trickey, a local fine arts photographer. Read Press Release

DEI IN THE COMMUNITY & WORKPLACE and CASA CHILD PROTECTION ARE TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MCCC DIVERSITY MONTH EVENTS

Monroe County Community College has two events remaining for in its schedule of Diversity Month events in April. These events are free and open to the community, including students, faculty and staff. Read Press Release

HEALTH SCIENCES STUDY ABROAD TRIP PLANNED FOR MAY 2023 TO UNITED KINGDOM & WESTERN EUROPE

Monroe County Community College will host an informational session via Zoom on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 6 p.m. about the 2023 Health Sciences Study Abroad experience to London and Paris. MCCC is excited to offer students, alumni, healthcare professionals and community members Read Press Release

MCCC, STATE POLICE TO HOST LAW ENFORCEMENT YOUTH ACADEMY JUNE 20-23; Applications Due May 25

Monroe County Community College's Criminal Justice program and the Michigan State Police are jointly hosting a Monroe County Law Enforcement Youth Academy from June 20-23 on MCCC's Main Campus for individuals age 17-21. Read Press Release

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE EIGHT-WEEK CREDENTIAL PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 7, 2022

Monroe County Community College will be offering an eight-week Certified Nurse Aide during the Summer 2022 Semester. Beginning Tuesday, June 7, students will attend in-person classes on MCCC’s Main Campus Read Press Release

MCCC TO HOST ‘MONROE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING’ PRESENTED BY TROOPER TRESSA DUFFIN VIA ZOOM AT 3 P.M. THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Monroe County Community College to host "Monroe and Human Trafficking" presented by Michigan State Police Trooper Tressa Duffin, chairperson Monroe County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition Read Press Release

MCCC’S INSIDE OUT DANCE ENSEMBLE RETURNS TO STAGE AFTER TWO-YEAR HIATUS TO PRESENT ‘ACCESS’ APRIL 9 & 10

The Monroe County Community College Inside Out Dance Ensemble will present “Access” on Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. with a repeat performance Sunday, April 10, at 3 p.m. in the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater Read Press Release

MCCC OFFERS NATIVE AMERICAN WORKSHOP SERIES

Monroe County Community College’s Office of Lifelong Learning is offering a series of Native American workshops led by Barbara Mauter, an MCCC adjunct instructor known for her critical thinking class activities and whose interests center around reading, thinking, how our minds work, and Native American culture and history. Read Press Release

NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR ELECTION OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES NOW AVAILABLE

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