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MCCC Awards Presidential Scholarships

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has awarded Presidential Scholarships at MCCC to Makenna Baldwin, Drew Cousino, Alexis Marie Cowell, Cassidy Dixon, Margaret Fleming, Tessa Garlepied, Madalynne Polly, McKenzie Salenbien, Lauren Sevenbergen, and Hannah Tuller. Read Press Release

MCCC Awards Performing Music Scholarships

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has awarded performing music scholarships (band and choir) to five area student musicians. Read Press Release

MCCC to Hold ‘One-Stop Registration Day’ June 23

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will hold a One-stop Registration Day on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Audrey M. Warrick Student Services/Administration Building (Building A) on the Main Campus. Read Press Release

Application Deadline for MCCC Culinary Program Extended to June 15

MONROE, Mich. – The deadline for qualified candidates to apply for acceptance into to the culinary skills and management program at Monroe County Community College for the 2018-19 academic year has been extended to June 15. Read Press Release

Betty Swartout Memorial Scholarship Established at MCCC

MONROE, Mich. -- The family of longtime educator Betty Swartout has established the Betty Swartout Memorial Scholarship with The Foundation at Monroe County Community College. Read Press Release

MCCC’s State of the College Address to the Community Set for May 31

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey will present the State of the College Address to the Community on May 31 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the headquarters of Monroe Bank & Trust. Read Press Release

Early Childhood Education Program Earns Accreditation Considered to be ‘Gold Standard’

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s associate of applied science in early childhood education program has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Felice Moorman, assistant professor and ECE program coordinator at MCCC, has announced. Read Press Release

MCCC Receives National Science Foundation Grant for Nearly $225,000

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has received a $224,906 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project titled “Advanced Welder Education” with the goal of increasing the region’s supply of qualified welders with advanced levels of education who can further research, development and innovation in the field. Read Press Release

MCCC Welding Students Win 5 Medals at State Competition

Monroe, Mich. – Monroe County Community College welding students took home five medals at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in late April, taking home five metals. Read Press Release

MCCC Honors Excellence

MONROE, Mich. – During its Honors Night Ceremony late last month, Monroe County Community College honored the following faculty, adjunct faculty, students, clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2017-18 academic year. Read Press Release

MCCC to Hold 51st Commencement Ceremony on Friday

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College graduates will be recognized during the 51st Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Gerald Welch Health Education Building, located at 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Read Press Release

MCCC Student Newspaper Staff Wins 24 Awards at State Conference

MONROE, Mich. – Eleven different members of the staff of the Agora, Monroe County Community College’s student newspaper, combined to win a total of 24 awards at the Michigan Community College Press Association annual conference earlier this month at Central Michigan University. Read Press Release

Family Fun Night Set for April 20

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Student Government will host Family Fun Night on April 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the Main Campus. Read Press Release

MCCC To Host N.W. Ohio/S.E. Michigan Solidworks User Group Conference

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division will host the Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio SolidWorks User Group Conference on April 17. Read Press Release

MCCC to Host N.W. Ohio/S.E. Michigan SolidWorks User Group Conference

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division will host the Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio SolidWorks User Group Conference on April 17. Read Press Release

MCCC Announces Dean's List

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is pleased to announce the 2017 Fall Semester Dean’s List. Read Press Release

MCCC To Host Annual Career And Opportunity Expo

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will host its annual Career and Opportunity Expo on April 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public and will be held in the Welch Health Education Building located on 1555 S. Rainsinville Rd. Read Press Release

Slight Tuition Increase Is MCCC’s First for Monroe County Residents Since 2016

MONROE, Mich. – At its regular meeting last night, the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees approved a slight tuition increase for students who live in Monroe County, the first such bump since the college froze tuition for residents back in 2016. Read Press Release

Who’s Who Of Michigan Immigrants Affected by U.S. Policy Changes to Appear in Panel at MCCC

MONROE, Mich. – A who’s who of Michigan immigrants affected by changes in U.S. immigration policy will appear together in a panel discussion at Monroe County Community College Wednesday. Read Press Release

It’s Antiquing Time at MCCC; Limited Exhibitor Space Still Available

MONROE, Mich. – It’s antiquing time again at Monroe County Community College. The 17th-annual Antiques in April Show and Sale will be held Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Gerald Welch Health Education Building. Read Press Release