News & Press Releases

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

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

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

MONROE, Mich. – Additional information meetings have been set for the Study Abroad Program trip to the British Isles for MCCC students and community members that is scheduled for May 2019. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is hosting an events series in March in honor of Women’s History Month. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – The One Book, One Community of Monroe County Committee has finalized the calendar of events planned around the themes in this year’s featured book selection, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is offering a new Pre-apprenticeship and Skilled Trades Readiness Program this summer that may be free to those who qualify through the Advance Michigan Catalyst, a $6 million, four-year grant provided by the U.S. Department of Labor to train Michigan workers in robotics and automation. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Kalamazoo-based progressive Celtic band Blarney Castle will perform at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Multiple Emmy Award-winner Louie Anderson will bring his stand-up comedy act to Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center on Saturday, March 10. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – As part of Monroe County Community College’s Visiting Artist Series, Monroe County Community College will host a lecture and month-long public display by glass sculptor Melanie Hunter. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – This fall, Monroe County Community College’s Office of Lifelong Learning will offer a new, blended online Emergency Medical Technician training course in partnership with Huron Valley Ambulance, a regional, nonprofit provider of high quality, accredited ambulance and health transportation services in southeast and south central Michigan. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s accounting program has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service to provide income tax assistance for low- to moderate-income taxpayers who generally earn $54,000 or less. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Tickets are available for a number of Monroe County Community College’s upcoming gourmet buffets, which are prepared by the second-year culinary skills and management program students under the direction of Chef Kevin Thomas and Chef Vicki LaValle. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is hosting numerous events in honor of Black History Month. All events are free and open to the public. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. -- The Monroe County Community College robotics team has qualified for the upcoming VEX World Championship tournament in Louisville, Ky. April 26-28. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – The Michigan State University Extension and the Habitat for Humanity Hope program, in conjunction with Monroe County Community College, will host “Show Me the Money Day” on Feb. 15 from 4-7 p.m. in the Dining Hall of the Audrey M. Warrick Student Services/Administration Building. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – The Crane Wives indie rock group performance originally slated for February 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the La-Z-Boy Center has be rescheduled for October at a date and time to be determined. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – A Study Abroad Program for MCCC students and community members has been scheduled for May of 2019 to the British Isles. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Students and staff members at Monroe County Community College can submit original poetry, short stories, plays, creative non-fiction and artwork to be considered for inclusion in in the 2018 issue of the college's Images literary magazine, which will be published in April. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Classic Albums Live will recreate the magic of one of the most ambitious and controversial album projects of the 1970s, Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater. Read Press Release