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Students, Community Members Can Join Spring 2019 Study Abroad Trip; Info Meetings Set

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

Submissions Being Accepted for MCCC's Annual Literary Magazine

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

Classic Albums Live to Recreate Pink Floyd: 'The Wall' at MCCC

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

Community Members Invited to Planning Session on MCCC’s Mission, Vision and Values

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is conducting a comprehensive review of its mission, vision and values, and community members are invited to participate in an evening planning session on the topic on Wednesday, January 24 from 5-7 p.m. Read Press Release

MCCC Receives Grant From Nexus To Fund Additional Equipment For Welding Program

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College welding technology students will benefit from equipment purchased with a $50,000 donation from NEXUS Gas Transmission. Read Press Release

Adrian Symphony to Perform Holiday Favorites at MCCC’s La-Z-Boy Center

MONROE, Mich. – The Adrian Symphony, along with some of the region’s brightest singing talents, will swing into the holidays by performing seasonal favorites both new and old during a concert at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center on December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Read Press Release

Community Conversation on Athletics at MCCC Set for Dec. 4

MONROE, Mich. – On Dec. 4, Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey will host the first of a series of community conversations regarding the idea of bringing athletics back to Monroe County Community College. Read Press Release

Queen Nation to Perform Queen Tribute Show at MCCC

MONROE, Mich. – Queen Nation will perform the music of legendary rock band Queen during a tribute show at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Read Press Release

MCCC Among Six Michigan Public Entities in Michigan Recognized as Leaders in Energy Efficiency

MCCC is among six Michigan public entities in Michigan that have been recognized as Leaders in Energy Efficiency by the Energy Services Coalition. Read Press Release

ESC Recognizes Michigan Facilities for Energy Efficiency

LANSING, MI – In recognition of significant energy efficiency investment and demonstrated energy cost savings at facilities throughout the state, Energy Services Coalition – Michigan Chapter (ESC) announced today six recipients of the Leaders in Energy Efficiency award. The honorees at the ESC’s Seventh Annual Awards event included Branch County, City of Grand Rapids, Monroe County Community College, Oakland University, Parchment School District and St. Ignace Area Schools. Read Press Release

‘Meet the Candidates’ Forum Scheduled for Nov. 1 at MCCC

MONROE, Mich. – On Nov. 1, Monroe County Community College will host a “Meet the Candidates Night” for individuals listed on the November 7 ballot who are running for City of Monroe offices. Read Press Release

The Foundation at MCCC Awards the Rose and Dr. Richard Walker Culinary Scholarship

MONROE, Mich. – The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Rose and Dr. Richard Walker Culinary Scholarship to Kayla Boyer. The $850 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Read Press Release

The Foundation at MCCC Awards the Dave Hartzell Culinary Scholarship

MONROE, Mich. – The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Dave Hartzell Culinary Scholarship to Lexis Phalen. The $2,000 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees and books. Read Press Release

The Foundation at MCCC Awards the Eugene and Helen Beach Culinary Arts Scholarship

MONROE, Mich. – The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Eugene and Helen Beach Culinary Arts Scholarship to James McBride. The $1,000 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees books, supplies and other education expenses. Read Press Release

The Foundation at MCCC Awards M. Carol Kish Culinary Scholarship

MONROE, Mich. – The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the M. Carol Kish Culinary Scholarship to Skyler Dieselberg. The $950 scholarship is to be used for tuition. Read Press Release

The Foundation at MCCC Awards the Chelsea Bruck Memorial Scholarship

MONROE, Mich. – The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Chelsea Bruck Memorial Scholarship to Blaise Eby. The $500 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Read Press Release

Students, Community Members Can Join 2018 and 2019 Study Abroad Trips; Info Meetings Set

MONROE, Mich. – Students and community members can to join Study Abroad Program trips slated for 2018 and 2019, and several information meetings have been set. Read Press Release

One Night Only: Three National Comedians to Perform at MCCC’s La-Z-Boy Center

MONROE, Mich. – Three nationally touring comedians – Norm Stulz, Steve Lind and Jeff Nease – will bring a show being billed as “Triple Time Comedy” to Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Read Press Release

The Foundation at MCCC Awards the Irv Locketz Culinary Scholarship

MONROE, Mich. – The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Irv Locketz Culinary Scholarship to Jennifer Smith. The $2,500 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees books and supplies. Read Press Release

MCCC Wins 3 Awards for Excellence in Community College Marketing and Communications

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College won three District 3 Medallion Awards for excellence in community college communications last week at the joint District 3 and District 5 Conference of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations in Davenport, Iowa. Read Press Release