Month: April 2021

Newsroom

Finish Strong at MCC, new Scholarship available for returning students

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave Community College is offering generous scholarships to people who have taken classes at the college, but left without earning a college degree or certificate. "The Finish Strong Scholarship is a great opportunity for former MCC students to come back and earn the degree or certificate they want," said MCC President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein.  "A lot of students had to stop their p...
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MCC Licari Service to Students Award winner, a lifetime helping students

MOHAVE COUNTY – When Susanlee Martino was in the 6th grade she knew she wanted to be a teacher. Today, after four decades as a dedicated educator, she is the Mohave Community College Ellen Licari Service to Students Award Winner for 2021.  The award recognizes faculty and staff members who put students first.  It will be presented to Martino during the 2021 MCC Commencement Ceremonies on May 14 at...
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MCC selects two outstanding students to speak during 2021 Commencement

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Mohave Community College would like to c ongratulat e students  Misty Knight and Breanna Larson, who were selected as the 2021 Commencement Student Speakers. Knight and Larson are students on the Bullhead City Campus.    MCC’s Commencement will hold two ceremonies for the safety of students, employees, and attendees. Knight is the student speaker for the morning ceremony and L...
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MCC Budget Information Sessions for the Community

MOHAVE COUNTY - If you have ever wondered how Mohave Community College obtains and spends the public funds it's allocated, then this is for you. The college will be holding several upcoming Budget Information Sessions for the public via Zoom.  The dates are April 23, April 24 and April 26.  MCC Chief Finance Officer Sonni Marbury will provide a presentation on the college budget process, and answer ...
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MCC now signing students up for summer and fall semesters, excellent value and options

MOHAVE COUNTY - The enrollment window just opened for both Summer and Fall classes at Mohave Community College.  Summer classes start June 1 and fall semester begins August 23.  Students are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible before the classes they want and need fill up. The college offers more than 80 degree and certificate options for students looking to start on their path to an associate...
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Photography Tutorial & Contest

Tired of the same old photos? Bad lighting, bad angles, bad poses? Want to up your photo game? Check out our photography tutorial by MCC Instructor Beau Rogers. Learn how to take better photos with nothing more than your smartphone camera.  After you’ve learned to take better photographs, show them off in the Photo Contest.  Winners will receive a printable award certificate to commemorate excell...
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Military Veteran and former business owner becomes college student, at 58 knows value of education

MOHAVE COUNTY – Knowledge is the key to opening doors of opportunity and positive change. It’s a lesson Michael Adams, a retired Navy Veteran and former business owner learned in life, and it motivated him to become a student at Mohave Community College, where he is also the vice president of the Student Activities Council on the Havasu campus.     Adams , 58, is majoring in Paralegal and Eng...
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MCC board will not raise property tax rate, agrees to employee pay raise after learning faculty pay is lowest in state

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave Community College board members and administration will not raise the college district property tax rate next year.  Board President Dr. Julie Bare said during the April 9 meeting that the board will not vote for a tax rate increase next month.  This is the second year in a row the board opted not to raise the college portion of the local property tax rate, which helps fund co...
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MCC Newscast – Mohave Minutes – April 2021

The MCC Newsroom shares the college news and events, along with faculty, staff and student stories from Mohave Community College.  Each month the team puts together an easy to watch newscast called the "Mohave Minutes."  It is intended to be a quick source of information to keep you updated on what's happening at the college's four campuses.  If you have an MCC story idea please email it to MCC@Moh...
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Mohave Community College student computer club hosts annual Technology Recycling Drive with City of Kingman

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Mohave Community College’s MC4 Computer Club is hosting its Technology Recycling Drive  from  9:00 a.m.  – noon , Saturday, April 24 at the City of Kingman Public Works Yard, 3700 E. Andy Devine Ave.    Residents are encouraged to discard their old or broken computers and technology devices. Items that will be accepted include computer components, recorders, MP3 players, v...
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University Transfer Fair

MCC students should attend the virtual University Transfer Fair to get valuable information about continuing your pursuit of a bachelor's degree.  MCC university partners, and college financial aid and advisors will be available to answer your questions, and figure out the best path forward for you. Times and Locations For location links click on the university/college name. April 13 April...
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Kingman PTK Honor Society inducts 23 new members, receives REACH award 

MOHAVE COUNTY –  The Mohave Community College chapter of Alpha Chi Omega of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society hosted its induction ceremony  Friday  for new members virtually for Spring 2021.    The 23 new PTK members inducted are: Mark Bilbrey , Audra Coffman, Tiffany Conrad, Dorothy Garner, Janice Glennon, Christopher Harris,  Marissa Klein,  Breanne  Klemer ,  Lauriano  Lovato, Jasmin...
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Congratulations MCC Film Festival winners! See video of virtual event and winners

Mohave Community College congratulates Quincy Ray Barham on his flash film The Little Details that won the $500 grand prize in the first annual MCC Flash Film Festival. The event with Hollywood Actor/Producer and MCC Alumnus Seamus Dever was organized and produced by the Bullhead City Student Arts Club.    The club awarded 10 cash prizes for first and second placers in five categories, plus the $50...
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MCC Surgical Technology School helps Marine Corps Veteran find success and a career

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Giovanni Hartford has been a Surgical Technology student at Mohave Community College for  two  years, is graduating this semester and already has a job  lined up.    Before Hartford joined the MCC family, he was in the Marine Corp for four years. After leaving the  service,  he knew he wanted to be  part of the medical profession when his grandfather was diagnosed with colo...
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