Month: June 2021

Newsroom

MCC classes to return on campus, and college will continue remote class option

MOHAVE COUNTY – Students asked and Mohave Community College answered.  The college will offer classes on campus, online and remotely through videoconferencing for the upcoming fall semester, which begins August 23.  College President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein just announced in a video message to the college community that on campus classes will resume, and so will the remote class option.   "As yo...
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MCC President Dr. Klippenstein’s Video Message

Watch MCC President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein’s video message to the MCC Community regarding pandemic plans, fall semester and more.   Stay up to date with the college pandemic plans and virtual events at Mohave.edu/Coronavirus   ...
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MCC Radiologic Technology graduate overcomes health issues, turns passion into purpose

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ashley Thimm has gone through a lot of obstacles in her life. She suffered the loss of a loved one and had many health issues. While attending River Valley High School she lost her mother and suffered a diabetic coma.  At a young age she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin. She said her father found her unresponsi...
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MCC libraries, computer labs open on all campuses as local pandemic numbers improve

MOHAVE COUNTY – Anyone who needs help with a research paper, access to databases, or just a place to study, the Mohave Community College Libraries are here to help.  The libraries are now open on each campus for students to check out materials, use a study room and the computers.  Other materials the library provides to help students include textbooks, test preparation guides, DVDs and books. They...
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MCC hires medical doctor with extensive educational leadership background to head college health professions division

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave Community College is pleased to announced Dr. Liliya Tishchenko, M.D., to serve as the new Dean of Health Professions. She will provide leadership in the development of new programs and diversification of existing programs to help students and meet the needs of communities throughout Mohave County. "Dr. Tishchenko brings many years of experience to MCC and will be an integral p...
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MCC hires student life expert to lead student and community engagement team  

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave Community College has chosen Dr. W. Tramaine Rausaw to serve as the new Vice President of Student and Community Engagement, and he will also serve as dean of the Neal Campus-Kingman. “MCC is extremely excited to have Dr. Rausaw join our team and lead our student engagement efforts,” said MCC President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein.  “He offers a wealth of experience at the commu...
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After 28 years MCC faculty member and Kingman native Dr. Andra Goldberg retires

MOHAVE COUNTY – Dr. Andra Goldberg has been a part of Mohave Community College primarily working as an instructor. She has taught many students the ins and outs of a computer and the skills necessary for a career. After nearly 28 years, she has decided to retire. When she first started she hoped to have a career teaching in her hometown and eventually retire where she grew up.  “I hoped I would ...
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MCC Newscast – Mohave Minutes – June 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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MCC graduate says college helped her find career passion, path to success

MOHAVE COUNTY – Elizabeth Najera is a Mohave Community College alumna who went from being an MCC Bighorn to an NAU Lumberjack, and is on her way to quickly becoming a future teacher.   Najera said she started college at MCC because of its affordability, small class sizes and excellent faculty.  She graduated a year early from Kingman High School and wasn't sure what she wanted to do, so she deci...
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MCC English Instructor Shares Firsthand Experience with Anti-Asian Racism

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College English Instructor John Hansen recently wrote about his experiences with anti-Asian racism and it was published by The National Council of Teachers of English.  It is called “The Other Pandemic: Anti-Asian Sentiment”. It was published during the month of May, which was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  There have been numerous attacks...
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