Month: March 2024

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Bighorn Photo | Women’s History Month Celebration

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Lake Havasu Campus hosted a panel of women leaders from Lake Havasu City in celebration of Women's History Month. The panelists talked about their professional journey, who they see as a mentor and provided advice to future generations. Panelists included: Cindy Meyers, Nurse Attorney at Colorado River Indian Tribes Deputy Attorney General Kryistina Hook,...
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Support Local Students on Arizona Gives Day by Donating to the Mohave Community College Foundation

MOHAVE COUNTY - As Arizona Gives Day approaches, the Mohave Community College Foundation is reaching out to the community to encourage donations in support of local students' educational pursuits. Arizona Gives Day is April 2, and is an annual day of giving that raises funds for nonprofits across the state, including the MCC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing scholarships for ...
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Bighorn Photo | MCC Bullhead Campus Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members

Twenty-Six Mohave Community College students from the Bullhead Campus have been inducted to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society-Alpha Chi Psi chapter during an induction ceremony with friends and family. The ceremony's guest speaker was Grace Hecht from Make Bullhead Better and former MCC alumna. The ceremony also honored graduating members.  Phi Theta Kappa's mission is to recognize and encourage scho...
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MCC students inducted into new honor society geared toward biology

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College has a new honor society geared toward biology students, Beta Beta Beta-Epsilon Chi Gamma, also known as TriBeta. Fourteen students were celebrated during the inaugural induction ceremony among family, friends and MCC employees. The honor society is for undergraduate students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and ext...
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MCC invites community to Bighorn Trek, free admission

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bighorn Trek is here! Mohave Community College would like to invite community members to stop by and see what MCC has to offer. The event showcases higher education and career opportunities in each community. The event will be held at MCC's Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City campuses. Bullhead Campus When: Thursday, March 28 | 9 AM – 2 PM Where: MCC Bullhead Campus, 3400 Highway ...
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MCC nursing revitalizes program, sees national board exam pass rates hit 100%

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College nursing program has taken the efforts to provide students with more educational resources to improve their learning outcomes and be better prepared in the field. The efforts taken have shown that all students who have taken their national board exams have passed. So far 60% of fall 2023 graduates have taken the exam. This significant achievement highlights the...
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MCC students meet with Governor Hobbs, discuss concerns and hope for future

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College hosted a meeting Friday (March 15) in which Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs had a valuable conversation with ten MCC students. The event, held on the Lake Havasu City campus, provided a platform for students to express their concerns and struggles directly to Governor Hobbs. Students focused on pressing topics such as affordable housing, food insecurity and othe...
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MCC Community Education Division expands non-credit welding classes

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College continues to expand its non-credit welding offerings through its Community Education Division, with a number of new and returning classes set for the spring semester. Jason Gee, MCC Dean of Career and Technical Education, said community feedback has proven there is a demand for non-credit welding classes. Those differ from the college credit programs, which a...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast – March 2024

Bighorn Blast Newscast - March 2024 Reporters and Editors, if there's a story you see in the newscast and would like more information, a photo, or a soundbite for radio and/or video reports, please contact MCC Executive Director of College Communications James Jarman at jjarman@mohave.edu. Thank you!  MCC News shares the college news and events, along with student and employee stories from Mohave Co...
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Women’s Soccer Head Coach Robert Podeyn kicks into gear at spring ID Camp

MOHAVE COUNTY – ­ Mohave Community College has announced the appointment of Robert A. Podeyn as the head coach of its inaugural Women's Soccer squad, with this past weekend seeing him take to the pitch in Mohave County for the first time at the College's Girls ID Camp in Bullhead City. Coach Podeyn comes to MCC from Nicholls State University in Louisiana, with his coaching career spanning various l...
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Join the Fun and Support the Team: Bighorn Scramble Golf Tournament Fundraiser in Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY - Get ready for a day of golf, community spirit and support for the Mohave Community College Bighorns men's and women's soccer teams! The Bighorns Athletics Booster Club is proud to host the Bighorn Scramble Calcutta/Golf Tournament, bringing together all levels of amateur golf enthusiasts and community members to raise funds in support of the first-ever college athletic teams in north...
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Mohave Community College Welcomes Robert Podeyn as Head Coach for Women’s Soccer

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert A. Podeyn as the head coach for the college's inaugural Women's Soccer Team. With more than 30 years of experience in soccer as a player, coach, author and educator, Podeyn brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for the sport to Northwestern Arizona. Coach Podeyn is coming to MCC from Nicholls State University ...
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Closure: Neal Campus-Kingman 500 Building

March 11, 2024 BUILDING 500 UPDATE: BUILDING 500: After learning of potential mold contamination in the Neal-Campus Kingman building 500, MCC closed the building and engaged the Environment Protection Group to test air quality in the building and others on campus. The company reports all tests show the air quality in 500 and other buildings falls within acceptable standards and is considered safe. ...
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