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Mohave Community College Awarded Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to improve success for Hispanic and low-Income Students

MOHAVE COUNTY – The U.S. Department of Education just notified Mohave Community College (MCC) that the college will receive a prestigious grant totaling nearly $3 million. The federal grant will support MCC's Pathways to Success for Hispanic and Low-Income Students project. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), MCC is committed to empowering students from diverse backgrounds, and this ...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the MCC Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Draws Dozens, Including Key Officials

MOHAVE COUNTY — Mohave Community College (MCC) launched a new era for the college and the region, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC) on June 18. The event took place at the future home of the AMTC on Windrose Lane at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park. Approximately 50 people attended, including industry partners, along with city, county and state...
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Mohave Community College Welcomes Julio Galindo as New College Advancement Officer

MOHAVE COUNTY — Mohave Community College (MCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julio Galindo as the new Executive Director of College Advancement. In this role, Galindo will oversee the MCC Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to provide college scholarships for local students and supporting College operations. Additionally, he will work with the MCC Bighorns Boo...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast – May 2024

Bighorn Blast Newscast - May 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 Comm...
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Mohave Community College Names New Vice President of Administrative Services

MOHAVE COUNTY - Following a nationwide search, Mohave Community College (MCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joline Pruitt as the new Vice President of Administrative Services, effective July 1, 2024. Pruitt will succeed Jennie Dixon, a Kingman native and longtime MCC employee, who is retiring after years of dedicated service to the college. As VP of Administrative Services, Pruitt will ove...
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MCC and AZ Community Colleges to receive funding for new Workforce Scholarship program

MOHAVE COUNTY - Governor Katie Hobbs in partnership with Arizona's 10 public community college districts has created the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship program to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in high-wage, high-growth occupations. "The Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship program is a terrific step toward equipping our ...
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Mohave Community College Generates Significant Economic and Social Benefits for Mohave County and Arizona

MOHAVE COUNTY – April is National Community College Month and Mohave Community College (MCC) is pleased to share its pivotal role in fostering economic growth, increasing employability of students and enhancing the overall quality of life in Mohave County and Arizona. The substantial contributions to the local economy and society are highlighted in a study conducted by Lightcast, an internatio...
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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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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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Bighorn Blast Newscast – February 2024

Bighorn Blast Newscast - February 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 Mo...
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Dr. Stacy Klippenstein: MCC’s value enhanced by transformative shift to serve students and communities

I am delighted to share a few of the remarkable accomplishments Mohave Community College (MCC) made in 2023 and our anticipations for an even more eventful and innovative 2024. I will attempt to be brief as I share some of the many new and exciting developments happening at your local College, including workforce training initiatives, our positive economic impact, the creation of new academic programs,...
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MCC Facilities Master Plan released, addresses current conditions and future student needs

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College just released its Facilities Master Plan (FMP), which serves as roadmap for the future of campus buildings and infrastructure.   The MCC board approved  the Facilities Master Plan in October and appreciated that the FMP is focused on improving campus facilities for student learning, and that it is a long-range guiding document.  "I like that this plan i...
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MCC Newscast- Mohave Minutes – November 2023

MCC Newscast- Mohave Minutes - November 2023 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 ...
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