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She’s on her way! Dr. Holliday Video Message | June 1, 2026

Hello Bighorns! Summer semester starts today, June 1, kicking off new classes, new goals, and a message from our incoming president. Dr. Chrissy Holliday officially begins leading the College in July.  Even with a full schedule as she prepares for the move, she wanted to personally reach out and share how much she and her family are looking forward to meeting everyone and making northwestern Arizona...
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Mohave College invites public to attend budget information sessions and annual budget hearing

Mohave College is inviting the public to attend upcoming budget information sessions to learn more about the college's budget, public funding and how resources support students and communities across Mohave County. The public information sessions will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, with locations available at each Mohave College campus and an option to participate by Zoom.  The sessions are des...
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Mohave College honors Board President Dr. Julie Bare with Founder’s Award

Mohave College recognized Board President Dr. Julie Bare with Founder's Award during the college's 55th annual commencement ceremony Friday, May 15, at Anderson Fieldhouse in Bullhead City. The Founder's Award is a special recognition presented to an individual whose distinguished service and exceptional contributions have significantly advanced the growth, vitality and mission of Mohave College. Dr....
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Mohave College Bighorn Blast Newscast | May 2026

The May edition of the Bighorn Blast Newscast is here, packed with terrific stories and events from Mohave College. If you're a member of the media and would like more information or need photos, audio or video from one of the stories, please contact: James Jarman, Executive Director of Communications, jjarman@mohave.edu Have a College story idea? Email OCC-Staff@Mohave.edu. ...
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Mohave College purchasing manager earns scholarship for advanced training

Mohave College is pleased to congratulate Wendy Donnell , purchasing manager, on being selected to receive a professional development scholarship from the Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement. NIGP stands for the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and is known today as NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement, a national organization that provides ed...
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Arizona Governor proclaims April 2026 as Community College Month, highlighting value of Mohave College

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has proclaimed April 2026 as Community College Month, recognizing the critical role colleges like Mohave College play in expanding opportunity, strengthening the workforce and driving economic growth across the state. The proclamation highlights the importance of accessible, affordable, high-quality education and training for students of all backgrounds, as well as the imp...
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Mohave College Board Names Dr. Christin Holliday as Next President

After a national search, the Mohave College Board of Governors has selected Christin Holliday, Ph.D., to lead the College as its next president. Dr. Holliday currently serves as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success at Cal Poly Humboldt, where she oversees areas focused on student access, enrollment, retention and success.  Prior to that role, she served in leadership position...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast | March 2026

The newest edition of the Mohave College Bighorn Blast Newscast is here. It's packed with terrific stories and events at the College.  The Bighorn Blast is a quick, easy way to stay up to date with everything happening at the College.For Media: If you see a story in the newscast and would like more information or need photos, audio or video, please contact: James Jarman, Executive Director of Colleg...
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Mohave College announces four presidential finalists, invites community to March 24-25 public forums

The Mohave College Board of Governors has announced four finalists in the nationwide search for the college's next president and is inviting employees, students, and community members to participate in public forums during finalist campus visits on Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25. The search drew nearly 90 applicants. The Presidential Search Committee and Board of Governors advanced finalist...
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Mohave College to Host Presidential Finalists for Campus and Community Forums March 24 and 25

Mohave College will welcome four presidential candidate finalists to the Neal Campus-Kingman (NCK), Bullhead City Campus (BHC), Lake Havasu Campus (LHC) and Colorado City Campus (CCC) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for a series of forums with employees, students, and community members. The CCC forum will be held via Zoom. The college received nearly 90 applicants in a nation...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast | February 2026

The newest edition of the Mohave College Bighorn Blast Newscast is here. It's packed with terrific stories and events at the College.  The Bighorn Blast is a quick, easy way to stay up to date with everything happening at the College.For Media: If you see a story in the newscast and would like more information or need photos, audio or video, please contact: James Jarman, Executive Director of Colleg...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast | January 2026

The January edition of the Bighorn Blast Newscast is here. It's packed with terrific stories and events at Mohave College from December-January.  The Bighorn Blast is a quick, easy way to stay up to date with everything happening at the College.For Media: If you see a story in the newscast and would like more information or need photos, audio or video, please contact: James Jarman, Executive Directo...
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Mohave College innovative student support model, employee highlighted in national publication

Mohave College Director of First Year and Career Experience Natalie Gebicke is featured in Community College Daily, a national publication of the American Association of Community Colleges. In her commentary, "A one-person model for student support, workforce readiness," Gebicke explains how the College is building a scalable, student-centered approach to career services that support learners across ou...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast | November 2025

The November edition of the Bighorn Blast Newscast is here. It's packed with terrific stories and events at Mohave College from the past month.  The Bighorn Blast is a quick, easy way to stay up to date on what's happening at the College.For Media: If you see a story in the newscast and would like more information or need photos, audio or video, please contact: James Jarman, Executive Director of Co...
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Mohave College selects new Kingman campus dean

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College would like to welcome Dr. Jacob Crawford as the Dean of Student and Community Engagement on the Neal Campus-Kingman starting on Dec. 22. In this role, Dr. Crawford will oversee student life, leadership development, and community partnerships that enrich the College mission to foster student success and engagement. "I'm honored and humbled to be selected to serve as the...
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