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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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Mohave College Corporate Education, Lake Havasu City celebrate academy graduates

Mohave College Corporate Education department in partnership with Lake Havasu City, celebrated the graduation of participants from the Supervisor Excellence Academy (SEA) 2.0 program Wednesday, Sept, 24 on the Lake Havasu Campus. The ceremony recognized the achievements of the City's selected supervisors and managers who successfully completed this intensive 12-month leadership development program. Th...
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Governor Hobbs & Community Leaders Celebrate Grand Opening of Mohave College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

Today, Governor Katie Hobbs joined Mohave College, community leaders, business leaders and elected officials from throughout Mohave County to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC). The Mohave College AMTC is a Future48 Workforce Accelerator at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park – just 15 minutes from the college's Neal Campus-Kingman. Th...
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Mohave College Bachelor’s Degree Proposals Await Final Accreditation Approval

Mohave College is a step closer to offering its first bachelor's degrees, as Interim College President Dr. Tim Culver announced during the September 19 Board meeting that the Higher Learning Commission's peer review team will recommend approval, and that recommendation will be forwarded to the HLC decision-making body for final action. A final decision is not expected until early November, and it is r...
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Mohave College Board Approves Cosmetology Program, Next Step – Accreditation Approval Needed

The Mohave College District Governing Board approved during its September 19 meeting the launch of a new Cosmetology Certificate program.  Pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the College is prepared to launch the 40-credit certificate program as early as February 2026. Mohave College would train students in hair, nail and skin care services, while also incorporating business a...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast | September 2025

The September edition of the Bighorn Blast Newscast is here — and it's packed with inspiring stories about our amazing students, dedicated employees, and exciting events happening at Mohave College. The Office of College Communications produces the Bighorn Blast each month to share news, events, and stories from across our four campuses. It's a quick, easy way to stay updated on what's happening at ...
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Bighorn Photo | Celebrating employee milestones at Convocation

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College celebrated employees hitting their years of service milestones during its recent Convocation. Employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, 25 and 35 years of service to the College were recognized in front of their peers. Also recognized was the Ellen Licari Service to Students Award recipient, Cat Therrien, Student Life Coordinator. The award recognizes employees who go above and...
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Mohave College Delivers $199 Million Annual Economic Impact, Proves to Be a Smart Investment for Students and Communities

MOHAVE COUNTY - A new independent economic impact study reveals the transformative value Mohave College provides by strengthening the workforce, uplifting the regional economy, and delivering life-changing opportunities for students. The College is a major driver of economic growth and opportunity, generating $199 million in added value for the Mohave County economy in fiscal year 2023–24 which is 2...
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Cool Construction Time-lapse: Mohave College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

Check out the time-lapse capturing a full year of construction on the College's new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center.   The Mohave College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC) is now open at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park, just 15 minutes from the college's Neal Campus-Kingman. It's already buzzing with students learning high-demand skilled trades to help launch and/or advance th...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast – August 2025

The August edition of the Bighorn Blast Newscast is here — and it's packed with inspiring stories about our amazing students, dedicated employees, and exciting events happening at Mohave College. If you can't view YouTube without a Google account, just scroll down for the Vimeo version. The Office of College Communications produces the Bighorn Blast each month to share news, events, and stories fro...
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Dr. Tim Culver begins role as College interim president

Mohave County - Mohave Community College (Mohave College beginning August 2025) proudly welcomed Dr. Tim Culver as Interim President on Tuesday, July 1. He has more than 35 years of experience in higher education, and was hired as Executive Vice President in 2020 by outgoing President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, whose final day at the College was Monday, June 30. Dr. Klippenstein has accepted a new positio...
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College bids grateful farewell to transformative leader

As Dr. Stacy Klippenstein prepares to begin his new role as President of the College of Southern Nevada, Mohave Community College (Mohave College - August 2025) celebrates his visionary leadership and lasting contributions. Since joining the College in 2019, Dr. Klippenstein has guided the institution through a bold era of transformation - expanding academic offerings, accelerating workforce developm...
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