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100% national board exam pass rates for MCC Surgical Technology program

Mohave Community College’s Surgical Technology program students continue setting a high bar when it comes to the national board exam pass rates. MCC Surgical Technology Director Michelle Diaz just received notification that every student passed the national board exam in 2018. The national average pass rate is only 77.9%, according to the National Board of […]

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 in Press Release.

Sign up soon for MCC Summer Computer Camps for teens

Teens who want to learn how to build apps, take apart computers, play with 3D printers, drones, learn website design and much more should sign up for Summer Computer Camps at Mohave Community College. The MCC Computer Science Department is offering camps on all campuses, which feature fun and engaging ways to educate teens about […]

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 in Press Release.

New PSY 235 online course brings value, student benefit

The Mohave Community College Social Behavioral Science department is pleased to announce a new course for students that will also transfer directly to the state universities in Arizona. The Psychology 235 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences class is now enrolling for the Fall Semester. The credits for PSY 235 from MCC transfer to all three state […]

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 in Press Release, Student Success.

MCC Welding expands to Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City

Mohave Community College is expanding the college Welding program to the Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City campuses. The college is getting the facilities prepared and will soon be signing students up for Fall Semester classes on those campuses. The welding department’s main hub is on the Kingman campus, which is the location of the […]

Posted on May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 in Press Release, Student Success.

New PSY 235 online course brings more value, savings to college students

The Mohave Community College Social Behavioral Science department is pleased to announce a new course for students that will also transfer directly to the state universities Arizona. The Psychology 235 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences class is now enrolling for the Fall Semester. The credits for PSY 235 from MCC transfer to all three state universities, […]

Posted on May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 in Press Release.

Innovation, continuing student success spark leadership changes at MCC

A change in administrative leadership started on May 21 that will help Mohave Community College drive educational attainment and student success into the future. Former Bullhead City Campus Dean Shawn Bristle started his new position at the college, becoming the new Chief of Innovation and Transformation. North Mohave Campus Dean Dr. Carolyn Hamblin replaced Bristle […]

Posted on May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 in Leadership, Press Release, Student Success.

MCC 2018 Graduation! Full video & Photos!

Mohave Community College 2018 Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations graduates! In 2018 MCC awarded 527 degrees to 449 students. Additionally, the college had 117 GED graduates. The pre-commencement video is a mashup of pictures taken by our 2018 graduates throughout their time at MCC. It played on a continuous loop on the large screen at […]

Posted on May 14, 2018May 15, 2018 in Press Release.

MCC graduate receives $10,000 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student Award

When Ronald Marcks graduated from Mohave Community College with an associate degree in liberal arts, he also received a check for $10,000. He is the college’s the first annual Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student Award recipient. “I was stunned,” said Marcks, who had not even applied for the award until his instructors and friends pressured […]

Posted on May 14, 2018May 15, 2018 in Press Release.

Student Reporter: Thank You MCC, #BighornPride

Wow. I can’t believe that it is the end of the semester already and look at how far we have come! This has been such a fun, inspiring, and transforming journey. I highly suggest all students start at MCC, or a community college in your area, and I don’t suggest it because I went […]

Posted on May 9, 2018May 10, 2018 in Press Release.

11 local high school students earn college degree before diploma

For many teenagers getting through high school is challenging enough, but Serena Silk and ten other local high school students decided they would try to graduate from college before high school. On May 11, they will graduate from Mohave Community College. Silk will accomplish her goal, earning an Associate in Liberal Arts degree. She recently […]

Posted on May 8, 2018May 23, 2018 in Press Release.

2018 graduate will receive $10,000 cash award at MCC commencement

Mohave Community College will be awarding 527 associate degrees and certificates to 449 students this year, and one student will receive $10,000 at the college commencement ceremony on May 11. The 2018 ceremony will feature the first annual presentation of the Kathy Hodel Outstanding Student Award. A graduating student who excels academically and meets other criteria, […]

Posted on May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 in Press Release.

Cancer Association of Havasu donates $5,500 for MCC Nursing scholarships

The Cancer Association of Havasu donated $5,000 for scholarships in honor of their Hero of the Year – Eagles Aerie 4299. The association also donated another $500 to the Rosemarie Coletta Memorial Scholarship. Both scholarships are for Lake Havasu City residents in the second year of the MCC Nursing Program. If you’d like to donate […]

Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 in Press Release.

Student Blogger: Building Minds and Bodies at MCC

Ever wonder what to do after a long class or study session? Many of us have, but one MCC Student might have a new activity to introduce you to! Mohave Community College student, Mathieu Bourget, has proposed a new activity to do in Bullhead City for college students looking to relieve stress or simply start […]

Posted on May 1, 2018 in Press Release.

MCC Psych Club holding ‘Screenagers’ viewings to help parents, children

From Vanessa Espinioza, Kingman Daily Miner – The alarm goes off in the morning, you grab your phone to look at the notifications from Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. You’re at the dinner table and you look up from your plate to see your family swiping through various social media accounts or playing Candy Crush instead […]

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 in Press Release.

MCC upgrades and expands Licensed Practical Nurse program, accepting applications for January 2019 start

Mohave Community College is expanding the Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, program to offer classes on all campuses starting in January of 2019. The LPN certificate program will also be offered twice each year and is being updated to meet the changing needs of today’s health care system. “We are very excited about these positive changes,” […]

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 in Press Release.