Category: Student Success

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Never stop learning, Meet 82 year old MCC Student Rich Libertini

MCC Student and Marine Corps Veteran Rich Libertini is 82 years young and never misses a class. He’s pursuing an Associate Degree in General Studies. Many on the Neal Campus-Kingman have seen Rich and his best friend Atlas III around campus. The two are nearly inseparable. He is originally from New York, and enjoys swing […]

Posted on November 9, 2017November 14, 2017 in Press Release, Student Life, Student Success.

MCC student receives Harrah’s Laughlin scholarship

MCC Culinary Student Kristen Delles receives her $5,000 Harrah’s Laughlin scholarship check! So great to have a corporate partner like Harrah’s helping our community. The MCC Culinary program has had many successful graduates, including Harrah’s own Executive Chef Ron Williams and Range Chef Erik Martinez Ochoa.

Posted on November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 in Student Success.

Student Blogger: Dental Assisting student loving it

Have you ever had someone tell you “I Love Your Smile?” MCC Dental Assisting Student Kara Stolfus will tell you that every smile interests her. She just started the dental assisting program on the Bullhead City Campus. Kara explained how her first day was hands-on with the equipment and tools. She was surprised they were […]

Posted on October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 in Student Life, Student Success.

Student Reporter: Turning Hassels into Tassels!

By Joann DeStigter, Student Multimedia Reporter I think everyone of us can agree that at some point we have struggled with one thing or another that has slowed us down. Here in the MCC Student Success Center they are here to help. The Student Success Center doesn’t just offer tutoring and help with your studies, […]

Posted on September 6, 2017October 12, 2017 in Student Life, Student Success.

Radiologic Technology Class of 2017 Pinning Ceremony

Congratulations to the Radiologic Technology Class of 2017! The Pinning Ceremony was August 19, 2017 at the Bullhead City Campus. 2017 Graduates: Tianna Chrouser Ashley DeBaca Kristina Jacobson Michaley Leonard Esmeralda E. Mejia Molly Morgan Bart Mumm Reza Peyravi Heather Swartzfager Devin Walters Amanda Walton Kaylene Waynick The Class of 2017 would like to […]

Posted on August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 in Events, Student Life, Student Success.

Hurry! Summer’s the best time to knock out some requirements

A lot of students have finished finals and are looking forward to summer break, but it’s also a great time to sign up for university transfer courses at MCC, especially for those looking to get a 4 year degree and save money. MCC is a great place to start knocking out the Arizona General Education […]

Posted on May 15, 2017July 8, 2017 in Press Release, Student Life, Student Success.

LHC Campus end of semester party!

A sign reading LUAU PARTY greeted me as I reached for the door handle of the 600 building on the Lake Havasu City Campus. As I walked in, the sounds of live music met my ears and I was offered a grey shirt, adorned with the new LHC Student Activities Council logo. I could see […]

Posted on May 15, 2017June 13, 2017 in Events, Student Life, Student Success.

MCC’S 4th Annual Car Show, Touching Story Inside

If you missed out on April 8th’s 4th annual MCC Show and Shine Car Show, don’t worry! Mohave Community College strives to keep you up to date on important or just casual events you may have missed. The car show is a time to bring together people who love high quality automotive paint jobs, taste […]

Posted on April 28, 2017 in Student Life, Student Success.

Spotlight on HUM 250

My blinker shuts off as I complete my turn into one of the Lake Havasu Campus parking lots, driving around and pulling into a parking spot. I grab my things, slam my door behind me, and walk towards the closest building. I check my watch as I reach for the door handle; I made it […]

Posted on April 28, 2017June 13, 2017 in Student Life, Student Success.

Save the Date for Denim Day 2017

Denim is a firm, durable, twilled, and usually cotton fabric women with colored warp and white filling threads. It’s a fabric most of us are familiar with at this point. We wear it as skirts, jackets, and pants. But, for an Italian woman involved in a sexual violence case 18 years ago, that denim means so […]

Posted on April 25, 2017 in Press Release, Student Life, Student Success.

MCC Mathlympics winners!

More than 100 of the best and brightest math superstars from high schools from across the tri state region competed in the Mohave Community College Mathlympics competition on Friday.\ In the team competition Lake Havasu High School came out on top with 11 individual students taking home medals. Second place in the team competition was […]

Posted on April 25, 2017June 13, 2017 in Events, Press Release, Student Life, Student Success.

Music + Studying = Success

A car alarm goes off. A fly buzzes around the room. The air conditioner kicks on and off. Yet, I hear none of it. It’s a Monday afternoon, and I have an essay due in Astronomy. My eyes dart over my textbook, fingers poised carefully above the letters of my laptop’s keyboard. I reach around […]

Posted on April 25, 2017June 14, 2017 in Press Release, Student Life, Student Success.

Chemistry Teacher spreading the word to help undergraduates this Summer

Sick of the heat, or need to see some green? Undergraduate students from MCC and other colleges or universities have the chance to step out of their familiar surroundings for the Summer! Chemistry teacher Denice Mittelstaedt encourages students in a science field to apply for the National Science Foundation’s program called Where Discoveries Begin. Each […]

Posted on April 25, 2017 in Press Release, Student Life, Student Success.

Library Work Study Helps People Increase Income & Opportunity

Library work study students on the Bullhead City campus have MCC’S and the public’s best interest at heart. Supervisor Melda Felix came up with the idea to start a job connection board for students and the public. Each week Melda and her work study team dig up information from specific job posting websites; the jobs […]

Posted on April 25, 2017 in Student Life, Student Success.

MCC had a blast at Winterfest

Every year on the second weekend of February, over 200 vendors from across the United States gather on McCulloch Boulevard to sell their goods and services at Winterfest in Lake Havasu City. This event sees thousands of visitors from across Mohave County as they enjoy arts, crafts, food, and live music. This year, Mohave Community […]

Posted on April 25, 2017April 28, 2017 in Student Life, Student Success.