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Mohave College Early College program launches first-ever Summit Academy

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College Early College department and Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) have teamed up to launch the Summit Academy. The Academy allows students to meet their high school graduation requirements by taking college classes. This pilot program allowed 10 seniors to complete their high school coursework and college classes on the Mohave College Neal Campus-Kingman while re...
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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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Mohave College honor society inducts 26 new members

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Alpha Chi Omega chapter on the Kingman campus hosted its induction ceremony Thursday, Nov. 13 for new members for fall 2025. Twenty-six new PTK members were inducted: Emilia Carver, Aleshia Childress, Amber Coble, Alexander Dawson, Amanda DeCastro, Patrick Devlin, Lory Dugger, Breanna Gailliot, Paige Gardner, Drake Gill, Briana Hallada...
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Bighorns Women’s Soccer Make Postseason Debut in Just Their Second Seaso

It's a milestone year for the Mohave College Bighorns women's soccer program: in only their second season of competition, the team has secured its first ever postseason berth.Under the leadership of Head Coach Robert Podeyn, the Bighorns have shown steady improvement and resilience throughout the spring, culminating in the historic achievement of qualifying for the postseason.They now prepare to face t...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast | October 2025

The October 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. Missed a previous episode? You can view past newscasts on the Mohave College YouTube Channel. Have a College story idea? Email it to OCC-Staff@Mohave.edu.For Media:...
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Mohave College Short-Term 8 Week Classes Begin October 13 – Enrollment Open

There is still time to start or continue your education this fall at Mohave College. Enrollment is open for the College 8-week short-term classes, which begin Monday, October 13. These accelerated courses give students the flexibility to earn college credits in half the time of traditional semester classes. There are 111 classes available in this fall semester 8-week term, designed to help students ...
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Mohave College student, mother of five inspires others through education and service

MOHAVE COUNTY – Jared Giamporcaro, a Mohave College student, didn't start her educational journey the traditional way of starting after graduating from high school. She dropped out of school when she was in the seventh grade, and later came to the College to work on her high school equivalency that helped her earn her GED. She decided to attend Mohave College because it was the place that made her f...
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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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Mohave College welcomes new, returning students for the fall semester

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College welcomes new and returning students to the fall semester with enrollment reaching over 4,600 students, nearly a 2% increase from last fall semester. Enrollment for continuing and returning students also saw an increase from last fall with continuing students up 9.1% and returning students at 3.2%. "I want to extend a warm welcome to both our returning students and thos...
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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 Photo | Congratulations Adult Learner Restart Scholarship recipients

MOHAVE COUNTY - Eight Mohave College students were awarded the Adult Learner Restart Scholarship. Students who won the scholarship are going into such areas as computer information systems, nursing, elementary education, automotive collision repair and HVAC. Many recipients are parents, caregiver for aging parents, and all are excited to attend Mohave College and better their lives through educ...
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Fire Science students pass certification exams on first attempt

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College (Mohave College beginning August 2025) Fire Science Program spring 2025 cohort has passed all of their exams to become certified firefighters on their first attempt. Nine students completed the program with all of them passing their exams including firefighter 1 and 2, hazmat awareness and hazmat operations. "We're incredibly proud of class 25-2 for achieving...
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Graduation Underscores the Growing Value and Impact of the College

MOHAVE COUNTY - Fresh off a powerful commencement ceremony celebrating more than 800 graduates in the Class of 2025, Mohave Community College, which will officially be known as Mohave College in August, is proud to highlight the lasting value it brings to students and the communities it serves. These graduates are part of the thousands who have chosen their hometown College as an affordable, high-qua...
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Bighorn Photo | Congratulations Class of 2025

Mohave Community College held its 54th Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 16 at the Anderson Fieldhouse. Students were celebrated and cheered for their hardwork and accomplishments.  The ceremony honored 807 students with the conferral of 402 associate degrees, 720 certificates, totaling 1,122 degrees and certificates, marking a significant achievement for students who have demonstrated exceptional re...
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Mohave Community College Bullhead and nursing student named 2025 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student, wins $10k

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is proud to announce that Sheena "Ku'uipo" Waszkiewicz has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student Award. This prestigious honor recognizes an exceptional student who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, service and perseverance. "It's an incredible honor. I'm deeply grateful and humbled to receive this award," Was...
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