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MCC Newscast – Mohave Minutes – August 2020

MCC News shares the college news and events, along with faculty, staff and student stories from Mohave Community College each month. Known as the “Mohave Minutes” it is intended to be a quick source of information to keep you updated on what’s happening at the college’s four campuses. If you have an MCC story idea please email […]

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 in Press Release.

Pandemic not stopping MCC students from learning and reaching goals

MOHAVE COUNTY – The fall semester is right around the corner at Mohave Community College and students who took summer classes found online and remote classes beneficial to their everyday lives. Tabitha Gray, a General Studies major, is planning to graduate from MCC in December and then immediately begin at Western Governors University to earn her Bachelor’s […]

Posted on August 12, 2020August 24, 2020 in Press Release.

Attention Mohave Community College RN graduates and past Alumni!

Attention Mohave Community College RN graduates and past Alumni! If you are still looking to complete your RN-BSN program or you are still shopping around, please read the following exciting information from our partner – Chamberlain University! Mohave Community College partnership with Chamberlain University grants you a 30% tuition savings (right now only for the […]

Posted on August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 in Press Release.

Be a firefighter, MCC now accepting applications for the next Fire Academy

Men and women who want to become firefighters should now fill out an application for the next MCC Fire Academy. Mohave Community College’s Fire Science program partners with local fire stations to offer the best education and training in the region. Completion of the fire academy is a requirement for anyone who wants to become […]

Posted on August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 in Press Release.

MCC grad on her way to become a physical therapy doctor

Erika Hiestand, a 2020 Mohave Community College graduate, is on the road to continue her education at Arizona State University in Tempe. Hiestand was honored to be the 2020 MCC Student Speaker during the Virtual 2020 MCC Graduate Recognition Ceremony. She was a 2019 All Arizona Academic Team member. Hiestand is a Physical Therapist Assistant student and is continuing her education to […]

Posted on August 3, 2020 in Press Release.

MCC Big Horn Café winners want to help the community

MOHAVE COUNTY – Students, staff, faculty and community members will start seeing new faces behind the counter of the Bighorn Café on the Mohave Community College Neal-Kingman Campus. Joseph and Natalie Cuzzone are the winners of the MCC Bighorn Café Competition. Their grand prize is a 12 month rent-free contract for a commercial kitchen with utilities included. They are also being provided free […]

Posted on August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 in Press Release.

MCC grad working to improve the community through substance abuse prevention

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ricarda DeAnda is now a Mohave Community College alumna and is on the road to better her community by utilizing her degree.   DeAnda completed her Associates of Arts in Substance Abuse and Counseling. She decided to go into this program because she knew there was a need for it in the workforce and from personal experience.   “Nowadays substance abuse really affects almost […]

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 in Press Release.

Dr. Maria Ayon selected to lead the MCC Lake Havasu City campus

Mohave Community College is pleased to announce that Dr. Maria Ayon will be the new Dean of Student and Community Engagement at the Lake Havasu City Campus. Ayon replaces Jann Woods, who is retiring after 19 years of service at the college. Dr. Ayon was chosen after a nationwide search, during which 86 candidates applied for […]

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 in Press Release.

MCC partnering with Google, also offering 4 week truck driver training, and advanced surgical technology training

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College unveiled several new opportunities that will help students prepare to enter the workforce during and after the pandemic, and help boost economic recovery in the region. The announcement was made during two video news conferences that MCC and community colleges across the state held this morning. Mohave Community College and […]

Posted on July 14, 2020July 16, 2020 in Press Release.

MCC enrolling students in exciting new classroom experience, fall classes start August 24

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is encouraging people to apply now and select from list of more than 500 fall semester classes. The first classes start on August 24. To help keep students and employees healthy during the pandemic, MCC instructors have developed Remote classrooms. A video explaining what students can expect in […]

Posted on July 6, 2020July 30, 2020 in Press Release.

Kingman Rotary Club donates to foundation for scholarships

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Foundation received a check donation of $1,000 from the Kingman Rotary. The rotary donates every year to the foundation to go toward scholarships for students. From left to right, Bill Branes, Bill McClure, MCC Kingman-Neal campus Dean Dr. Fred Gilbert, Karen Brown and Lorraine Leeming.

Posted on July 1, 2020 in Press Release.

MCC financial aid director selected for fellowship seminar series

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College will have one of its employees as a Fellow at The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership during the Flinn-Brown Fellowship seminar series. The Fellowship helps experienced civic leaders from throughout Arizona expand their knowledge, skills, and networks to help address Arizona’s long-term issues. Heather Patenaude, MCC Financial Aid Director, is one […]

Posted on July 1, 2020July 2, 2020 in Press Release.

Dr. Klippenstein’s message to students about the new 2020-2026 Strategic Plan

Dear Students, The MCC Strategic Plan 2020 – 2026 marks an important milestone, and it demonstrates our commitment to serving you and our communities. Thanks to so many of you, the new strategic plan is built directly upon the feedback of the entire college community—and student voices played prominently in its development. The strategic plan […]

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 in Press Release.

Live virtual classes at MCC could be perfect for you

Fall classes at MCC start August 24 and the enrollment window is now open. The college has a mix of online, remote and on campus classes to help students stay healthy during the pandemic. The remote classes are virtual classrooms that bridge the gap between online and on campus classes. As one MCC instructor described […]

Posted on July 1, 2020July 9, 2020 in Press Release.

Synthetic human will help MCC surgical technology and health care students

MOHAVE COUNTY – Her name is Olga and she looks as real as any human walking around. Her insides are hard and cold and she is kept in an incubator with water when she isn’t in surgery. Mohave Community College Surgical Technician program has a new SynDaver Synthetic Human for students to learn and get a more hands on experience. Michelle Diaz, MCC […]

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 in Press Release.