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After 30 years of public service at MCC, John Wilson retires

A local legend among the Mohave Community College ranks is heading into retirement this week, after 30 years of public service at the Neal-Campus Kingman. “John Wilson’s dedication and drive to help MCC, the students and the community is hard to match,” said MCC President Michael Kearns. “He’s a walking MCC encyclopedia. If there’s anything […]

Posted on July 11, 2017July 18, 2017 in Press Release.

Student loan fraud alert

If you get a text informing you that your student loans have been forgiven, or that you qualify to have you student loans forgiven, do not respond. MCC has been informed that students may be getting a text message informing them that their student loans have been forgiven and they should call a number that was […]

Posted on June 21, 2017July 11, 2017 in Press Release.

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.

Great time for summer classes at MCC

A lot of students are finishing finals and 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 Curriculum, […]

Posted on April 28, 2017 in Press Release.

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.

MCC launches Business Incubator to assist Dot Foods and other businesses

As the new $30 million Dot Foods distribution center is being built, Mohave Community College is pleased to assist the company with the college’s new Business Incubator. MCC will be home to Dot, while the company’s distribution center is under construction. Dot management will be meeting with potential employees and conducting operations from MCC’s Business […]

Posted on April 25, 2017June 13, 2017 in Press Release.

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.

Student Blogger: Student Sleep Deprivation Alternative

Ever feel like a walking zombie after an endless night of studying?! I say students who are not familiar with Manuka should do a trial run, and experience a deep sleep with endless benefits. Student life can result in sleep deprivation that causes harmful effects to the body. In order to keep refueling, we as […]

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