News & Press Releases

News & Press Releases

MCCC Releases Summer camps Lineup for 2017

Monroe, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has released the lineup for its 2017 FUNdamentals Summer Camps program. The college will host 19 camps on Main Campus at 1555 S. Raisnville Rd. in Monroe, and one camp at Mind Body Balance, in downtown Monroe. Registration for all camps is one week prior to the start date. Read Press Release

The Foundation at MCCC Announces 2017 Enhancement Grants Program Awards

MONROE, Mich. – The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has announced the recipients of the 2017 Enhancement Grants Program awards. Read Press Release

MCCC’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center to Host Free Discussion on How to Start a Business

MONROE, Mich. – On May 25, Monroe County Community College’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center will host a free roundtable discussion on how to start a business. Read Press Release

Paul W. Smith to Host WJR Morning Show Live From MCCC Thursday

MONROE, Mich. – Nationally known WJR-AM (760) radio anchor and Monroe County Community College alum Paul W. Smith will broadcast a special edition of his morning news and talk show live from the college’s La-Z-Boy Center Thursday from 5:30-9 a.m. The special broadcast of “The Paul W. Smith Show” is sponsored by Monroe County Community College, DTE Energy, La-Z-Boy Inc., Monroe Bank & Trust and ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. It will focus on the many strengths of Monroe County, as well as new local initiatives. Read Press Release

MCCC to Hold 50th Commencement Ceremony on Friday

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College graduates will be recognized during the 50th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Gerald Welch Health Education Building, located at 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Read Press Release

MCCC’s State of the College Address to the Community Set for April 11

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey will present the State of the College Address to the Community on April 11 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the headquarters of Monroe Bank & Trust. Read Press Release

MCCC’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center to Host Roundtable Discussion

MONROE, Mich. – On April 27, Monroe County Community’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center will host a roundtable discussion on the topic of what separates an entrepreneur from everyone else. Read Press Release

Family Fun Night Set for April 21

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Student Government will host Family Fun Night on Friday, April 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the Main Campus. Read Press Release

Application Deadline for MCCC Culinary Program Is Fast Approaching

MONROE, Mich. – The deadline for qualified candidates to submit applications to the culinary skills and management program at Monroe County Community College is fast approaching. Read Press Release

MCCC to Launch New Automotive Service Program This Fall

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will officially launch a new automotive service program this Fall Semester, which begins Aug. 23. Read Press Release

Board Freezes Fall Semester Tuition Rate for In-District Students

MONROE, Mich. – At its regular meeting last night, the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees approved a freeze on the tuition rate for students who are Monroe County residents by a vote of 6-0. Read Press Release

It’s Antiquing Time at MCCC

MONROE, Mich. – It’s antiquing time again at Monroe County Community College. Read Press Release

Fine Artist Sharon Bladholm to Speak, Display Work at MCCC

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will host a lecture and display in April by fine artist Sharon Bladholm, who synthesizes art, science, nature and conservation in her work and has expertise in a variety of disciplines, including cast glass, bronze, and ceramic in the sculptural realm, as well as stained glass, printmaking and works on paper. Read Press Release

MCCC Partners With IRS to Provide Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service to provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for low- to moderate-income taxpayers who generally earn $54,000 or less and need assistance preparing their own tax returns. Read Press Release

MCCC to Hold Free ‘Build Your Workforce With Registered Apprenticeships’ Session on April 6

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will hold a free session for employers, educators, workforce development officials, elected officials and veterans agency representatives about the U.S. Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship System on April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the atrium of the La-Z-Boy Center. Read Press Release

Women’s Self-Defense Seminar, Tae Kwon Do Classes to Be Offered This Spring

MONROE, Mich. – MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Office of Lifelong Learning has scheduled a Women’s Self-Defense Seminar and Tae Kwon Do classes for the spring. Read Press Release

Calendar of Events Set for ‘One Book, One Community of Monroe County’

MONROE, Mich. – The One Book, One Community of Monroe County Committee has finalized the calendar of events planned around the themes in this year’s featured book selection, “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. Read Press Release

MCCC Announces Dean's List

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is pleased to announce the 2016 Fall Semester Dean’s List. Read Press Release

Tickets Available for MCCC Culinary Arts Program Buffets

MONROE, Mich. – Tickets are available for a number of Monroe County Community College’s upcoming gourmet buffets, which are prepared by the second-year culinary skills and management program students under the direction of Chef Kevin Thomas and Chef Vicki LaValle. Read Press Release

Broadway Hit About the Life of George Burns and Gracie Allen Coming to MCCC

MONROE, Mich. – “Say Goodnight Gracie,” a hit Broadway play that invites audience members to spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of late comedian George Burns, is coming to Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center on March 4. Read Press Release