News & Press Releases

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey will present the State of the College Address to the Community on May 31 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the headquarters of Monroe Bank & Trust. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has received a $224,906 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project titled “Advanced Welder Education” with the goal of increasing the region’s supply of qualified welders with advanced levels of education who can further research, development and innovation in the field. Read Press Release

Monroe, Mich. – Monroe County Community College welding students took home five medals at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in late April, taking home five metals. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – During its Honors Night Ceremony late last month, Monroe County Community College honored the following faculty, adjunct faculty, students, clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2017-18 academic year. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College graduates will be recognized during the 51st Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Gerald Welch Health Education Building, located at 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Eleven different members of the staff of the Agora, Monroe County Community College’s student newspaper, combined to win a total of 24 awards at the Michigan Community College Press Association annual conference earlier this month at Central Michigan University. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Student Government will host Family Fun Night on April 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the Main Campus. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division will host the Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio SolidWorks User Group Conference on April 17. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is pleased to announce the 2017 Fall Semester Dean’s List. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division will host the Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio SolidWorks User Group Conference on April 17. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will host its annual Career and Opportunity Expo on April 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public and will be held in the Welch Health Education Building located on 1555 S. Rainsinville Rd. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – At its regular meeting last night, the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees approved a slight tuition increase for students who live in Monroe County, the first such bump since the college froze tuition for residents back in 2016. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – A who’s who of Michigan immigrants affected by changes in U.S. immigration policy will appear together in a panel discussion at Monroe County Community College Wednesday. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – It’s antiquing time again at Monroe County Community College. The 17th-annual Antiques in April Show and Sale will be held Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Gerald Welch Health Education Building. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Additional information meetings have been set for the Study Abroad Program trip to the British Isles for MCCC students and community members that is scheduled for May 2019. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is hosting an events series in March in honor of Women’s History Month. Read Press Release

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, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is offering a new Pre-apprenticeship and Skilled Trades Readiness Program this summer that may be free to those who qualify through the Advance Michigan Catalyst, a $6 million, four-year grant provided by the U.S. Department of Labor to train Michigan workers in robotics and automation. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Kalamazoo-based progressive Celtic band Blarney Castle will perform at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – As part of Monroe County Community College’s Visiting Artist Series, Monroe County Community College will host a lecture and month-long public display by glass sculptor Melanie Hunter. Read Press Release