News & Press Releases

News & Press Releases

90s 'TIME WARP' BAND THE SKITTLE BOTS TO PLAY MCCC'S LA-Z-BOY CENTER

The Toledo-based Skittle Bots, a band that has built a huge following in and around the Glass City and adheres to one simple rule – playing only songs released between 1990-99 – will play Monroe County Community College's La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater on Saturday, January 6 at 7 p.m. Read Press Release

AUTOMOTIVE TECH SPECIALIST APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM NOW OFFERED AT MONROE DODGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MCCC STUDENT CAN 'EARN WHILE THEY LEARN'

Recently the Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Superstore announced a registered apprenticeship program by partnering with Monroe County Community College. Through this new and innovative Automotive Tech Specialist Program, Monroe Dodge will not only employ the apprentice, but also will pay for tuition, fees and supplies needed for the student’s classes, taken at MCCC. Read Press Release

TWO MCCC COURSES BUILD GOOD FOUNDATION & AWARENESS OF HEALTHCARE ISSUES & CAREERS

Monroe County Community College is offering a new ‘Issues and Trends in Health Care course (HLTSC 200)’ for current and prospective health sciences students or anyone else who is interested in the topic. Read Press Release

MCCC'S AGORA CHORALE WILL PERFORM IN JOINT CONCERT WITH WHITEFORD HIGH SCHOOL ON DECEMBER 6, 2023

Monroe County Community College is hosting a unique evening of vocal performances on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meyer Theater in the La-Z-Boy Center on the college's main campus in Monroe. Read Press Release

PESTICIDE TRAINING & REVIEW CLASS IS DEC. 14

Monroe County Community College and Ned Birkey, MSU Extension Educator Emeritus, will present a Pesticide Training and Review class on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Room F 185, Founders Hall on the college's main campus, 1555 S. Raisinville Road in Monroe. The class runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and costs $35. Read Press Release

MCCC TO HOST WORKSHOP ON IMPORTANCE OF CODE COMPLIANCE IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Monroe County Community College’s Construction Management Technology program, in partnership with the City of Monroe and the Home Builders Association of Monroe County, will host a workshop detailing the importance of code compliance in ensuring the safety and durability of residential structures. Read Press Release

APPLY BY NOVEMBER 24 FOR OVER $55,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WINTER 2024

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College is making more than $55,000 in scholarships available for students who plan to take classes at MCCC during the Winter 2024 semester that begins Friday, January 12, 2024. Read Press Release

IRENE MILLER, AUTHOR AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR, TO SHARE HER UNIQUE STORY AT MCCC ON NOVEMBER 16 AT 3P.M.

Monroe County Community College will welcome Irene Miller, author of "Into No Man's Land, A Historical Memoir," on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 3 p.m. in the Meyer Theater in the La-Z-Boy Center on the college's main campus Read Press Release

MCCC PRESIDENT KOJO A. QUARTEY TO PROVIDE STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS NOV. 14

Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey will present the State of the College Address to the Community on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the college's Holladay Theater, which is located on the lower level of the Campbell Academic Center on Main Campus. Read Press Release

MCCC TO HOST X-TECH SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY CAREER EXPLORATION DAY NOV. 14

Monroe County Community College will host X-TECH, its Applied Technology and Apprenticeships Pathway Exploration Day, on November 14 from 5-8 p.m. Read Press Release

MCCC'S AGORA CHORALE AND COLLEGE-COMMUNITY BAND PERFORM "FRIGHTFUL NIGHTS" FREE CONCERT ON OCTOBER 30

Monroe County Community College is hosting another joint performance featuring the MCCC Agora Chorale and the MCCC College-Community Band on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Meyer Theater in the La-Z-Boy Center on the college's main campus, 1555 S. Raisinville Road in Monroe. Read Press Release

INFO SESSIONS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER FOR STUDY ABROAD TRIP TO EASTERN EUROPE; STUDENTS, ALUMNI, and COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE

Monroe County Community College is hosting informational sessions about the May 2024 short-term Business and Culture Study Abroad Program trip to Eastern Europe. Read Press Release

MCCC and SEMCA hosting Open House November 1 for Upcoming Level 1 Electrical Course Starting in January

Monroe County Community College, in partnership with the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy, will host ,an open house for prospective electrical students on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 5 - 6 pm in Founders Hall in the Innovation Lab, Room F-185 on the college's Main Campus, 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI. Read Press Release

MCCC TAKES GOLD FOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

MONROE, Mich. – Earlier this month, Monroe County Community College's Office of Marketing and Communications won six District 3 Medallion Awards for outstanding achievement in community college marketing communications at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 3 and 5 Conference in St. Louis, Mo., including three Gold awards. Read Press Release

SPOTTS SWORN IN AS MCCC TRUSTEE

Monroe County Community College alum and Lambertville-based financial advisor Joel Spotts was sworn in as a trustee of the college today during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Read Press Release

MCCC MEETS WITH LEGISLATORS, REGIONAL LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ON PROPOSED CENTER FOR HEALTH/PUBLIC SAFETY

Monroe County Community College officials hosted a roundtable discussion today with state legislators and regional leaders in healthcare and law enforcement to present plans and get feedback on a proposed renovation and expansion of the college’s Welch Health Education Building for which the college is seeking funding support from the state of Michigan. Read Press Release

MCCC TO HOST ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOW OCT. 14

If you have been thinking about buying an electric vehicle but are still hesitant, Monroe County Community College is hosting an event designed just for you Read Press Release

INFO SESSIONS SCHEDULED FOR STUDY ABROAD TRIP TO EASTERN EUROPE; STUDENTS, ALUMNI, and COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE

Monroe County Community College is hosting informational sessions about the May 2024 short-term Business and Culture Study Abroad Program trip to Eastern Europe. Read Press Release

MICHIGAN STATE POLICE AND MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARE STARTING AN EXPLORER PROGRAM FOR 13- 18 YEAR OLDS FIRST INFORMATIONAL MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 26

Monroe County Community College and the Monroe State Police are partnering with other local, fire and EMS agencies to begin an Explorers Program this fall. Read Press Release

MCCC ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR

Monroe County Community College has awarded Presidential Scholarships to Drew Bolster, Benjamin Bruck, Abigail Drummond, Jaclyn Harrington, Sophia LaRocca, Joshua Marimpietri, Amanda Plontz, Sylas Redlinger and Kaylee Stein. The scholarships provide tuition and fees for these students for the 2023-24 academic year. Read Press Release