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MCCC STUDENTS & ALUMNI PERFORM "CLUE: ON STAGE" APRIL 21-23; LMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

The Monroe Country Community College Division of Humanities and Social Sciences presents "CLUE: ON STAGE" the weekend of April 21 - 23, 2023. Current students and members of the alumni will perform in this intriguing stage interpretation Read Press Release

LEARN MORE ABOUT RESPIRATORY THERAPY, MANAGEMENT / ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NURSING PROGRAMS AT MCCC AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

During the month of March, Monroe County Community College is hosting three different open house/information sessions for some of the college's most popular programs and high-demand, high-pay careers. These events are free and open to the public. Current MCCC students, prospective students and parents, and adults who are interested in a new or career change will likely find these sessions informative and helpful in making important higher education and career decisions. Read Press Release

MARCH DIVERSITY EVENTS AT MCCC: "CELEBRATING WOMEN WHO TELL THEIR STORIES" ALL ZOOM SESSIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO COMMUNITY

Students, faculty, staff and the community are welcome and encouraged to participate in Monroe County Community College's "Celebrating Women Who Tell Their Stories" diversity events in March. All of the events are free and presented via Zoom, which allows participation from anywhere. Read Press Release

TWO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEMORY OF JEREMY BRUCE ARE AMONG THE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED BY THE FOUNDATION AT MCCC FOR 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR

The family of the late Jeremy Bruce recently established an annual scholarship fund to help Monroe County Community College students attain the dream of attending college. “Jeremy recognized the importance of higher education,” said is parents, David and Kathaleen Bruce. “His path toward ultimately earning a bachelor’s degree started at MCCC and we want to give others like Jeremy the same opportunity.” Read Press Release

MCCC'S AGORA CHORALE AND COLLEGE-COMMUNITY BAND PERFORM FREE CONCERT ON MARCH 6

Monroe County Community College is hosting another joint performance featuring the MCCC Agora Chorale and the MCCC College-Community Band on Monday, March 6, 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

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY 2023 KICKS OFF MARCH 8 "THE RIVER" BY PETER HELLER

The annual One Book, One Community for Monroe County, Michigan will officially begin on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, during a special free Kickoff Community Celebration event from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Atrium of the La-Z-Boy Center on Monroe County Community College's main campus, 1555 S. Rasinville Rd., in Monroe. Read Press Release

MCCC ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 170 STUDENTS ON DEAN'S LIST FOR FALL 2022 SEMESTER

Monroe County Community College is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Semester Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more hours and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Each student who made the Dean's List is listed in alphabetical order below according to city, township, village or unincorporated community of residence: Read Press Release

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE FIVE-WEEK CREDENTIAL PROGRAM STARTS MARCH 15, 2023

Monroe County Community College is offering a five-week Certified Nurse Aide course beginning Wednesday, March 15, 2023. This non-credit course provides 123 hours of training. Read Press Release

DEADLINE APPROACHING (MARCH 1) TO APPLY FOR $400,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR

The deadline for applying for $400,000 in available scholarships to attend Monroe County Community College is quickly approaching on March 1, 2023. Read Press Release

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR MCCC'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 23

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Monroe County Community College will host several opportunities for students and prospective students, including adults interested in exploring a new career, to learn more about the growing field of respiratory therapy. The information sessions will be held Read Press Release

MCCC HOSTING ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONS OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023 at 6 p.m.

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, current and future students will have the opportunity to learn more about MCCC's accounting focused academic programs and they types of professions that are available in this field. The Accounting Open House will be held at 6 p.m. in Founders Hall on the college's main campus Read Press Release

Chili Supper Fundraiser Feb. 11 to Send 'Agora' Newspaper Staff to National Competition

The community is invited to participate in a special Agora Chili Supper event on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from noon - 4 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Read Press Release

MCCC SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR, COLLEGE SUPPORTER OF THE YEAR

Monroe County Community College is seeking nominations for the 2023 MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award and the 2023 College Supporter of the Year Award. Read Press Release

DIVERSITY EVENTS AT MCCC FOR FEBRUARY 2023 IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Students, faculty, staff and the community are welcome and encouraged to participate in Monroe County Community College's annual Black History Month celebrations. All of the events are free and and open to the public. Read Press Release

MASON ELECTED BOARD CHAIR; TWO NEW TRUSTEES SWORN IN

At its regular meeting on Jan. 23, the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees elected Aaron N. Mason chair. Read Press Release

A STATEMENT FROM MCCC PRESIDENT DR. KOJO A. QUARTEY ON THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT EMERITUS DR. DAVID E. NIXON

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing today, January 18, 2023, of Monroe County Community College President Emeritus Dr. David E. Nixon. Read Press Release

LIFELONG LEARNING CULINARY OPEN HOUSE SET FOR JAN. 30

Monroe County Community College's Office of Lifelong Learning will host a Culinary Open House on January 30. At the open house, attendees will get to enjoy a sampling of foods Read Press Release

MCCC TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WEEK WITH SEVERAL EVENTS

Monroe County Community College is inviting the public along with students, faculty and staff to participate in a variety of events during the week of Jan. 16-20 in celebration of Diversity Week. All of the events and activities are free. Read Press Release

MCCC'S POPULAR TAE KWON DO CLASSES RESUME FEB. 2; WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE SEMINAR ALSO OFFERED JAN. 31

MCCC's very popular non-credit Tae Kwon Do classes will begin Tuesday, February 2, for the Winter 2023 semester. The Tae Kwon Do classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Welch Health Education Building on the Main Campus. Read Press Release

MCCC'S INSIDE OUT DANCE ENSEMBLE HOLDING AUDITIONS JAN. 20 & 21

Monroe County Community College's renowned Inside Out Dance Ensemble will hold auditions for the season on Friday, January 20 from 5 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, January 21 from 9 - 11 a.m. for experienced dancers over 18 for full company membership and those 14 and over for apprenticeships. Read Press Release