Macomb Community College introduces two new health care training programs leading to in-demand careers
Thursday, December 21, 2023 2:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College is introducing two new short-term health care programs, Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), that lead to in-demand careers in the growing health care industry.
Gov. Whitmer signs bill for funding of Macomb Community College’s Mobility and Sustainability Center
Monday, December 18, 2023 10:00 AM
Institutional
State commitment of $26M toward $58.5M renovation and expansion project will increase opportunities in high-demand skilled trades
Macomb Community College to celebrate its 109th commencement Dec. 15
Monday, December 11, 2023 3:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College will hold its 109th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren on Friday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
Parents can explore STEAM career possibilities with their children at special evening event
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 3:00 PM
Institutional
Learn about high-demand career opportunities in auto design, manufacturing, robotics and technology at Explore Careers in Manufacturing and Technology, Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.,
Macomb Community College hosts Dec. 13 information session to highlight opportunities dual enrollment provides
Monday, November 20, 2023 3:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College is hosting an informational meeting on dual enrollment opportunities for area high school students and their families Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the college’s South Campus in Warren. Dual enrollment helps high school students earn a college degree more quickly by taking college classes while still in high school.
Comedy and Cocktails raises more than $100,000 for arts and culture programming at Macomb Community College
Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00 AM
Arts and Culture and Institutional
Macomb Community College Foundation’s Comedy and Cocktails, held Friday, Oct. 20, raised $106,000 in support of the college’s arts and cultural programming.
Macomb Community College provides substantive economic value, adding nearly $890M to county’s income
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
A recent economic impact study demonstrates that Macomb Community College retains and creates wealth in the community, while returning more tangible value than the tax dollars it takes in. The study found that the college and its students add $886.7 million in income to the county’s economy.
Macomb Community College spotlights apprenticeship during Annual National Apprenticeship Week: Nov. 13 - 19
Wednesday, November 08, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
The week of Nov. 13 -19 is designated as National Apprenticeship Week by the U.S. Department of Labor, showcasing a proven and industry-driven model that paves the way for rewarding careers. Currently, Macomb Community College provides education to approximately 700 apprentices employed by more than 100 companies in the engineering and advanced technology sector as well as in health care.
Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway
Friday, October 20, 2023 10:00 AM
Institutional
Prospective college students who haven’t decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway, Saturday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. - noon.
First nurses accepted into new Macomb Community College, UDM program will get free tuition
Wednesday, October 04, 2023 5:00 PM
Institutional
To help address the shortage of health care professionals, the University of Detroit Mercy and Macomb Community College are partnering to launch an accelerated pathway from ADN to BSN, with the program headquartered at Macomb Community College's Center Campus and offering in-person, online and hybrid coursework options.
Macomb Community College and University of Detroit Mercy partner to bring BSN completion program to Macomb County
Monday, October 02, 2023 12:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College and the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) are collaborating to bring a bachelor’s degree in nursing completion program to Macomb County.
Macomb Community College Foundation presents annual Comedy and Cocktails benefit Oct. 20
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:00 AM
Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors
The Macomb Community College Foundation will present Comedy and Cocktails, an annual benefit for the college’s arts and cultural programs, Friday, Oct. 20, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center and Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the college’s Center Campus in Clinton Township.
Macomb University Center open house showcases advanced degree opportunities from 10 partner institutions
Friday, September 08, 2023 12:00 PM
Institutional
The Macomb University Center, located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus in Clinton Township, will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4:30 – 7 p.m., where prospective students can learn how they can complete an advanced degree. The Macomb University Center offers nearly 50 bachelor-degree completion, master’s and doctoral degree programs through the college’s 10 partner institutions.
Registration open for Macomb Community College’s fall lifelong learning courses
Wednesday, September 06, 2023 3:00 PM
Enrichment
The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from Macomb Community College, will offer nearly 60 courses during its fall session Oct. 2 - Nov. 17 ranging in topic from health and wellness to local and world history to a variety of special interest courses.
Macomb Community College unveils state of the art technology center
Monday, August 14, 2023 3:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College unveiled its $45 million renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center, the largest renovation in the college's history, which supports education in manufacturing, technology and the skilled trades.
Macomb Community College unveils nearly $45M transformative renovation of Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center
Friday, August 11, 2023 1:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community unveiled its newly renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center, transforming a 1968-era building into a state-of-the-art 130,000-square-foot facility designed to foster educational and training experiences that replicate the synergies of today’s world of work.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College a Veteran-Friendly School
Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:00 PM
Institutional
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency named Macomb Community College a certified Veteran-Friendly School for the eight consecutive year.
Lorenzo Cultural Center presents ‘Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul’ photo exhibit
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM
Arts and Culture
The Lorenzo Cultural Center is presenting the "Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul" exhibit, featuring legendary musicians in a unique exhibit featuring the work of concert photographer Larry Hulst.
Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul photo exhibit
Monday, July 24, 2023 9:00 AM
Arts and Culture
The Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul, a collection of more than 70 images taken by concert photographer Larry Hulst of legendary musicians and singers across the generations and genres.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College as veteran-friendly school for eighth consecutive year
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
For the eighth consecutive year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) named Macomb Community College as a certified Veteran-Friendly School, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2023-2024 school year.
“Reconnect on Campus” week kicks off on July 17 at Macomb Community College
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College will host a week of “Reconnect on Campus” events starting July 17, which are part of a statewide campaign to connect working age adults with postsecondary educational opportunities through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development’s Michigan Reconnect program.
Oh, the things that kids will learn at summer camp
Monday, June 26, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Summer camps offer area youth a plethora of opportunities to learn and grow, including Macomb Community College's Camp Scrubs, a health career academy offering hands-on experiences in the college's state-of-the-art laboratories and Simulation Learning Center.
Registration now open for Macomb Community College’s summer MORE semester beginning July 21
Friday, June 23, 2023 9:00 AM
Enrichment
The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from Macomb Community College, will offer a short summer session beginning July 21 through August 7, offering five classes and five local excursions.
Diane Banks named new director of Macomb Community College Foundation
Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional and Alumni and Donors
Macomb Community College recently named Diane Banks director of the Macomb Community College Foundation.
Tight Knit podcast
Wednesday, June 07, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and WDET produced a podcast series entitled Tight Knit, focused on workforce development in Southeast Michigan and western New York.
Learn what Macomb Community College offers in fire, police and EMT programs during Discover Macomb
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Potential students and their parents can learn what it takes to become a police officer, a firefighter or an emergency medical technician (EMT) during Macomb Community College’s Discover Macomb – Public Service Institute.
MCC students, donors recognized at scholarship luncheon
Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00 AM
Alumni and Donors and Institutional
Macomb Community College students who received scholarships this past fiscal year recently had the opportunity to meet their donors.
Macomb Community College offers four summer career academies for hands-on exploration of career options
Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM
Institutional and Enrichment
Macomb Community College is offering four, hands-on career academies this summer to provide students the opportunity to explore career options in health, public service, architectural design, construction, dental science and culinary.
Macomb Community College to provide free 'last dollar' tuition starting this fall
Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College will offer free tuition to students in a program thought to be one of the largest at a community college in Michigan.
Macomb Community College launches tuition-free program
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College is removing financial barriers to earning a degree with the introduction of Macomb Tuition Advantage, which will provide free tuition to Macomb students with family incomes of $70,000 or less.
Macomb Community College to offer College ABLE, an academic catch-up program, this summer
Monday, May 08, 2023 3:00 PM
Institutional
This summer, Macomb Community College will offer College ABLE - Academic Boost and Learning Experiences - an academic catch-up program designed to assist students who experienced learning loss due to interruptions to in-person learning during the pandemic.
Macomb Community College to celebrate its 108th commencement May 5
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College will hold its 108th commencement ceremony at the Sports & Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren on Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
Macomb Community College Foundation celebrates donor impact at 2023 Donor Scholarship Luncheon
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 2:00 PM
Institutional and Alumni and Donors
During the 2023 Donor Scholarship Luncheon, the Macomb Community College Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions make an increasing number of scholarships available to current and incoming students at Macomb.
Macomb Community College pitch contest showcases innovation of students from the college and local high schools
Friday, April 28, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship recently hosted Macomb Innovates! College Reimagined, a student pitch contest for students from Macomb and two local area high schools. Students were challenged to develop innovative ideas to address declining college enrollments.
Macomb Community College awarded $4.7 million for programs to boost college completion and address local employers’ talent needs
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College has been awarded $4.7 million from Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation as part of its work through the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3).
Nearly 200 employers looking to hire at Macomb Community College Spring Job Fair April 13
Monday, March 27, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College will hold its annual Spring Job Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at the college’s Sports & Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren.
Macomb University Center highlights advanced degree opportunities at College and Transfer Fair April 11
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:00 PM
Institutional
At the College and Transfer Fair, prospective students can meet with Macomb University Center partners and guest universities and get information on how to complete an advanced degree close to home.
New health care apprenticeship program at Macomb
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Macomb Community College, support by a federal grant, is working with local employers to build apprenticeships in the health care sector,
Macomb Community College offering current EMTs opportunity for first semester of Paramedic program at no cost
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Through a grant from the State of Michigan, Macomb is able to offer the first semester of its Paramedic program at no cost – including tuition and expenses – to as many as 30 students for the upcoming fall semester, which begins August 2023.
Macomb CC offers EMTs opportunity with paramedic program at no cost
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Through a grant from the State of Michigan, Macomb is able to offer EMTs looking to become paramedics their first semester in the program at no cost — including tuition and expenses — for as many as 30 students.
Sen. Peters touts MCC skilled trades apprenticeship program
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:00 AM
Institutional
Sen. Peters visits Macomb Community College to see how the federal funding he secured to support the MAP+ program will bolster apprenticeship opportunities.
Macomb Community College announces registration open for spring MORE semester beginning March 27
Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 PM
Arts and Culture and Enrichment
The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from Macomb Community College, will offer 62 courses including six event outings during its spring semester March 27 through May 18.
Registration for all admitted students begins March 27 at Macomb Community College
Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Beginning March 27, all students admitted to Macomb Community College can register for up to three semesters – spring/summer, fall and winter – and continuing through the last day to add classes for each semester.
Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway
Thursday, March 09, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Prospective college students who haven’t decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway with 30-minute breakout sessions and campus tours. Participants will get an overview of program offerings as well as program requirements, transfer plans and connections to workforce opportunities.
Lorenzo Cultural Center’s new program series highlights post-World War II societal change through presentations, performances and exhibits
Monday, February 27, 2023 1:00 PM
Arts and Culture
The post World War II era in America was a time of dynamic, creative change, impacting everything from furniture, architecture, car design and music. The Lorenzo Cultural Center examines Michigan’s pivotal role from 1945 to 1969, an intense period of imaginative advances, in Creative Michigan: Making the Mitten Modern.
Congressionally directed spending supports Macomb Community College initiatives to expand apprenticeship opportunities
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College is introducing a new health care apprenticeship initiative while continuing the college’s MAP+ Industrial Readiness program with the support of congressionally directed spending appropriations.
Macomb Community College student designs winning logo for 2023 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:00 PM
Institutional and Alumni and Donors
Macomb Community College student Emily Cooper, 41, of Macomb, created the winning logo for the 2023 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise, which is scheduled for August 30. The winning design will adorn T-shirts sold at the cruise and appear on all marketing materials.
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Macomb Community College now open and accepting patients
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:00 PM
Institutional
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Macomb Community College is now open and accepting patients, providing low-cost preventative dental care to community residents.
Trustees sworn in, officers elected by Macomb Community College Board of Trustees
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:00 AM
Institutional
Trustees Kristi Dean, Shelby Township, and Katherine Bracey Lorenzo, Clinton Township, were re-elected to the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees in the Nov. 8, 2022, general election and were sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Macomb Community College and Northwood University expand transfer agreements
Monday, January 23, 2023 10:00 AM
Institutional
Northwood University, Midland, Mich., and Macomb Community College have signed four new articulation agreements and renewed six others for a seamless transition to Northwood for Macomb students wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
The Tech Ed Podcast
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:00 AM
Institutional
In an episode of the Tech Ed Podcast, Macomb President Dr. James Sawyer talks about building successful partnerships with local employers to ensure residents have access to good jobs and employers have the skilled staff they need to sustain and grow their businesses.