MCC to be at center of effort to build submarines for Navy
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 9:00 AM
Institutional
Secretary of Navy Carlos Del Toro, accompanied by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, announced more than $50 million is being invested in efforts in Michigan to bolster training pipelines and programs for submarine and ship building, A $15.4 million investment in Macomb Community College will support providing accelerated training in CNC and welding.
Macomb Community College unveils new athletics logo
Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional and Athletics
For the first time since coining their “Monarchs” name, Macomb Community College revealed a logo to go with it on Wednesday, July 17.
WXYZ TV-7 discusses free community college with Dr. James Sawyer
Tuesday, July 09, 2024 11:00 PM
Institutional
Dr. James O. Sawyer IV, president, Macomb Community College, was interviewed by WXYZ TV-7 regarding the impact of the provision for free community college in the new state budget.
Students get close-up view of medical examiner work via MCC ‘camp’
Sunday, July 07, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
About 15 high school students got the chance to meet with staff at the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office as part of four-day crime scene investigation summer camp, one of Macomb Community College's nine career academies designed to encourage and support youth in career exploration.
Skilled Trade Job vs. College Degree: Which is better for you?
Monday, May 20, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Bre Teamer, Fox 2, talks with Don Hutchison, dean, Engineering and Advanced Technology, Macomb Community College, about career possibilities inn the skilled trades.
Macomb Community College Foundation Highlights Donor Impact
Monday, May 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
The Macomb Community College Foundation recognized donors whose contributions fund scholarships and program funds that support the college’s students and their success during the 2024 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients.
Discover what MCC has to offer in the way of first responder programs
Monday, May 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Potential students, as well as parents, teachers and counselors can learn what it takes to become a police officer, a firefighter, a paramedic or an emergency medical technician during Macomb Community College’s Discover Macomb hosted at the Public Service Institute on the college’s East Campus in Clinton Township.
Macomb Community College leads the charge in electric vehicle safety training for aerospace and defense sector
Tuesday, May 07, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College has proactively developed comprehensive electric-vehicle safety training programs. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to support the state’s electric vehicle training agenda, positioning Michigan as a hub for cutting-edge electric vehicle technologies.
Looking for a new position? Bob Penkala, director of career services, introduces the Macomb Community College Job Fair
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Bre Teamer, Fox 2, interviews Bob Penkala, director, Career Services, Macomb Community College, regarding helpful hints for the upcoming job fair.
Fluid power challenge introduces middle school students to engineering
Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
More than 110 middle school students competed in the eighth annual Fluid Power Challenge April 11 at Macomb Community College’s South Campus. Fluid power encompasses hydraulics and pneumatics technologies, which use liquid or gas to transmit power from one location to another.
MCC’s College for Kids provides summer learning adventures for kids as young as four
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:00 AM
Enrichment
Macomb Community College’s College 4 Kids (C4K) is offering more than 40 fun learning adventures from June through August for kids ages 4 to 17.
Hundreds of employers will be looking to hire during MCC job fair
Friday, March 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
The annual event co-sponsored by the City of Warren offers job seekers the opportunity to connect with approximately 200 employers looking to hire for both full- and part-time positions.
Oakland University signs articulation agreement with Macomb Community College
Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Oakland University (OU) and Macomb Community College (MCC) are working together to address Michigan’s teacher shortage.
Wayne State, Macomb Community College forge broad credit transfer deal
Friday, March 08, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Wayne State University and Macomb Community College announced a guaranteed transfer admission agreement for 20 program areas.
Macomb Community College sets tuition costs for the fall of 2024
Thursday, March 07, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
Macomb Community College's modest tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year means that the college still has the third-lowest tuition rate among the state’s 28 community colleges, 16% below the average, and a tuition rate that is 78% lower than the state’s public universities.
Going back to school is a spring thing for seniors in Macomb County
Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:00 PM
Enrichment
Seniors love spring for many things including the opportunity to attend the interesting classes offered by Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE) at Macomb Community College. Sixty personal enrichment courses running April 1-May 17 will range from health and wellness to science, nature to local history.
For Michigan’s Economy, Electric Vehicles Are Promising and Scary
Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
The fortunes of Michigan’s auto industry revolve around a key variable: Is the shift to electric vehicles a fresh source of dynamism and paychecks, or the latest reason to fret about the fate of U.S. factory workers?
SERVICE CIRCUIT: Harper Charity cruise logo designed by Eastpointe resident
Friday, February 16, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
The winning logo for the Shorewood Kiwanis 2024 Harper Charity Cruise was designed by Macomb Community College student Nicole Renaud, a resident of Eastpointe.
Educators, students applaud governor’s free community college tuition plan
Friday, January 26, 2024 12:00 PM
Institutional
“By proposing free community college for all high school graduates, we’re not just lowering education costs by an average of $4,000, but also opening doors to endless opportunities,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
MCC and Macomb County Ministerial Alliance host events to honor MLK Day
Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:00 AM
Enrichment
On MLK Day, Macomb Community College kicked off a week of service. Students, faculty and residents created blankets for shelter animals and cards of gratitude for nursing home residents and first responders.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Sterling Heights Regional Chamber Chamber Connection Podcast
Monday, December 12, 2022 10:00 AM
Institutional
Dr. James O. Sawyer IV was interviewed for the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber's regular Chamber Connection Podcast.
DIA Inside|Out art installation decorates MCC
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10:00 AM
Arts and Culture
The DIA Inside|Out program brings famous art reproductions to Macomb Community College
How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing students
Monday, August 01, 2022 9:00 AM
Institutional
WDIV TV-4 news segment on Aug. 1, 2002, about Macomb Community College's Simulation Learning Center
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