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Flu shot clinic announced

The Respiratory Therapy Program will host a flu shot clinic at the gymnasium of the Welch Health Education Building Monday, Sept. 9, MCCC announced. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is for students, employees and the community. Flu shots will be administered by trained CVS […]

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MCCC celebrates its 52 commencement

Photo by Vanessa Ray  Graduate Ali Mutahr kisses his son Mutahr Ali during Monroe County Community College's 52nd Commencement Friday evening. The cool, damp, cloudy day didn’t drag down the spirit of MCCC’s 2019 graduating class. Held on May 3, MCCC celebrated the graduation of over 350 students. The College/Community […]

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Quartey gives state of the college address

MCCC Board of Trustees member Florence Buchanan talks with President Kojo Quartey after the State of the College address.   MCCC showed the community what the millage has done for the campus last night. After hosting an open house for community members to see the addition to the Life Sciences […]

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Graduating culinary arts students host their final campus event

Bittersweet is how Chef Kevin Thomas described the afternoon as he named off another group of graduated chefs. Families and MCCC administration joined in the cafeteria Wednesday evening to honor and congratulate the newly certified chefs as well as sample some of their finest creations as they catered their last […]

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MCCC hosts sports impact luncheon

From (left) Lisa Jennings, Herman Moore, Wendy Klinski, Joique Bell, and Dr. James Miller attended the Sports Impact Luncheon to discuss suicide and the struggles of addiction. MCCC provided the La-Z-Boy Center’s Meyer Theatre for a Sports Impact Luncheon on April 24. The event, which is part of the Sports […]

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GSA event promotes student inclusivity

With finals on the way and deadlines approaching, students around the campus have been studying and writing the night away. But on Saturday, students and professors were able to play games and enjoy some delicious snacks with friends.  The Pride Party was hosted by the GSA – Gender Sexuality Alliance- […]

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Racist images shock students

This image from the exhibition expresses the fear of interracial marriage, which was one of the major objections to the desegregation of schools, libraries, clubs – even churches. It was found on a white supremicist web site in 2006. The MCCC library often showcases beautiful art, colorful vases, three dimensional […]

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Rodriguez, Sandefur win Outstanding Student Award

Lydia Sandefur Aleija Rodriguez and Lydia Sandefur were the joint winners of the Outstanding Student Award, a first for two Middle College students. “I’m not sure, but I think this may be the first time they’ve had two,” Rodriguez said. “I’m pretty certain we’re the youngest ever.” Rodriguez said he […]

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Schaller named outstanding faculty

Professor Lisa Schaller won the outstanding faculty of the year award after just one year at MCCC. Her work has influenced many students and staff of the college, according to Dr. Grace Yackee, Vice President of Instruction, who presented the award. ”She has shown much interest by participating in various […]

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Smith Wins Adjunct of the Year

The long list of credentials Criminal Justice professor James Smith has acquired over his career impressed the audience.   Smith is the winner of the 2018-2019 adjunct faculty award.  In the words of Dean Hedeen, “Mr. Smith impresses everyone he meets with his positivity.” Dr. Grace Yackee said in her […]