Sunday, June 22, 2025
Web Editor Vanessa Ray wins first place for best First Amendment Reporting The Agora received 14 awards at the Michigan Community College Press Association awards banquet on April 8. The MCCPA recognized the best journalism work at community colleges in the state on Michigan. This year nine colleges competed for […]
Barry Kinsey, MCCC’s director of Workforce Development, presents at the apprenticeship workshop. Apprenticeships tilt the scales when it comes to merging into the workforce. “Apprentices get their schooling paid for, they get incremental wages as they go, and at the end of it all — they get a certificate from the […]
MCCC President Kojo Quartey speaks about the new programs the college is looking to implement in the upcoming years. MCCC President Kojo Quartey spoke about the importance of specialized skills at his annual State of the College address. Quartey said that in the future MCCC is going to offer […]
MCCC may offer honors credit for students in the future. Within the last month, a task force has assembled to begin researching and discussing plans for an honors option at the college. Paul Hedeen, the dean of Humanities/Social Sciences Division, organized the task force. Paul Hedeen hopes to have some […]
Sean Dechart shakes the hand of an officer as he finds information about a job in criminal justice. The Career and Opportunity Expo brought out students, both current and alumni, as well as community members. There was opportunity for welders, police officers, nurses, and more. Sean Dechert, a 2016 […]
ldquo;Balancing heart and brain” is on display in the library in the C Building. MCCC’s visiting artist encouraged students to pursue variety and flexibility in their art. Chicago artist Sharon Bladholm said it is important to be diverse as an artist because each material teaches something about the other materials. […]
Miyuki Zerke stands on stage to accept an award at MCCC's Honors Reception. Miyuki Zerke won three awards including Faculty Association Outstanding Student Award at MCCC's 2017 Honors Reception. Zerke has big plans for her future. “I would like to apply for internship for the FBI and the CIA,” Zerke […]
Miranda Gardner Staff member Meyer theater was filled with emotion as a nominee turned into an outstanding faculty of the year. Grace Yackee, vice president of instruction remained composed after an emotional announcement for the outstanding adjunct faculty award, but like a wave, the tears came back. “You’re […]
ldquo;Total shock” were the first words out of Robin West Smith’s mouth when asked about winning the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award. The professor of Sociology cannot believe she was the recipient of the prestigious award. Nominations are put in by students and staff. The winner is decided by a committee […]
Miyuki Zerke, who won the Outstanding Student Award, poses after the reception with her awards. (Photo by Vanessa Ray) Miyuki Zerke: Outstanding Student Award Nicholas Prush: Outstanding Faculty Award Robin West Smith: Outstanding Adjunct Award Miyuki Zerke won the Faculty Association Outstanding Student Award at […]
