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ACM annual conference to be held in La-Z-Boy Center

Central States Region Alliance for Community Media will hold its annual conference and trade show at MCCC in the La-Z-Boy Center on Oct. 12-13. The conference will include several workshops focusing on multimedia technology and the role local media outlets play in a community. There will also be a Philo […]

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Esports club to make a comeback

The world of esports has grown over the past few years around different schools, and MCCC is one of the schools that will soon be involved in the world of sports online. Leon Letter, dean of Business Division and advisor of the esports club, said he had previously started an […]

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Grab and Go service new to campus

A new service has been brought to MCCC called the Grab and Go. This service offers snacks to students in need at no cost. The Grab and Go is located in the waiting room of Disability Services in Founders Hall.  Amy Ockerman, Disability Services coordinator, said students will find signs […]

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Annual ‘Welcome Week’ coming to campus

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Sept. 14 to correct an inaccurate title. Gerald McCarty’s correct title is dean of Student Success. To celebrate the start of the fall semester, MCCC Student Government will be hosting their annual “Welcome Week.” From Sept. 11 to Sept. 14, activities will be […]

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MCCC president’s response to bomb threat has been questioned

Editor’s note: This story was updated on June 8 to remove the inaccurate statement that Scott Behrens, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success, was unavailable by deadline. There was a scheduled meeting with Behrens for Friday, June 9. A text seeking comment from Behrens was not sent in a […]

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MCCC’s 56th annual Commencement
Class of 2023

Caps and gowns were adorned, diplomas were passed, and celebrations were held as the MCCC class of 2023 walked across the stage at the 56th annual commencement ceremony. Grace Yackee, vice president of Instruction, announced Wendy Wysocki as the Honorary Grand Marshal of commencement. Graduates Jewell Mason and Marie […]

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MCCC Honors Reception

Student Government members helped lead the Honors Reception last Tuesday in the Meyer Theater. Awards were given to many students and faculty members during the night.

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Board of Trustees member announces resignation

Florence Buchanan is resigning from the MCCC Board of Trustees. The resignation will be effective Sept. 1, Buchanan said. Board Chairman Aaron Mason announced her resignation at the April 24 Board of Trustees meeting. Mason said the board will likely discuss the process and procedure of replacing Buchanan when the […]

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Dozens attend author book talk event

Award-winning author Peter Heller visited MCCC on March 16 in the cafeteria of the S Building. Heller’s novel “The River” was the main discussion of the night. The novel was chosen for this year’s One Book, One Community reading selection. Heller spoke to a large crowd of attendees and signed […]

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MCCC potential bomb threat declared false

Editor’s note: This story was updated on April 12 to reflect the Agora’s FOIA request for the incident report being denied. A paragraph about Charlie Abel not being contacted was also added. MCCC students received an email Monday morning from MCCC President Kojo Quartey declaring a possible bomb threat posted […]