Saturday, July 12, 2025
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 […]
One of the highlights of being on The Agora is attending the College Media Association Convention in New York City. There are many ways to get involved while attending MCCC. You can join the Student Government, become a Writing Fellow, or a Student Ambassador. All of these groups provide wonderful […]
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 […]
Decisions like when to “leave the nest” and move into your own place are difficult, but necessary. After being a Monroe County Middle College student for five years and graduating this May, I decided that I am going to move out and find my own place this summer. I want […]
The wealth of knowledge afforded to MCCC by professor Terry Telfer will be lost at the end of the semester. “What I’ve always liked about Dr. Telfer is that he’s a real intellectual,” says dean of humanities Paul Hedeen. “And he has a real intellectual’s approach to things. Moreover, he’s […]
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. […]
Cheryl Johnston reads a list of options for events from One Book, One Community. In a school full of talented and exceptional professors, Cheryl Johnston stands out. Johnston, Assistant Professor of English and Reading, is retiring at the end of the Winter 2017 semester. Along with being a respected educator, […]
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