Lake Erie Transit partnered with MCCC to bring free bus services to eligible students. During the 2024 fall semester students who struggled to get to campus due to lacking a secure form of transportation were given an opportunity to receive free bus service. Though the official page on MCCC’s website […]
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Husky Shuttle pilot program provides door-to-door service
Ronald Campbell’s 98th birthday celebrated at MCCC
The first-ever president of MCCC turned 98 years old on March 12. Members of MCCC and from around the community celebrated MCCC President emeritus Ronald Campbell’s birthday in the La-Z-Boy Center on March 14. During the party, Trustee Mary Kay Thayer said Campbell is like no other. “There is no […]
The Forum: Episode 11
The Forum is the Agora’s interview show. This episode, we interviewed Josh Myers, executive director of The Foundation. The show is scheduled to run at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. Tuesdays on Comcast channels 21 and 916 and Charter channel 187. The station is also livestreaming its content at […]
Staff work to create more student spaces
As a former MCCC student, Josh Myers said he had very few options for hanging out in between classes on campus. Now, as the executive director of The Foundation at MCCC, Myers seeks funding from donors to create an outside pavilion for our students. “You go to Panera Bread and […]
Campus food pantry provides meals to students
The food pantry on campus has served over 700 students and their families since its opening in November 2021, said Josh Myers, executive director of The Foundation at MCCC. Any student, including Middle College students, can use the pantry, Myers said. They do not check for household income. The only […]
One Book, One Community events canceled to slow spread of coronavirus
One Book, One Community of Monroe (OBOC) had over 15 events scheduled for 2020. The coronavirus shut down all but one as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer increased restrictions on public gatherings. The events, scheduled for March 11 through April 3, included an on-stage conversation between Agora staff members and Dr. Mona […]
$1.1 million donated to MCCC by local businessman
Local businessman Gary J. Vajcner has always desired to give back to Monroe. On Monday, Vajcner was able to do just that. Vajcner donated $1.1 million dollars to Monroe County Community College at a ceremony held Monday in MCCC’s Audrey M. Warrick Student Services building. Vajcner’s donation to MCCC is […]
Community member requests sports programs at MCCC
Community member Brian Lamour requesting MCCC look into reviving its defunct sports program at the Oct. 23 Board of Trustees meeting. Lamour spoke about the popularity of sports in Monroe County, citing the success of area wrestling, tennis, volleyball, softball, and football teams. SMCC women’s tennis coach Wayne Asher […]