Muskegon Community College News and Events

Poster for Predatory Lending Discussion

‘And Justice for All’ Series Looks at Predatory Lending on Feb. 15

The popular Muskegon Community College “And Justice for All…” series continues on Thursday, Feb. 15, with a discussion of the in-depth research conducted by MCC students into Muskegon area check cashing services, rent-to-own and pawn shop activities. The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide attendees with the knowledge and confidence […]

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MCC Nursing Grads Lead National Average on NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rate

During the reporting period from April to September 2017, Muskegon Community College Nursing Program graduates ranked number one in the country on the National Council Licensing Examination for the RNs (NCLEX-RN). On the NCLEX-RN exam, MCC graduates had a 100% first time pass rate versus 85% nationwide. “While there are other schools that have a […]

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Rwanda Flag

Lone American Eyewitness to Discuss 1994 Rwandan Genocide on Jan. 30 at MCC

When the Rwandan genocide broke out in 1994, one American, Carl Wilkens, chose to stay in the country and risk everything in hope of saving a few lives. The 2014 film I’m Not Leaving by writer/director Kevin Ekvall chronicles his experience. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Wilkens will participate via Skype for two screenings of the […]

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Janice Whitlow receives her award for 40 years of service to Muskegon Community College.

MCC Honors 29 Employees at Years of Service Award Luncheon

Muskegon Community College recognized 29 employees at its 32nd Years of Service Awards Luncheon on Jan. 17 in Stevenson Center Room 1200. The employees, who collectively have devoted 375 years of service to MCC, celebrated a five-year anniversary employment date in 2017. The honorees’ supervisors were also invited to the event sponsored by the President’s Office. […]

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MCC Announces Fall 2017 Semester Academic Honors

The following Muskegon Community College (MCC) students have earned academic recognition for their grade point averages during the recently completed Fall 2017 Semester. They are listed by alphabetically by hometown under each of the following three categories: President’s List Dean’s List Academic Honors List PRESIDENT’S LIST Muskegon Community College has named the following students to […]

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Lily Kuonen print

‘PLAYNTINGS: works surfaced’ Opens Jan. 16 in Overbrook Gallery

“PLAYNTINGS: works surfaced,” an exhibit featuring hybrid combinations of painting, drawing and sculptural components by Lily Kuonen, opens on Tuesday, Jan. 16, and runs through March 2 in the Muskegon Community College Overbrook Gallery. Free and open to the public, Overbrook Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday-Friday with special weekend […]

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Frank Dawson

Frank Dawson to Address Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast Jan. 12

The 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast takes places on Friday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 a.m. in MCC’s Collegiate Hall and features a keynote speech by Frank Dawson, co-producer/director of the award-winning film “Agents of Change” about black student protests during the 1960s that are still relevant today. The event celebrates the […]

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Sturrus Technology Center

Public Invited Downtown to MCC Sturrus Technology Center Grand Opening Jan. 11

When Muskegon Community College officially opens the doors to its Carolyn I. and Peter Sturrus Technology Center at 388 W. Clay in downtown Muskegon on Thursday, Jan. 11, the public is invited to join the celebration. The festivities take place between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., with remarks and the ribbon cutting ceremony set for […]

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MCC Fall 2017 Creative Writing Contest Winners Named

The winners of Muskegon Community College’s Fall 2017 Creative Writing Contest, organized by the Muskegon Community College English & Communications Department and the Muskegon Writer’s Series, were announced on Dec. 1. A total of 129 entries were submitted. The first place and second place finalists of the essay, fiction and poetry categories will be automatically […]

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Wind Ensemble Fall 2017

Annual MCC Holiday Concert Set for Dec. 9 in the Frauenthal Center

The annual Muskegon Community College Holiday Concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Frauenthal Center, 425 W. Western Ave., in downtown Muskegon. Admission to the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is $7 per adult and $2 per student. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at http://startickets.com/events/item/mcc-holiday-concert. The festive […]

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