Attend to share your favorite reading or just simply listen to some inspiring passages In celebration of Black History Month, Muskegon Community College (MCC) will again host the community African American Read-In on February 22. All are welcome to attend the event to read a 2-5–minute excerpt from an African American author or simply listen to the words of some […]
Read More about College Invites Community to Join African American Read-In on Feb. 22Muskegon Community College News and Events
The Muskegon Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, February 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 2109E – Main Campus. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we observe social distancing and limits on the number of people interacting at public gatherings. Masks are optional inside campus buildings. View the February 15 Board of […]
Read More about MCC Board of Trustees to Meet Feb. 15Rescheduled from February 16 due to recent events at MSU. The Muskegon Community College (MCC) long-running community lecture series continues with discussions about smart phone use impact on health and equitable climate adaptation. Dr. Allison Eden discusses “Chicken Soup on the Screen? Screen Media’s Relationship to Health and Well-Being” on Thursday, March 23. “People often turn to screen […]
Read More about Community Lecture Series Explores Screen Media and Climate ChangeBy Dr. Vanthony McMullan, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Muskegon Community College According to Jessica Machado and Karen Turner’s recent article, the study of American history is the process of learning partial truths centered around the white experience and where Black people often are left without sections about slavery and a few quotes from […]
Read More about Blog: Learning To Learn About Black History“Paintings from the Pandemic” runs January 23 through March 3 A new exhibit at the Overbrook Gallery, “Paintings from the Pandemic,” showcases mixed media paintings by local artist Keith Downie. The one-person exhibit will be highlighted during a 4–5 p.m. reception on Tuesday, February 28 and features a lecture by Downie. There is no cost to attend the reception or visit the gallery. “About a […]
Read More about Overbrook Gallery Exhibit Reflects on Surreal, Recent HistoryThe following Muskegon Community College (MCC) students have earned academic recognition for their grade point averages during the Fall 2022 Semester. They are listed 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 the President’s List […]
Read More about MCC Announces Fall 2022 Semester Academic HonorsThe Muskegon Community College Board of Trustees commenced their new term at a January 18 organizational meeting at the college’s main campus. The seven board members include Diana Osborn and Roy Portenga who were reelected last fall. “We are both excited about continuing to be a part of Muskegon Community College,” said Osborn after she and Portenga were administered […]
Read More about MCC Trustees Begin New TermGovernor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference at Muskegon Community College (MCC) yesterday to share highlights from Wednesday night’s state of the state address and to celebrate the success of the Michigan Reconnect tuition assistance program. During the press conference, MCC students Jacob Watz (Electrical), Bevan Cottone (Electrical), Sarah Johnson (CAD) and Katie Carpenter (Nursing) […]
Read More about Governor Whitmer Shares Lectern with MCC StudentsThe Muskegon Community College (MCC) Center for Theater presents Rent, an iconic rock-musical, February 23-26, 2023, in the Overbrook Theater. The story centers around a group of New York artists living in the East Village in the 1990s amid the HIV/AIDS crisis. The message of Rent reverberates through the lyrics: live life to the fullest, because there is “no day but today!” “The MCC Center for Theater selected Rent for our 2022-2023 season theme of wellness […]
Read More about Award-Winning Musical Rent Staged at Local CollegeA composition created by Oscar Justian will premiere at the Michigan Music Conference on January 21, 2023. Justian is a freshman at Muskegon Community College (MCC) and plays violin II in the MCC String Quartet. His piece, “Magic,” will be performed by a string quartet comprised of fellow MCC music students. His composition was selected by the Michigan Music Education Association, […]
Read More about MCC Student’s Composition Selected for ‘Young Composers of Michigan Premier Concert’