College Goal Sunday, an open house to assist College-bound students and their parents, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 2-4 p.m., at Muskegon Community College. The event is open to anyone ... Read more

Parents of college-bound students can learn about the many educational, financial and career-related benefits of attending Muskegon Community College at “The Next Big Step” on Tuesday, ... Read more

The Overbrook Players open URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL, Feb. 15, 2012 with music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis. One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent ... Read more

Muskegon Community College sophomore Laura Shaler has been voted one of two national winners in the first-ever “DREAM Big for College” t-shirt graphic design contest sponsored by the ... Read more

Muskegon Community College will celebrate Black History Month on MCC TV by sharing the personal reflectionsofm campus community members on the many accomplishments of African-Americans. Throughout ... Read more

Muskegon Community College’s 13th Annual Global Awareness Festival on Feb. 6-10 will focus on the Middle East, a region whose fertile lands birthed civilization and whose politics now shift ... Read more

The Urban League of Greater Muskegon is joining Muskegon Community College in hosting the 13th Annual Love in Action Awards Banquet on February 23, 2012 at 6:00pm. In celebration of Black History ... Read more

Both funny and enlightening, Dr. Guy McPherson offers his expert insights into the serious issues surrounding sustainability during a free lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. on the Muskegon ... Read more

There will be an exhibition of artwork by painter and teacher Mohamad Bazzi from Monday, January 23, 2012 (note: this start date was moved from Jan. 16th) through February 24, 2012. Bazzi will be ... Read more

Muskegon Community College's "College Bootcamp" seminar is a FREE 6-week program designed to assist adult students beginning or returning to college after a long period of time away from a ... Read more

The Foundation for Muskegon Community College is featured in the Muskegon Chronicle on Jan. 12, 2012 for achieving record fundraising levels in 2011. Click here to read the story. ... Read more

Muskegon Community College Alumni Relations is seeking nominations of deserving alumni for its annual Distinguished Alumni Award. The nominations must be received either by fax or online by Friday, ... Read more

On Friday January 13, MCC is hosting the Urban League of Greater Muskegon as they present the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast, which will feature keynote speaker Lenora ... Read more

Students who take the area’s first-ever, college-level Social Media class, which begins at Muskegon Community College on Jan. 9, will come away with marketable skills desired by a majority of ... Read more

Each year, the Carr-Fles Planetarium at Muskegon Community College unveils the wonders of our galaxy to over 5,000 visitors, half of them wide-eyed elementary students eager to understand the planets ... Read more

Adane Gebeyaw Kassa, Ed.D, project coordinator at the City Colleges of Chicago, has been named director of institutional research and grants at Muskegon Community College effective Dec. 12. He ... Read more

To MCC Colleagues: With the passing of Fred Meijer on November 25th, I would like to pay tribute to the Meijer family. As you know, our Hendrik Meijer Library/Information Technology Center was ... Read more

MCC alumnus in the news: Harry Morgan went from Muskegon High School performer to Emmy winner Harry Morgan, formerly of Muskegon, remembered as down-to-earth, kind to ... Read more

New academic programs, student and faculty achievements, and launching initiatives responsive to community needs, are among the topics outlined in the recently released Muskegon Community College ... Read more

MCC Alumni and 1972 Bronze Medal Olympian Chris Taylor will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame next June. Read ... Read more

The move to make the Muskegon Community College campus a more sustainable one took a large step forward this week with an initiative aimed at MCC faculty and staff and capturing more of their ... Read more

MCC’s Overbrook Theater will present one of its most evocative performances to date: “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.” It premieres on Wednesday, November 30 at ... Read more

MCC student Brad Hindsley will graduate from MCC's respiratory therapy prgram with extensive work experience and no debt: read more ... Read more

Large metal wall constructions, intimate silkscreen prints, and watercolor paintings make up the new exhibit, “Works by Daniel Roache,” on view at MCC’s Overbrook Gallery from Nov. ... Read more

Renowned futurist Ramez Naam, a former Microsoft software developer and CEO of a nanotechnology company, will share his blueprint for a thriving world that does not deplete its natural resources ... Read more

MCC automotive students set the first world record for a quarter-mile BR/I electric dragster using a 48-volt battery with "Short Circuit." ... Read more

MCC forward Nate Schmitt (Muskegon, MI/Reeths-Puffer), center back Juan Medina (Muskegon, MI/Muskegon) and goalie Tyler Lane (Norton Shores, MI/West Michigan Christian) were voted all-conference by ... Read more

When it came time to find a new home for his large antique globe that was once housed inside Hackley Library, Gene Howard, a 1948 graduate of Muskegon Junior College, looked no further than Muskegon ... Read more

Muskegon Community College will showcase the student voices of The College Singers on Sunday night at 7 p.m., when the popular 26-member chorus performs its fall concert in the Overbrook Theater. The ... Read more

While many on campus adjust their radio dials in search of their favorite West Michigan station, MCC instructor Jon Truax and his Astronomy 101 students are training the college’s newly ... Read more

Muskegon Community College, which has earned many accolades since becoming the area’s first college 85 years ago, added the prestigious title of ... Read more

Muskegon Community College will dedicate a Veterans Memorial Wall on campus and celebrate the armed forces contributions of its students, staff, and alumni along with those of the greater community ... Read more

The Muskegon Community College Overbrook Players open their first show of the season, "An Enemy of the People," at the Overbrook Theater, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. The play runs ... Read more

An experiment is unfolding inside J.B. Meeuwenberg's classroom at Muskegon Community College — and the result could drive how the college teaches developmental math for years to ... Read more

Muskegon Community College professor Tom Harryman made the Gonzo Top 5 list of great things to do this ... Read more

MCC outside hitter Ashley Hulbert (Fruitport, MI/Fruitport) was named the Div. II Volleyball National Player of the Week by the National Junior College Athletic Association on Sept. 28. The ... Read more

MCC Partners with Silver Creek Energy Lab to study and develop biofuels for West Michigan! -- Read Article ... Read more

Explore this year’s Muskegon County Arts and Humanities Festival theme of “Home” through the distinctive paintings of Grand Rapids artist Molly Alicki Corriveau, on view at ... Read more

MCC alumnus Scott Erdman's vision of a self-sustaining industrial complex on the former Whitehall wastewater treatment site will soon transform undergraduate research at his alma mater. The ... Read more

MCC TV, the educational cable station operated by Muskegon Community College (MCC), recently expanded its availability when it began broadcasting on the West Michigan Charter cable system. The ... Read more

Larry Wright, chair of the MCC Board of Trustees, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at the age of 72. Wright started his first elected term on the Board of Trustees in 2005, and progressed to ... Read more

Support MCC's Founder's Day event by contributing a unique silent auction item. Complete information and donation form at www.muskegoncc.edu/founder ... Read more

This experiential journey will examine the history, politics, military generalship and geography of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Travel to the place where the battle actually occurred, and ... Read more

With an increased focus on experiential learning, MCC is offering a new study abroad opportunity in early 2012. From January 3-8, MCC instructors and students will be exploring Rainforest Ecology and ... Read more

Please see the President's, Dean's, and Academic Honors Lists (PDF) for the Winter 2011 ... Read more

While the opening of the plant, and the production of battery modules won’t take place at fortu PowerCell until Fall 2012, Muskegon Community College is preparing to partner with fortu to ... Read more

Post secondary education has long been recognized as proven way to higher wages and greater job security, but the process can be daunting. For those with questions about the decision to enter ... Read more

The US Department of Education unveiled a College Affordability and Transparency website June 30 that lists Muskegon Community College as one of the top 100 lowest net cost 2 year public institutions ... Read more

Greg Marczak, Muskegon Community College chemistry instructor, was selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examinations this June in ... Read more

On Saturday, June 4, 2011, Muskegon Community College (MCC) President Dale Nesbary served on a panel of college presidents entitled “Supporting and Sustaining Student Diversity: Challenges and ... Read more

After completing its first year as an Achieving the Dream institution, Muskegon Community College (MCC) continues to fortify its efforts to ensure student success, despite the challenges presented by ... Read more

Seeing the value and quality of education available at Muskegon Community College, top students from local high schools are choosing MCC. Scholars, athletes, accomplished musicians, scholarship ... Read more

Column by Eric Freedman of the Diverse Issues in Higher Education describes how partnerships expand the number of minority students in STEM majors. View the Diverse Issues in Higher Education ... Read more

Column by Julie Mack of the Kalamazoo Gazette describes the value offered by community colleges. View the Kalamazoo Gazette ... Read more

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Adults of all ages—20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and even beyond—are going back to school to get ahead in today’s competitive job market. Returning to the classroom after an absence of ... Read more

The Foundation for Muskegon Community College hosted Shoot for the Stars, a golf outing to benefit the College’s Carr-Fles Planetarium, on Friday, June 3, 2011. The event was a success with a ... Read more

Muskegon Community College is hosting its very first all-class reunion, “ReunionFest,” on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 6 - 9 p.m. on campus in Collegiate Hall. The reunion will offer a ... Read more

Muskegon Community College is participating as one of the local Muskegon sponsors that enabled the Muskegon community to bring the Hot Rod Power Tour to Muskegon for a one day stop on Thursday, June ... Read more

Article by Ron Lieber of the New York Times describes the value offered by community colleges. View the New York Times ... Read more

Reeths-Puffer and Twin Lake elementary school students enjoyed a day experiencing college at Muskegon Community College in March ... Read more

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MCC's Class of 2011 has been challenged by Richard Kraft, a 1949 graduate of MCC, recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award, and one of the College’s most generous benefactors. Mr. ... Read more

Fox 17 covers the MCC softball team as they prepare to defend their NJCAA Division II title. View the Fox 17 ... Read more

For ticket and other Commencement details, click here. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will make a direct appeal to Muskegon Community College graduates on Wednesday, May 4, asking them to keep ... Read more

Muskegon Community College’s (MCC) Talented Youth program kicked off April 18, 2011, when 54 high school students, from Muskegon, Grand Haven, Fremont, Whitehall, attended an orientation ... Read more

The Muskegon Community College (MCC) men's cross-country team was awarded Academic All-American Team of the year by the NJCAA Cross-Country Coaches Association. They finished 13th in the nation with ... Read more

A weekend trip to Muskegon Community College March 26 helped to bring TeAnna Friday, 16, of Muskegon a step closer to her dreams of obtaining a higher education. TeAnna, a sophomore at Oakridge ... Read more

Learn about this decisive period in American History on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 between 6:30-8:00pm in Room 1100 of the Stevenson Center at Muskegon Community College. MCC student presentations will ... Read more

Artist books, paintings, prints, and assemblages by Michigan artist Alvey Jones explore a variety of themes through the use of metaphor and “allegory with a sense of visual and psychic ... Read more

Muskegon Community College Jayhawks women’s basketball head coach Ron Jenkins was named the Western Conference coach of the year for the 2010-11 season, and the following team members also ... Read more

Contacts: Eli Fox, Enrollment Services Representative, (231) 777-0230 Tina Dee, Director of Community Relations (231) 777-0660 Muskegon Community College is joining a national event to ... Read more

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The MCC women's basketball team finished their season with the second-best overall record in the state of Michigan, and are headed to the NJCAA regional tournament. Read Muskegon Chronicle ... Read more

On Tuesday, February 8, the Western Michigan Chapter of the American Foundry Society held their meeting and student awards at Muskegon Community College. Prior to the evening dinner, where awards ... Read more

The Muskegon Community College wrestling program is back among the nation's elite. Any doubts about the resurgent Jayhawks were put to rest on Sunday at the National Junior College Athletic ... Read more

Muskegon Community College’s planetarium renovation campaign was kick-started back in 2007 with $2,000 in seed money given by long-time donors Wayne and Nancy Brenneman. The campaign, now up ... Read more

In 2010 the European Union was strained as never before, as numerous member countries faced financial crises. So it’s appropriate that the 10th Annual Global Awareness Festival at Muskegon ... Read more

Enrollment at Muskegon Community College boomed last decade as Michigan’s economy tanked and more people recognized that a college degree often is needed to land a good job. Now, with ... Read more

Twelve stories from twelve women, ranging from the tantalizing to the disturbing, are featured in a special performance of The Vagina Monologues at Muskegon Community College (MCC). The popular ... Read more

Community college can be a very wise and economical choice in higher education. Whether seeking vocational training, or taking prerequisites for entrance into a four year institution, community ... Read more

Muskegon Community College will host the 15th Annual Women of Accomplishment breakfast on March 26, 2011 at 8:30am. This event honors women who have made significant contributions in their lives to ... Read more

A visual representation of Europe will be on display with the exhibit, “Europe in Focus” January 17 through March 4 in the Overbrook Art Gallery at Muskegon Community College (MCC). The ... Read more

Muskegon Community College (MCC) is pleased to announce the following students were recently awarded scholarships: Angela Babcock, Ashleigh Bailey, Justin Herr, Molly Holt, Brandon Jackson, Segrid ... Read more

Muskegon Community College Alumni Relations is seeking nominations of deserving alumni for its annual Distinguished Alumni Award. The nominations must be received either by fax or online by Friday, ... Read more

Muskegon Community College will host the 12th Annual Love in Action banquet on February 24, 2011 at 6:00pm. This event, celebrating Black History, is an opportunity to present well deserved awards to ... Read more

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(Muskegon, MI) --- After a year of investigation, data gathering, and strategic planning, Muskegon Community College (MCC) completed a facility master plan that indicated a clear need for additional ... Read more

Welcome to all students for 2011. A menu of MCC Student Services that will get your semester off to a smooth start is available at the MCC Student Services ... Read more

MCC serves a diverse student population. They come from different backgrounds, have different needs, and strive for different goals. But they all have one thing in common: hope for a better future. ... Read more

Muskegon Community College students and faculty will travel to Stuttgart, Germany in May 2011 -- giving an opportunity for students and staff to participate in a bi-lateral exchange program with its ... Read more

Among the winter coat drives, food pantry collections, and providing needy students with Christmas trimmings, MCC employees are well known for their generosity during the holidays. At the top of ... Read more

MCC freshman Sean Turner takes first place, and six other Jayhawk wrestlers placed! One of only two community colleges at the Concordia Open, MCC showed the big boys how it's done. Read Muskegon ... Read more

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This whimsical look at some of our most famous stories by the Brothers Grimm and Aesop’s Fables was adapted to the stage by Second City originator Paul Sills. A wonderful show for the holidays, ... Read more

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Muskegon Community College again has activities planned to participate in ... Read more

The presentation featured college presidents Dale Nesbary (MCC), David Eisler (FSU), Thomas Haas (GVSU), and John Dunn (WMU) who shared their vision for the future of higher education in Muskegon. ... Read more

ON THE MAT What: Muskegon Duals and Ben McMullen Open Wrestling Tournament Where: MCC’s Bartels-Rode Gymnasium Friday: Muskegon Duals, 5:30 p.m., with eight teams competing ... Read more

Muskegon Community College's Veterans Office would like to take this moment to thank all who have defended our freedom. The Veterans Office is here to service all veterans, veteran ... Read more

Muskegon Community College's Tiffany Brufladt earns Western Conference Player of the Year in volleyball! Muskegon Chronicle ... Read more

Muskegon Community College finished as the second-best junior college team in the region! Muskegon Chronicle ... Read more

The campaign got started with a “big bang” this week with the announcement of a $50,000 gift from alumnus Richard Kraft and his wife Ann. “In addition to Richard being an ... Read more

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Muskegon Community College (MCC) has long partnered with the Community Foundation of Muskegon County (CFMC), and generous donors to make scholarships available for MCC students. The important ... Read more

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The recent victory over Kalamazoo Valley Community College provided MCC Tennis with their second title, with the first being in 1979. “This championship was a total team effort," said Dave ... Read more

Muskegon Community College (MCC) has been designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine, an honor only bestowed on the top 15% of colleges, universities, and trade schools nationwide. ... Read more

Just over one year ago, President Obama came to Michigan and announced his support for community colleges and his desire to have five million more community college graduates by 2020 during a speech ... Read more

Muskegon Community College (MCC) student Justin Arnold was recently selected as a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship award winner, a tremendous testament to the ability of ... Read more

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The MCC Athletic Department recently selected its scholar athletes of the year. Drew Kennedy, of Alma, was recognized as the male athlete of the year after a stellar baseball season. Ashley Melchert, ... Read more

Like other educational institutions, Muskegon Community College (MCC) is facing financial challenges that require action. To support the commitment to high academic standards and outstanding ... Read more

Muskegon Community College is fightin’ proud of its National Championship Jayhawk softball team and is planning on on-campus celebration on Wednesday, May 26 at 11:00am. The campus community ... Read more

By 2012 there are projected to be 2922 jobs in the emerging Michigan Film Industry. The 18 new graduates of Muskegon Community College’s debut Introduction to Film Production class will have ... Read more

The Muskegon Community College (MCC) softball team won their first national championship in Normal, IL on Saturday May 22 after defeating top seeded Kankakee Community College 2-0 in the title ... Read more

Signifying a commitment to student success and institutional improvement, Muskegon Community College (MCC) has joined Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count. With support from Kresge ... Read more

Muskegon Community College’s (MCC) Talented Youth program kicked off May 6, 2010 when 28 high school students attended an orientation, preparing them for a summer class experience that will ... Read more

MCC President Dale Nesbary's State of the College address given at Founder's Day on Sept. 15th will air on MCC-TV (Comcast Channels 98, 44-5, and 902, or Charter Channel 994) at 1pm and 8pm Friday, ... Read more

The Muskegon Community College Wind and Jazz Ensembles will present their winter concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Overbrook Theater. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 ... Read more

The College Singers from Muskegon Community College will present their annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 930 Creston St., Muskegon. The concert, which is free ... Read more

World Aids Day Health Fair and Awareness Day on Dec. 1 in Muskegon Community College’s Collegiate Hall will feature health information and free testing in the morning and afternoon, and music, ... Read more

Muskegon Community College students from four different continents will share insights into the people and places of their home countries during the 11th annual International Education Week ... Read more

Muskegon Community College (MCC) enrollment specialists are available to meet with prospective and current students in Ottawa County this, and every third Wednesday of the month, 4-6 p.m., at The ... Read more

The Muskegon Community College performing arts schedule hits full stride this week with the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble concert on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and the College Singers fall concert on ... Read more

MCC in the News: Community college cross country returned to Muskegon as MCC hosted the first Jayhawk Invitational at University Park Golf Course. Read ... Read more

Local cross country fans will have their only chance to watch the MCC men’s and women’s teams in action at home this season when they host the Jayhawk Invitational on Friday at University ... Read more

The Muskegon Community College electric dragster “Short Circuit” will make a bid to set the eighth-mile world record on Saturday afternoon at the US 131 MotorSports Park in Martin, ... Read more

MCC will host the invitation-only autumn meeting of the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) Board of Directors on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8. The primary advocate for Michigan’s ... Read more

Co-host of the Discovery Channel’s "American Treasures," Dr. Jason De León will use his scientific expertise to explain the social process behind undocumented border crossings ... Read more

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Muskegon Community College is offering a free presentation of Tres Vidas at 7pm Monday, October 3, 2011 in the Overbrook Theater. Billed as “Chamber Music ... Read more

Muskegon Community College instructor Tom Harryman will perform “Passion and Perversity; The Inner Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe” at Muskegon’s Frauenthal Center for the Performing ... Read more

In recognition of its 1926 founding, Muskegon Community College will host a roaring twenties-style event at The Lake House Thursday, September 15, 2011. Faculty, staff, student and alumni musicians ... Read more

Muskegon Community College Biofuels Laboratory Open House 2-4pm Monday, August 29, 2011 Silver Creek Green Energy Lab 2100 Holton-Whitehall Rd, Whitehall MI 49461 -Tour the lab and learn ... Read more

Schedule: Wednesday, August 24, 2011: 9-10am Registration for Welcome Events 10-11am President’s ... Read more

Friday Aug. 12, 3-4pm: the public is welcome to attend a class presentation of Shakespearean sonnets and text in the MCC Dance Studio (room 262). Muskegon Community College Center for Theater is ... Read more

Dale Nesbary, Ph.D., President of Muskegon Community College, met with the presidents of five other southwest Michigan community colleges and Western Michigan University June 3 to launch a consortium ... Read more