Category: Campus News

  • New biology faculty inspired by childhood in Puerto Rico

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is excited to introduce its newest addition to the biology faculty, Frank Suarez-Roman. As a faculty member at MCC, Suarez-Roman will instruct courses in Environmental Science, General Biology II, and Plant Science. He will also play a pivotal role in stewarding resources and developing programs for the Life Sciences’ Herbarium and…

  • Veteran Sisters to Speak at Armed Forces Salute

    Two sisters, both who attended Muskegon Community College (MCC) and both who served in the United States Military, will deliver the keynote speech at MCC’s Veterans Salute on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Health and Wellness Center on the college’s main campus at 221 S. Quarterline…

  • Professor Receives National Distinguished Teaching Award

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is proud to announce that geography instructor Diana Casey has been honored with the Higher Education Distinguished Teaching Award by the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE). Diana was formally recognized and presented with this prestigious award at the NCGE annual conference held in Columbia, South Carolina on October 28. The…

  • Networking Students getting access to online remote laboratory next semester

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is proud to announce that beginning in the Winter of 2024, MCC will offer access to Netlab hardware as an educational resource to networking students. NetLab, an innovative online remote laboratory, allows students to conduct experiments on real laboratory equipment off campus. Starting next semester, students will be able to incorporate…

  • Fruitport HS Senior wins scholarship at MCC Expo

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is thrilled to announce that Fruitport High School Senior, Brielle Semelbauer, is the lucky winner of a two year scholarship to MCC, providing her with the opportunity to pursue her studies in Applied Technology without the burden of tuition fees after her graduation in May. The scholarship was presented to Ms.…

  • Father and Son to discuss escape from Cambodian Killing Fields

    Join us Monday, November 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM as we host a “Survivor’s Story” featuring Mae Taing and son, James. This event is open to the public, and admission is free. Taing’s life is a living testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as he will share his experiences of escaping from the…

  • MCC to Host Fall “Fear the Flock” Community 5K

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is excited to announce the upcoming “Fear the Flock” community 5K, hosted by MCC’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams. This public event will take place on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at 8:30 am, at MCC’s University Park Golf Course. Registration for the 5K is $25 per participant, with an…

  • MCC Professor, Greek Orthodox officials to present lecture of Byzantine influence on early Christian faith

    Muskegon Community College’s Center for Experiential Learning is launching a series of free lectures that will explore the impact religion has made on the history of Western Civilization. Muskegon Community College Professor George Maniates, alongside Rev. Joseph Gingrich and William Neal of Annunciation Orthodox Church in Norton Shores will kick off the series on Thursday,…

  • Teens tour manufacturing plants, Sturrus Technology Center

    On October 24, 2023, four manufacturing companies teamed up with Muskegon Community College (MCC) and the Muskegon Area Career Tech Center to offer an event called “Discover Manufacturing.” Eagle Alloy, Rolar Products, ADAC, Scherdel, and MCC’s Sturrus Technology Center all opened their doors to over 150 teens. The students from Orchard View, Muskegon Heights, Muskegon,…

  • Muskegon Community College Invites Nominations for Two Alumni Awards

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on the exceptional achievements and contributions of its alumni by nominating outstanding individuals for the esteemed Distinguished Alumni Award and the Alumni Achievement Award. Sue Samaniego, Chief Advancement Officer, encapsulates the spirit of these awards by stating, “We know that Muskegon…