Category: Campus News

  • Planetarium Kicks Off New Season with FREE Trip to Pluto

    Planetarium Kicks Off New Season with FREE Trip to Pluto

    Take a journey to Pluto and its mysterious moons, then venture even farther into space and explore distant comets during “Edge of Darkness,” the newest presentation at Muskegon Community College’s (MCC) Carr-Fles Planetarium. Thefree show, which is suitable for ages 6 and older, will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Aug. 25…

  • MCC Thanks Community Following Millage Election

    MCC Thanks Community Following Millage Election

    Muskegon Community College acknowledged the results of the Tuesday, August 4, 2026, election, in which voters did not approve the College’s Operating Millage Restoration Proposal. College leadership expressed appreciation to the community for its engagement throughout the process and reaffirmed MCC’s commitment to providing affordable, high-quality education for Muskegon County. “Thank you to the community…

  • MCC Begins Second Century with New Path Forward

    MCC Begins Second Century with New Path Forward

    Muskegon Community College has officially announced that its Board of Trustees approved the College’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, “Pathways to Success.” Serving as a roadmap for the College’s future, the plan is centered on one strategic imperative: to advance excellence in outcomes for all MCC students and to prepare them for success after college. “At the…

  • MCC’s 100% NCLEX Pass Rate Helps Address Local Nursing Shortage

    MCC’s 100% NCLEX Pass Rate Helps Address Local Nursing Shortage

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is proud to announce that its 45 nursing graduates achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) during the first half of 2026. Between January 1 and June 30, all 10 Practical Nursing (PN) graduates and all 35 Registered Nursing (RN) graduates successfully passed the national…

  • Muskegon Community College, Cornerstone University Sign Transfer Agreement

    Muskegon Community College, Cornerstone University Sign Transfer Agreement

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) and Cornerstone University officially signed a new articulation agreement on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, creating expanded transfer opportunities for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. The agreement established a clearly defined pathway for students to continue their education after earning eligible associate degrees at MCC. Articulation agreements help ensure that qualifying credits transfer…

  • Nurses Set to Present Research at Showcase

    Nurses Set to Present Research at Showcase

    Muskegon Community College will host an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Poster Showcase on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m., recognizing nursing alumni who are completing their BSN degrees through Grand Valley State University. During the showcase, graduates will present posters highlighting their capstone projects,…

  • Final Meeting Offers Help Accessing Promise Scholarship

    Final Meeting Offers Help Accessing Promise Scholarship

    Muskegon Community College will host its final informational meeting about the recently expanded Muskegon Area Promise Scholarship on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will take place outside the Counseling & Advising and Welcome Center spaces on MCC’s main campus, with information tables located near the former Campus Safety desk.…

  • MCC Invites Community to Visit Gettysburg This Fall

    MCC Invites Community to Visit Gettysburg This Fall

    Muskegon Community College’s (MCC) Center for Experiential Learning is offering students, faculty, staff, and community members the opportunity to participate in a four-day educational experience in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, October 9–12, 2026. Those interested are encouraged to register and submit payment by July 30, 2026, to receive a $100 early registration discount. Attendees will explore Gettysburg’s…

  • Real Students Behind MCC’s Prestigious Award for TV Commercial

    Real Students Behind MCC’s Prestigious Award for TV Commercial

    Muskegon Community College has been awarded a Global Silver Telly Award in the general college/ university category for its Bring It Out television commercial, earning international recognition in one of the world’s most prestigious competitions honoring excellence in video and television production. The Telly Awards is the premier global competition recognizing outstanding video and television…

  • Community Encouraged to Attend Final Town Hall Before Vote

    Community Encouraged to Attend Final Town Hall Before Vote

    Muskegon Community College (MCC) is inviting community members to attend its final public town hall meeting before the August 4, 2026, Operating Millage Restoration election. The meeting will take place Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. in Overbrook Theater on MCC’s main campus, 221 S. Quarterline Road in Muskegon. The town hall will provide residents…