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Muskegon Community College history instructors George Maniates and Kurt Troutman are hosting “All in the Family – The Roosevelts: Gilded Humanity,” a series of lectures that provide a revealing discovery of America’s first family. The talks, which are free and open to the public, take place from 7-8 p.m. at the Spring Lake District Library, […]

A new study released by Muskegon Community College (MCC) shows that the College generated over $266 million in economic impact for the local area in 2013-14. In addition, the study shows that MCC provides a strong return on investment and helps create a healthy economy for the entire state of Michigan. The study, conducted by Economic […]

The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded $25,000 to the “Creating New Horizons” capital campaign for Muskegon Community College’s Downtown Center. The gift was presented to the Foundation for Muskegon Community College (FMCC) on Dec. 11. “By providing its financial support, the Consumers Energy Foundation is participating in the economic resurgence of downtown Muskegon, assisting with […]

MCC entrepreneurial studies students Samantha Sawyer and Tom Clock won first and second place, respectively, in Emerge’s annual Elevator Pitch Competition held on Dec. 2 at Baker College. “Our participation in the Emerge competition demonstrates the commitment that out students have to starting up businesses here in West Michigan,” said Dave Stradal, the MCC Business […]

Muskegon Community College will hold its annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. at Orchard View High School. The free concert, a holiday tradition, features performances by MCC’s Wind Ensemble, Singers, Collegiates Choir and Flute Quartet, and also 2015 Muskegon’s Got Talent winner D’marco Hughes, an MCC student. The Wind Ensemble, directed […]

Muskegon Community College closed all of its campuses on Monday morning, Nov. 23, following the discovery of a bomb threat at its Grand Haven Community Center location. The MCC administration evacuated its students and employees and cancelled classes at all of its locations in Muskegon, Ottawa and Newaygo counties. The Grand Haven Police Department responded […]

As part of the “And Justice For All…” series, Muskegon Community College will host “Engaging Others: Race, Class, Gender,” a free interactive workshop, on Monday, Nov. 30. College and community members are strongly encouraged to attend this event from 6-7:30 p.m. in Stevenson Center Room 1200. A follow-up to the series’ panel discussion “Explore Your […]

“Once Upon a Time: Stories of the Season” will be presented by Muskegon Community College’s Center for Theater on Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 2-5 in Overbrook Theater. Tickets for the performances, which all begin at 7:30 p.m., go on sale Monday, Nov. 23, at the Overbrook Theater Box Office. Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 […]

The Shoreline Symphony will present a free performance entitled “French Connection” on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the MCC Overbrook Theater. The concert program includes orchestral and chamber works by French composers. Two of the pieces, both by Camille Saint-Saëns, feature soloists. Pianist Solee Lee-Clark will play his Piano Concerto No.2 in G […]

Muskegon Community College will celebrate 2015 International Education Week with two free events on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18-19. Held annually in November, International Education Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is […]