Muskegon Community College News and Events

A Muskegon Community College student learns pneumatics in the new Sturrus Technology Center Automation Lab.

STEM Awareness Event for Area Students March 1 at Sturrus Technology Center

Muskegon Community College is hosting “Achieving the Dream STEM Awareness and Exploration” for high school and middle school students in Muskegon and Ottawa counties on Friday, March 1, at the Sturrus Technology Center, 388 W. Clay Avenue, in downtown Muskegon. MCC applied technology faculty and representatives from 10-15 area companies will be on hand to […]

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Joshua Powles (Buddy Layman), Sylvia DeBruyn (Jennie Mae Layman), and Brandon Lemieux (C.C. Showers) in MCC's 2018 production of The Diviners

MCC Presents “The Diviners” Feb. 21-25 in Overbrook Theater

Muskegon Community College’s Center for Theater presents Jim Leonard Jr.’s award-winning play “The Diviners,” a story of the unlikely friendship between a disenchanted preacher and a mentally challenged young man, on Wednesday-Sunday, Feb. 21-25, in Overbrook Theater. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21-24 and at 3 p.m. on Feb. 25. Tickets go […]

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2018 Global Awareness Festival Feb. 20-23 Focuses on Islands of the World

MCC’s 19th Annual Global Awareness Festival on Feb. 20-23, 2018 will focus on islands of the World with a series of lectures, films, cuisine and music to bring awareness to that region’s population, culture, cuisine and political issues. Each year, the Global Awareness Festival highlights a different geographic area of the world. All Global Awareness […]

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MCC to Host College Transfer Fair on Feb. 13

Muskegon Community College will host a College Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Gerber Lounge. Students can meet with more than 25 different colleges/university representatives to explore transfer options after MCC. Representatives will have information about the admissions process, scholarships, financial aid, housing, and much more. The participating […]

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‘And Justice for All’ Series Looks at Predatory Lending on Feb. 15

The popular Muskegon Community College “And Justice for All…” series continues on Thursday, Feb. 15, with a discussion of the in-depth research conducted by MCC students into Muskegon area check cashing services, rent-to-own and pawn shop activities. The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide attendees with the knowledge and confidence […]

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MCC Nursing Grads Lead National Average on NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rate

During the reporting period from April to September 2017, Muskegon Community College Nursing Program graduates ranked number one in the country on the National Council Licensing Examination for the RNs (NCLEX-RN). On the NCLEX-RN exam, MCC graduates had a 100% first time pass rate versus 85% nationwide. “While there are other schools that have a […]

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Lone American Eyewitness to Discuss 1994 Rwandan Genocide on Jan. 30 at MCC

When the Rwandan genocide broke out in 1994, one American, Carl Wilkens, chose to stay in the country and risk everything in hope of saving a few lives. The 2014 film I’m Not Leaving by writer/director Kevin Ekvall chronicles his experience. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Wilkens will participate via Skype for two screenings of the […]

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Janice Whitlow receives her award for 40 years of service to Muskegon Community College.

MCC Honors 29 Employees at Years of Service Award Luncheon

Muskegon Community College recognized 29 employees at its 32nd Years of Service Awards Luncheon on Jan. 17 in Stevenson Center Room 1200. The employees, who collectively have devoted 375 years of service to MCC, celebrated a five-year anniversary employment date in 2017. The honorees’ supervisors were also invited to the event sponsored by the President’s Office. […]

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MCC Announces Fall 2017 Semester Academic Honors

The following Muskegon Community College (MCC) students have earned academic recognition for their grade point averages during the recently completed Fall 2017 Semester. They are listed by 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 […]

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