Achieving her dream
Recent MCC alumna Mayra Sanchez takes pride in being the first member of her family to attend college. "MCC provided me with an accessible and affordable opportunity to start my career," said Mayra. "I really did not know much about college, so starting here seemed less intimidating."
The Great Outdoors
1994 MCC graduate Steven Rinella, a well-known author, travel writer and outdoor television host, credits MCC instructors for teaching him to explore his writing passion. "I was always interested in writing about the outdoors," said Steven."I just didn't know how to go about it."
MCC's Gentle Giant and Star Alumnus
At 6-5, 400 pounds, the late Chris Taylor won national wrestling championships here and at Iowa State and an Olympic bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Games. This June, Taylor will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
Opening Doors to Better Opportunities
MCC's Professional Truck Driver Training gave Eddie Smith the extra boost he needed to secure better employment. "The training I received was very instrumental in me landing a good paying job," Eddie says.
Worth the Wait
Muskegon native Jamie Paiva began her collegiate studies in New Orleans, but Hurricane Katrina altered her plans. An exceptional academic student, Jamie returned to Michigan to pursue a degree in the medical profession, eventually gravitating to nursing.
Involvement is Rewarded at MCC
Tammie Anderson hasn't had an easy life, but at age 38, with the encouragement of her husband and the No Worker Left Behind program, she enrolled at MCC. She discovered its life-changing counselors and Phi Theta Kappa. Anderson completed her degree at MCC in December 2011.
Going the Extra Mile
His MCC "classrooms" included a Gettysburg battlefield and German villages. Scholarship recipient Lance Marczak says the opportunities changed his educational experience.
Upcoming Events
- Global Awareness Festival Focuses on the Middle EastMonday, February 06, 2012
- Commencement FairMonday, February 06, 2012
- Free Planetarium ShowTuesday, February 07, 2012
- Free Planetarium ShowThursday, February 09, 2012
Top News: MCC Student Wins National Graphic Design Competition
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 non-profit Achieving the Dream organization, whose 150 community college members in 30 states are committed to student achievement and success.
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