November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to honor the history, cultures, and contributions of Native and Indigenous communities. From representation and identity to traditions and language, students, staff, and community members share why this month is important to them.

Exciting News! Beginning fall 2025, Chandler-Gilbert CC, PVCC_Official, and ScottsdaleCC are launching 3️⃣ new bachelor’s degree programs! Ready to lead in #AI & Machine Learning or build your future in Business Administration? The possibilities are endless! Learn more here. 👇🏼

Today, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation launches #EmpowerED, a bold, new initiative to raise $20 million by 2026 to support student success, bridging the gap between potential and opportunity. Read the full story and learn how you can help our students get across the finish line:

.Phoenix College hosted MCCCD leaders, community partners, donors, and more for Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s launch of #EmpowerED! The campaign works to reduce financial barriers that stand in the way of college opportunities. Pledge your support today: mcccdf.org/empowered

❄️ We wish our students, faculty, and staff a joyful and restful winter break! We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year for continued learning and growth. Stay safe, enjoy the holidays, and see you in 2025!

This week, Phoenix Forge MakerSpace hosted members of the #AZLeg, MCCCD’s Governing Board, system leaders, and the Maricopa Student Senate during our annual legislative reception. Attendees enjoyed live music while creating custom tumblers and wooden maps with the locations of our 10 colleges!

Thanks to our continued partnership with UAT, students can transfer 90 credits directly into cutting-edge bachelor’s programs in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Robotics, and Maker Technology. Read the full story to learn more. 👇🏾

Big news, Chandler-Gilbert CC will be home to a first-of-its-kind Aerospace & Defense Future48 Workforce Accelerator. Thanks to a 6 million dollar investment from Arizona Commerce Authority, the college will play a key role in shaping the future of Arizona’s aerospace manufacturing workforce.

This week, we celebrate MCCCD Governing Board President Susan Susan Bitter Smith and Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s Judy Sanchez for their exceptional leadership, community impact, and unwavering dedication to advancing higher education! 🎉 👉🏼 Learn more here: bit.ly/3XC8OzU

Exciting news! Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona presented Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation with a $200,000 check to support a new scholarship initiative for MCCCD healthcare students, including Licensed Practical Nurse programs and South Mountain CC's bachelor's in behavioral health. Read the full story to learn more.👇🏽

April is Community College Month! This year's theme, #BestDecisionEver, highlights why community colleges are vital to students, the workforce, and our communities. With 🔟 colleges, we educate more Arizona residents than any other #highered institution in the state.

🎓 Next week, our 🔟 colleges will celebrate over 20,000 graduates, including up to 100 bachelor's degree recipients. As the largest community college system in the nation, we proudly educate more Arizona residents than any other #highered institution in the state.

“I want to be someone’s pillar.” Meet Lindsay Martinez, an South Mountain CC student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences. As a #firstgen college student, Lindsay understands the impact mental health has on our lives and hopes to use her knowledge to help others!

Did you know, Mesa Community College celebrated its 60th anniversary this year? Today, the college is a hub of innovation and a strategic economic partner, creating employer-aligned programs to support Arizona’s growing workforce and economy. Read the full story via Phoenix Business Journal. 👉🏼

Maricopa Community Colleges thanks Governor Katie Hobbs, AZSenateRepublicans, Arizona Senate Democrats & Arizona House Democrats for supporting students in the Senate budget! 📚 $6M Adult Ed 👩‍⚕️ $1.5M Nurse Ed 🎓 $3M Promise Scholarships 🧑‍🏫 Dual Enrollment & Teacher Academy We are proud to help AZ move forward!

Now is the time for the Arizona House Republicans to hear the budget that AZSenateRepublicans and Arizona Senate Democrats passed last week. Millions of dollars in this proposal will benefit community college students. We appreciate the ongoing support from Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona House Democrats!

Investments made in this year’s state budget will allow Maricopa Community Colleges to expand on the opportunities we provide to more than 140,000 students. We applaud Governor Katie Hobbs & the #AZLeg for recognizing the pivotal role community colleges play in preparing learners for future-ready careers.

25,800+ Arizona teens earned college credit while in high school through our #DualEnrollment courses last year. That’s 7,000+ more than a SOLD-OUT night at PHX Arena! 🎓 Discover how you can prepare for college, reduce debt, and graduate ahead of your peers. 👇🏽

We are proud to announce 2️⃣ new executive leaders: ✨ Dr. Eddie Genna, Senior Vice Chancellor of External Affairs ✨ Valerie Jones, Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Economic Development Each will advance our mission by preparing students with the skills needed to shape