Month: August 2024

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Bighorn fans pack Firebird Field for first home win of inaugural season

MOHAVE COUNTY – It was a packed house as Mohave Community College Men's and Women's Soccer took to Firebird Field in Bullhead City for the first-ever home games of the inaugural season on Friday, Aug. 30. Athletic Director and Men's Head Coach Camilo Valencia says the electric atmosphere provided by the crowd Friday night helped to motivate his squad to a 5-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Commun...
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MCC Community Education adds classes for kids to Lake Havasu offerings

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College's Lake Havasu Campus has no shortage of Community Education classes aimed at keeping kids learning and engaged throughout the school year. From ceramics and voice classes to holiday-themed offerings and ballet, MCC has families covered! Introduction to Children's Ballet is for children ages 4-15, and involves learning basic ballet steps and vocabulary. The co...
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You’re invited to celebrate as Mohave Community College Bighorns Soccer Teams Make History with First-Ever NJCAA Home Opener!

MOHAVE COUNTY – Get ready to cheer on your Mohave Community College Bighorns as they make history with their first-ever NJCAA season home opener! Join us on August 30 at the currently named Firebird Field in Bullhead City's Rotary Park (2315 Balboa Dr, Bullhead City, AZ 86442) for a night of exciting soccer action and community celebration. This event marks a significant milestone as the Bigho...
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Mohave Community College Men’s Soccer notches first win of inaugural season

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Men's Soccer has recorded its first win of the inaugural season! The Bighorns topped Wyoming's Gillette College 2-0 in non-conference play on Saturday, Aug. 24. "It's been two years dreaming of this moment and we're finally here," says Men's Head Coach Camilo Valencia not only of the inaugural season but of the program's first win. "I'm just so proud and than...
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Mohave Community College Men’s Soccer kicks off inaugural regular season

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Men's Soccer opened regular-season play on Thursday, Aug. 22, with the inaugural squad falling 3-1 to Wyoming's Northwest College. Men's Head Coach Camilo Valencia says the Bighorns performed well in the first official outing of the season, adding that recovery will be the focus leading up to the next matchup. "It was a proud moment to finally see our team on...
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MCC Nursing student helps peers in Nursing Assisting program

MOHAVE COUNTY – Most students can't wait for summer to get a break from school, but Rowan Gerdes, a registered nursing student, had other plans. Gerdes volunteered to help nursing faculty with the nursing assistant students. After going through the semester, receiving help from his instructors, Gerdes felt the need to repay them for all the hours they spent together making sure he knew the learning ...
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MCC students start fall 2024 semester, enrollment up

MOHAVE COUNTY – Students are back on campus! Mohave Community College started its fall semester Monday, Aug. 19 on all campuses with students returning to finish their degrees or certificates. The College is also welcoming new students who have decided to start their educational journey as an MCC Bighorn. Enrollment is up by roughly 16% with over 4,500 students taking classes across all campuses and...
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Bighorn Blast Newscast – August 2024

Reporters and Editors, if there's a story you see in the newscast and would like more information, a photo, or a soundbite for radio and/or video reports, please contact MCC Executive Director of College Communications James Jarman at jjarman@mohave.edu. Thank you!  MCC News shares the college news and events, along with student and employee stories from Mohave Community College each month. The Bigho...
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Get Ready to Raise a Glass for a Great Cause

KINGMAN – Get your school spirit on and join the Mohave Community College Foundation for a night of fun at the Back to School Pub Crawl! Whether you're a student, alumni or community member, this event promises an evening filled with trivia, contests and unbeatable drink specials—all while supporting a great cause. Kick off the new school year and help support local college students by exploring ...
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Bighorn Photo | MCC Radiologic Technology program celebrates students with pinning ceremony

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Radiologic Technology program held a pinning ceremony for its 2024 graduates. A pinning ceremony is a way to welcome recent graduates into the profession. The ceremony was Friday, Aug. 9 at the Mohave Valley Association of Realtors event center in Bullhead City, AZ. Students were celebrated among friends, family and MCC employees. ...
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MCC Kingman campus student awarded the Empowering Diversity Scholarship

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College student Faith Ladson has been awarded the Empowering Diversity Scholarship from the Fiesta Bowl Organization and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. She was awarded $5,500 to go towards continuing her education. Of the 15 post-secondary scholarship recipients, Ladson was the only student awarded the scholarship that is attending a community college in Arizona. ...
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MCC Community Education Welding offerings continue this fall

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College's Community Education Division continues to add to its long list of offerings, including a number of new and returning welding courses. These courses are designed to teach students different types of welding, how to weld at home as a hobbyist and much more. Welding Instructor Zachary Drew says many students secure employment immediately upon completion of MCC...
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Start a rewarding career with MCC’s Respiratory Care Practitioner program

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College has a brand-new Respiratory Care Practitioner program that gives students a pathway to numerous, rewarding and in-demand career options. Director of Respiratory Care Programs Veolada Lemus says Respiratory Care Practitioners are integral parts of the patient care team. Their duties include assessing the respiratory status of patients, developing and implement...
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MCC Community Education Division continues expansion of Health, Medical and CTE offerings

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College's Community Education Division is pleased to announce an ever-increasing selection of health, medical, and Career and Technical Education classes. These courses are designed to ensure students hit the ground running upon entering the workforce in addition to giving them the skills to complete Do-It-Yourself projects. Health and Medical Instruction for the As...
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Photos | Video | Mohave Village Opening Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ribbon Cutting and Move-in Day for the Mohave Village Apartments - northwestern Arizona's first and only college student housing. Here are some photos and videos of the historic day. Read the news release here. ...
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