Here’s what you need to know about filling out the 2025-2026 FAFSA
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Dec. 1, 2024. High school seniors and current Macomb students who are enrolling in classes next year must submit the FAFSA.
Digital Marketing Program Helps Macomb Student Launch Career
Friday, November 15, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
Opportunities can come from unexpected places, and no one knows this better than Macomb digital marketing student, Victoria (Vicki) Anderson. Most students see digital marketing classes as essential for entering the marketing field, but for Vicki, the classes directly opened the door to an exciting job offer.
Macomb’s law enforcement program builds the foundation for tomorrow’s police officers
Monday, November 04, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Alumni Stories
Macomb’s law enforcement program serves as a foundation for many police officers’ careers, including alumnae Samantha Kretzschmar of the City of Fraser and Alison Reiser of the Roseville Police Department. The officers reflect on how Macomb helped jump-start their law enforcement careers.
Mom and daughter nurses, both Macomb alumnae, pursue BSN together
Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Friendships leading to lifelong relationships often develop while students pursue college degrees. But for two nursing students, that bond is even greater. Mom and daughter duo Laura Pape, 61, and Hannah Pape, 24, were both recently admitted to the Macomb to University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) program, on the campus of Macomb Community College. After earning their associate degree in nursing from Macomb years apart, they are now both pursuing their bachelor’s degree in nursing from UDM at Center Campus in Clinton Township.
Macomb student discovers passion for law enforcement career
Friday, October 04, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
As of 2021, women represent only a little more than 13% of full-time law enforcement professionals in the United States. Macomb student Jordan Fabbri, 23, is on track to become one of the few female police officers when she graduates with her associate degree in law enforcement in the fall of 2025.
From Show Choir to Accounting, Macomb Alum Finds His Path
Friday, September 27, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Alumni Stories
Singing, dancing and accounting may not appear to have much in common, but for Maximillion (Max) Hopton, they were the perfect combination. In his time at Macomb, Max, was able to pursue his passion for performing, honing his musical skills as a part of Macomb’s show choir, The Macombers, while also dedicating his studies to accounting because of the security that the profession provides.
Entrepreneur and Macomb Instructor Ryan LaPensee leads AI Workshop
Monday, September 16, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Along with working as an adjunct instructor for Macomb, LaPensee is a passionate entrepreneur and investor in multiple businesses. And when he’s not at work, he and his wife are busy with their four children. How does he do it?
Macomb student finds passion and a future in cybersecurity
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
The reasons a student may pursue an associate degree in cybersecurity at Macomb vary from job security to the desire to protect people and organizations from data breaches and other incidents. But for Macomb student Hannah Le, the decision to major in cybersecurity is even more impactful.
Macomb resources help alumni earn physical therapy assistant degree
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Alumni Stories
Going to college and earning a degree can be challenging for many people, For Macomb alumnus David Hendren, 32, it’s as tough as conquering some of the world’s most intense obstacle courses, including the Tough Mudder.
Media & Communications Arts student designs Harper Cruise logo
Monday, August 12, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
While some graphic designers may turn to music or pop culture for inspiration, Nicole Renaud found hers in the coos of her newborn son and the classic Mustang in her driveway when she was creating the winning design for the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise logo contest.
Thinking of changing your college major?
Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
For some Macomb students, like Daysha Ross, changing majors makes sense. She originally started her education journey in hopes of becoming a certified personal fitness trainer. However, after she started the program, she realized that it wasn’t quite what she was looking for and changed her major.
Alumna achieves new goal as a technical coach after earning computer science degree at Macomb
Friday, June 28, 2024 8:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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A degree in computer science from Macomb has opened many doors for alumna Lanna Brasure. Her education has provided her with the in-demand skills necessary to succeed as a software developer and, later, as a technical coach, mentor and even published author.
Macomb commemorates Juneteenth through historic storytelling
Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is a federal and state holiday observed every year on June 19. The date marks the end of enslavement in the U.S., on June 19, 1865. Macomb will celebrate Juneteenth by co-hosting an online presentation from Mama Jatu, a storyteller and educator with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Macomb’s Culinary Arts program earns state recognition
Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Macomb’s Culinary Arts program has a long history of successfully preparing students for the area’s top restaurants and bakeries. But did you know that when Macomb’s culinary students aren’t busy in the classroom or kitchen, they are earning top awards at advanced competitions?
Macomb students gain on-the-job training as medical assistants
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Macomb students gain on-the-job training as medical assistants through the college’s Medical Assistants Apprenticeship program, providing them with skills that will lead from classroom to career.
Mariya Akhlaq hopes to shape the future with a computer science degree
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
Coding and cooking may not seem like they share many similarities, but to Mariya Akhlaq they both offer an opportunity to make life more fulfilling. The same goes for her work-study assignment.
Dental Hygiene program provided welcomed surprise(s) for Erica Jamroz
Friday, March 01, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
If Macomb hadn’t added Dental Hygiene to its curriculum in 2021, Erica Jamroz’ life would have taken a different turn. She’d be commuting to Oakland County for her classes for one thing and would have missed the excitement of seeing herself on a roadside billboard.
Abdullah Aljanabi isn’t letting his age interfere with his ambitions
Friday, March 01, 2024 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Student Stories
At 17, Abdullah Aljanabi has the usual interests: playing soccer, going to movies and spending time with family and friends. But he’s also taking high school and college classes simultaneously, engaging his peers in the democratic process and furthering his uncle’s legacy of service to others.
Starting out at Macomb paid off in more ways than one for Brendan Wallace
Friday, January 05, 2024 8:00 AM by Macomb Community College
Alumni Stories
Brendan Wallace has wanted to attend the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) since high school, so he was “happily overwhelmed” when he received a full-ride scholarship there beginning in the fall. But it never would have happened if he hadn’t decided to attend Macomb first.