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Today’s Why Apply Day

Today’s Why Apply Day – Here’s what to think about when selecting a college

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by Macomb Community College

Choosing which college to attend is an exciting and often overwhelming decision for students and their families. On “Why Apply Day,” Sept. 19, 2025, high school students are encouraged to start their college application process. Filling out the application is the easy part – the real challenge is deciding which college is the right fit for you.

Aiden Debbs

Alum uses time at Macomb to explore career options, perform with Macombers

Alumni Stories

by Macomb Community College

Sometimes the best decisions are the ones that take time to unfold. For Aiden Debbs, choosing Macomb wasn’t part of his original plan, but it turned out to be exactly what he needed. “I was that person who wanted to go straight to a four-year university,” he said. “But coming to Macomb has been one of the greatest decisions I’ve made for my education.”

furniture in classrooms

Does Furniture Impact Classroom Learning?

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by Macomb Community College

Over the last decade, as online learning has become more common there has been an increase in research on how to make in-person classrooms more comfortable and user-friendly. According to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, the furniture that students use during class relates to how well they participate, focus and retain information.

Certificate programs offer a fast track to career success

Certificate programs offer a fast track to career success

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by Macomb Community College

Credentials matter in a competitive job market, and a certificate is the perfect tool for career advancement or for making your resume stand out. The short-term training required to earn a certificate often leads to a bigger salary. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers age 25 and older with a certificate earned a median weekly wage of more than $900 in 2024.

Abdullah Aljanabi

Macomb Alum's Journey from Early College to Wayne State

Alumni Stories

by Macomb Community College

Recent Macomb graduate Abdullah Aljanabi started at Macomb as an Early College student before transitioning to full-time enrollment, where he became involved with student groups and advocacy. Now, he’s taking all those experiences and applying to Wayne State University.