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Nearly 350 graduating Macomb students of the more than 1,220 being awarded certificates and degrees since May 2024 are participating in the college’s 111th commencement ceremony on Dec. 13, 2024.

Macomb Community College to celebrate 111th commencement December 13

Monday, December 09, 2024 12:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold its 111th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren Friday, December 13, 7 p.m.

Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter with these top 10 tips from Macomb Community College faculty

Tips to prepare your automobile for winter from the automotive faculty at Macomb Community College

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

The automotive faculty at Macomb Community College has assembled these top 10 tips to help you avoid the winter pitfalls.

Rear Adm. Peter Small, deputy commander for Ship Design, Engineering and Logistics for Naval Sea Systems Command, poses in Macomb Community College’s maritime skilled trades training center with some of the 24 students who today began an accelerated program in either CNC or welding.

Fast-track Michigan Maritime Manufacturing training launches at Macomb Community College

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Through a $15.4 million Navy investment in the college, Macomb has created a state-of-the art maritime skilled trades training center and will train 384 individuals by early 2027.

Matt Hayduk, an apprentice at True Industries, is learning to be a tool and die maker. Hayduk says he’s learned more than how to be a tool and die expert. He’s also grown professionally with more responsibility and personal maturity.

Macomb Community College highlights apprenticeship during Annual National Apprenticeship Week: Nov. 17 - 23

Friday, November 08, 2024 12:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College highlights apprenticeship during Annual National Apprenticeship Week: Nov. 17 - 23

Guests enjoy a strolling gourmet dinner and a cocktail reception at the Macomb Community College Foundation’s annual Comedy and Cocktails event held help to support the college’s arts and culture programming.

Comedy and Cocktails raises $104,000 for arts and culture programming at Macomb Community College

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 PM

Alumni and Donors and Institutional

Macomb Community College Foundation’s annual Comedy and Cocktails raised more than $104,000 in support of Macomb’s arts and cultural programming.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and State Representative Denise Mentzer rappel down the five-story burn tower at Macomb Community College's Public Service Institute

Macomb Community College announces new facility designed to enhance firefighter training

Thursday, October 24, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Rep. Denise Mentzer, Michigan House of Representatives, rappelled down the live burn tower on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Macomb Community College’s Public Service Institute (PSI) in Clinton Township, highlighting a $2 million state appropriation to enhance the college’s firefighter training.

Discover Macomb offers in-depth information for a variety of career paths

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb, Discover your Future

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Prospective college students undecided about their career and their parents can learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb, Discover your Future, Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. - noon.

Apprenticeships can be the doorway to a lucrative career

Macomb Community College’s Skilled Trades hosts MAP+ information session

Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold an information session Monday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. for the winter semester of the Michigan Apprenticeship Program Plus (MAP+), a pre-apprenticeship initiative designed to give students the basic skills needed to enter a construction or manufacturing apprenticeship or a work-based learning career.

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College as veteran-friendly

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College as veteran-friendly school for ninth consecutive year

Monday, September 30, 2024 3:00 PM

Institutional

For the ninth consecutive year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) named Macomb Community College as a certified Veteran-Friendly School, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2024-2025 school year.

Pictured left to right is Eastpointe Fire Chief Brian Marquardt, Macomb Community College President James O. Sawyer IV, Eastpointe Mayor Mike Klinefelt and Director of the Macomb Community College Public Service Institute Mike Lopez.

Eastpointe Fire and Rescue donates aerial ladder fire truck to support Macomb Community College’s fire academy program

Monday, September 30, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Eastpointe Fire and Rescue has donated an aerial ladder fire truck to Macomb Community College’s Public Service Institute to enhance the training of Macomb fire academy cadets.

Guests at the 2023 Comedy and Cocktails inspect the wide variety of silent auction items.

Macomb Community College Foundation presents annual Comedy and Cocktails benefit Oct. 18

Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors

The Macomb Community College Foundation will present Comedy and Cocktails, an annual benefit for the college’s arts and cultural programs, Friday, Oct. 18, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center and Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.

Macomb's University Center located on Macomb Community College's Center Campus.

Macomb University Center open house showcases advanced degree opportunities from 10 partner institutions

Monday, September 16, 2024 12:00 PM

Institutional

The Macomb University Center, located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus in Clinton Township, will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 8, with sessions 1:30 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Prospective students can learn how they can complete an advanced degree through the college’s 10 partner institutions.

A nature walk is often a part of MORE offerings.

Macomb Community College MORE catalog available for fall session beginning Oct. 4

Monday, September 02, 2024 9:00 AM

Enrichment

Registration for the fall session of the Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative of Macomb Community College, is now open.

Students compete against one another in an esports tournament.

Macomb Community College to host student esports tournament

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 9:00 AM

Enrichment and Institutional

Macomb Community College is hosting a free esports tournament Friday, Sept. 20, for juniors and seniors from Macomb County high schools as well as Macomb Community College students.

Macomb Community College's trained Campus Police

Accreditation assessors seeking public comment regarding Macomb Community College Police Department

Friday, July 19, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College Police are engaging in a voluntary process to become an accredited department. Members of the public, including college employees and students, are encouraged to provide feedback on the ability of Macomb Community College Police to comply with the commission’s standards.

New logo features a lion’s head topped by a royal crown, symbolizing Macomb’s athletic prowess.

Macomb Community College unveils athletics logo

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:00 PM

Athletics and Institutional

Macomb Community College unveiled its first-ever logo to represent the Monarchs, since the name was coined for the college's athletic teams in 1967. The college currently has nine athletic teams and more than 100 student-athletes.

“Abuelita Otomi” depicts a grandmother and is one of three acrylic paintings being exhibited by artist Arturo Morales Morano that react to black light.

Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Tlatecayotl Caucualtzin (Art is Beautiful) Mexican art exhibit July 30 – Sept. 14

Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00 PM

Arts and Culture

The Lorenzo Cultural Center, located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus, presents Tlatecayotl Caucualtzin (Art is Beautiful), a collection of 16 unique works of art created by five Mexican-born artists.

MORE participants during a previous summer hiking excursion

Registration now open for Macomb Community College’s summer MORE session, which begins July 19

Monday, June 17, 2024 10:00 AM

Enrichment

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from Macomb Community College, will offer a summer session July 19 through Aug. 5, with five classes and five local excursions.

Mama Jatu

Explore the history of Juneteenth with storyteller Mama Jatu, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Monday, June 03, 2024 10:00 AM

Enrichment and Institutional

Storyteller and educator Mama Jatu of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will bring the history, meaning and purpose of Juneteenth to life during a free online event Monday, June 17, 12 – 1 p.m.

Macomb Community College South Campus Entrance

Macomb Community College Foundation highlights donor impact at 2024 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients

Friday, May 10, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

The Macomb Community College Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions fund scholarships and program funds that support the college’s students and their success during the 2024 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients.

College ABLE is an academic catch-up program open to any high school graduate planning to attend college in the fall.

Macomb Community College to offer College ABLE, an academic catch-up program in math and English, this summer

Wednesday, May 08, 2024 11:00 AM

Institutional

In June and July, Macomb Community College will offer College ABLE – Academic Boost and Learning Experiences – an academic catch-up program designed to assist students who experienced learning loss due to interruptions to in-person learning during the pandemic.

Macomb Community College graduates from winter semester 2023 anxiously await their turn to walk across the stage.

Macomb Community College to celebrate 110th commencement May 3

Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold its 110th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren Friday, May 3, 7 p.m.

Learn what it takes be become a firefighter, police officer, paramedic or EMT.

Learn what Macomb Community College offers in fire, police, paramedic and EMT programs during Discover Macomb

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what it takes to become a police officer, a firefighter, a paramedic or an emergency medical technician (EMT) during Macomb Community College’s Discover Macomb – Public Service Institute, Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m.

Participants of Discover Macomb will tour Macomb's culinary facilities and learn what Macomb has to offer in business, IT and culinary.

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer in business, IT and culinary programs during Discover Macomb

Monday, April 08, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what business, information technology (IT) and culinary programs Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb, Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m., on the college’s Center Campus in Clinton Township.

For Summer 2024, Macomb's College for Kids is offering more than 40 learning adventures for kids ages 4 to 17.

Macomb Community College’s College for Kids provides summer learning adventures for those as young as four

Thursday, April 04, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

Macomb Community College’s College 4 Kids (C4K) is offering more than 40 fun learning adventures from June through August for kids ages 4 to 17.

Connect with as many as 60 colleges and universities at the College and Transfer Fair.

April 18 College and Transfer Fair highlights advanced degree opportunities

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

The Macomb University Center will host a College and Transfer Fair on Thursday, April 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the John Lewis Student Community Center (K Building) on Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren where prospective students can connect with as many as 60 colleges and universities.

More than 200 employers drew job seekers to the 2023 job fair.

Nearly 200 employers looking to hire at Macomb Community College annual Job Fair on April 18

Monday, March 25, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold its annual job fair Thursday, April 18, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Sports & Expo Center on the college’s South Campus in Warren, offering community members the opportunity to connect with approximately 200 employers looking to hire for both full- and part-time positions.

Students from 2023 Camp Scrubs pratice what they've learned in the back of an ambulance.

Macomb Community College summer career academies provides hands-on career exploration for those in grades six-11

Monday, March 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Institutional and Enrichment

Macomb Community College is offering nine, hands-on career academies this summer to provide youth with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of career fields, ranging from health and law enforcement to automotive design and media arts.

All admitted Macomb student can plan ahead by registering for up to three semesters beginning April 1

Registration for all admitted students begins April 1 at Macomb Community College

Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Beginning April 1, registration is open for all admitted students to Macomb Community College.

2023 Youth Choir Workshop readies for their performance.

Macomb Community College announces summer performing arts workshops for grades two through 12

Monday, March 11, 2024 10:00 AM

Enrichment and Institutional

Macomb Community College will present four summer performing arts camps for students grades two through 12 beginning June 24.

Keynote speaker Carol Graham

Macomb Community College will host a discussion on the power and science of hope in elevating community well-being

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:00 PM

Institutional and Enrichment

Keynote speaker Carol Graham, senior fellow, Brookings Institution, and professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, will share her research on the defining characteristics of communities of hope and how that helps them address issues. Graham will then be joined by a panel to discuss how local community organizations are leveraging the science of hope in addressing the county’s Number 1 health priority: behavioral health and substance use disorder.

MORE offers 60 short, noncredit courses starting April 1 - May 17

Macomb Community College announces schedule for MORE spring semester beginning April 1

Friday, February 23, 2024 9:00 AM

Enrichment

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative of Macomb Community College, will offer 60 in-person, short, noncredit courses April 1 - May 17. These personal enrichment courses range from health and wellness to science and nature to local history.

Macomb Community College increases 2024-2025 tuition rates

Macomb Community College sets 2024-2025 tuition rates

Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:30 AM

Institutional

At its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees authorized a 1.8% increase in tuition rates for the upcoming academic year, Fall 2024 through Spring/Summer 2025.

Learn what it takes to enter these high demand fields

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer in health and human services programs during Discover Macomb

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what health and human services programs Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb, Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. on the college’s Center Campus in Clinton Township.

2024 Shorewood Kiwanis Charity Cruise logo contest winner Nicole Renaud

Macomb Community College student from Eastpointe designs winning logo for the 2024 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 3:00 PM

Institutional

In a competition for students in Macomb Community College’s Media and Communications Arts program, Nicole Renaud, 40, of Eastpointe, designed the winning logo for the 2024 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise, which is scheduled for August 28.

Freedom Confirmed at the Lorenzo Cultural Center

Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Freedom Confirmed, a program series focused on the Lincoln presidency, Feb. 12 – April 27

Wednesday, February 07, 2024 10:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Institutional

The Lorenzo Cultural Center and the Detroit Historical Society presents Freedom Confirmed, a program series focused on Abraham Lincoln’s role in the Civil War and key events that shaped American democracy and freedoms, Feb. 12 through April 27.

Students discover what's possible at Discover Macomb

Learn about Macomb Community College’s engineering and advanced technology programs during Discover Macomb

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what programs Macomb Community College has available in engineering and advanced technology as well as potential career pathways during Discover Macomb, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., on the college’s South Campus.

Macomb Community College libraries honored for excellence in access and diversity

Macomb Community College Libraries awarded the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity award

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College was honored with the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) award by Insight Into Diversity magazine. The LEAD award honors academic library programs, policies and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion across their campus and surrounding community.

An electrocardiogram records the electrical signals that make the heart beat. They help doctors diagnose and treat heart problems including arrhythmia and irregular heart beat.

Macomb Community College introduces two new health care training programs leading to in-demand careers

Thursday, December 21, 2023 2:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is introducing two new short-term health care programs, Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), that lead to in-demand careers in the growing health care industry.

Rendering of the auto lab in the Mobility and Sustainability Center

Gov. Whitmer signs bill for funding of Macomb Community College’s Mobility and Sustainability Center

Monday, December 18, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional

State commitment of $26M toward $58.5M renovation and expansion project will increase opportunities in high-demand skilled trades

Nearly 300 graduating students will participate in Macomb Community College's 109th commencement ceremony. The college will award more than 1,200 associate degrees during 2023.

Macomb Community College to celebrate its 109th commencement Dec. 15

Monday, December 11, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold its 109th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren on Friday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.

Attendees can explore interactive displays including robotics

Parents can explore STEAM career possibilities with their children at special evening event

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

Learn about high-demand career opportunities in auto design, manufacturing, robotics and technology at Explore Careers in Manufacturing and Technology, Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.,

The information session will be held on the college’s South Campus at 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren in the John Lewis Student Community Center (K Building) Room 301.

Macomb Community College hosts Dec. 13 information session to highlight opportunities dual enrollment provides

Monday, November 20, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is hosting an informational meeting on dual enrollment opportunities for area high school students and their families Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the college’s South Campus in Warren. Dual enrollment helps high school students earn a college degree more quickly by taking college classes while still in high school.

Guests inspect abundant donated silent auction items prior to bidding at the Macomb Community College Foundation’s annual Comedy and Cocktails.

Comedy and Cocktails raises more than $100,000 for arts and culture programming at Macomb Community College

Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Institutional

Macomb Community College Foundation’s Comedy and Cocktails, held Friday, Oct. 20, raised $106,000 in support of the college’s arts and cultural programming.

The study found that the college and its students add $886.7 million in income to the county’s economy.

Macomb Community College provides substantive economic value, adding nearly $890M to county’s income

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

A recent economic impact study demonstrates that Macomb Community College retains and creates wealth in the community, while returning more tangible value than the tax dollars it takes in. The study found that the college and its students add $886.7 million in income to the county’s economy.

Apprentice Aisa Pisha prepares an injection at the Cornerstone Medical Group. Pisha plans to graduate in December and continue working for Cornerstone Medical.

Macomb Community College spotlights apprenticeship during Annual National Apprenticeship Week: Nov. 13 - 19

Wednesday, November 08, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

The week of Nov. 13 -19 is designated as National Apprenticeship Week by the U.S. Department of Labor, showcasing a proven and industry-driven model that paves the way for rewarding careers. Currently, Macomb Community College provides education to approximately 700 apprentices employed by more than 100 companies in the engineering and advanced technology sector as well as in health care.

Find Your Pathway at Discover Macomb Nov. 11

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway

Friday, October 20, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional

Prospective college students who haven’t decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway, Saturday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. - noon.

The signing of the agreement between Macomb Community College and University of Detroit Mercy brings a BSN completion program headquartered at the college's Center Campus in Clinton Township..

Macomb Community College and University of Detroit Mercy partner to bring BSN completion program to Macomb County

Monday, October 02, 2023 12:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College and the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) are collaborating to bring a bachelor’s degree in nursing completion program to Macomb County.

Comedy and Cocktails will be held Friday, Oct. 20, featuring Kevin Nealon

Macomb Community College Foundation presents annual Comedy and Cocktails benefit Oct. 20

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors

The Macomb Community College Foundation will present Comedy and Cocktails, an annual benefit for the college’s arts and cultural programs, Friday, Oct. 20, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center and Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the college’s Center Campus in Clinton Township.

The Macomb University Center will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Macomb University Center open house showcases advanced degree opportunities from 10 partner institutions

Friday, September 08, 2023 12:00 PM

Institutional

The Macomb University Center, located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus in Clinton Township, will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4:30 – 7 p.m., where prospective students can learn how they can complete an advanced degree. The Macomb University Center offers nearly 50 bachelor-degree completion, master’s and doctoral degree programs through the college’s 10 partner institutions.

MORE will offer nearly 60 courses during its upcoming fall session

Registration open for Macomb Community College’s fall lifelong learning courses

Wednesday, September 06, 2023 3:00 PM

Enrichment

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from Macomb Community College, will offer nearly 60 courses during its fall session Oct. 2 - Nov. 17 ranging in topic from health and wellness to local and world history to a variety of special interest courses.

The newly reimagined Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center

Macomb Community College unveils nearly $45M transformative renovation of Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center

Friday, August 11, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community unveiled its newly renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center, transforming a 1968-era building into a state-of-the-art 130,000-square-foot facility designed to foster educational and training experiences that replicate the synergies of today’s world of work.

One of the more than 70 images in the exhibit Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul at the Lorenzo Cultural Center, capturing Jimi Hendrik performing at the Golden Bear Raceway in Sacramento, Calif., on April 26, 1970. Photo courtesy of Larry Hulst.

Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul photo exhibit

Monday, July 24, 2023 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture

The Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul, a collection of more than 70 images taken by concert photographer Larry Hulst of legendary musicians and singers across the generations and genres.

Macomb Community College Office of Veteran and Military Service

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College as veteran-friendly school for eighth consecutive year

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

For the eighth consecutive year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) named Macomb Community College as a certified Veteran-Friendly School, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2023-2024 school year.

Michigan Reconnect provides a great opportunity for those 25 and older without a college degree to earn a skills certificate or associate degree to advance their career.

“Reconnect on Campus” week kicks off on July 17 at Macomb Community College

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will host a week of “Reconnect on Campus” events starting July 17, which are part of a statewide campaign to connect working age adults with postsecondary educational opportunities through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development’s Michigan Reconnect program.

MORE summer session registration open

Registration now open for Macomb Community College’s summer MORE semester beginning July 21

Friday, June 23, 2023 9:00 AM

Enrichment

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from Macomb Community College, will offer a short summer session beginning July 21 through August 7, offering five classes and five local excursions.

Diane Banks

Diane Banks named new director of Macomb Community College Foundation

Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional and Alumni and Donors

Macomb Community College recently named Diane Banks director of the Macomb Community College Foundation.

Learn what it takes to be a police officer, firefighter or EMT at Discover Macomb

Learn what Macomb Community College offers in fire, police and EMT programs during Discover Macomb

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what it takes to become a police officer, a firefighter or an emergency medical technician (EMT) during Macomb Community College’s Discover Macomb – Public Service Institute.

Macomb's Career Academies offer an opportunity to explore career options.

Macomb Community College offers four summer career academies for hands-on exploration of career options

Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

Macomb Community College is offering four, hands-on career academies this summer to provide students the opportunity to explore career options in health, public service, architectural design, construction, dental science and culinary.

Macomb Community College South Campus Entrance

Macomb Community College launches tuition-free program

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is removing financial barriers to earning a degree with the introduction of Macomb Tuition Advantage, which will provide free tuition to Macomb students with family incomes of $70,000 or less.

College ABLE, an academic catch-up program, can help students with math and English skills.

Macomb Community College to offer College ABLE, an academic catch-up program, this summer

Monday, May 08, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

This summer, Macomb Community College will offer College ABLE - Academic Boost and Learning Experiences - an academic catch-up program designed to assist students who experienced learning loss due to interruptions to in-person learning during the pandemic.

Graduates eagerly await to cross the stage for the 108th commencement ceremony.

Macomb Community College to celebrate its 108th commencement May 5

Wednesday, May 03, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold its 108th commencement ceremony at the Sports & Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren on Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m.

Student speaker VitaMaria LoDuca, 22, of Clinton Township shares her story of success during the 2023 Donor Scholarship Luncheon.

Macomb Community College Foundation celebrates donor impact at 2023 Donor Scholarship Luncheon

Tuesday, May 02, 2023 2:00 PM

Institutional and Alumni and Donors

During the 2023 Donor Scholarship Luncheon, the Macomb Community College Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions make an increasing number of scholarships available to current and incoming students at Macomb.

Management professor Tanya Balcom welcomes the participants and guests to the 2023 Macomb Innovates! College Reimagined.

Macomb Community College pitch contest showcases innovation of students from the college and local high schools

Friday, April 28, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship recently hosted Macomb Innovates! College Reimagined, a student pitch contest for students from Macomb and two local area high schools. Students were challenged to develop innovative ideas to address declining college enrollments.

Macomb Community College South Campus

Macomb Community College awarded $4.7 million for programs to boost college completion and address local employers’ talent needs

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College has been awarded $4.7 million from Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation as part of its work through the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3).

Job fair at Macomb's Sports and Expo Center

Nearly 200 employers looking to hire at Macomb Community College Spring Job Fair April 13

Monday, March 27, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold its annual Spring Job Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at the college’s Sports & Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus in Warren.

College and Transfer Fair to be held April 11

Macomb University Center highlights advanced degree opportunities at College and Transfer Fair April 11

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:00 PM

Institutional

At the College and Transfer Fair, prospective students can meet with Macomb University Center partners and guest universities and get information on how to complete an advanced degree close to home.

Paramedic training using state-of-the-art simulators.

Macomb Community College offering current EMTs opportunity for first semester of Paramedic program at no cost

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Through a grant from the State of Michigan, Macomb is able to offer the first semester of its Paramedic program at no cost – including tuition and expenses – to as many as 30 students for the upcoming fall semester, which begins August 2023.

MORE offers 62 short, noncredit courses including nature, arts, history and health and wellness

Macomb Community College announces registration open for spring MORE semester beginning March 27

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 PM

Arts and Culture and Enrichment

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from Macomb Community College, will offer 62 courses including six event outings during its spring semester March 27 through May 18.

Registration opens March 27

Registration for all admitted students begins March 27 at Macomb Community College

Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Beginning March 27, all students admitted to Macomb Community College can register for up to three semesters – spring/summer, fall and winter – and continuing through the last day to add classes for each semester.

Discover Macomb - Find Your Pathway, Saturday, March 25

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway

Thursday, March 09, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Prospective college students who haven’t decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb – Find Your Pathway with 30-minute breakout sessions and campus tours. Participants will get an overview of program offerings as well as program requirements, transfer plans and connections to workforce opportunities.

Creative Michigan: Making the Mitten Modern

Lorenzo Cultural Center’s new program series highlights post-World War II societal change through presentations, performances and exhibits

Monday, February 27, 2023 1:00 PM

Arts and Culture

The post World War II era in America was a time of dynamic, creative change, impacting everything from furniture, architecture, car design and music. The Lorenzo Cultural Center examines Michigan’s pivotal role from 1945 to 1969, an intense period of imaginative advances, in Creative Michigan: Making the Mitten Modern.

Congressionally directed spending supports Macomb Community College initiatives to expand apprenticeship opportunities

Congressionally directed spending supports Macomb Community College initiatives to expand apprenticeship opportunities

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is introducing a new health care apprenticeship initiative while continuing the college’s MAP+ Industrial Readiness program with the support of congressionally directed spending appropriations.

Emily Cooper displays her award-winning design for the 2023 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise.

Macomb Community College student designs winning logo for 2023 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional and Alumni and Donors

Macomb Community College student Emily Cooper, 41, of Macomb, created the winning logo for the 2023 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise, which is scheduled for August 30. The winning design will adorn T-shirts sold at the cruise and appear on all marketing materials.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Macomb Community College now open

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Macomb Community College now open and accepting patients

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Macomb Community College is now open and accepting patients, providing low-cost preventative dental care to community residents.

Macomb Community College Board of Trustees, from left: Katherine Bracey Lorenzo, chair; Roseanne DiMaria, treasurer; Joan Flynn, trustee; Shelley Vitale, trustee; Kristi Dean, secretary; and Frank Cusumano, vice chair. Trustee Vincent Viviano is not pictured.

Trustees sworn in, officers elected by Macomb Community College Board of Trustees

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Trustees Kristi Dean, Shelby Township, and Katherine Bracey Lorenzo, Clinton Township, were re-elected to the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees in the Nov. 8, 2022, general election and were sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Kristin Stehouwer, Ph.D., provost and vice president of Academics at Northwood University (left) and Leslie Kellogg, Ed.D., provost and vice president of the Learning Unit, Macomb Community College (right) shake hands after signing the articulation agreements

Macomb Community College and Northwood University expand transfer agreements

Monday, January 23, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional

Northwood University, Midland, Mich., and Macomb Community College have signed four new articulation agreements and renewed six others for a seamless transition to Northwood for Macomb students wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Graduates eagerly await the 107th commencement ceremony

Macomb Community College celebrates 107th commencement

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:00 AM

Alumni and Donors and Institutional

Macomb Community College celebrated its 107th commencement, its first in-person commencement ceremony since Dec. 2019, at the Sports & Expo Center on Macomb’s South Campus on Friday, Dec. 16.

STEAM career fields are in high demand

Explore design, manufacturing, robotics and technology career possibilities at special evening event

Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

Parents and teens grades six through 12 can learn about high-demand career opportunities in auto design, manufacturing, robotics and technology at Explore Careers in Manufacturing and Technology, Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Macomb Community College.

More than 400 guests enjoy the strolling dinner and cocktail reception at the Macomb Community College Foundation’s Comedy & Cocktails, a fundraiser for the college’s arts and culture programming.

Comedy & Cocktails raises more than $120,000 for Macomb Community College’s arts and cultural programming

Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors

Macomb Community College Foundation’s Comedy & Cocktails, held Friday, Oct. 14, raised more than $120,000 to support the college’s arts and cultural programming, the most the event has raised since its inception in 2014.

Discover what Macomb has to offer in health and human services programs Discover Macomb

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer in health and human services programs during Discover Macomb

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what health and human services programs Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb, Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.

State-of-the-art dental lab

Macomb Community College’s new Dental Hygiene program earns initial accreditation

Thursday, September 15, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College’s new Dental Hygiene program has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Macomb University Center

Macomb University Center open house highlights advance degree opportunities from 10 partner institutions

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

The Macomb University Center, located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus in Clinton Township, will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 4:30 – 7 p.m.

MORE offers short, noncredit courses including nature, arts, history and health and wellness

Macomb Community College announces registration open for fall MORE semester beginning Oct. 3 and offering 58 courses

Monday, September 12, 2022 10:00 AM

Enrichment

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative presented by Macomb Community College, will offer 58 courses during its fall semester Oct. 3 through Nov. 21.

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer in business and IT.

Learn what Macomb Community College has to offer during Discover Macomb

Thursday, September 01, 2022 1:00 PM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what Macomb Community College has to offer through five in-person Discover Macomb sessions held throughout the year. The first session will focus on college programs in business and information technology.

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Macomb Community College to hold cybersecurity bootcamp

Thursday, September 01, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

Macomb Community College is offering a 12-week cybersecurity bootcamp that will help individuals boost their information technology skills and advance into a career in cybersecurity.

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College as veteran-friendly school for seventh consecutive year

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

For the seventh consecutive year, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) named Macomb Community College as a certified Veteran-Friendly School, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2022-2023 school year.

Katheriine Bracey Lorenzo

Macomb Community College Board Chair Katherine Bracey Lorenzo named MCCA 2022 Outstanding Alumnus

Monday, August 22, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) honored Katherine Bracey Lorenzo, Macomb Community College alumnus and current chair of the college’s board of trustees, as the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Alumnus Award at its summer conference held in late July.

Hungry Planet: What the World Eats

Lorenzo Cultural Center hosts photo exhibition, Hungry Planet: What the World Eats

Tuesday, August 09, 2022 10:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Enrichment

Hungry Planet: What the World Eats shows how families from around the world acquire their food and prepare it according to their cultural traditions and economic conditions. The exhibit showcases 15 families from 12 countries and offers insight into each country’s nutrition and health along with demonstrating the impacts of poverty and conflict.

Nursing students (left to right) Dennis Swiontek, 27, of Warren, Kimberly Turner, 60, of Walled Lake, Elyse Vinson, 34, of Clinton Township and Amber Worth, 37, of Mt. Clemens assess the patient and prepare medication in this simulation exercise.

Macomb Community College leverages latest technologies to better prepare health care program graduates

Tuesday, August 02, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

Leveraging the latest health care technologies at Macomb Community College takes nursing and health education to a new level. With human patient simulation, augmented and virtual reality, and real-world experiences, Macomb creates an immersive educational experience for students to better prepare them for their future careers in health care.

Baseball coach

Grzelakowski Named Macomb Baseball Head Coach

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 8:00 AM

Athletics and Institutional

Former Minnesota Twins Organizational All-Star and 2012 graduate of neighboring Fraser High School has been named Macomb Community College's new baseball head coach.

Registration for all admitted students now open for Fall 2022

Registration for all admitted students now open for Fall 2022 at Macomb Community College

Thursday, June 23, 2022 3:00 PM

Institutional

Registration is open for all admitted students interested in taking Fall 2022 classes at Macomb Community College. Students can also register for Winter 2023 classes with multi-semester registration.

MORE summer semester starts August 1

Macomb Community College announces MORE summer semester beginning August 1

Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 AM

Enrichment

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative presented by Macomb Community College, will offer an abbreviated summer schedule of ten courses Aug. 1 through Aug. 12.

Robotics classroom

Macomb Community College offers hybrid automated systems training programs, leveraging virtual and augmented reality

Monday, May 16, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College has launched hybrid automated systems short-term training programs, allowing students to learn core competencies required for certain skilled trades remotely.

Lorenzo Cultural Center

Macomb Community College to hold 2022 Summer Youth Workshops

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 10:00 AM

Arts and Culture

Macomb Community College will hold a series of youth workshops this summer, including drama, musical theater, and show and youth choirs. All taught by area professionals, these summer camps provide an engaging environment encouraging creative and personal growth while building artistic talent.

Osaer scholarship recipient with donors

Macomb Community College Foundation celebrates donor impact at 2022 Donor Scholarship Luncheon

Monday, May 09, 2022 10:00 AM

Alumni and Donors

At its 2022 Donor Scholarship Luncheon, the Macomb Community College Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions make an ever-increasing number of scholarships available to current and incoming students at Macomb.

Commencement Ceremony

Macomb Community College celebrates 106th commencement

Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is celebrating its 106th commencement, awarding approximately 1,300 associate degrees for the 2022 winter semester.

MACOMB DAILY WIRE PHOTO

More than 100 employers looking to hire at Macomb Community College Spring Job Fair on April 26

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold its annual Spring Job Fair on April 26. Co-sponsored by the City of Warren, the job fair is free and open to the public with no registration required.

Festival of Words

Macomb Community College celebrates National Poetry Month with Macomb’s Festival of Words

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 8:00 AM

Arts and Culture

Macomb Community College is celebrating National Poetry Month with a Festival of Words, featuring a special reading from performance poet Natasha T. Miller, who will also be hosting a poetry workshop for Macomb students.

Campus

More than 100 employers looking to hire at Macomb Community College Spring Job Fair on April 26

Tuesday, April 05, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

Macomb Community College will hold its annual Spring Job Fair on April 26, which is co-sponsored by the City of Warren. The job fair is free and open to the public with no registration required.

Mehta profile

Stephanie Mehta, former Fast Company editor-in-chief, to discuss the “next normal” at Macomb Community College March 21

Tuesday, March 01, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

Stephanie Mehta, former editor-in-chief of Fast Company magazine, will discuss how a “next normal” mentality, one centered on the acknowledgement of flexibility and resilience in the new workplace, will position leaders to deal with future pandemics and business interruptions on Monday, March 21, 7 p.m., at Macomb Community College. This free presentation is part of the James Jacobs Civic Engagement Project.

Students

Registration for all admitted students begins March 28 at Macomb Community College

Tuesday, March 01, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

All students admitted to Macomb Community College can register for up to three semesters – spring/summer, fall, and winter – beginning March 28 and continuing through the last day to add classes for each semester.

Bird's eye view college campus

Macomb Community College Board of Trustees sets 2022-2023 tuition rates

Thursday, February 17, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College's tuition will increase by 2% in the fall. Students will pay an average of $17.40 more per semester than last year.

UC

Macomb Community College announces schedule for MORE spring semester beginning March 28

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 8:00 AM

Enrichment

The spring semester schedule of courses for The Macomb Organization of Retiree Enrichment has been announced with a start date of March 28. This lifelong learning initiative is offering a wider array of courses in history, health and wellness and nature, along with a new structure for pricing of the over 60 course options to choose from.

Winner and winning design

Macomb Community College student designs winning logo for 2022 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise

Wednesday, February 09, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional and Arts and Culture

The winning design logo for the 2022 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise came from a Macomb Community College student, Martina Lasku, who's design will go on to appear on all marketing materials with proceeds going to support local charities.

Lorenzo Cultural Center

Lorenzo Cultural Center presents Michigan’s Freshwater Seas: Pioneering Progress

Monday, February 07, 2022 8:00 AM

Arts and Culture

Presented by the Lorenzo Cultural Center, Michigan's Freshwater Seas: "Pioneering Progress" is a new program series that seek to examine the impact of the Great Lakes on America and Michigan - being surrounded by one of the largest sources of freshwater in the world, through live theater, exhibits and presentations.

South campus

Macomb Community College to begin $40M transformative renovation of Skilled Trades and Technology Center

Tuesday, February 01, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

Set to reopen in the fall semester of 2023, Macomb Community College's Skilled Trades and Technology Center is poised to begin a $40 million renovation of the facility that was originally built in 1968.

Students

Discover Macomb series highlights what Macomb Community College has to offer

Monday, January 10, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

Discover Macomb sessions will be held from January 25 through March 3. Each of the five virtual one-hour Zoom sessions detail major program areas, providing a brief overview of the college, in-depth information on the program area and a question-and-answer period.

105th Commencement

105th Commencement

Monday, December 06, 2021 10:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is celebrating its 105th commencement with a virtual ceremony beginning Friday, Dec. 17.

Registration open for all admitted students for winter term at Macomb

Registration open for all admitted students for winter term at Macomb

Thursday, November 04, 2021 4:00 PM

Institutional

Registration is open for all admitted and current students interested in taking winter 2022 classes at Macomb Community College. Classes begin Jan. 10.

Ron Insana at Macomb Community College.

Macomb presents financial industry expert Ron Insana to discuss restoring prosperity in a post-pandemic world

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 4:00 PM

Enrichment

Ron Insana, senior analyst, CNBC and financial industry expert, will present Rebuilding America: Restoring Prosperity in a Post-Pandemic World on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., at Macomb Community College.

Veteran and Military services

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names Macomb Community College as veteran-friendly school for sixth consecutive year

Tuesday, September 07, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College has been named a gold-level certified Veteran-Friendly School for the sixth consecutive year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Macomb was recognized for its commitment to supporting student veterans and their dependents in utilizing their G.I. Bill® and navigating other educational resources.

American Spectacle exhibit

Macomb Community College and DIA partner to exhibit American Spectacle, June 11 – Sept. 11

Tuesday, June 01, 2021 8:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Institutional

Macomb Community College's Lorenzo Cultural Center in partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) presents American Spectacle: Selections from the Nancy and Sean Cotton Collection of American Art, June 11 – Sept. 11. The exhibition includes a selection of 11 artworks by American painters of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Macomb Celebrates 104th Commencement

Macomb Community College celebrates 104th commencement

Tuesday, May 04, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is celebrating its 104th commencement, with nearly 320 graduates participating in the virtual ceremony. The college will be awarding approximately 1,242 associate degrees for the 2021 winter semester.

Virtual job fair comp photo

Macomb Community College to hold five virtual job fairs in April

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College will hold five free virtual job fair sessions with more than 80 employers expected to participate during the events. Job seekers can chat directly with representatives from companies with full- and part-time positions to fill.

Macomb's University Center

Macomb Community College virtual College and Transfer Fair highlights advanced degree opportunities April 13

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

Macomb Community College is holding a virtual College and Transfer Fair, with 27 universities represented. Virtual sessions will be held with representatives from Macomb University Center's 11 partner schools, who will present information about more than 50 bachelor-degree completion and advanced degree possibilities.

MORE

Macomb Community College announces schedule for virtual MORE spring semester beginning April 12

Monday, March 22, 2021 8:00 AM

Enrichment and Institutional

The Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative presented by Macomb Community College, will offer 25 new courses and three roundtable discussions April - May. The virtual sessions will be approximately 90 minutes in length and cover a variety of topics about history, arts, health and literature.

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