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National HSI Week Underscores Maricopa Community Colleges’ Commitment to Accessible Education, Economic Growth of Arizona

Nine of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges hold the HSI designation, expanding access to education and driving student success and workforce readiness statewide.
September 8, 2025
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Maricopa Community Colleges CIO Dr. Jess Evans Joins National AI Business Industry Leadership Team

The appointment highlights Maricopa Community Colleges’ national role in advancing applied AI education.
September 3, 2025
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Maricopa Community Colleges Receives $1 Million Grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

The 10-college system joins five Arizona higher education institutions in receiving awards.
August 25, 2025
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3 Maricopa Community Colleges Join National Network to Improve Student Career Outcomes

CGCC, GWCC, and PVCC, along with 52 community colleges across the nation, are working to align high-demand career pathways with regional workforce needs.
August 21, 2025
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Maricopa Community Colleges Welcome Record-Breaking Class as Fall Semester Kicks Off

The 10-College system will welcome over 100,000 students, 90,000+ Arizonans.
August 18, 2025
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New Billboards Help Fund Mesa College Promise Program

City-approved billboards provide sustainable support for scholarships.
August 13, 2025
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93% of Students at Maricopa Community Colleges Graduate Debt-Free

The vast majority of Maricopa Community Colleges students—93%—graduate without student loan debt, making it one of the most successful and affordable higher education options in Arizona.
August 12, 2025
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Maricopa Community Colleges Partners with Save The Family, Phoenix Scholar House, to Support Single-Parent Students

Maricopa Community Colleges partners with Save the Family Foundation of Arizona and the Phoenix Scholar House for an innovative housing and education program.
August 7, 2025
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Planning on Attending College? Maricopa Community Colleges Offer the Valley’s Most Affordable Pathway

From tuition and textbook alternatives to free parking, the 10-college system keeps more money in students’ pockets.
July 30, 2025
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Certificates and Degrees Today’s College Students Should Consider

Maricopa Community Colleges provides certificate and degree pathways that cater to emerging and in-demand careers.
July 23, 2025
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Maricopa Community Colleges and Northland Pioneer College Announce Innovative Transfer Pathway Partnership

The 10-college system continues to develop accessible and affordable solutions for higher education in Arizona.
July 21, 2025
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Maricopa Community Colleges Experience Record Enrollment Growth

Bachelor’s degrees, dual enrollment, and workforce programs drive student interest.
July 16, 2025