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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.

窪蹋勛圖 introduces two new health care training programs leading to in-demand careers

Thursday, December 21, 2023 2:00 PM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖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 窪蹋勛圖's 109th commencement ceremony. The college will award more than 1,200 associate degrees during 2023.

窪蹋勛圖 to celebrate its 109th commencement Dec. 15

Monday, December 11, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 will hold its 109th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on Macombs 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 colleges South Campus at 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren in the John Lewis Student Community Center (K Building) Room 301.

窪蹋勛圖 hosts Dec. 13 information session to highlight opportunities dual enrollment provides

Monday, November 20, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 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 colleges 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 窪蹋勛圖 Foundations annual Comedy and Cocktails.

Comedy and Cocktails raises more than $100,000 for arts and culture programming at 窪蹋勛圖

Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 Foundations Comedy and Cocktails, held Friday, Oct. 20, raised $106,000 in support of the colleges arts and cultural programming.

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

窪蹋勛圖 provides substantive economic value, adding nearly $890M to countys income

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

A recent economic impact study demonstrates that 窪蹋勛圖 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 countys economy.

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

窪蹋勛圖 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, 窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖 has to offer during Discover Macomb Find Your Pathway

Friday, October 20, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional

Prospective college students who havent decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what 窪蹋勛圖 has to offer during Discover Macomb Find Your Pathway, Saturday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. - noon.

First nurses accepted into new 窪蹋勛圖, UDM program will get free tuition

First nurses accepted into new 窪蹋勛圖, UDM program will get free tuition

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 5:00 PM

Institutional

To help address the shortage of health care professionals, the University of Detroit Mercy and 窪蹋勛圖 are partnering to launch an accelerated pathway from ADN to BSN, with the program headquartered at 窪蹋勛圖's Center Campus and offering in-person, online and hybrid coursework options.

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

窪蹋勛圖 and University of Detroit Mercy partner to bring BSN completion program to Macomb County

Monday, October 02, 2023 12:00 PM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 and the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) are collaborating to bring a bachelors degree in nursing completion program to Macomb County.

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

窪蹋勛圖 Foundation presents annual Comedy and Cocktails benefit Oct. 20

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors

The 窪蹋勛圖 Foundation will present Comedy and Cocktails, an annual benefit for the colleges arts and cultural programs, Friday, Oct. 20, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center and Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the colleges 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 窪蹋勛圖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, masters and doctoral degree programs through the colleges 10 partner institutions.

MORE will offer nearly 60 courses during its upcoming fall session

Registration open for 窪蹋勛圖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 窪蹋勛圖, 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.

Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology center

窪蹋勛圖 unveils state of the art technology center

Monday, August 14, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 unveiled its $45 million renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center, the largest renovation in the college's history, which supports education in manufacturing, technology and the skilled trades.

The newly reimagined Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center

窪蹋勛圖 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 todays world of work.

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 窪蹋勛圖 a Veteran-Friendly School

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 窪蹋勛圖 a Veteran-Friendly School

Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:00 PM

Institutional

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency named 窪蹋勛圖 a certified Veteran-Friendly School for the eight consecutive year.

Lorenzo Cultural Center

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

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM

Arts and Culture

The Lorenzo Cultural Center is presenting the "Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul" exhibit, featuring legendary musicians in a unique exhibit featuring the work of concert photographer Larry Hulst.

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.

窪蹋勛圖 Office of Veteran and Military Service

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 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 Developments Michigan Reconnect program.

The Macomb Daily

Oh, the things that kids will learn at summer camp

Monday, June 26, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Summer camps offer area youth a plethora of opportunities to learn and grow, including 窪蹋勛圖's Camp Scrubs, a health career academy offering hands-on experiences in the college's state-of-the-art laboratories and Simulation Learning Center.

MORE summer session registration open

Registration now open for 窪蹋勛圖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 窪蹋勛圖, 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 窪蹋勛圖 Foundation

Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional and Alumni and Donors

窪蹋勛圖 recently named Diane Banks director of the 窪蹋勛圖 Foundation.

Tight Knit podcast

Tight Knit podcast

Wednesday, June 07, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and WDET produced a podcast series entitled Tight Knit, focused on workforce development in Southeast Michigan and western New York.

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

Learn what 窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖s Discover Macomb Public Service Institute.

VitaMaria LoDuca

MCC students, donors recognized at scholarship luncheon

Monday, May 22, 2023 9:00 AM

Alumni and Donors and Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 students who received scholarships this past fiscal year recently had the opportunity to meet their donors.

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

窪蹋勛圖 offers four summer career academies for hands-on exploration of career options

Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

窪蹋勛圖 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.

Detroit News

窪蹋勛圖 to provide free 'last dollar' tuition starting this fall

Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 will offer free tuition to students in a program thought to be one of the largest at a community college in Michigan.

窪蹋勛圖 South Campus Entrance

窪蹋勛圖 launches tuition-free program

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 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.

窪蹋勛圖 to offer College ABLE, an academic catch-up program, this summer

Monday, May 08, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

This summer, 窪蹋勛圖 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.

窪蹋勛圖 to celebrate its 108th commencement May 5

Wednesday, May 03, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 will hold its 108th commencement ceremony at the Sports & Expo Center on Macombs 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.

窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖 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.

窪蹋勛圖 pitch contest showcases innovation of students from the college and local high schools

Friday, April 28, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖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.

窪蹋勛圖 South Campus

窪蹋勛圖 awarded $4.7 million for programs to boost college completion and address local employers talent needs

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 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 Chambers Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3).

Job fair at Macomb's Sports and Expo Center

Nearly 200 employers looking to hire at 窪蹋勛圖 Spring Job Fair April 13

Monday, March 27, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 will hold its annual Spring Job Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at the colleges Sports & Expo Center on Macombs 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.

C&G Newspapers

New health care apprenticeship program at Macomb

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖, support by a federal grant, is working with local employers to build apprenticeships in the health care sector,

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

窪蹋勛圖 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.

Macomb Daily

Macomb CC offers EMTs opportunity with 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 EMTs looking to become paramedics their first semester in the program at no cost including tuition and expenses for as many as 30 students.

Senator was instrumental in getting grant funding to extend initiative

Sen. Peters touts MCC skilled trades apprenticeship program

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:00 AM

Institutional

Sen. Peters visits 窪蹋勛圖 to see how the federal funding he secured to support the MAP+ program will bolster apprenticeship opportunities.

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

窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖, 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 窪蹋勛圖

Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Beginning March 27, all students admitted to 窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖 has to offer during Discover Macomb Find Your Pathway

Thursday, March 09, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Prospective college students who havent decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what 窪蹋勛圖 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 Centers 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 Michigans pivotal role from 1945 to 1969, an intense period of imaginative advances, in泭Creative Michigan: Making the Mitten Modern.

Congressionally directed spending supports 窪蹋勛圖 initiatives to expand apprenticeship opportunities

Congressionally directed spending supports 窪蹋勛圖 initiatives to expand apprenticeship opportunities

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

窪蹋勛圖 is introducing a new health care apprenticeship initiative while continuing the colleges 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.

窪蹋勛圖 student designs winning logo for 2023 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional and Alumni and Donors

窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖 now open

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at 窪蹋勛圖 now open and accepting patients

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at 窪蹋勛圖 is now open and accepting patients, providing low-cost preventative dental care to community residents.

窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖 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 窪蹋勛圖 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, 窪蹋勛圖 (right) shake hands after signing the articulation agreements

窪蹋勛圖 and Northwood University expand transfer agreements

Monday, January 23, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional

Northwood University, Midland, Mich., and 窪蹋勛圖 have signed four new articulation agreements and renewed six others for a seamless transition to Northwood for Macomb students wishing to complete a bachelors degree in business administration.

Dr. James Sawyer featured on the Tech Ed Podcast

The Tech Ed Podcast

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:00 AM

Institutional

In an episode of the Tech Ed Podcast, Macomb President Dr. James Sawyer talks about building successful partnerships with local employers to ensure residents have access to good jobs and employers have the skilled staff they need to sustain and grow their businesses.