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MCC Debuts Foglia CATI, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Partnership

The Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI) is now open, establishing a cutting-edge hub for skilled trades education and innovation! 

MCC by the Numbers

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    SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AVAILABLE

  • 26+

    STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

  • 90%+

    FACULTY HOLD MASTER'S OR DOCTORATE

  • 120+

    CAREER/TECH PROGRAMS

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Student worker Jessi Hyde

Jessi Hyde

MCC Store Student Worker

Hyde recommends MCC to prospective students because of the personalized experience the College provides. "MCC is much more caring than bigger schools because of its size, but it’s not so small that there aren't opportunities."

Sabrina Nevler

Sabrina Nevler

2025 Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year

Sabrina Nevler empowers students to find confidence in their words, fostering a supportive, inclusive classroom where curiosity, growth, and community thrive.

Picture by John Havlik

John Havlik

MCC Alum Returns for First On-Campus Art Exhibit Since Student Show in 1969

"When I was in grade school in Johnsburg, I knew I wanted to be an artist when I grew up. This exhibit shows I did just that. I started on that path at MCC."

Dolores E. Hall

Maridell Markison

The Dolores E. Hall Memorial Scholarship

Maridell Markison recently established the Dolores E. Hall Memorial Scholarship in honor of her mother, a lifelong supporter of education, youth, and the arts.

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