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Gonko鈥檚 appointment as 海角社区鈥檚 seventh president is the culmination of a national search initiated in November 2025 to identify a replacement for retiring President James O. Sawyer IV. She was one of three finalists for the position.

海角社区 Board of Trustees finalizes appointment of Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., as the college鈥檚 next president

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00 PM

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The 海角社区 Board of Trustees has finalized the appointment of Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., as the college鈥檚 next president, approving a two-year employment contract that provides for an annual salary of $315,000. She will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026.

Approximately 485 students and their families and friends came together to celebrate their graduation from 海角社区 at its 114th commencement ceremony on May 7.

海角社区 Celebrates 114th Commencement

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:00 PM

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海角社区 held its 114th commencement on Friday, May 8, with 485 students participating in the ceremony. The college awarded more than 1,100 associate degrees and 140 certificates for the winter semester.

Approximately听105听middle school听students participated in the 10th听Annual Power Fluid听Action听Challenge Day on April 30 at 海角社区.

Middle school students explored engineering concepts at 10th听annual Fluid Power Action Challenge Day at 海角社区

Friday, May 08, 2026 12:00 PM

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Approximately 25 teams, made up of 105 students from the Middle School Mathematics and Science Technology Center, a half-day STEM program for sixth through eighth graders in Warren Consolidated Schools,听participated听in the Annual Fluid Power Action Challenge held at 海角社区 on April 30.听

Approximately 200 donors, students and college employees came together for the Celebration of Donors and Scholarships Recipients on April 29. Pictured left to right: Diane Banks, director, 海角社区 Foundation and Loyalty Circle donors: Madelyn Rice, Deborah Remer, Linda Sawyer, Bill Rexin, Karen Rexin, Jim Jacobs, Nancy Duemling, William Duemling, Lynda Goins, Gayle Good, Lesley Lambright, Robert Penkala, Marie Pritchett and 海角社区 President James Sawyer, IV.

海角社区 celebrates donors who gave more than $620,000 to support the success of the college鈥檚 students

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 12:00 PM

Alumni and Donors

The 海角社区 Foundation recognized donors, whose generous contributions provide scholarships and program funds that support the college鈥檚 students and their success, at the Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients Luncheon. Approximately 200 donors, student recipients and college employees came together to honor donor impact on April 29 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center.

From left to right:  Diane Banks, director, 海角社区 Foundation; Kayley Zanotti, 海角社区 student; and 海角社区 President James O. Sawyer IV during the presentation of the $1,000 prize Zanotti received for winning the college division of 海角社区 Innovates: The Next Big Thing pitch competition.

Local high school and 海角社区 students compete in college鈥檚 pitch competition: 海角社区 Innovates: The Next Big Thing

Friday, April 24, 2026 5:00 PM

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Six high school teams from Armada, Dakota and Lake Shore high schools, and three 海角社区 students participated in 海角社区 Innovates: The Next Big Thing, on April 22. The annual pitch competition is held by the college鈥檚 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE).

海角社区 will launch a part-time fire academy fall 2026, offering evening and weekend instruction while delivering the same 400 instructional hours, including flashover training, as the college鈥檚 traditional full time academy.

海角社区 to launch part-time fire academy for fall 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:00 PM

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海角社区 will launch a part-time fire academy beginning fall 2026 to help meet the growing demand for firefighters in Southeast Michigan. It will follow an evening and weekend format, with classroom instruction held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and hands-on drills conducted every other Saturday.

Photo Caption: 海角社区 veterinary technician students place a catheter in a cat as part of their hands-n clinical training in the college鈥檚 Veterinary Technician program.

海角社区 Veterinary Technician program鈥檚 teaching hospital receives renewed AAHA accreditation

Thursday, April 16, 2026 11:30 AM

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海角社区鈥檚 Veterinary Technician program鈥檚 teaching hospital has been reaccredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), reaffirming a designation the program has held since 2007.

Virtual Job Fair

海角社区 annual job fair is virtual for 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM

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海角社区 is hosting students, alumni and community members to connect with more than 70 organizations looking for top talent.

海角社区鈥檚 new mobile simulation unit is a 38-foot customized vehicle that brings hands-on clinical training, equipment and instruction directly to employers, students and communities across the region.

海角社区 introduces mobile simulation unit to bring health care workforce training directly to employers

Monday, March 30, 2026 2:00 PM

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海角社区鈥檚 Health and Public Services Department is launching a customized mobile simulation unit designed to bring training directly to employers, reducing barriers related to transportation, scheduling and access to traditional training facilities.

Thanks to a $1 million gift from the Gene听Haas听Foundation, 海角社区 is making a new investment in the region鈥檚 workforce future. Attending the check presentation at 海角社区's Michigan Technical Education Center are (from left to right): Christopher Reilly, director, Engineering and Advanced Technology; James O. Sawyer IV, president, 海角社区; Kathy Looman, executive director, Gene听Haas听Foundation; and Diane Banks, director, 海角社区 Foundation.

海角社区 awarded $1 million from Gene Haas Foundation to enhance advanced manufacturing training

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:00 PM

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海角社区 is making a new investment in the region鈥檚 workforce future, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation. The funding will support enhancements to 海角社区鈥檚 Michigan Technical Education Center.

海角社区 student, Ariana Dockham, has been named to the 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team.

海角社区 student named Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholar

Monday, March 23, 2026 11:00 AM

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海角社区 student, Ariana Dockham, has been named to the 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team, an honor recognizing high-achieving community college students across the nation for outstanding academic performance, leadership and engagement in community service.

Gonko has 25 years of community college experience and will assume the duties of the presidency of 海角社区 on July 1, 2026.

Lori M. Gonko appointed president-designate by 海角社区 Board of Trustees

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:00 PM

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海角社区鈥檚 Board of Trustees has selected Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., currently the interim president of Henry Ford College, as the next president of 海角社区. Her appointment will become official pending contract negotiations, with the board expected to review and vote on the proposed contract at its April 15, 2026 meeting.

海角社区 to host youth summer programs that spark creativity and career exploration

海角社区 to host summer programs that spark creativity and career exploration

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:30 PM

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海角社区 will offer a variety of summer programs for students in grades 2鈥12 designed to inspire creativity, build new skills and introduce young learners to future career pathways.

The session will explain how dual enrollment works for both public and private school students, including eligibility requirements, funding formulas and the number of courses students may take under state guidelines.

海角社区 hosts information session on earning college credit while in high school

Monday, March 09, 2026 3:00 PM

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海角社区 will host a Dual Enrollment Information Session on March 25, 6:30 鈥 8 p.m., at the Lorenzo Cultural Center on the college鈥檚 Center Campus.

海角社区 is one of 15 institutions nationwide to recertify its Leader College status for 2026. Leader Colleges retain the designation for a three-year term before undergoing reassessment.

海角社区 recognized as a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream

Thursday, March 05, 2026 3:00 PM

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海角社区 announced today that it has been recertified as a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility.

From left to right: Elizabeth (Libby) Argiri, Lori M. Gonko and Charles W. Lepper. The three have been named finalists in 海角社区's presidential search.

Three finalists in 海角社区 presidential search referred to college鈥檚 board of trustees for interviews

Friday, February 27, 2026 3:00 PM

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Three candidates were referred to the 海角社区 Board of Trustees to interview for the college's presidency: Elizabeth (Libby) Argiri, MBA, CPA, executive vice president, 海角社区; Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., interim president, Henry Ford College; and Charles W. Lepper, Ph.D., former president, Grand Rapids Community College.

Discover 海角社区 is designed for anyone who may be considering attending 海角社区, including dual-enrolled high school students, graduating high school students and those looking to return to college after some time away.

Discover 海角社区 offers prospective students the opportunity to explore what 海角社区 has to offer

Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:00 PM

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On March 7, 9:30 a.m. - noon, prospective college students and their parents can attend Discover 海角社区 to learn about the opportunities at 海角社区.

海角社区 is maintaining its tuition rates for the third year in a row.

For third consecutive year, 海角社区 maintains the same tuition rates

Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 AM

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At its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 18, the 海角社区 Board of Trustees approved extending tuition rates from the past two years through the upcoming academic year, Fall 2026 through Spring/Summer 2027.

海角社区 students pose with their winning designs in the 2026 Shorewood Kiwanis Charity Cruise logo contest. (From left to right) Nada Butros, of Warren, third place; Ana Chauvin, of Clinton Township, first place; and Amy Huang, of Clinton Township, second place.

海角社区 students compete to create logo for the 2026 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 5:00 PM

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Students in 海角社区鈥檚 Media and Communications Arts program (MACA) put their skills to work in a logo competition for the 2026 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise, which will take place on Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores on Aug. 26.

Kaitlyn Simpson, a student in 海角社区鈥檚 Dental Hygiene program and resident of Cottrellville Township, with one of the children who was provided free dental services during the 2025 Give Kids a Smile Day.

海角社区 to host Give Kids a Smile Day, providing those ages 3-18 with free preventive dental services

Tuesday, February 03, 2026 11:00 AM

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On Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon, 海角社区 will be providing free preventive dental services for children ages 3-18 at the college鈥檚 Dental Hygiene Clinic.

(From left to right) Diego Perdomo, student, third place winner; Ana Chauvin, student, first place winner; and Katarina Lindsay, student, second place winner, pose with their designs at the Driveline Studios logo design awards presentation.

海角社区 students compete to create winning logo for Driveline Studios

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:00 AM

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Each semester, 海角社区 students enrolled in MACA 1155, Design 2, partner with a real client to respond to their professional design needs. Driveline Studios collaborated with the class after becoming involved with the program through the program's advisory board.

As part of a $15.4 million investment by the Navy, all class and supply costs are covered for the initial 384 individuals accepted into 海角社区鈥檚 Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) program.

海角社区 expands maritime skilled trades program, offering evening training

Thursday, December 11, 2025 1:00 PM

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Beginning on Dec. 15, 2026, 海角社区鈥檚 Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) program will be offered both during the day and evening.

Approximately 300 graduating students are expected to participate between two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, 2025.wo ceremonies.

海角社区 to celebrate 113th commencement Dec. 13

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 5:00 PM

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Three graduates will speak on their 海角社区 experiences during the college's 113th commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, 2025, with more than 300 students participating.

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Search opens for 海角社区鈥檚 next president

Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 AM

Alumni and Donors, Arts and Culture, Institutional and Enrichment

A national search for the next president of 海角社区 has begun. Applications are due Jan. 9, 2026, to RH Perry & Associates, a search firm engaged by the college's board of trustees.

The first of three alumni camp rehearsals in preparation for the 海角社区ers Fall Extravaganza was on Oct. 23. Alumni learned blocking, choreography and rehearsed for the Nov. 15 performance.

海角社区鈥檚 海角社区ers Recognize 55th Anniversary at Fall Extravaganza

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 10:00 AM

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The 海角社区ers, 海角社区鈥檚 show choir known as the college鈥檚 鈥淕oodwill Ambassadors,鈥 will mark 55 years of song, dance and community at the 海角社区ers Fall Extravaganza, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. at the 海角社区 Center for the Performing Arts.

The Lorenzo Cultural Center will host a D铆a de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) program Oct. 16 鈥 Nov. 6, featuring a Mexican film festival, workshops and presentations.

Lorenzo Cultural Center honors the past and celebrates the present with Day of the Dead program Oct. 16 鈥 Nov. 6

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 PM

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The Lorenzo Cultural Center will host a D铆a de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) program Oct. 16 鈥 Nov. 6, featuring a Mexican film festival, workshops and presentations.

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 海角社区 as veteran-friendly

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 海角社区 as veteran-friendly school for 10th consecutive year

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 2:00 PM

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海角社区 was recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) as a certified Veteran-Friendly School (VFS), awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2025-26 school year.

The late Shirley Glass, longtime 海角社区 accounting professor, who left her $3.2 million estate to the college, is toasted at the dedication to her of the terrace for the renovated Monarque restaurant. From left to right: James O. Sawyer IV, president, Libby Argiri, executive vice president, Administration; Brian Newman, professor, accounting; Mike Balsamo, dean, Business, Information Technology and Culinary; and Monique Beauchamp, professor, marketing.

海角社区 Culinary Institute teaching restaurant reopening showcases legacy of longtime 海角社区 professor

Thursday, September 25, 2025 12:00 AM

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海角社区 is honoring the legacy of accounting professor Shirley Glass, who taught at the college for more than 55 years, with a newly constructed outdoor dining terrace adjacent to the newly imagined 海角社区 Culinary Institute teaching restaurant. She gifted the college her estate, making the $3.2 million donation the largest individual contribution in the college鈥檚 history.

Prospective students can learn how to complete an advanced degree through the college鈥檚 University Center partners.

海角社区 University Center open house provides opportunities to explore next steps in earning an advanced degree

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:00 AM

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The 海角社区 University Center, located on 海角社区鈥檚 Center Campus in Clinton Township, is holding an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Community College President James O. Sawyer IV, Ed.D., announces he will be retiring June 30, 2026

海角社区 President James O. Sawyer IV, Ed.D., announces he will be retiring June 30, 2026

Monday, August 25, 2025 12:00 AM

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海角社区 President James O. Sawyer IV, Ed.D., has informed the college鈥檚 board of trustees that he plans to retire at the conclusion of the college鈥檚 current fiscal year, June 30, 2026.

海角社区 will be featured as an award recipient in the upcoming September 2025 issue of the  magazine, along with 70 other recipients, highlighting its efforts in advancing mental health support for students, faculty and staff

海角社区 receives national award for excellence in mental health and well-being

Tuesday, August 05, 2025 12:00 AM

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海角社区 will be featured as an award recipient in the upcoming September 2025 issue of "Insight into Academia," a magazine for higher education focused on inclusive initiatives. along with 70 other recipients, highlighting its efforts in advancing mental health support for students, faculty and staff.

The Lorenzo Cultural Center at 海角社区 will transport visitors back in time with its upcoming Dinosaurs Among Us program, exploring the link between dinosaurs and modern birds

Lorenzo Cultural Center presents special program highlighting dinosaurs and their relationship to modern birds Aug. 4 鈥 Sept. 13

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 12:00 AM

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The Lorenzo Cultural Center, located on 海角社区鈥檚 Center Campus, will present Dinosaurs Among Us Aug. 4 鈥 Sept. 13, a free program highlighting the unbroken line between the dinosaurs that dominated the planet for about 170 million years and modern birds.

Thanks to a generous gift from the family of the late Ronald J. Dichtel, founder of Concord Tool and Manufacturing, 海角社区 has established a new scholarship to support students pursuing careers in skilled trades and advanced manufacturing. (From left to right) James O. Sawyer IV, president, 海角社区; Diane Banks, director, 海角社区 Foundation; Mark Jewett, associate dean, Engineering and Advanced Technology; Don Hutchinson, dean, Engineering and Advanced Technology; family of the late Ronald J. Dichtel: Debbie Neumann, Ann Davidson, Denise Gish, Julie Dichtel, Mark Dichtel, Sharon Dichtel, Claudia Dichtel and Neil Dichtel

Dichtel family establishes scholarship to support skilled trades and advanced manufacturing students

Monday, July 14, 2025 12:00 AM

Alumni and Donors and Institutional

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the company鈥檚 founding, the Dichtel family provided an initial $20,000 gift to establish the Ronald J. Dichtel Scholarship to support students in skilled trades and advanced manufacturing.

An LPN is a specialized, entry level nursing role that works directly under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians in a primarily autonomous position.

海角社区 introducing new Licensed Practical Nurse program

Tuesday, May 06, 2025 9:00 AM

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海角社区 is introducing a new licensed practical nursing (LPN) program this coming fall semester to help meet the needs of the area鈥檚 growing senior population.

Approximately 200 donors, students and college representatives marked the 2025 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients April 30

Donor impact highlighted at 海角社区 Foundation 2025 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients

Thursday, May 01, 2025 3:00 PM

Alumni and Donors

The 海角社区 Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions fund scholarships and program funds that support the college鈥檚 students and their success at the 2025 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients.

海角社区 graduates excitedly looking forward to a new future with a new degree

海角社区 celebrates 112th commencement May 2

Friday, April 25, 2025 9:00 AM

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海角社区 will hold its 112th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on 海角社区鈥檚 South Campus in Warren, Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. with nearly 630 graduating students are expected to participate in the ceremony.

Students in 海角社区's Police Academy practice traffic stops for increased community safety

海角社区 hosts Public Service Institute Spotlight Night

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 9:00 AM

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海角社区 will host a Public Service Institute (PSI) Spotlight Night on Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., giving prospective students and their parents an opportunity to learn about 海角社区鈥檚 Police, Emergency Medical Service and Fire programs

海角社区's summer youth camps and workshops opens new career exploration possibilities in a fun and educational setting

海角社区 to host fun and educational summer programs for a variety of ages

Thursday, April 17, 2025 9:00 AM

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海角社区 will host a variety of programs this summer for area youth to engage them in learning and career exploration with activities ranging from theater production to a look inside the medical field.

This new agreement allows students who have or are going to complete an associate degree in Dental Hygiene to seamlessly advance their education

海角社区 and University of Michigan announce new transfer agreement for dental hygiene master鈥檚 degree

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:00 AM

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海角社区 and the University of Michigan have signed a new articulation agreement that offers an accelerated online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) program.

Approximately 200 employers looking to hire for both full- and part-time positions.

Nearly 200 employers looking to hire at 海角社区 annual job fair on April 22

Monday, April 07, 2025 4:00 PM

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海角社区 will hold its annual job fair Tuesday, April 22, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Sports & Expo Center on the college鈥檚 South Campus in Warren.

Health, Business & Information Technology Spotlight Night will introduce students to the opportunities available to them in these high-demand fields.

海角社区 to host Health, Business and Information Technology Spotlight Night

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 9:00 AM

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海角社区 will host a Health, Business & Information Technology Spotlight Night April 8, giving prospective students and their parents an understanding of what 海角社区 has to offer in these in-demand fields.

海角社区's College Fair offers the opportunity to learn what Macom

April 15 College Fair at 海角社区 highlights advanced degree opportunities

Monday, March 31, 2025 10:00 AM

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海角社区 will host a College Fair on Tuesday, April 15, 5:30 鈥 7:30 p.m., at the Sports & Expo Center on the college鈥檚 South Campus in Warren.

Graduates of 海角社区鈥檚 Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) 17-week accelerated training programs.

海角社区鈥檚 Michigan Maritime Manufacturing training programs graduate first students

Friday, March 21, 2025 9:00 AM

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Today, the first 21 students in 海角社区鈥檚 Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) 17-week accelerated training programs graduated, prepared to immediately contribute to the work of southeast Michigan鈥檚 local defense sector.

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海角社区 holds line on 2025-2026 tuition, maintaining previous year鈥檚 rates

Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:00 AM

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The 海角社区 Board of Trustees authorized maintaining the previous year鈥檚 tuition rates for the upcoming academic year, Fall 2025 through Spring/Summer 2026. They also approved adjusting the college鈥檚 student service and IT/facility fees, both of which have been the same for more than 10 years.

(From left) Judge Steven Bieda swore in reelected 海角社区 trustee Joan Flynn. Reelected trustee Roseanne DiMaria was sworn in by Judge Kathleen Galen.

Trustees sworn in, officers elected by 海角社区 Board of Trustees

Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:00 PM

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Roseanne DiMaria, Eastpointe, and Joan Flynn, Warren, were sworn in as members of the 海角社区 Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Jan. 15. They were reelected to the board in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.

Discover your future at 海角社区's Discover 海角社区

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区, Discover your Future

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 10:00 AM

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Prospective college students unsure about their future path and their parents can learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区, Discover your Future, Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. - noon.

The 海角社区 Police Department is among the 14% of law enforcement agencies in the state to earn accreditation. (From right to left), Robert Stevenson, executive director, Michigan Association of the Chiefs of Police (MACP); Bryan Ergang, MCAP president and chief, Kalamazoo Police Department; and Ron Wiles, deputy director and accreditation program director, MACP, presented a plaque commemorating the achievement to 海角社区 College Police Chief William Leavens;  海角社区 board of trustees members Katherine Lorenzo, chairperson; Joan Flynn, trustee; Roseanne DiMaria, treasurer; Kristi Dean, secretary; and James O. Sawyer IV, president, 海角社区.

海角社区 Police Department Earns Accreditation

Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 PM

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The 海角社区 Police Department has earned accreditation from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, a program established by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) and the Michigan Sheriffs鈥 Association.

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

海角社区 to celebrate 111th commencement December 13

Monday, December 09, 2024 12:00 PM

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海角社区 will hold its 111th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on 海角社区鈥檚 South Campus in Warren Friday, December 13, 7 p.m.

Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter with these top 10 tips from 海角社区 faculty

Tips to prepare your automobile for winter from the automotive faculty at 海角社区

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:00 AM

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The automotive faculty at 海角社区 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 海角社区鈥檚 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 海角社区

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 AM

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Through a $15.4 million Navy investment in the college, 海角社区 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鈥檚 learned more than how to be a tool and die expert. He鈥檚 also grown professionally with more responsibility and personal maturity.

海角社区 highlights apprenticeship during Annual National Apprenticeship Week: Nov. 17 - 23

Friday, November 08, 2024 12:00 PM

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海角社区 highlights apprenticeship during Annual National Apprenticeship Week: Nov. 17 - 23

Guests enjoy a strolling gourmet dinner and a cocktail reception at the 海角社区 Foundation鈥檚 annual Comedy and Cocktails event held help to support the college鈥檚 arts and culture programming.

Comedy and Cocktails raises $104,000 for arts and culture programming at 海角社区

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 PM

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海角社区 Foundation鈥檚 annual Comedy and Cocktails raised more than $104,000 in support of 海角社区鈥檚 arts and cultural programming.

海角社区 County Executive Mark Hackel and State Representative Denise Mentzer rappel down the five-story burn tower at 海角社区's Public Service Institute

海角社区 announces new facility designed to enhance firefighter training

Thursday, October 24, 2024 9:00 AM

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

Discover 海角社区 offers in-depth information for a variety of career paths

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区, Discover your Future

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:00 AM

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

Apprenticeships can be the doorway to a lucrative career

海角社区鈥檚 Skilled Trades hosts MAP+ information session

Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:00 AM

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海角社区 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 海角社区 as veteran-friendly

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 海角社区 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 海角社区 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, 海角社区 President James O. Sawyer IV, Eastpointe Mayor Mike Klinefelt and Director of the 海角社区 Public Service Institute Mike Lopez.

Eastpointe Fire and Rescue donates aerial ladder fire truck to support 海角社区鈥檚 fire academy program

Monday, September 30, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Eastpointe Fire and Rescue has donated an aerial ladder fire truck to 海角社区鈥檚 Public Service Institute to enhance the training of 海角社区 fire academy cadets.

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

海角社区 Foundation presents annual Comedy and Cocktails benefit Oct. 18

Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors

The 海角社区 Foundation will present Comedy and Cocktails, an annual benefit for the college鈥檚 arts and cultural programs, Friday, Oct. 18, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center and 海角社区 Center for the Performing Arts.

海角社区's University Center located on 海角社区's Center Campus.

海角社区 University Center open house showcases advanced degree opportunities from 10 partner institutions

Monday, September 16, 2024 12:00 PM

Institutional

The 海角社区 University Center, located on 海角社区鈥檚 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鈥檚 10 partner institutions.

A nature walk is often a part of MORE offerings.

海角社区 MORE catalog available for fall session beginning Oct. 4

Monday, September 02, 2024 9:00 AM

Enrichment

Registration for the fall session of the 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative of 海角社区, is now open.

Students compete against one another in an esports tournament.

海角社区 to host student esports tournament

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 9:00 AM

Enrichment and Institutional

海角社区 is hosting a free esports tournament Friday, Sept. 20, for juniors and seniors from 海角社区 County high schools as well as 海角社区 students.

海角社区's trained Campus Police

Accreditation assessors seeking public comment regarding 海角社区 Police Department

Friday, July 19, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 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 海角社区 Police to comply with the commission鈥檚 standards.

New logo features a lion鈥檚 head topped by a royal crown, symbolizing 海角社区鈥檚 athletic prowess.

海角社区 unveils athletics logo

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:00 PM

Athletics and Institutional

海角社区 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.

鈥淎buelita Otomi鈥 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 鈥 Sept. 14

Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00 PM

Arts and Culture

The Lorenzo Cultural Center, located on 海角社区鈥檚 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 海角社区鈥檚 summer MORE session, which begins July 19

Monday, June 17, 2024 10:00 AM

Enrichment

The 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from 海角社区, 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 鈥 1 p.m.

海角社区 South Campus Entrance

海角社区 Foundation highlights donor impact at 2024 Celebration of Donors and Scholarship Recipients

Friday, May 10, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

The 海角社区 Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions fund scholarships and program funds that support the college鈥檚 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.

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

海角社区 graduates from winter semester 2023 anxiously await their turn to walk across the stage.

海角社区 to celebrate 110th commencement May 3

Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 PM

Institutional

海角社区 will hold its 110th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on 海角社区鈥檚 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 海角社区 offers in fire, police, paramedic and EMT programs during Discover 海角社区

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 海角社区鈥檚 Discover 海角社区 鈥 Public Service Institute, Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m.

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

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer in business, IT and culinary programs during Discover 海角社区

Monday, April 08, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

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

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

海角社区鈥檚 College for Kids provides summer learning adventures for those as young as four

Thursday, April 04, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

海角社区鈥檚 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 海角社区 University Center will host a College and Transfer Fair on Thursday, April 18, 5:30 鈥 7:30 p.m., at the John Lewis Student Community Center (K Building) on 海角社区鈥檚 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 海角社区 annual Job Fair on April 18

Monday, March 25, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 will hold its annual job fair Thursday, April 18, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Sports & Expo Center on the college鈥檚 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.

海角社区 summer career academies provides hands-on career exploration for those in grades six-11

Monday, March 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Institutional and Enrichment

海角社区 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 海角社区 student can plan ahead by registering for up to three semesters beginning April 1

Registration for all admitted students begins April 1 at 海角社区

Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Beginning April 1, registration is open for all admitted students to 海角社区.

2023 Youth Choir Workshop readies for their performance.

海角社区 announces summer performing arts workshops for grades two through 12

Monday, March 11, 2024 10:00 AM

Enrichment and Institutional

海角社区 will present four summer performing arts camps for students grades two through 12 beginning June 24.

Keynote speaker Carol Graham

海角社区 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鈥檚 Number 1 health priority: behavioral health and substance use disorder.

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

海角社区 announces schedule for MORE spring semester beginning April 1

Friday, February 23, 2024 9:00 AM

Enrichment

The 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative of 海角社区, 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.

海角社区 increases 2024-2025 tuition rates

海角社区 sets 2024-2025 tuition rates

Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:30 AM

Institutional

At its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, the 海角社区 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 海角社区 has to offer in health and human services programs during Discover 海角社区

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 10:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what health and human services programs 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区, Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. on the college鈥檚 Center Campus in Clinton Township.

2024 Shorewood Kiwanis Charity Cruise logo contest winner Nicole Renaud

海角社区 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 海角社区鈥檚 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 鈥 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鈥檚 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 海角社区

Learn about 海角社区鈥檚 engineering and advanced technology programs during Discover 海角社区

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

Potential students and their parents can learn what programs 海角社区 has available in engineering and advanced technology as well as potential career pathways during Discover 海角社区, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., on the college鈥檚 South Campus.

海角社区 libraries honored for excellence in access and diversity

海角社区 Libraries awarded the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity award

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 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.

海角社区 introduces two new health care training programs leading to in-demand careers

Thursday, December 21, 2023 2:00 PM

Institutional

海角社区 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 海角社区鈥檚 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 海角社区's 109th commencement ceremony. The college will award more than 1,200 associate degrees during 2023.

海角社区 to celebrate its 109th commencement Dec. 15

Monday, December 11, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

海角社区 will hold its 109th commencement ceremony at the Sports and Expo Center on 海角社区鈥檚 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 鈥 7:30 p.m.,

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

海角社区 hosts Dec. 13 information session to highlight opportunities dual enrollment provides

Monday, November 20, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

海角社区 is hosting an informational meeting on dual enrollment opportunities for area high school students and their families Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 鈥 7:30 p.m. on the college鈥檚 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 海角社区 Foundation鈥檚 annual Comedy and Cocktails.

Comedy and Cocktails raises more than $100,000 for arts and culture programming at 海角社区

Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Institutional

海角社区 Foundation鈥檚 Comedy and Cocktails, held Friday, Oct. 20, raised $106,000 in support of the college鈥檚 arts and cultural programming.

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

海角社区 provides substantive economic value, adding nearly $890M to county鈥檚 income

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

A recent economic impact study demonstrates that 海角社区 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鈥檚 economy.

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

海角社区 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, 海角社区 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 海角社区 Nov. 11

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区 鈥 Find Your Pathway

Friday, October 20, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional

Prospective college students who haven鈥檛 decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区 鈥 Find Your Pathway, Saturday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. - noon.

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

海角社区 and University of Detroit Mercy partner to bring BSN completion program to 海角社区 County

Monday, October 02, 2023 12:00 PM

Institutional

海角社区 and the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) are collaborating to bring a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing completion program to 海角社区 County.

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

海角社区 Foundation presents annual Comedy and Cocktails benefit Oct. 20

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors

The 海角社区 Foundation will present Comedy and Cocktails, an annual benefit for the college鈥檚 arts and cultural programs, Friday, Oct. 20, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center and 海角社区 Center for the Performing Arts, located on the college鈥檚 Center Campus in Clinton Township.

The 海角社区 University Center will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4:30 鈥 7 p.m.

海角社区 University Center open house showcases advanced degree opportunities from 10 partner institutions

Friday, September 08, 2023 12:00 PM

Institutional

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

MORE will offer nearly 60 courses during its upcoming fall session

Registration open for 海角社区鈥檚 fall lifelong learning courses

Wednesday, September 06, 2023 3:00 PM

Enrichment

The 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from 海角社区, 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

海角社区 unveils nearly $45M transformative renovation of Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center

Friday, August 11, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

海角社区 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鈥檚 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.

海角社区 Office of Veteran and Military Service

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 海角社区 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 海角社区 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.

鈥淩econnect on Campus鈥 week kicks off on July 17 at 海角社区

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 will host a week of 鈥淩econnect on Campus鈥 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鈥檚 Michigan Reconnect program.

MORE summer session registration open

Registration now open for 海角社区鈥檚 summer MORE semester beginning July 21

Friday, June 23, 2023 9:00 AM

Enrichment

The 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from 海角社区, 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 海角社区 Foundation

Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional and Alumni and Donors

海角社区 recently named Diane Banks director of the 海角社区 Foundation.

Learn what it takes to be a police officer, firefighter or EMT at Discover 海角社区

Learn what 海角社区 offers in fire, police and EMT programs during Discover 海角社区

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 海角社区鈥檚 Discover 海角社区 鈥 Public Service Institute.

海角社区's Career Academies offer an opportunity to explore career options.

海角社区 offers four summer career academies for hands-on exploration of career options

Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

海角社区 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.

海角社区 South Campus Entrance

海角社区 launches tuition-free program

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

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

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

海角社区 to offer College ABLE, an academic catch-up program, this summer

Monday, May 08, 2023 3:00 PM

Institutional

This summer, 海角社区 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.

海角社区 to celebrate its 108th commencement May 5

Wednesday, May 03, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 will hold its 108th commencement ceremony at the Sports & Expo Center on 海角社区鈥檚 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.

海角社区 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 海角社区 Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions make an increasing number of scholarships available to current and incoming students at 海角社区.

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

海角社区 pitch contest showcases innovation of students from the college and local high schools

Friday, April 28, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区鈥檚 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship recently hosted 海角社区 Innovates! College Reimagined, a student pitch contest for students from 海角社区 and two local area high schools. Students were challenged to develop innovative ideas to address declining college enrollments.

海角社区 South Campus

海角社区 awarded $4.7 million for programs to boost college completion and address local employers鈥 talent needs

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 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鈥檚 Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative (D3C3).

Job fair at 海角社区's Sports and Expo Center

Nearly 200 employers looking to hire at 海角社区 Spring Job Fair April 13

Monday, March 27, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 will hold its annual Spring Job Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at the college鈥檚 Sports & Expo Center on 海角社区鈥檚 South Campus in Warren.

College and Transfer Fair to be held April 11

海角社区 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 海角社区 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.

海角社区 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, 海角社区 is able to offer the first semester of its Paramedic program at no cost 鈥 including tuition and expenses 鈥 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

海角社区 announces registration open for spring MORE semester beginning March 27

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 PM

Arts and Culture and Enrichment

The 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative from 海角社区, 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 海角社区

Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Beginning March 27, all students admitted to 海角社区 can register for up to three semesters 鈥 spring/summer, fall and winter 鈥 and continuing through the last day to add classes for each semester.

Discover 海角社区 - Find Your Pathway, Saturday, March 25

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区 鈥 Find Your Pathway

Thursday, March 09, 2023 9:00 AM

Institutional

Prospective college students who haven鈥檛 decided what program or career they plan to pursue and their parents can learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区 鈥 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 pivotal role from 1945 to 1969, an intense period of imaginative advances, in听Creative Michigan: Making the Mitten Modern.

Congressionally directed spending supports 海角社区 initiatives to expand apprenticeship opportunities

Congressionally directed spending supports 海角社区 initiatives to expand apprenticeship opportunities

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

海角社区 is introducing a new health care apprenticeship initiative while continuing the college鈥檚 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.

海角社区 student designs winning logo for 2023 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional and Alumni and Donors

海角社区 student Emily Cooper, 41, of 海角社区, 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 海角社区 now open

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at 海角社区 now open and accepting patients

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:00 PM

Institutional

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at 海角社区 is now open and accepting patients, providing low-cost preventative dental care to community residents.

海角社区 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 海角社区 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 海角社区 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, 海角社区 (right) shake hands after signing the articulation agreements

海角社区 and Northwood University expand transfer agreements

Monday, January 23, 2023 10:00 AM

Institutional

Northwood University, Midland, Mich., and 海角社区 have signed four new articulation agreements and renewed six others for a seamless transition to Northwood for 海角社区 students wishing to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration.

Graduates eagerly await the 107th commencement ceremony

海角社区 celebrates 107th commencement

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:00 AM

Alumni and Donors and Institutional

海角社区 celebrated its 107th commencement, its first in-person commencement ceremony since Dec. 2019, at the Sports & Expo Center on 海角社区鈥檚 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 鈥 8 p.m. at 海角社区.

More than 400 guests enjoy the strolling dinner and cocktail reception at the 海角社区 Foundation鈥檚 Comedy & Cocktails, a fundraiser for the college鈥檚 arts and culture programming.

Comedy & Cocktails raises more than $120,000 for 海角社区鈥檚 arts and cultural programming

Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Alumni and Donors

海角社区 Foundation鈥檚 Comedy & Cocktails, held Friday, Oct. 14, raised more than $120,000 to support the college鈥檚 arts and cultural programming, the most the event has raised since its inception in 2014.

Discover what 海角社区 has to offer in health and human services programs Discover 海角社区

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer in health and human services programs during Discover 海角社区

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

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

State-of-the-art dental lab

海角社区鈥檚 new Dental Hygiene program earns initial accreditation

Thursday, September 15, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区鈥檚 new Dental Hygiene program has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

海角社区 University Center

海角社区 University Center open house highlights advance degree opportunities from 10 partner institutions

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

The 海角社区 University Center, located on 海角社区鈥檚 Center Campus in Clinton Township, will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 4:30 鈥 7 p.m.

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

海角社区 announces registration open for fall MORE semester beginning Oct. 3 and offering 58 courses

Monday, September 12, 2022 10:00 AM

Enrichment

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

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer in business and IT.

Learn what 海角社区 has to offer during Discover 海角社区

Thursday, September 01, 2022 1:00 PM

Institutional

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

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

海角社区 to hold cybersecurity bootcamp

Thursday, September 01, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

海角社区 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 海角社区 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 海角社区 as a certified Veteran-Friendly School, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2022-2023 school year.

Katheriine Bracey Lorenzo

海角社区 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, 海角社区 alumnus and current chair of the college鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.

海角社区 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 海角社区 takes nursing and health education to a new level. With human patient simulation, augmented and virtual reality, and real-world experiences, 海角社区 creates an immersive educational experience for students to better prepare them for their future careers in health care.

Baseball coach

Grzelakowski Named 海角社区 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 海角社区'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 海角社区

Thursday, June 23, 2022 3:00 PM

Institutional

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

MORE summer semester starts August 1

海角社区 announces MORE summer semester beginning August 1

Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 AM

Enrichment

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

Robotics classroom

海角社区 offers hybrid automated systems training programs, leveraging virtual and augmented reality

Monday, May 16, 2022 10:00 AM

Institutional

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

Lorenzo Cultural Center

海角社区 to hold 2022 Summer Youth Workshops

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 10:00 AM

Arts and Culture

海角社区 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

海角社区 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 海角社区 Foundation recognized donors whose generous contributions make an ever-increasing number of scholarships available to current and incoming students at 海角社区.

Commencement Ceremony

海角社区 celebrates 106th commencement

Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 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 海角社区 Spring Job Fair on April 26

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 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

海角社区 celebrates National Poetry Month with 海角社区鈥檚 Festival of Words

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 8:00 AM

Arts and Culture

海角社区 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 海角社区 students.

Campus

More than 100 employers looking to hire at 海角社区 Spring Job Fair on April 26

Tuesday, April 05, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

海角社区 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 鈥渘ext normal鈥 at 海角社区 March 21

Tuesday, March 01, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional and Enrichment

Stephanie Mehta, former editor-in-chief of听Fast Company听magazine, will discuss how a 鈥渘ext normal鈥 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听Monday, March 21, 7 p.m.,听at 海角社区. This free presentation is part of the James Jacobs Civic Engagement Project.

Students

Registration for all admitted students begins March 28 at 海角社区

Tuesday, March 01, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

All students admitted to 海角社区 can register for up to three semesters 鈥 spring/summer, fall, and winter 鈥 beginning March 28 and continuing through the last day to add classes for each semester.

Bird's eye view college campus

海角社区 Board of Trustees sets 2022-2023 tuition rates

Thursday, February 17, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

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

UC

海角社区 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 海角社区 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

海角社区 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 海角社区 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鈥檚 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

海角社区 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, 海角社区'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 海角社区 series highlights what 海角社区 has to offer

Monday, January 10, 2022 8:00 AM

Institutional

Discover 海角社区 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

海角社区 is celebrating its 105th commencement with a virtual ceremony beginning Friday, Dec. 17.

Registration open for all admitted students for winter term at 海角社区

Registration open for all admitted students for winter term at 海角社区

Thursday, November 04, 2021 4:00 PM

Institutional

Registration is open for all admitted and current students interested in taking winter 2022 classes at 海角社区. Classes begin Jan. 10.

Ron Insana at 海角社区.

海角社区 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 海角社区.

Veteran and Military services

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency names 海角社区 as veteran-friendly school for sixth consecutive year

Tuesday, September 07, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

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

American Spectacle exhibit

海角社区 and DIA partner to exhibit American Spectacle, June 11 鈥 Sept. 11

Tuesday, June 01, 2021 8:00 AM

Arts and Culture and Institutional

海角社区'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 鈥 Sept. 11. The exhibition includes a selection of 11 artworks by American painters of the late 19th and early 20th century.

海角社区 Celebrates 104th Commencement

海角社区 celebrates 104th commencement

Tuesday, May 04, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 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

海角社区 to hold five virtual job fairs in April

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

海角社区 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.

海角社区's University Center

海角社区 virtual College and Transfer Fair highlights advanced degree opportunities April 13

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 8:00 AM

Institutional

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

MORE

海角社区 announces schedule for virtual MORE spring semester beginning April 12

Monday, March 22, 2021 8:00 AM

Enrichment and Institutional

The 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE), a lifelong learning initiative presented by 海角社区, 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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