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Revving Up Their Futures (WMUR NH Chronicle)
October 7, 2009
The career option of being an Automotive Technician is profiled from our new automotive facility at MCC. Automotive Technology Department Head Marc Bellersose explains the progression of working in the automotive field and the education The Community College System of NH has to offer to those interested in Automotive Technology in this video segment.
Interest in Two-Year Colleges Surges
(The Dartmouth.com)
By Madeline Sims on September 23, 2009
MCC Director of Marketing Jan Phelps comments on how attending a two-year college can help ease financial burdens on families.
Manchester Earns High Marks for College Atmosphere (Union Leader)
MCC President Ron Rioux comments on the recent American Institute of Economic Research results which placed Manchester, NH near the top of the ranks.
Enrollment at Manchester Community College Booming (Business NH Magazine)
Fall enrollment at Manchester Community College is at record levels, with more than 2500 students beginning Fall classes.
Enrollment Up at NH Community Colleges Amid Recession (WMUR)
The recession has prompted college students to look at community colleges as an affordable solution, which has led to record enrollment.
Let the Light In: Sunlight, That Is
(National Wildlife Federation)
The energy-saving technology in the new Automotive Training Center is featured.
Academic Surge Hits Campuses (Concord Monitor)
By Daniel Barrick on June 15, 2009
Applications to the state's seven community college campuses are up by double-digit percentages and show no signs of slacking.
New Nurses (Manchester Express)
On June 1, 2009
MCC held it's 24th Nurse Pinning celebration on May 19th, in which many Manchester residents were awarded Clinical Achievement Awards.
In Recession, Many Go Back To School (WMUR News)
By Adam Sexton on May 28, 2009
Watch the report on how the recession is turning into an enrollment boom for Manchester Community College.
Nurse Pinning Ceremony at MCC (Union Leader)
On May 25, 2009
MCC held its 24th Nurse Pinning celebration, and honored several students with special awards.
Graduation Time (Manchester Express)
On May 25, 2009
MCC graduates are commemorated in this special graduation article.
MCC graduates 184 (Union Leader)
By Stephen Beale on May 21, 2009
MCC held it's commencement ceremony at the Sullivan Arena at Saint Anselm College, in which the keynote speaker was Sister Carol Descoteaux.
Manchester Students Design Logos for Bike Race Fundraiser (Seacoast Online)
On March 31, 2009
MCC students work with Breathe New Hampshire, a non-profit organization, to develop logos and hold an online competition to select the best one.
Regional Roundtable - Greater Manchester
(Business NH Magazine)
By Matthew J. Mowry on March 18, 2009
Darlene G. Miller, president of Manchester Community College participated in a roundtable discussion put together by Business NH Magazine. Discussions centered the economic recession, its affects on Manchester, and ways to support the city's economy.
Express Q&A: Jobs-Training Advocate (Manchester Express)
By Andrew J. Manuse on March 9, 2009
College president Darlene Miller discusses her work with the Workforce Alliance and their attempt to push the 111th Congress to pass new legislation for more funding of middle-skill job training.
Green by Design (Community College Week)
By Paul Bradley on March 8, 2009
College president Darlene Miller participates in a discussion about how colleges are poised to benefit from a new emphasis on green technologies.
A Time for Job Training (Manchester Express)
By Andrew J. Manuse on March 2, 2009
Carrie Richesson, a former high school teacher and first-year welding student at MCC, is featured in the Manchester Express alongside MCC's Welding Technology degree program. In an economic recession, many like Richesson are "retooling" themselves to work in more high demand fields.
MCC Graduate is Named One of the Union Leader's "40 Under Forty"
(Celebrating the Emerging Leaders in NH) - (Union Leader)
By Mark Hayward on January 26, 2009
Philip Aguot, a 2007 graduate of Manchester Community College, was recognized for his work and leadership with the Southern Sudan Community of New Hampshire. The non-profit organization provides English language learning, interpretation services, health advice, computer training, domestic violence prevention and cultural awareness lessons for Sudanese who are new to the United States.
Beat the System (Hippo Press)
By Heidi Masek on January 22, 2009
Marc Bellerose, chair of the Automotive Technology program at MCC, advises NH residents about car maintenance and repairs, as part of a story regarding how to get more for your money.
Shortage of 'Middle-skill' Workers is Looming (NH Business Review)
By Darlene G. Miller on January 16, 2009
Darlene G. Miller, Manchester Community College's president, speaks out about the impending shortage of "middle-skill" workers, and how community colleges can help the government and individuals avoid financial troubles.
Community colleges get boost from economy (Foster's Daily Democrat)
By Charles McMahon on December 28, 2008
College admission officials from various regional institutions say the economic slump has more students turning toward two-year programs as an affordable way to obtain a post-graduate education.
St. Mary's Bank gives $2,800 to MCC’s ESL Café (St. Mary's Bank)
On December 16, 2008
St. Mary’s Bank recently donated $2,800 to Manchester Community College (MCC) to help support its English as a Second Language (ESL) Café. The funds will help cover the costs to operate this new program during the first year while sustainable funding is obtained.
Environmental Corner: Green Building Seminar at NHADA and Automotive Tech School at MCC in Manchester (NHADA Dateline: NH)
By Dan Bennett in November 2008
NHADA (New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association) promotes an upcoming LEED Building seminar, which will feature staff from Jewett Construction and Lavallee Brensinger, who are collaborating with Manchester Community College in the construction of the city's first LEED-certified building.
Manchester auto training center an enviro model (NH Business Review)
On November 7, 2008
MCC's new Automotive Technology Training Center is spotlighted. It is the first LEED-certified automotive training facilitiy in the country.
High hopes for Job Corps center (NH Business Review)
By Jack Kenny on November 7, 2008
As New Hampshire begins investing in a Job Corps program and center, local colleges including Manchester Community College are expected to play a major role.
Polls Show At Least 10% of likely CD1 Voters Are Still Undecided (NH Public Radio)
By David Darman on October 29, 2008
NH Public Radio reporter, David Darman, visited MCC to talk to students about their political affiliations and thoughts about the upcoming election.
Granite Staters cut back, ponder future effects (Concord Monitor)
By Shira Schoenberg on October 13, 2008
Economics professor, Raymond Godin, comments on NH cut backs and voices his concerns about government regulations and the bailout.
Numbers on Rise at MCC (Union Leader)
By Carol Robidoux on August 30, 2008
Manchester Community College announces that enrollment is up 11 percent over last year, with 2,200 students scheduled to start classes in Fall 2008.