Monroe Community College (MCC) in Rochester, New York, has, for more than 50 years, served the education and training needs of the Greater Rochester community. The College offers 90+ transfer and career programs; the Honors Institute; a wide varieties of lectures and student activities; travel and internship opportunities; and exceptional student services and support. MCC is part of the State University of New York system, the largest university system in North America.

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On May 30, 2015, the MCC Class of 2015 was presented for graduation -- and it was a moment to celebrate! Congratulations, MCC Tribunes!

#MCC2015: The Graduates are Presented

After delivering his Commencement address to the Class of 2015, MCC alumnus Timothy Wentworth '80 received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the State University of New York—a first in MCC history.

#MCC2015: the Robing of Timothy Wentworth '80

When Clayton Turner decided to return to college, he was already juggling the typical responsibilities of adulthood. According to Turner, chief engineer for NASA's Langley Research Center, #MCC helped his find the right balance to work hard, make the appropriate sacrifices and achieve his dream. 
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The MCC Journey: Clayton Turner '86 on Navigating Challenges

Sydor Optics President Jim Sydor '71 attended MCC and found a passion for optics that has become his life's work. Jim forged relationships and skills at MCC that led to his success -- in the boardroom, and beyond. 

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The MCC Journey: Jim Sydor '71 on Success

Maggie Bates '12 followed her family to MCC and found her own success. Now she's an engineering student at RIT.

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The MCC Journey: Maggie Bates '12 on Family Traditions

Lauren Bates '02, had a family, a full-time job & a dream she never gave up. Fortunately, she also had MCC. Today, Lauren is a dedicated teacher whose children are all MCC alumni as well.

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The MCC Journey: Lauren Bates '02 on Dreams

On June 4, MCC's Class of 2011 held its commencement ceremony at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. Graduates and guests were addressed by Mr. George Moses, an MCC alumnus, veteran of the United States Navy, and
executive director for North East Area Development, Inc.

MCC Commencement 2011: Mr. George Moses

Seventeen domestic violence survivors in the Greater Rochester area are reclaiming their financial independence as the first participants of the new Business Entrepreneurship Program. This initiative, funded by a $100,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation, provides the skills and know-how to start successful small businesses, and is a collaboration among Monroe Community College, Alternatives for Battered Women, & New York State Small Business Development Center at The College at Brockport.

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Abuse Survivors Become Entrepreneurs with MCC

Why go to college? This student's keyword is "family." 
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Why #ReachHigher?: Family

Monroe Community College has experts available to provide insight and analysis on Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-MA.) recent call for affordable higher education.

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Experts Available to Comment on Calls for Affordable Higher Education

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Anne M. Kress