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NSF awards $1.5 million for underrepresented students seeking STEM careers

The National Science Foundation has awarded five Denver-area community colleges with a three-year, $1.5 million Louis Stokes B2B Alliances for Minority Population (LSAMP) grant. The five...
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Recognized Among Top Community College Systems

The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½) was named among the top 15 community college systems in the U.S. in a report from WalletHub that was released...
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President Garcia Encourages Collaboration to Overcome Obstacles to Student Success

A few days before assuming the role of President of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½), Joe Garcia gave the keynote address for the Native American-Serving...

A Message from New System President Joe Garcia

Dear Colleagues, As we prepare for the summer to come to an end and a new semester to begin, I am excited to step into the...
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A Message from Retiring System President Dr. Nancy McCallin

Dear Colleagues, Last summer, I announced my retirement as president of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. The time has finally come to say goodbye. As I...
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Select Colorado Legislators Honored for their Commitment in Advancing Student Success

June 13, 2018 (Denver) – The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½) honored five Colorado legislators for...
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Morgan Community College Wins “Shark Tank”-style Competition

Pictured above: Governor John Hickenlooper and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ President Dr. McCallin stand with winning members of the MCC Foundation. DENVER – May 1, 2018: The Colorado Opportunity...
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Announces New Otero Junior College President

Pictured Above: Dr. Timothy Alvarez April 30, 2018 (Denver, CO) – Dr. Nancy J. McCallin, President of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½), announced today that...
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Leader Selected for Prestigious Fellowship

Pictured above: Dr. Landon Pirius, 2018-2019 Aspen Fellow April 26, 2018 – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is proud to announce Dr. Landon Pirius has been selected...
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Joe Garcia Named Finalist for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ President

April 11, 2018 (Denver, CO) – The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Chair, Dr. Russell Meyer, announced today that Joe Garcia, J.D. has...
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