Maricopa Community Colleges

09/30/2026

A workforce pipeline that works for everyone.

[Video Description] District Reporter Jo Vitagliano speaks about Arizona’s growing workforce needs and how Maricopa Community Colleges is positioned to fill the workforce pipeline, cutting back and forth between him and B-roll of students gaining hands-on experience in high-demand fields across Maricopa Community Colleges.

09/29/2026

In Season 2, Episode 1, Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Steven Bloomberg sits down with Dr. Veronica Hipolito, President of South Mountain Community College.

Both first-generation college students, Dr. Bloomberg and Dr. Hipolito reflect on their own paths through higher education and discuss how community colleges can expand access, remove barriers, and create opportunities for students and communities.

Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio, or find A Better Way to Do College on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and PodBean.

[Video Description] In a podcast studio, Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Steven Bloomberg and South Mountain Community College President Dr. Veronica Hipolito discuss the impact of community colleges on South Phoenix’s community.

09/25/2026

Earlier this week — as part of their Civic Engagement Series — GateWay Community College partnered with Women4Women Tempe to assemble hygiene kits for women across our community.

Students, staff, and volunteers came together to pack more than 500 bags filled with essential hygiene products, which will be distributed to women in need across the Valley.

[Video Description 1] Students, volunteers, and staff packing feminine hygiene bags in GateWay Community College’s Student Center. Kay Adams, co-founder of Women4Women Tempe, explains the purpose of the event as the video cuts between her speaking on camera and footage of volunteers assembling the bags.

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

So many students, so many stories 💙💚

[Video Description] Chandler-Gilbert Community College students walk through the center of campus as animated text appears above their heads, imagining what they might be doing or thinking, including “Future bachelor’s grad,” “On her way to class,” “Debriefing after class,” and more.

09/17/2026

In the club, we all fam 🤝

A look at club fairs from across our colleges.

[Video Description] A student speaks with two ASMCC club representatives at their table during a campus event.

[Video Description] Under white South Mountain Community College tents, several students speak with club representatives as one student walks up to another and greets her with a handshake.

09/16/2026

Your voice counts. Your vote counts. Make it heard. 🗳️

Students at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) marked National Voter Registration Day by getting connected with the information and resources they need to participate in the voting process.

Fun fact: SCC was recognized by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office for having the highest voting rate among Arizona community colleges during the 2022 election, with 39.1% of students casting a ballot.

09/15/2026

College doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. 💻🎓

This National Online Learning Day, we’re celebrating our students who found a path that worked for them and the places it took them.

09/14/2026

For Douglas Miles Jr., the connection between his Apache heritage and skateboarding took shape at Mesa Community College.

Today, he’s a professional skateboarder and the owner of Indellica, where he builds skateboards and skateparks, creates content, consults culturally and more. For him, it all comes back to impact. If he can inspire even one kid to see what’s possible for themselves, he’s done his job.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4j3mr6y

[Video Description] A drone shot of the Phoenix skyline is followed by Mesa Community College alum Douglas Miles Jr. being interviewed in a skate shop. The video alternates between shots of Douglas being interviewed and working in the skate shop, along with footage of him skating in a park. Throughout the interview, Douglas reflects on how his time at Mesa Community College shaped his connection between skateboarding and his Apache heritage, the work done by his company Indellica, and the impact he hopes to make through his work.

09/13/2026

On this day in 1920, Phoenix College opened its doors for the very first time with a class of just 18 students.

Then, in 1960, Phoenix College became part of the Maricopa County Community College District — helping lay the foundation for what would grow into one of the largest community college systems in the country.

From 18 students to more than 1 million who have studied at Phoenix College, its impact is endless. Today, more than 17,000 students attend PC, with more than 150 degree and certificate programs to choose from.