Mercer County Community College

06/23/2026

Mercer County high school and college musicians 🎶:

Learn from professional musicians and hone your jazz skills this summer at MCCC's Summer Jazz Institute!

Beginning next Tuesday, June 30th, the MCCC Summer Jazz Institute will be held at our Downtown Trenton James Kerney Campus and is open to students high school age and above.

Interested in learning more? Visit here and search for "Jazz Institute" to register: https://mercer-ss.colleague.elluciancloud.com/Student/InstantEnrollment/

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06/23/2026

The MCCC Farmers Market returns to our West Windsor Campus this Wednesday, June 24, from 2:00–6:00 p.m! The market will take place rain or shine in the parking lot next to the University Center building.

In our second week, we are thrilled to feature a mix of returning favorites along with several new vendors, including:

Brew Note Coffee and Tea Bar – Cold brew coffees and tea blends
Happy Vacay Vegan – vegan granola and cookies
Sippink Cup – lattes and matchas
Sprouts – make your own fresh flower bouquets
TRIPT Food – samosa, simmer sauces, and more
Westrick Music Academy – musical instrument petting zoo
Abe's Acres Farm – fresh produce, jams, hot sauces, and more
Arlee's Raw Blends – cold-pressed juices and wellness shots
Black Swan Cottage Bakery – sourdough focaccia, sourdough scores, sourdough brownies, sourdough cookies
Jersey Girl Cafe – house-made sauces and spreads, chicken and veggie quesadilla – house-made sauces and spreads, chicken and veggie quesadillas
Pickle-Licious – pickles, olives, and condiments
Read Furiously – books, zines, pins, bookmarks, and paper products
Solebury Nectar – raw honey
sudsverse – handcrafted artisan soaps, body creams, candles, and more

We will again be selling ice cream, generously donated by The Bent Spoon in Princeton, with all proceeds supporting the MCCC Food Pantry.

In addition, Seva, a service-based yoga studio in Yardley, PA, will be leading an All Levels Yoga class beginning at 4:00 p.m. next to the University Center. 100% of class proceeds will be donated to the MCCC Food Pantry.

This class offers a welcoming introduction to Vinyasa yoga with flowing sequences, supportive instruction, and options for all experience levels, creating a safe and engaging environment for participants. Sign up here: https://momence.com/l/lkh2M9BE

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Farmers Market on Wednesday for another afternoon of great food and community.

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

Mercer County Community College observes Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and recognizing the enduring legacy of this important moment in our nation's history.

Our West Windsor and James Kerney Campuses are closed today, June 19, in observance of the holiday.

06/18/2026

Earn your Associates Degree in Liberal Arts at the James Kerney Campus in Trenton 🎓

Mercer County Community College is proud to announce the launch of a new Liberal Arts degree program at the James Kerney Campus in downtown Trenton. This new program allows students to complete their full Liberal Arts Associates Degree close to home in Trenton while also providing opportunities for community-based internships.

This exciting initiative is supported by a three-year, $150,000 grant from Achieving the Dream’s "Transforming Community College Through the Humanities" initiative, funded by the Mellon Foundation. MCCC was one of just five colleges nationwide selected to receive this award.

📝 Applications for the Fall 2026 semester are now open. Interested students are encouraged to fill out a brief form at www.mccc.edu/la-jkc. Scholarship opportunities may be available for eligible students.

Interested students can learn more about the program and meet with representatives at two upcoming Open House events at the James Kerney Campus:

🗓 Thursday, July 16 from 5-7 p.m.
🗓 Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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06/17/2026

Calling all Fine Arts students! 📣✨

Are you pursuing drawing, painting, ceramics, or photography at Mercer? The MCCC Foundation is currently accepting applications for several scholarships available exclusively to Fine Arts students. Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available!

✨ Available scholarships include...

Fine Arts Scholarships 🎨:
▪️ Ailyn Katherine Ports Lopez Scholarship for the Fine Arts - $500
▪️ CYBIS Art Scholarship – $1,100
▪️ Ms. Yongxi Bao and Dr. Lin Wang Visual Arts Scholarship – $900
▪️ Elizabeth Ward Rake (Scully) Memorial Scholarship – $1,700
▪️ Esther Spallone Scholarship – $900
▪️ James Colavita Memorial Scholarship – $5,000

Photography Scholarships 📸:
▪️ Charles David Walker Scholarship – $3,000
▪️ Louis Draper Memorial Scholarship – $2,000

Don't miss this opportunity to help fund your education and creative pursuits.

Visit ✨https://mccc.awardspring.com/ ✨ to apply today!

06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day! 🐴

Whether posing for photos, cheering on our student-athletes, or making appearances at campus events, Maverick is always excited to connect with the Mercer community.

Join us in celebrating National Mascot Day with a look at some of Maverick’s recent adventures around campus and beyond. 💚💛


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06/17/2026

5 young entrepreneurs. 5 business pitches. 1 winner. 🏆

On Monday, MCCC's James Kerney Campus in Trenton hosted the Everyday Entrepreneur Pitch Event, the culmination of a free National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship bootcamp for Mercer County high school juniors, seniors, and young adults.

Throughout the program, participants developed business ideas, strengthened their entrepreneurial skills, and learned what it takes to turn a concept into a viable venture. The Pitch Event gave each participant the opportunity to present their idea before a panel of judges.

Congratulations to Avrill John, an MCCC sophomore, who earned first place and received a MacBook Air and $500 prize for her business concept: a more fashionable and practical medical uniform company.

We applaud all of the participants for their creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit! 👏

06/16/2026

R.U. thinking about earning your bachelor's degree after Mercer? 🎓

Join us on June 24 for a Rutgers University at Mercer County CC Information Session and learn how you can continue your education through this convenient partnership between MCCC and Rutgers University .

Representatives will be available to discuss available degree programs, the transfer process, admissions requirements, and answer your questions.

📅 June 24
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.
📍 UC 200

Available programs include:
✔️ Psychology
✔️ Liberal Studies
✔️ Business Administration
✔️ Labor and Employment Relations
✔️ RN to BS in Nursing
✔️ Public Health

To register for this info session, email Judy Grausso at [email protected]!

06/15/2026

Maverick 🤝 Boomer for the People 🎁🎂🎈

Maverick the Mustang had a great time celebrating Boomer's birthday and throwing out the first pitch at a recent Trenton Thunder Baseball game!

Whether rooting for the Thunder or our very own Mercer Mustang student athletes, Maverick loves supporting all of our teams here in Mercer County!

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