Maricopa Community Colleges kick off commencements for 18,000 graduates
Tonight, GateWay Community College, Rio Salado College, and Scottsdale Community College kicked off three days of commencement celebrations across the Maricopa Community Colleges’ 10-college system. This year, 18,000-plus graduates are being honored.
“🎓 To the grads: your late night study sessions, countess assignments, and years of academic persistence have brought you to this moment! Thanks for choosing us as your learning community. CONGRATS, CLASS OF 2026!”
| May 14, 2026 at 1:41 PM | College |
USF Dons Reach WCC Tournament Final, Two Wins Behind Championship
The University of San Francisco baseball team finished its season 28-? (28 victories) and advanced to the WCC tournament finals. USF won twice in the WCC Tournament, including a 10-4 win over Santa Clara and a 9-8 win over Saint Mary’s.
| Jun 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM |
Maricopa Community Colleges land $16 million grant
Arnold Ventures awarded a $16 million grant to Maricopa Community Colleges and its foundation—the largest philanthropic contribution in the system’s history—to fund Commit2Completion, a program designed to help students earn degrees, credentials and transfer to four-year universities through wraparound support starting at Glendale, Phoenix and Scottsdale Community Colleges.
| Jun 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
Maricopa County Invests $1M to Bridge Life Gap
Partnership funds hub to address 14-year life expectancy gap in Arizona.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Phoenix FD Honors Telecommunicator Nancy Yamamori's Legacy
Phoenix Fire Department honors dispatcher Nancy Yamamori with a commemorative action figure.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
ASU FIDM Students Dazzle at Uncertainty Fashion Showcase
ASU FIDM students showcased 126 creative looks at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Maricopa County Waives Adoption Fees for Dogs
Maricopa waives shelter fees for dogs over six months through October 15.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Missing Chandler man Mike Drew located, safe, reunited with family
Update: Mike Drew has been located and is safe and being reunited with his family.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Maricopa Community Colleges honor Class of 2026 supporters
Maricopa Community Colleges say a support system—from parents to professors—helps the Class of 2026 graduate, highlighted by a video at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick featuring Scottsdale Community College graduates thanking those who aided them.
| May 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM | College |
Scottsdale Community College Sets Tone for 2026 Commencement Season
Scottsdale Community College helped set the tone for the Maricopa Community Colleges’ 2026 commencement season as six more colleges prepared to celebrate the Class of 2026 at Salt River Fields, with thousands of graduates headed into the workforce or continuing their education.
| May 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM | College |