News / Press Releases
- Journalist Lisa Ling to speak at MCC on April 5As an investigative reporter, Lisa Ling has traveled all over the world. On April 5, she'll journey to Waco to give a speech at McLennan Community College as part of the McLennan Distinguished Lecture Series.
- Prominent historian to give lecture March 25The History Student Association at McLennan Community College will present a lecture on "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery" by Dr. Eric Foner, one of the country's preeminent historians. The event will be at 3 p.m. March 25 in the Lecture Hall on campus.Foner is the DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University and is only the second person to serve as president of the three major professional history organizations: Organization of American Historians, American Historical Association and Society of American Historians.
- MCC Foundation gala is March 27, includes jewelry raffleMcLennan Community College and the MCC Foundation announce the MCC Hearts in the Arts Gala, "Oh, What a Night!", on Saturday, March 27. The evening will feature a spectacular showcase of photography, art, music and dance performances from all MCC visual and performing arts departments.
- Science field course offers travel opportunity
- MCC hosts agriculture competition for high school studentsAbout 2,700 high school students from around Texas will be in Waco on March 24 for the McLennan Community College Agriculture Invitational. This is the third year the school has hosted the competition for FFA students.
- Alternative Teacher Certification program offers tuition reimbursementThe Alternative Teacher Certification (ATC) program at McLennan Community College has received $111,073 in state money to offer partial tuition refunds for students in the program, both current students and those who enroll for summer classes.