In the News
McLennan Community College is a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students making great accomplishments and impacts in many aspects of society. We’re excited to share recent media coverage featuring the College.
Fall 2026
Gov. Abbott directs state board to develop three-year bachelor's degree pathway
From the Classroom to the Community: How MCC Graduates Are Strengthening the Central Texas Workforce
Tarleton State’s Waco Campus To Mark 25 Years of Growth, Impact
MCC trustees start process to find new president
Gov. Abbott Directs state board to develop three-year bachelor's degree pathway
MCC Grads Move on to Workforce
Appeals court to hold MCC Session
MCC’s bet on career prep paid off. The state funding model that inspired it fell short.
MCC President Reflects on Legacy, Funding Challenge Ahead of Final Year
Living Legacy to Retire: A Studio Conversation with MCC's Dr. Johnette McKown
Summer 2026
MCC President Retiring After 17 Years in Charge
McLennan Community College President Johnette McKown will Retire in May 2027
McKown Set to Retire after 17 Years as McLennan Community College President
MCC Retiring as MCC's 3rd President after 17 Years
MCC President Announces Retirement after 37 Years of Service
Dr. McKown Reflects on 17 Years as MCC President after Retirement Announcement
A Skills Gap stands in the way of Waco's growing workforce opportunities
MCC cuts budget, raises tax rate about 0.9 cents
Waco College Students to Get Free Bus Rides
How Dual Credit is Giving Central Texas Students a Head Start on College
Waco (MCC) Music Professor Nominated for Texas Country Music Award
From Enrollment to Employment How MCC is strengthening Waco's workforce
Why More Central Texas Families Are Choosing Dual Credit
Aging Stronger: New Class Helps Seniors Build Strength and Confidence with Training and Ai
MCC Seeks to Train the Next Corporate Leaders
MCC Music Professor named Finalist for Country Music Award
MCC OKs Lease of Highlander Ranch
Faster Routes, Real Results: How MCC is Helping Central Texas Workers Get Career-Ready
Children learn Mexican folk ballet in a summer course at MCC
MCC Brings Homeschool Families and Community Programs together at Resource Fair
Abbott Orders Texas Colleges to Freeze Tuition and MCC College is Ahead of the Curve
MCC Hosts first Homeschool Resource Fair
Register now for MCC's Homeschool Resource Fair
MCC offers continued education courses for all ages this summer
McLennan Community College: The Smart Investment
Spring 2026
MCC Celebrates Record Graduating Class at Spring Commencement
MCC hosts Homeschool Resource Fair on May 28
Chip and Joanna Gaines Scholarships Come to MCC
MCC Adds New Scholarship Backed by Magnolia
McLennan Theatre debuts fresh script on ancient Greek story of death, violence
MCC Students Present Research, Creativity at Scholar Day
Mom Races to Graduate with Daughter at MCC
MCC Celebrates Community College Month with Ann Harder
MCC to debut original Play, first in theatre history
MCC Launches Accelerated Dental Assistant Program
McLennan Dance Team Repeats with Double National Titles
MCC Professor Nick Webb's Original Play "The Song of Iphigenia" Debuts
MCC Expands focus on workforce needs
MCC Launches Dental Assistant Program
MCC's "Mega Musical" No Nunsense
A Bridge to Your Future: MCC opens its doors to Spanish-speaking students
High School to Career: Students Build Real-World Skills Through WISD & MCC CTE Pathways
McLennan Community College Retires Two Jerseys
MCC's Leverton embraces Highlanders' championship standard
MCC adds new degree, training options
"Wisdom, Power & Control" MCC discusses Type 2 Diabetes
New cybersecurity program creates pathways for Central Texas students
Grand Once More: Rebuilt Historic Home Poised Again to be a Jewel of MCC and the Community