News Releases
Read the latest news from McLennan Community College. This page has press releases sent to the media about College news, events, and achievements.
Summer 2026
MCC President Dr. Johnette McKown Announces Retirement After 37 Years of Service
Grammy winner Ruthie Foster to give MCC's commencement address Aug. 18
MCC Music Professor Shane Hall Named Finalist for Texas Country Music Award
MCC Foundation Now Taking Nominations for Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Leader Awards
MCC's Dr. Chad Eggleston Chosen for the National Aspen Institute Fellowship
Kids College Registration Now Open at MCC
MCC Named a Best Place to Work in Community Colleges
MCC to Host First Homeschool Resource Fair May 28
Spring 2026
MCC to Celebrate Record Graduating Class, May 12, Including Dozens of Dual Credit Students
MCC Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026-2027, Starting May 1
MCC Announces New Scholarship From Chip and Joanna Gaines
MCC Scholar Day to Feature Student Projects and Presentations
April is National Community College Month: MCC Celebrates Student Success
MCC Student Yuto Goto Wins National Award for Academics and Leadership
MCC Launches New Accelerated Dental Assistant Program
MCC Students and Alumni to Perform New Play, “The Song of Iphigenia,” April 23-26
MCC Invites Spanish-Speaking Families to Campus Visit Day Feb. 13
Registration Continues for MCC's Second 8-week Courses
"Nunsense: The Mega Musical" at Feb. 19 Hearts in the Arts Gala
MCC to Close for Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Fall 2025
MCC Foundation honors Grammy Winner and Student Leader with Alumni Awards
MCC Foundation Gives Out $851,269.50 in Scholarships
MCC Turns 60: Students Celebrate Heritage Day Nov. 3
MCC Opens Newly Renovated Cameron Hall Oct. 21
Trunk or Treat and Movie Night at MCC Oct. 31
McLennan Athletics Hosts McLennan Madness Oct.28
Try College Life at MCC's Preview Day Oct. 30
MCC Foundation Scholarship Application Open Through Jan.15, 2026
Two MCC Students Win National Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
MCC Closing for Fall Convocation Sept. 19
Texas 10th Court of Appeals to Hear Cases at MCC
MCC Named to National Group Working to Improve Student Outcomes