News, Spotlights, and Events
CCC Students Featured in ‘Building Back America’s Trades’
June 10, 2026
Coconino Community College (CCC) is proud to announce that two of its students and three faculty members are featured in… Read more
CCC Adds Men’s and Women’s Track and Field for 2026-27
June 8, 2026
Coconino Community College will add men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field as varsity sports beginning with the… Read more
CCC Named Most Promising Place to Work for Second Year
May 7, 2026
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — For the second consecutive year, Coconino Community College (CCC) has been named one of the 2026 Most… Read more
Student Speakers Share Their Paths to Graduation
May 6, 2026
Student speakers Kailee Classay and Serjio Gomez will address graduates at this year’s Coconino Community College commencement, sharing personal journeys… Read more
Fast-Track Student Accelerates Towards a Future in Nursing
January 30, 2026
Student Spotlight: D’Angelo Peña Accelerating Toward a Future in Nursing When D’Angelo Peña arrived in Flagstaff, he did not expect… Read more
Coconino Community College Expands Comet Promise, Offering One of Arizona’s Most Expansive Tuition Support Programs
January 7, 2026
Coconino Community College (CCC) has announced expanded eligibility guidelines for its Comet Promise program, a tuition support initiative designed to… Read more
You Got This: One CCC Student’s Journey to CAMT
January 7, 2026
When Rodney Batey walked into the Certified Apartment Maintenance (CAMT) program, he carried more than a course schedule. He brought… Read more
Grand Opening for CCC’s New Kaibab Campus and Automotive Training Facility
August 13, 2025
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino Community College (CCC) invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of its new Kaibab Campus… Read more
Comet’s Welcome 14 New Cross Country Recruits for Fall 2024 Season
June 4, 2024
Flagstaff, Ariz. - Coconino Community College (CCC) is thrilled to announce the addition of 13 talented recruits to the cross… Read more
Different Starts, Common Goal: How Two Flagstaff Graduates are Transforming Their Passions into Nursing Careers
May 23, 2024
Jennifer Swomley (top) and Joseph McIntire (bottom) at the CCC Nurses Pinning Ceremony held on May 9, 2024 Flagstaff, Arizona… Read more
CCC Selects Dr. Sandra Hinski as Provost & Executive Vice President
May 22, 2024
Flagstaff, Ariz. — Upon conclusion of a national search with 60 applicants, Coconino Community College today announced the selection of… Read more
Alumni Spotlight: Coconino Community College Graduate Thrives in Bay Area
May 14, 2024
Flagstaff, AZ - Three years ago, Joshua Singer bid farewell to his hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona, to embark on a… Read more
Recipients earn full-tuition scholarships for bachelor’s degree programs
February 21, 2024
Carly Miller (left) and Grace McCullough (right), 2024 CCC PTK All-Arizona Academic Team winners FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Two Coconino Community… Read more
CCC to receive up to $4 million to attract male high school students to higher education
September 22, 2023
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College has received the largest donation in the college’s history to attract male high school… Read more
A Journey of Resilience: Yolanda Yazzie’s Path to Success at Coconino Community College
September 14, 2023
Brenda Silveus (left) with Yolanda Yazzie (right) at the CCC Students First Celebration held on Sept. 13, 2023 Flagstaff, AZ… Read more
CCC receives $750,000 grant from Lowe’s Foundation
July 27, 2023
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College received a $750,000 grant from the Lowe’s Foundation to help grow the college’s Construction… Read more
Native American Success Center student finds opportunity at CCC
July 12, 2023
CCC student Cole Catron found his stride at the college, and he's moving onto a four-year university to complete his… Read more
CCC tax reset update: Promises made, promises kept
May 24, 2023
One year after Coconino County voters approved a primary property tax levy increase for CCC, the college has instituted several… Read more
CCC graduate will transfer to ASU’s Forensics program in the Fall
May 15, 2023
Shelly Foster (left) accepts AJS Student of the Year Award from Faculty David Ramos (right) FLAGSTAFF, Az- The CCC Commons… Read more
Conference at CCC focuses on sharing ideas among math faculty statewide
May 4, 2023
CCC Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences Jennifer Jameson speaks to a crowd of mathematics faculty from around the state… Read more
Coconino Community College Student Spotlight: Tami-Shae Brooks
April 21, 2023
Tami-Shae Brooks is a student at Coconino Community College who moved from Jamaica to the United States as a teenager.… Read more
Presentation focuses on Preservation of North American Indian Sign Language
April 13, 2023
Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody and Colin Denny at the Preservation of North American Indian Sign Language presentation FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - "I… Read more
CCC’s Cassidy named to All-USA Academic Team
April 3, 2023
David Cassidy, CCC student and All-Arizona Academic Scholarship awardee, was also selected to receive the All-USA Academic Team Scholarship. Cassidy… Read more
Running for two: Balancing motherhood with marathon training to cross the finish line
March 27, 2023
Callee Torrey just after finishing 26.2 miles at the Flagstaff Marathon greeted by Fiancée Bobby and baby Pax at the… Read more
CCC first-generation student finds calling in life of the mind
March 23, 2023
CCC2NAU student Justin Martinez plans to head to NAU to continue his studies in Psychological Sciences after his graduation from… Read more
CCC student embraces sustainability, explores cultures
March 21, 2023
CCC student Kai Williams will be traveling to Mexico this summer as part of a Study Abroad program at the… Read more
CCC students awarded for All-Arizona Scholarship
March 9, 2023
Coconino Community College students Maize Pratt, top, and David Cassidy, bottom, have been selected to receive All-Arizona Academic Scholarships. Flagstaff,… Read more
Fulbright teaching assistant shares culture, language with CCC students
March 3, 2023
Pamela Espindola is a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant working at CCC in Flagstaff. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - She may be… Read more
LeChee mom seeks career with CCC help
February 7, 2023
CCC student Charmayne Yazzie credits the college's Strengthening Indigenous Student Success program for helping her confidently begin her educational journey.… Read more
CCC helps teams build from the ground up
February 6, 2023
City-sponsored training through a partnership between the City of Williams and CCC focuses on improving businesses. WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Building… Read more
Single mothers in coconino county get a chance at free higher education
February 2, 2023
Coconino Community College Partners with the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona to Expand the Pathways for Single Moms… Read more
CCC student Lena Cody achieves success against all odds
January 10, 2023
Still standing, still smiling, CCC student Lena Cody defies all odds FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Small in stature, but big in… Read more
A home for Native American students at CCC
December 1, 2022
CCC student and Summer Bridge participant Mistyrose Jensen prepares to cut the ribbon to signal the opening of the new… Read more
CCC student receives job offer at Findlay Honda
November 10, 2022
Findlay Honda of Flagstaff General Manager Jacob Lundie, left, shakes hands with CCC student and new employee Daniel Rojas. FLAGSTAFF,… Read more
CCC becomes Bee Campus USA affiliate
November 10, 2022
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College has joined the ranks of becoming an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program.… Read more
Dr. Eric Heiser selected as sixth CCC President
October 20, 2022
Dr. Eric Heiser has been named as the sixth president of Coconino Community College. He will begin his tenure on… Read more
CCC Auto Tech program back in the game beginning Oct. 24
October 14, 2022
Students learn all aspects of inspecting automobiles during the introductory class of Automotive Technician at CCC in partnership with Findlay… Read more
CCC a triple play for construction student
October 12, 2022
Not only has CCC helped Lucas Giannetti with his educational goals, but the college also has helped him with landing… Read more
CCC’s Burns takes first in Mesa
October 6, 2022
CCC Cross Country runner Hayley Burns beats the homefield favorite during the Mesa College XC Jamboree on Oct. 1. FLAGSTAFF,… Read more
Northern AZ community colleges sign historic partnership agreement to benefit students, community
October 3, 2022
College presidents sign historic partnership agreement to share resources that will benefit students and residents throughout northern Arizona. In photo… Read more
Law enforcement partners with CCC for training academy
September 29, 2022
Flagstaff, Coconino County and Northern Arizona University officials and law enforcement team with Coconino Community College to create the High… Read more
Public forums for CCC presidential finalists scheduled for week of Oct. 3
September 27, 2022
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Coconino Community College District Governing Board is pleased to announce that they have selected three finalists… Read more
Auction sheep helps CCC student cover education
September 13, 2022
CCC student Andrea Yazzie stands with her prize-winning sheep, Jeff, who will help support her education. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - People… Read more
Adult Education learners at CCC take free English course
September 1, 2022
CCC Adult Education students Montse Rodriguez (left) and Ana Roman, took a free three-credit ENG 101A course at the college… Read more
Police academy OK’d by CCC governing board
August 26, 2022
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Coconino Community College District Governing Board approved agreements to begin a police academy and to start… Read more
CCC Automotive program on hold in search of qualified faculty
August 25, 2022
Students learn all aspects of inspecting automobiles during the introductory class of Automotive Technician at CCC in partnership with Findlay… Read more
Students studying trades at CCC get $15K boost from Desert Financial Foundation
August 23, 2022
Members of CCC, the CCC Foundation, the Flagstaff branch of Desert Financial Credit Union and the Desert Financial Foundation celebrate… Read more
CCC’s first Summer Bridge program achieves goals
August 15, 2022
CCC Summer Bridge student Nevaeh Talkalai shares a bit about herself to fellow students during a team-building exercise at the… Read more
Family of Dr. Nat White establishes fellowship with CCC Foundation
August 5, 2022
The $100,000 donation is meant to help CCC faculty and staff with professional development to better serve students and the… Read more
Interim president selected for CCC
August 2, 2022
Dr. Christal Albrecht will serve as Interim President at Coconino Community College while a search for a permanent president is… Read more