News, Spotlights, and Events
CCC ranked among top 50 community colleges in nation
December 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College was recently ranked #33 on a list of the 50 Best Community Colleges in… Read more
CCC seeks voter-approved funding to sustain institution
December 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Seeking to ensure that Coconino Community College continues to meet the needs of northern Arizona residents, the… Read more
CCC Citizens’ Review Panel to present findings
December 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College's Citizens' Review Panel is scheduled to present preliminary findings based on its in-depth analysis… Read more
CCC president establishes Citizens’ Review Panel
December 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College's President has established a Citizens' Review Panel designed to complete an in-depth analysis of… Read more
CCC student named 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar
December 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College student Justin Wilgus has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold… Read more
CCC board hands over Williams campus to city’s school district
December 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- In a move aimed to remain fiscally responsible in a time of decreased funding and to benefit… Read more
CCC mulls handing over Williams campus to city’s school district
December 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF Ariz. -- Coconino Community College officials are considering transferring ownership of CCC's Williams building to the Williams Unified School… Read more
CCC student selected for All-Arizona Academic Team
November 15, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Brittany Fat-Denatsosie enrolled at Coconino Community College's Page campus and by her own account, didn't know much… Read more
CCC offers thanks for override effort
November 12, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino County voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5, denied Coconino Community College's request to fund a seven-year $4.5… Read more
CCC improves as top producer of associate degrees for Native Americans
July 21, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College was recently ranked 29th in the country as a top associate degree producer for… Read more
CCC alum credits Nursing program for success
June 11, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Tara Swanson considers her two years of schooling at Coconino Community College to become a registered nurse… Read more
Val Gleave receives 2013 Distinguished Service Award
May 16, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College is proud to announce Val Gleave as the 2013 Distinguished Service Award recipient. The… Read more
CCC 2013 Commencement May 10
April 24, 2013
CCC student Justin Wilgus will graduate on May 20, 2013. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College student Justin Wilgus knew… Read more
CCC alum shares story
February 24, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Jason Casteel moved to Flagstaff from Phoenix about five years ago for a job. He didn't realize… Read more
CCC student to use degree to benefit U.S. Air Force
February 3, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Since she was a young girl, Sheila Hollow Horn knew she wanted to be an engineer. With… Read more
CCC hosts scholarship seminar
January 28, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- For many students, the thought of applying for scholarships can seem overwhelming. The Coconino Community College Office… Read more
Hard work pays off for CCC CAVIAT students
January 14, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Daniel Stephani is like many young high school students; he plays a varsity sport, has a part-time… Read more
Benning Tieke: Part-time faculty of the year 2012-13
December 18, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Benning Tieke, who teaches Spanish at Coconino Community College, was recently named Part-time Faculty of the Year… Read more
Providing guidance to CCC students
December 16, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Derik Yellowhair was recently hired as Coconino Community College's Student Life and Passages Coordinator. As the Passages… Read more
Veterans scholarship established at CCC
December 7, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Over the past few years, Coconino Community College professor Bryan Bates has had more and more military… Read more
Retired CCC-Page dean begins term on governing board
December 3, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The former Coconino Community College Page campus Dean has been elected to the College's District Governing Board.… Read more
Ruth Foster: Full-time faculty of the year 2012-13
October 8, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Ruth Foster was a journalist for more than a dozen years, when she realized she enjoyed teaching… Read more
Val Gleave retires from CCC’s District Governing Board
October 3, 2012
PAGE, Ariz. -- Val Gleave was on the Page City Council when officials from Coconino Community College first came to… Read more
CCC alum finds success in Flagstaff
September 23, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Ande Burke is Community Relations Director for Mountain Heart Cardiovascular Care Center and Sleep Facility in Flagstaff.… Read more
CCC Spotlight: Joshua Dixon
September 11, 2012
Joshua Dixon works for the Help Desk at the CCC Lone Tree Campus. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Joshua Dixon works as… Read more
CCC2NAU wins national award for excellence
July 16, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College and Northern Arizona University are set to receive a national award for its popular… Read more
CCC-Page dean sets retirement date
June 18, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- For Dean Lloyd Hammonds, the most rewarding part of running the Page campus for Coconino Community College… Read more
CCC President Bornstein to receive honorary degree at NAU Commencement
May 3, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- As part of NAU's spring 2012 commencement ceremony on May 12, NAU President Dr. John Haeger will… Read more
CCC, NAU presidents form initiative for student success
May 3, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Two higher education leaders who set the standard for community college and university collaboration took another significant… Read more
Faculty Spotlight: Michele Metcalf
February 16, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- It is easy to see that Department Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Psychology Instructor, Michele… Read more
Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Mullins
February 16, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- When Kevin Mullins started teaching part-time at Coconino Community College in 2001, he thought it was only… Read more
Faculty Spotlight: Ruth Foster
February 15, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- A teacher is an individual who has a passion to share their knowledge and experiences with others,… Read more
Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Bates
February 15, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- CCC has numerous characters in its faculty, one of whom is Bryan Bates. Raised in Missouri, Bryan… Read more
Faculty Spotlight: Doris Beran
February 15, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Full-time instructor in Allied Health at CCC's 4th street campus, Doris Beran, has had an interesting career… Read more
CCC among fastest growing community colleges in nation
January 9, 2012
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College (CCC) was recently ranked as one of the fastest growing community colleges in the… Read more
Commission recommends CCC’s continued accreditation
November 21, 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- A team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visited Coconino Community College (CCC) November 14, through 16th… Read more
CCC receives grant to improve student literacy skills
October 3, 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The Arizona Department of Education awarded Coconino Community College (CCC) an $80,000 federal grant to improve basic… Read more
CCC’s Lehman receives medallion award
October 3, 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College long-time instructor Tom Lehman was awarded the President's Medallion at a Human Anatomy &… Read more
Reverse transfer paying off for continuing students
August 19, 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Students who transfer from Coconino Community College to Northern Arizona University may be getting more than they… Read more
Calloway receives CCC’s Distinguished Service Award
May 9, 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Longtime Community Leader and Plant Manager at Nestle/Purina Pet Care, Bill Calloway will receive CCC's Distinguished Service… Read more
CCC Legislative initiative withdrawn
April 26, 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The leadership team at Coconino Community College which includes the District Governing Board promoted legislation in the… Read more
CCC awarded grant for Distance Learning
March 10, 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – State Director for Arizona, Alan Stephens, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Rural Utilities Service, National Administrator… Read more
Diablo Burger receives state small business award
February 16, 2011
Coconino Community College announced today that one of its Small Business Development Center Clients, Diablo Burger, located in downtown Flagstaff… Read more
President delivers State of the College address
February 13, 2011
President Bornstein opened the President's State Of The College noting that much of the meeting would involve presentations from key… Read more
Pinning ceremony celebrates first nursing class since accreditation
December 17, 2010
The President of Coconino Community College, Dr. Leah L. Bornstein welcomed all attending the eighth annual Pinning Ceremony at the… Read more
CCC awarded Sustainable Green Building degree
November 28, 2010
Flagstaff, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College was recognized by The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program (CCSBP) for its work in… Read more
3 Northern Arizona community college boards meet
September 27, 2010
Flagstaff, Ariz. -- The District Governing Boards and Presidents for the three northern Arizona community colleges: Coconino Community College (CCC)… Read more
Page Chamber creates scholarship for CCC students
September 20, 2010
PAGE, Ariz. -- The President of the Coconino Community College Foundation Chris Bavasi recently announced that the Page/Lake Powell Chamber… Read more
CCC receives TRiO grant
August 9, 2010
Flagstaff, Ariz. -- Director of Student Support Services at Coconino Community College, Veronica Hipolito, announced today that Coconino Community College… Read more
CCC, Goodwill collaborate to help area teens
July 23, 2010
Flagstaff, Ariz. -- A collaborative effort between representatives of Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona and Coconino Community College produced the… Read more