Dr. Jianping Wang Inaugurated as Sixth President of MCCC

With a message of "a new vision for student success," Dr. Jianping Wang was formally installed as the sixth president of MCCC at the college's Kelsey Theatre in a ceremony April 15.

Mark Matzen, Chair of the Mercer County Community College Board of Trustees, places the college presidential medallion on Dr. Jianping Wang during her official inauguration on April 15

MCCC Kicks Off 50th Anniversary and Salutes Donors, Students at Fundraiser

MCCC celebrated its students and its large community of friends on April 15 at The Stone Terrace in Hamilton as the MCCC Foundation hosted the college's "50th Anniversary Gala."

MCCC President Jianping Wang, Bristol-Myers Squibb representative Christoph Koenen (Distinguished Corporate Partner Award), Edward Kahn, Esq. (Distinguished Benefactor Award ), and Co-Chairs Nina D. Melker and Pat Colavita Jr. Not pictured: Jim Floyd, Spirit of Education Award.

MCCC Graduates in the Spotlight for
May 19 Commencement Ceremony

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Mercer, as the college prepares to celebrate its graduates on May 19. A large and diverse group of students will cross the stage, many of whom have overcome significant challenges to earn their college degrees.

Student commencement speaker Gabriel Matt with his service dog, Louie.

MCCC Is 'Just the Beginning' for Grads at Trenton Campus Celebration

In its annual salute to graduates, MCCC's James Kerney Campus packed the Washington Ballroom at the Trenton War Memorial with close to 200 students and their family members for the 28th Celebration of Academic Achievement.

From left, student speakers Qayshawn Williams, Omayra Vargas and Eddy Savaria. Not pictured: Nicholas Castro and Bobbie Wallace.

ALUMNI PROFILE

Bouncing Back

In 2010-11, MCCC sophomore Anthony Obery '11 (A.S., Criminal Justice) and freshman Stanley Tuchez '12 (Business) practiced and played on the same basketball court. The former teammates were reunited at MCCC this winter, but this time as coaches on opposing sides of the hardwood.

Stanley Tuchez and Anthony Obery

Former teammates Stanley Tuchez and Anthony Obery.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Computer Technology Students Visit Major Data Center at Princeton

Nine MCCC American Honors students had an opportunity recently to visit a high-performance computing research center at Princeton University.

Global Business Club Students

MCCC Computer Concepts and Applications students at Princeton University.

FACULTY FOCUS

MCCC Assistant Professor Delivers Paper at Oxford University

One of England's premier universities recently hosted a presentation by MCCC Assistant Professor Leonard Winogora, who delivered a paper at the University of Oxford.