Coming Events

Musical Comedy 'Crazy for You' Returns to Kelsey Theatre July 19 to 21

"Crazy for You," the quintessential American musical, returns to Kelsey Theatre for its final three performances July 19 to 21. This 1992 Tony Award winner for Best Musical will be presented by M&M Stage Productions. It's a high-energy romp by Ken Ludwig, adapted from the 1930 hit "Girl Crazy” with lyrics and music by George and Ira Gershwin. Read more here.

'Tom Sawyer’ Musical at Kelsey Theatre July 26 to Aug. 4

The perfect family musical, "Tom Sawyer," comes to MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre for two weekends July 26 to Aug. 4. This highly imaginative theatrical adaptation of the Mark Twain classic will be presented by The Yardley Players. It follows 14-year-old Tom Sawyer, growing up in the Missouri heartland circa 1840. Read more here.

JKC Gallery Presents Group Exhibit ‘The Figure A Portrait Makes’ July 29 to Aug. 23; Reception Is Aug. 2

This summer, MCCC's JKC Gallery presents contemporary interpretations of the genre of portraiture by ten current and former Visual Arts students. “The Figure a Portrait Makes” runs from Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 23. Read more here.

Music Department Presents Summer Jazz Institute July 29 to Aug. 2

Young people looking for an immersive experience in jazz music this summer should head straight to JKC for the 2019 “Summer Jazz Institute,” a master class for high school and college students from July 29 to August 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The week concludes with a concert and opening reception at the JKC Gallery on Aug. 2. All are invited. Read more here.

MCCC to Host Golf Classic on Sept. 9 to Benefit Student Athletes

MCCC invites friends and supporters of the college’s student athletes to hit the links on Monday, Sept. 9 for the 28th Annual MCCC Golf Classic for Scholarships. Read more here.

Coming to Kelsey Theatre

Current News

CCOG Passes with Additional Funds for Community College Students

In a major budget victory for community college students statewide, the New Jersey Legislature has not only approved second-year funding for the Community College Opportunity Grant program, but has raised the amount to $25 million, along with $5 million for “capacity-building grants” to be appropriated directly to all 19 colleges. Additionally, the Legislature’s budget raised the Adjusted Gross Income for eligibility to $65,000 from the current $45,000, and now covers dependent students who are attending college part-time, as well as fees for nursing, culinary, and other career and technical education programs. Read more here.

MCCC Receives ‘Smart Growth’ Award for Trenton Revitalization Projects

Revitalization of long-dormant buildings in downtown Trenton, and the conversion of them to classroom and community space, has earned Mercer a 2019 Smart Growth Award from New Jersey Future. In total, four buildings on North Broad Street were targeted for redevelopment, with a fifth leased building given new life as a center for health-related programs and training. Read more here.

Three Professors Share Lab Manual on Open Textbook Network

Three science professors have written a lab manual that goes a long way to assisting non-science, pre-biology, and pre-allied health students improve their science literacy. Now, those professors are sharing their manual with the world via the Open Textbook Network. Read more here.

Fitness Center's Erin Cahill-Wetzel Inducted in Hun School Hall of Fame

Erin Cahill-Wetzel, Coordinator of Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Fitness Center and Swimming Pool and Strength and Conditioning Coach, was inducted into the Hun School’s Athletic Hall of Fame this spring. Cahill-Wetzel became a local star at Hun, where she broke school, and area records across basketball, cross country and softball. Read more here.

Baseball to Break in New Field During Fall Pre-Season

The baseball team is slated to return to a new turf field this September and October as the team has announced its Fall 2019 practice season schedule. The Vikings will square off against county teams, as well NCAA Division I, II and III programs. Read more here.

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Mercer in the News This Week

Broadway World

MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Announces The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

MCCC's James Kerney Campus Gallery Presents Group Exhibit THE FIGURE A PORTRAIT MAKES July 29 to August 23

New Jersey Stage

The Yardley Players Present "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" at Kelsey Theatre

Press of Atlantic City

Domenic Boselli to play for George Washington University

Trenton Daily

MCCC Wins a Smart Growth Award for being “A Pioneer Anchor for Neighborhood Revitalization”

Yahoo Finance

County College of Morris Awarded $4 Million to Lead Expansion of Apprenticeship Programs

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