Maricopa Community Colleges

Before he led some of the NBA’s most storied franchises and coached some of the game’s biggest stars, Mike Brown played for the Mesa Community College (MCC) Thunderbirds during a golden era of MCC basketball. Tonight, Brown is preparing to lead the New York Knicks into the 2026 NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years — hoping to win his fifth NBA championship as a coach.

A journey that proves champions can start anywhere.

Happy 6-02 Day! We’re celebrating with a couple golden hour shots of our original campus in the (602). 🌇

Tonight, GateWay Community College, Rio Salado College, and Scottsdale Community College kick off three days of commencement celebrations across our 10 college system. This year, we're honoring 18,000+ graduates.

🎓 To the grads: your late night study sessions, countess assignments, and years of academic persistence have brought you to this moment! Thanks for choosing us as your learning community.

Tonight, GateWay Community College, Rio Salado College, and Scottsdale Community College kick off three days of commencement celebrations across our 10 college system. This year, we’re honoring 18,000+ graduates.

🎓 To the grads: your late night study sessions, countess assignments, and years of academic persistence have brought you to this moment! Thanks for choosing us as your learning community.