Awards and Acknowledgments News

Cheyenne, Wheatley, and Xavier on stage.

EMCC Students Turn Up the Heat at Ignite the Future Pitch Competition

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) students were on fire at the 2026 Ignite the Future pitch competition held on April 23 at the Phoenix Forge.
July 27, 2026
All-Arizona Academic Team

EMCC Students Headed to ASU Tuition Free

Ysenia Palma, Matthew Vail Named to All-Arizona Academic Team
March 28, 2023
Governor’s Innovation Awards

Estrella Mountain & Chandler-Gilbert Win Big at Governor’s Innovation Awards

Colleges Capture Innovator of the Year for AI & Machine Learning Programs
November 27, 2022
HLC

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms EMCC’s Accreditation

February 22, 2022
Image Miyah Gaston

‘My inspiration is rooted in authenticity’

September 23, 2021
Dr. Rivera Paragon Award

EMCC’s Dr. Rivera Wins Paragon Award for New Presidents

February 23, 2021
1 year anniversary ribbon logo

EMCC’s Dr. Rey Rivera Looks Back on 1st Year as College President

July 1, 2020
Corporate Office

EMCC Recognized as a Healthy Arizona Worksite

June 22, 2020