Joseph Michael Liedel was born in Monroe, Michigan on May 5, 1972. After graduation from Monroe High School in 1990, Joe began working security at Ford Motor Company. He would later work with his mother, Cynthia, and stepfather, Jack, in their family business,...

Fluid Equipment Development Company (FEDCO) was founded in 1997 to develop new fluid machinery to reduce the cost of reverse osmosis desalination. The results included patented concepts, highly integrated design, superior production software, and sophisticated...

The Forging Industry Education & Research Foundation (FIERF) is a non-profit organization with the mission to advance technology and education on behalf of the North American forging industry. The Foundation is a supporting organization of the Forging Industry...

Former Bedford Rotarians and friends established the scholarship to provide assistance annually to a Bedford High School graduate who might otherwise not have the opportunity to attend college. The Bedford Rotary Club was originally chartered in 1945. They...

Founded in 1920, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is the third largest veteran’s organization in the United States. Dennis Nixon, a Vietnam veteran and DAV volunteer for 36 years in Texas, was elected national commander recently, In Monroe, Floral City Chapter...

The George Rhodes Scholarship was established by friends and colleagues in memory of Mr. Rhodes, a former MCCC student and writing fellow. It is with great hope that the scholarship will continue the tradition of giving that was so much a part of Rhode’ life and...

Bryan William Smith was born August 12, 1993, in Monroe, MI. He was the son of Scott and Christy (Sharpe) Smith. Bryan was a 2012 Bedford High School graduate, where he excelled in football and wrestling. In football, he was a tri-captain his senior year and was...

Chris graduated from Monroe County Community College and then continued his education at Wayne State University to receive his Journeymen Certificate. After school, he began his apprenticeship at Midway Manufacturing where he started his career in tool and die...

The Foundation at MCCC received the largest donation by an individual in 2019, Gary J. Vajcner, a local businessman and philanthropist. He made a $1.1 million donation in memory of his wife, Patricia A. Vajcner, who passed away on March 27, 2019, and in tribute to...

The Hallie H. Billmire Scholarship was established by the Hallie H. Billmire estate in 2009 to provide one scholarship each year to a Monroe County, Michigan resident. The daughter of Mabel and Chris Helser, Mrs. Billmire, born 1910, grew up on a farm near Maybee,...

Helen and Eugene Beach embody the American success story, both growing up economically disadvantaged during the depression. Through determination and hard work, they developed a successful business in Monroe County, and afterwards, they helped dozens of MCCC...

After the loss of her husband, Mrs. Helen M. Beach was a frequent patron of Cuisine 1300, a restaurant run by students in the College’s Culinary Skills and Management Program. Mrs. Beach wanted to support the program that brought her so much joy. Having already...

The Iva C. Mennig Trust established this scholarship in honor of Henry and Mary Guire, the parents of Mrs. Mennig, a longtime high school teacher in Toledo and Monroe who thought her first day of school was “just like a picnic.” Mrs. Mennig’s love of education...

The Kessler Scholarship was established with The Foundation at MCCC by Jefferson High School alumni to honor former longtime principal Ray Kessler. On March 9, 2015, Clark Greene (Jefferson High School class of 1964) and Jack Mabe (Jefferson High School class of...

Coming from a family of educators, Karen Karau-Collins appreciated the value of higher education. While trying to match her interests in the arts with a career and working a full-time job, the quality and affordability of Monroe County Community College played a...

The JoAnn Naida LPN to RN Nursing Scholarship was established to support students pursuing their higher education goals in the MCCC Nursing Program. JoAnn attended St. Mary’s Academy High School (now St. Mary’s Catholic Central High School) in Monroe, MI. After...

Mr. John Mueller established the John and Violet Mueller Scholarship in 2008. Mr. Mueller started his career as an elementary teacher at Mason Consolidated Schools. He worked there for 10 years. He then worked at Blissfield Schools, Lincoln School, and Cantrick...

Catherine Teifer established the scholarship in memory of her late husband, Corky, who passed away in 2015. She believes the scholarship is an accurate way to reflect his life by assisting students who are pursuing an education and career in the skilled trades. Corky...

Judge Joseph A. Costello, Jr., established the Saverio Costello Memorial Scholarship in honor of his grandfather who put a great emphasis on getting a good education even though he did not have a formal education himself. The scholarship, available each semester, is...

William A. Noseworthy “Bill”, – August 28, 1965 – July 11, 2017 Bill was interested in providing scholarships in his honor for local students. This is something he expressed during his battle with cancer. He was passionate about education and believed that everyone...

This scholarship was originally established in 2004 as the Roy Turner Scholarship by Julie Billmaier in memory of her father. With the generous donations from Julie and her husband, John, and with the help of family members and friends the Roy Turner Scholarship...

Jeremy Bruce graduated from Jamestown High School, Jamestown, NY, in 2002. He attended MCCC prior to enlisting for the U.S. Marine Corps. After his military discharge, he attended the University of Toledo and then transferred to the University of Colorado,...

Howard J. Morrin was a lifelong proponent of education, including higher education. A graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Erie, MI and Monroe Catholic Central (now St. Mary Catholic Central High School) in Monroe, MI, he also took several classes at MCCC. He...

The Brian Rothman Memorial Scholarship was established by his parents LaVerne and Ann Rothman. To them, this scholarship means his legacy will live on by giving a deserving student the opportunity to continue their education. Born and raised in Monroe, Brian attended...

Irving James Locketz was born February 10, 1950, and passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011. Beloved husband of Lynne Goodman, adored son of William and Elinor Locketz. and dear brother of Jeffrey Locketz and the late Becky Locketz.

The Irma A. (McLaughlin) McIntyre Memorial Endowed Agriculture Scholarship was established in 2018 with donations from Marji McIntyre and Gary Evans, from which the proceeds from interest on the fund are used each year to award the scholarship. McIntyre was born in...

Marvin and Jean Bauman recognize that in today’s job market it is essential that a higher education be obtained to assure a good career. They have supported Monroe County Community College since its inception. It was their goal to one day provide for an endowed...

For the Kehoe Family of Carleton, hard work and an education at Monroe County Community College is more than just a way of life — it’s an important step to success. All six members of the Kehoe family — Mary and Edward (Pat) as well as their four children –are proud...

The MCCC Alumni Association Board of Directors passed a motion to develop a MCCC Alumni Association Scholarship fund. The 14-member board made it their number one priority to help build legacies at MCCC. Board member Mary Gerweck agreed to serve a Chairperson of the...