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Nations First Junior College established
Exact start date unknown. Began as extension of high school -
Phoenix Union HS District established Phoenix Junior College
Now known as Phoenix College -
State legislature provided for junior college districts in AZ
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Maricopa County Junior College District established
Established with the approval of county voters, acquired Phoenix Junior College -
Mesa Community College
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Maricopa Skill Center established
Now part of GateWay Community College -
Maricopa Techinical College established
Now Gatreway Community College -
Scottsdale Community College established
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SCC adopts Artie the Artichoke as school's mascot
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Junior College portion of name changed to Community Colleg
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Rio Salado Community College established
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South Mountain Community College
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Paradise Valley Community College established
Originally called Northeast Valley Education Center -
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Originally named Chandler/Gilbert Education Center -
Estrella Mountain Community College established
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Top in the Nation
Aspen Institute recognizes six Maricopa Community Colleges as being among the nation's 150 top community colleges; Phoenix College, Estrella Mountain, Gateway, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and South Mountain.
