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           A career in nursing can now become reality for about 140 new nursing students at McLennan Community College, thanks to a $250,000 gift recently given to the college by Waco resident Lucille Saunders.  The scholarship fund, which is one of the largest individual gifts the college has received in its 40-year history, will fund 20 new $2,000 nursing scholarships each year until the fund is entirely awarded.  Click for more details

Mrs. Lucille Saunders, who recently
donated $250,000 for MCC nursing
scholarships, visits with students in the Advanced Skills Nursing Lab on June 7. 

Saunders Gives $250,000 for Nursing Scholarships

July 2006

First Generation College Students on Campus

           The first 17 students participating in the new First Generation College Student Initiative arrived on campus May 31, when they began attending class each day from 8 a.m.-noon to learn study skills, leadership, financial literacy, time management, and other courses to help them succeed in college and in life.  Click for more details

 

 

             The second annual MCC Foundation Tax and Financial Planning Institute will be Thursday, Nov. 9 at the MCC Conference Center.  This full-day workshop, which presents current information on tax and estate planning, tax law, and other topics, is designed for area CPAs, attorneys, and financial advisors.  Click for more details

Harwell Tournament Nets $6,500 Click here

Scholarship Night Sept. 19 Click here 

Golf Tournament Oct. 6 Click here 

Donor News: Turners
Give $50K Click here

2007-2008 Scholarship Application Update
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The first cohort of the First Generation College Student Initiative gathered for orientation May 24.