Mission and Goals
At Montgomery College, our alumni are part of our story—past, present, and future.
The Alumni Association’s mission is to build lifelong connections between MC and its graduates. Together, we create a strong, supportive community that helps alumni grow personally and professionally, strengthens the College’s reputation, and gives back through connection, service, and philanthropy.
Our Goals
- Ensure alumni engagement is relevant and successful through enhanced communication, volunteerism, and events.
- Strengthen the bond between alumni and all members of the College community to foster a sense of community and loyalty.
- Recruit and support students and alumni ambassadors who actively promote the alumni community and its initiatives.
- Increase the number of alumni donors and the amount of alumni contributions to support the College’s financial stability and growth.
Who Is an MC Alum?
Being an MC alum isn’t just about earning a degree—it’s about being part of something bigger. You are considered an alum if you:
- Graduated. This includes earning an associate degree or a certificate from any of the College's campuses (Rockville, Germantown, or Takoma Park/Silver Spring).
- Completed coursework. Former students who have completed a significant number of credits or coursework, even without earning a degree, are considered alumni.
- Retired. Former employees, particularly those who have retired after a substantial period of service, are considered alumni.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact the Alumni Office—we’re happy to help.
Our History and Connections
The Alumni Association keeps MC’s history alive while creating opportunities for alumni to connect and inspire the next generation. Through awards, scholarships, athletics, and publications, we celebrate alumni achievements and strengthen ties to the College.
Alumni Awards & Athletics Hall of Fame
- Milton F. Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award honors alumni who have made a significant impact in their community, profession, or at MC.
- Rising Star Alumni Award highlights recent graduates making their mark through career success, community service, and support for the College.
- Athletics Hall of Fame (PDF,
) , created by MC Club members and coaches, recognizes former student-athletes and coaches
who built our proud athletic tradition.
The Alumni Awards Ceremony is currently on pause, but we’re working to bring it back soon.
Scholarships
The Alumni Association supports students through scholarships that honor MC’s history and alumni contributions:
- MC Alumni Association Scholarship – for siblings, children, or parents of MC alumni (graduate or 50 credit hours).
- L.D. Bliss Electrical Society Endowed Scholarship – supports students who major in electrical engineering or network and wireless technologies in honor of the Bliss Electrical School.
- Alumni Recognition Endowed Transfer Scholarship – for students transferring to an accredited four-year institution.
- Socrates & Anne Koutsoutis Statue of Liberty Scholarship – supports students who must be a high school graduate and a first semester/year student. Socrates Koutsoutis ’56 is a former president of the Alumni Association Board of Governors.
- Monty Pitner Scholarship – for journalism students, named after longtime professor Monty Pitnernew window who was a professor of English and journalism at the Rockville Campus for 29 years before passing away in 1998.
A dedicated committee selects recipients each year and works to raise funds so these opportunities continue to grow. See the full list of scholarships herenew window.
Insights Magazine
For years, Insights magazinenew window connected alumni and friends through stories, achievements, and partnerships. Established in 2001, its final issue was published in winter 2018. You can still explore archived editions to see the legacy of MC alumni.
Whether you graduated, took classes, or worked here, you are part of the Montgomery College family. Stay connected. Get involved. Make an impact.