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Hidden No More: Butterflies on Licenses, ID Cards, Alert Police to Hidden Disabilities
Bethesda Magazine featured Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a Montgomery College student and Silver Spring resident, who spearheaded a statewide initiative to add a disabilities identifier to Maryland driver’s licenses and ID cards.
Oct. 2, 2025

MC in the News
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Johnson Controls Deepens Commitment to Workforce Development with Additional $3M Investment to Community College Partners, including Montgomery College
Johnson Controls announced more financial support for the partnerships it’s developed with community colleges, including MC. (554 community college students received scholarships from Johnson Controls in the last year.)
Sept. 25, 2025
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Montgomery College Awarded $286,000 in Federal Funding to Support Student Success
The MoCo Show reported how Montgomery College was awarded $286,000 through a federal grant sponsored by Maryland lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and US. Representative Glenn Ivey.
Sept. 24, 2025
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Montgomery College is ranked #8 for best online opportunities in Maryland
Best Online Colleges in Maryland 2026 ranking includes both two and four-year schools. (University Magazine)
Sept. 21, 2025
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If High School Doesn’t Prepare Teens for College, One Leader Wants a “Money-back Guarantee"
The Montgomery Banner interviewed Montgomery College’s John Hamman to learn more about how the College assesses incoming students’ readiness and how that relates to developmental courses. (Main angle is on MCPS.)
Sept. 18, 2025
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How $1,270 Can Change a Life Forever
Montgomery College alum Rachel Macairan is one of the highlighted sources in a Diverse Issues in Higher Education story about “The Last Mile Education Fund” scholarships. Macairan now works at Northrop Grumman and credits an MC professor for pushing her toward the scholarship.
Sept. 18, 2025
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Radio America Hosts MC Community Engagement Manager on En Sintonia con el Concejo to Spotlight Business Certification Workshop and Family Resource Fair
Community engagement manager Yanira Rodriguez discussed the Montgomery College Family Empowerment Resource Fair on the County Council’s Spanish-language radio show, En Sintonia con el Concejo (In Tune with Montgomery Council). (Business Times Journal)
September 12, 2025
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MC featured in article in The Baltimore Sun about training former federal workers to fill Maryland’s teacher shortage
Montgomery College's displaced federal workers support effort featured in article (paywall) in The Baltimore Sun about how Maryland is bringing laid-off government workers into education (you can also view story in Yahoo News).
August 15, 2025
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AP News Profiles Current MC Student and DIY Creator Serena Appiah Launching Project with Arrow Tools
Current MC student Serena Appiah is an entrepreneur with a popular YouTube presence, while taking full-time courses in the College’s Building Trades Program. AP News describes a project Appiah is working on with Arrow Tools, a 30-Day “Fall Overhaul” challenge to inspire “at-home” transformations.
August 7, 2025
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The Washington Post Highlights Montgomery College in Fed-to-Ed Story "Maryland Aims to Help Former Fed Workers Find Jobs – and Ease Teacher Shortage"
The Washington Post interviewed Scott Neilitz, a Feds to Eds candidate and MC’s Dr. Glenda Hernandez Tittle, program lead. You can read the full story on their website or view a pdf here.
July 13, 2025
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MoCo Minute Highlights Montgomery College Foundation's $1 Million Gift from the Ruppert Family Foundation
The Montgomery College Foundation has received a $1 million pledge from the Ruppert Family Foundation to expand scholarships and support services for students pursuing careers in early childhood education. You can read and watch the full story on their website.
April 17, 2025
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Montgomery College President Writes Op-Ed About Supporting Displaced Federal Workers
Montgomery College President Jermaine F. Williams writes an op-ed about Montgomery College stepping up to support displaced federal workers. You can read the full story on their website.
April 17, 2025
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Community College Daily Highlights Montgomery College's Partnership with Johnson Controls
Community College Daily highlights Montgomery College's partnership with Johnson Controls through the Community College Partnership Program that has allowed for Montgomery College to expand the HVAC program. You can read the full story on their website.
January 13, 2025
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Montgomery College Professor Featured in AG Week
Montgomery College Professor Jessica Botta featured in AG Week for her time on the USDA show Cooking with Science discussing buckwheat and beans. You can read the full story on their website.
January 15, 2025
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Higher-Ed Dive Discusses Hispanic-Serving Institute Status
Higher-Ed Dive discusses Hispanic-serving Institute status and how Montgomery College received that recognition. You can read the full story on their website.
December 2, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights Young People for Progress Documentary Screenings on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
My MC Media highlights the Young People for Progress (Montgomery County based social justice group) documentary screenings on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. You can read the full story on their website.
December 10, 2024
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MoCo Minute Features Montgomery College's Online Campus
The MoCo Minute on DC News Now features Montgomery College's efforts to expend online learning with the online campus. You can read the full story on their website.
November 8, 2024
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Montgomery College First-Generation Students Featured by WTOP
WTOP featured first-generation students at Montgomery College at the celebration of “First Generation College Students Day”. You can read the full story on their website.
November 8, 2024
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My MC Media Featured a Montgomery College Professor Discussing Stress-Free Holidays
My MC Media featured Montgomery College Professor Joanne Bagshaw who shares how to strive for stress-free holidays regardless of differing political views at family table. You can read the full story on their website.
November 26, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights the Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship
My MC Media highlights the Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship, the first endowed scholarship for student athletes. You can read the full story on their website.
October 15, 2024
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El Tiempo Latino Highlights Montgomery College Opening Doors for Immigrants Seeking New Job Opportunities
El Tiempo Latino highlights Montgomery College opening doors for immigrants seeking new job opportunities.
October 25, 2024
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Voice of America Highlights Montgomery College's Effort to Teach Students How to Vote
Voice of America highlights Montgomery College's effort to teach students how to vote, to soliciting support door to door, many are embracing the civic process of voting. You can read the full story on their website.
October 28, 2024
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The Sentinel Highlights Montgomery College Hosting Community Dialogue with Newly Sworn Officers
Montgomery College hosts community dialogue with newly sworn officers as part of the Community-Informed Policing Program, which prepares officers to navigate an evolving diverse social landscape through education and training. You can read the full story on their website.
September 5, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights Montgomery College's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Leggett Math and Science Building
Montgomery College's ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Leggett Math and Science Building featuring the latest technology and labs to help students succeed. You can read the full story on their website.
September 20, 2024
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Montgomery College's National Student Parent Month Events Featured by The Sentinel
The Sentinel featured Montgomery College's National Student Parent Month events. You can read the full story on their website.
September 26, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights Montgomery College's Fall Family Festival
My MC Media highlights Montgomery College's Fall Family Festival that was hosted at the East County Education Center. You can read the full story on their website.
September 27, 2024
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Montgomery College Director of Academic Initiatives Featured by DC News Now Discussing Dual Enrollment
Montgomery College director of Academic Initiatives Akima Rogers is featured by DC News Now discussing Dual Enrollment and early college programs. You can read the full story on their website.
July 17, 2024
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ABC 7 Features Montgomery College and MCPS Coding Camp
ABC 7 features Montgomery Can Code, a Montgomery College and MCPS coding camp offered to all MCPS middle school students. You can read the full story on their website.
July 24, 2024
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Montgomery College President Writes Article for Community College Daily
Montgomery College President Jermaine F. Williams writes an article titled "Leading in times of rapid change" for Community College Daily. You can read the full story on their website.
July 25, 2024