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Review of An Ordinary Landscape of Violence: Women Loving Women in Guyana Media
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Lucinda Grinnell, MC faculty member and director of the Writing, Reading, and Learning Centers at the Rockville Campus, published a review of a new book examining the ¡°landscape of violence¡± facing women in Guyana.
December 3, 2025
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First Standings Announced for the Broadway World, Washington, DC; MONARCH Leads for Best Musical Media: Broadway World - DC
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Two MC students¡ªHedy Valentine and Kat Gorlenko¡ªhave been nominated for Broadway World Awards for their performances in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ¡¯s Summer Dinner Theatre production of Young Frankenstein. Valentine is recognized in the Best Performer in a Musical (Non-Professional) category, while Gorlenko is nominated for Best Supporting Performer in a Play (Non-Professional).December 1, 2025

MC in the News
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Maryland needs teachers. It¡¯s filling classrooms with laid-off federal workers.
reports that Maryland is turning to former federal employees to help fill its teacher-shortage, offering fast-track licensure through an initiative supported by a $1 million grant program, spotlighting Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, whose Alternative Certification for Effective Teachers program was expanded to provide an accelerated pathway for displaced federal workers to transition into classroom roles.
Oct. 15, 2025
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Hidden No More: Butterflies on Licenses, ID Cards, Alert Police to Hidden Disabilities
featured Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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
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Johnson Controls Deepens Commitment to Workforce Development with Additional $3M Investment to Community College Partners, including Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
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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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Awarded $286,000 in Federal Funding to Support Student Success
reported how Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is ranked #8 for best online opportunities in Maryland
Best Online Colleges in Maryland 2026 ranking includes both two and four-year schools. (
Sept. 21, 2025
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If High School Doesn¡¯t Prepare Teens for College, One Leader Wants a ¡°Money-back Guarantee"
interviewed Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ¡¯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
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ alum Rachel Macairan is one of the highlighted sources in a 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Family Empowerment Resource Fair on the County Council¡¯s Spanish-language radio show, En Sintonia con el Concejo (In Tune with Montgomery Council). ()
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
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's displaced federal workers support effort featured in (paywall) in The Baltimore Sun about how Maryland is bringing laid-off government workers into education (you can also view story in ).
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. 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in Fed-to-Ed Story "Maryland Aims to Help Former Fed Workers Find Jobs ¨C 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 or view a pdf here.
July 13, 2025
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MoCo Minute Highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation's $1 Million Gift from the Ruppert Family Foundation
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 .
April 17, 2025
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ President Writes Op-Ed About Supporting Displaced Federal Workers
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 .
April 17, 2025
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Community College Daily Highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Partnership with Johnson Controls
Community College Daily highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ'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 .
January 13, 2025
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor Featured in AG Week
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 .
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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ received that recognition. You can read the full story on their .
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 .
December 10, 2024
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MoCo Minute Features Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Online Campus
The MoCo Minute on DC News Now features Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's efforts to expend online learning with the online campus. You can read the full story on their .
November 8, 2024
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ First-Generation Students Featured by WTOP
WTOP featured first-generation students at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ at the celebration of ¡°First Generation College Students Day¡±. You can read the full story on their .
November 8, 2024
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My MC Media Featured a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor Discussing Stress-Free Holidays
My MC Media featured Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 .
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 .
October 15, 2024
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El Tiempo Latino Highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Opening Doors for Immigrants Seeking New Job Opportunities
El Tiempo Latino highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ opening doors for immigrants seeking new job opportunities.
October 25, 2024
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Voice of America Highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Effort to Teach Students How to Vote
Voice of America highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ'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 .
October 28, 2024
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The Sentinel Highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Hosting Community Dialogue with Newly Sworn Officers
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 .
September 5, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Leggett Math and Science Building
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ'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 .
September 20, 2024
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's National Student Parent Month Events Featured by The Sentinel
The Sentinel featured Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's National Student Parent Month events. You can read the full story on their .
September 26, 2024
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My MC Media Highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Fall Family Festival
My MC Media highlights Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Fall Family Festival that was hosted at the East County Education Center. You can read the full story on their .
September 27, 2024