MC alumna Julie Verratti ’01 believes we are all “unified by beer.” At least that’s the tagline of the local brewing company where she is both cofounder and chief brand officer. Denizens Brewing Co., based in Silver Spring, provides a…
Editor’s note: This story is part of our MC faculty and staff series in which professors and/or staff discuss relevant topics within their areas of expertise. Frances Nolen is an instructional lab coordinator in Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences…
While the holiday season rings with joyous celebrations among friends and family, it can also be a difficult time for children and families undergoing financial hardship as parents and caregivers struggle to afford gifts. Two Montgomery College student clubs have…
As the Andy Williams classic attests, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families, the holiday season also delivers its share of drama. The reality is, our relatives don’t always see eye to eye. Throw in…
Amazon Fulfillment Centers play a massive role in today’s shop-from-anywhere economy. As the company leads the way in reshaping the way we make purchases, much attention has gone into its business operations and expansion. Montgomery College’s Early College business students…
“When do you feel safe?” That was the bold question posed to MC students by Stephanie Mercedes, artist-in-residence for the College’s Rockville and Germantown Campus Art Department this fall. Those students, from crafts and metalsmithing classes, were about to begin…
Editor’s note: This story is part of our MC faculty series, in which professors discuss relevant topics within their areas of expertise. Dr. Virginia Miller is a professor of chemistry at Montgomery College By Virginia Miller This summer marked the…
Gloria Aparicio Blackwell dreamed of going into engineering, but circumstances—and timing—set her life on a different course. A native of Churuguara, a small town in western Venezuela, Aparicio Blackwell has overcome challenges from her experiences as an immigrant to the…
Jonathan Diehl wanted to be an example for generations of future construction management students at Montgomery College. He wanted them to know that success isn’t always waiting patiently for us, and that second and third chances may be the perfect…
In sports, expectations are often a double-edged sword. After blazing their way to an historic 26-0 record last season, the Montgomery College Raptors were the top seed in the Region XX tournament and looked poised to make a run at…