Last fall, Montgomery College increased the number of seven-week classes scheduled for students. After seeing an enrollment jump in these shorter sessions, Montgomery College increased the seven-week formats again this fall. The enrollments for seven-week classes rose from 4,000 in…
Editor’s note: This story is part of our MC faculty and staff series in which professors and/or staff members discuss relevant topics within their areas of expertise. Dr. Glen C. McGugan is a microbiology professor at MC and Dr. Rebecca Thomas…
Banner photo: The Brazilian All Stars performed at the Parilla Performing Arts Center on Oct. 22 to an enthusiastic live audience. Debra Fyodorov was 10 years old when she saw The Beatles live. Her mom took her and her younger…
Banner photo: In her 43 years at MC, Donna Schena had many roles, including as senior vice president for administrative and fiscal services, which included MC’s public safety. Retired Senior Vice President Donna Schena and husband provide legacy gift for…
Given the prolonged health crisis that our nation is experiencing, Montgomery College will implement COVID-19 vaccination requirements for faculty, staff, administrators, and students. All employees must verify that they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by November 8, 2021. Students…
After being on the frontline for over 18 months, health care workers are fatigued, and some are leaving the bedside. As a result, there is a shortage of nursing and ancillary staff like certified nursing assistant (CNA), geriatric nursing assistant…
For medical professionals in Montgomery County, treating patients from around the globe is routine. The county’s large and diverse foreign-born population, which now comprises more than half the population, is driving demand for skilled workers with multicultural knowledge and foreign…
Editor’s note: This story is part of our MC faculty and staff series in which professors and/or staff members discuss relevant topics within their areas of expertise. Last May, Montgomery College received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of…
This summer, more than 30 high school students from Montgomery County learned how to inspect an engine, rotate tires, and change spark plugs. The Summer RISE initiative, led by the Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Partnerships Unit in collaboration with…
When Montgomery County residents tune in to Montgomery College Television (MCTV), they might not know that some of the programs they see are created by Montgomery College students. Students majoring in media production and student aides working alongside MCTV professionals…