The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage in the United States, and as the temperature drops this fall, the rate of infections is climbing. After eight months of living the “new normal” of the global pandemic, many are experiencing what has…
As the nation experiences a new period of self-reflection on systemic racism and police-community relations, Montgomery College has been having these difficult conversations and considers this to be an ongoing necessity to help heal and bring greater equity to the…
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. Petula Alvaradous-Phillander MPH CHES discusses the role public health officials play in a pandemic…
From a young age Kara Guthro knew she wanted to work in construction. “I had Tonka trucks and a toy tool set when I was little, and I always wanted to help fix things around the house,” Guthro said. After…
In an election year like no other in recent memory, get-out-the-vote efforts on both sides of the political aisle are hard at work. In the current remote environment, the MC Votes group, comprising Montgomery College faculty and staff, has come…
By David Frey When Kimmy Duong was growing up in Vietnam, her father instilled in her and her seven brothers and sisters the importance of education. Each month, he’d send much of the salary he earned as a nurse to…
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. Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez discusses how the pandemic has affected child care providers and families. Professor…
While it’s always a challenge to transition courses to a remote format, culinary classes are especially hard. However, Montgomery College’s Jana Anderson, assistant professor and coordinator of the Hotel Management Department, has created a meal kits program for the students…
Late last month, Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard announced that due to health and safety concerns, MC would continue to operate in structured-remote mode until March of 2021. She also announced that, in order to meet students’ needs, the College…
The Montgomery College SHaW (Student Health and Wellness) Center is dedicated to helping students with food insecurity, gaining access to health care, housing, mental health support, and personal safety. To help bridge the food insecurity gap—and make it engaging—MC launched…