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<story_unique_id>48a02acf-372c-9764-d9ce-1cbfb2e4b591</story_unique_id><story_id>127611</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Anjenee Cannon</submitter_name><story_headline>Discover Toastmasters: Public Speaking and Leadership Open Meeting</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Interested in improving your communication and leadership skills? Join your local International Toastmasters Club for an in-person meeting and open house. Learn how Toastmasters helps individuals strengthen public speaking, communication, and leadership skills while building confidence in a supportive and positive environment. All experience levels are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Date/Time: &#60;/strong&#62; June 30, 2026 | 12 to 1 p.m.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Location: &#60;/strong&#62; Mannakee Building, Room 123, Montgomery College Rockville Campus, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;RSVP: &#60;/strong&#62; Please RSVP by June 26, 2026, by emailing &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:Anjenee.Cannon@montgomerycollege.edu&#34;&#62;Anjenee.Cannon@montgomerycollege.edu&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>ToastmastersInternationalJune30_2026.gif</rawname><href>attach/48a02acf-372c-9764-d9ce-1cbfb2e4b591/ToastmastersInternationalJune30_2026.gif</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/48a02acf-372c-9764-d9ce-1cbfb2e4b591/tn_0.gif</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/48a02acf-372c-9764-d9ce-1cbfb2e4b591/di_0.gif</href></display_image><category_name>Need to Know</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category/>
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<story_unique_id>1f32dd60-0a34-ac64-19d2-044d40c51db7</story_unique_id><story_id>127584</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Brady Patton</submitter_name><story_headline>Apply Today: Raptor Ready Scholarship</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The $1,000 &#34;Raptor Ready&#34; Scholarship may only be applied to fall 2026 tuition and fees, and the application MUST be completed by August 3, 2026. The first 1,000 eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship with all others added to a waitlist.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Students may also use the scholarship toward the tuition and fee cost of select WDCE programs:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Clinical Medical Assistant&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Certified Nursing Assistant&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Early Childhood Education&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;In order to get the scholarship, students need to:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Be admitted to Montgomery College prior to applying for the Raptor Ready Scholarship;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Register for and attend at least six credit hours this fall;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Complete the &#60;a href=&#34;https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/Submit/Page?form=50b2c17c-c88f-4bba-a749-cc79d3f506f6&#38;amp;section=1102968&#38;amp;page=707342&#38;amp;token=Ko-NoyUK_eJILJ7Hf2MGtGs-0pF-fETsszGFhlqZPYk&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Raptor Ready Scholarship application&#60;/a&#62; by August 3, 2026;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Be one of the first 1,000 applicants; all others will be placed on a waitlist.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Visit the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/raptor-ready-scholarship-program.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Raptor Ready Scholarship website&#60;/a&#62; for more information.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>7659c681-48ad-6c84-f922-04bb8722dc09</story_unique_id><story_id>127630</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 08:31:51.453</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Anna</submitter_name><story_headline>Three Ways to Celebrate Pride Month 2026</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;b data-olk-copy-source=&#34;MessageBody&#34;&#62;Represent MC at Silver Spring Pride on Sunday, June 28!&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;It was great to see many of you at Rockville Pride in early June, and the fun continues in Silver Spring! If you are interested in volunteering at the Montgomery College table or would like more information about the event, register at the link below.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://liveinyourtruth.org/pride-in-the-plaza&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; title=&#34;https://liveinyourtruth.org/pride-in-the-plaza&#34; data-auth=&#34;NotApplicable&#34; data-linkindex=&#34;0&#34;&#62;&#60;b&#62;Pride in the Plaza&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;b&#62; (Silver Spring), Sunday, June 28, 12-5 p.m. &#60;/b&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://forms.office.com/r/cpkKyfda5J&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; title=&#34;https://forms.office.com/r/cpkKyfda5J&#34; data-auth=&#34;NotApplicable&#34; data-linkindex=&#34;1&#34;&#62;&#60;b&#62;Register For Event&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Register for Self-Paced Safe Zone Training&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;This 101-style introductory training focuses on LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual) awareness and allyship in a higher education context. The self-paced modules guide you through understanding the importance of safe spaces, terminology basics, tips for navigating tough conversations, our legal responsibilities at MC, and resources to share with students and colleagues.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.myworkday.com/mc/learning/course/b155cb18a3201001577a9c3582230000?type=9882927d138b100019b928e75843018d&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; title=&#34;https://www.myworkday.com/mc/learning/course/b155cb18a3201001577a9c3582230000?type=9882927d138b100019b928e75843018d&#34; data-auth=&#34;NotApplicable&#34; data-linkindex=&#34;2&#34;&#62;&#60;b&#62;Safe Zone 101: A Beginner&#39;s Guide to LGBTQIA+ Inclusion at MC - Workday Registration&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Get involved with MC Pride &#38;amp; Allies&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;MC Pride &#38;amp; Allies is an all-volunteer run employee affinity group that works to foster a welcoming environment for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA)+ and ally employees and students at Montgomery College.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;b&#62;Complete the &#60;/b&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://tinyurl.com/MCPrideInterest&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; title=&#34;https://tinyurl.com/MCPrideInterest&#34; data-auth=&#34;NotApplicable&#34; data-linkindex=&#34;3&#34;&#62;&#60;b&#62;MC Pride &#38;amp; Allies Interest List form&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;b&#62; or email us at &#60;/b&#62;&#60;b&#62;PrideandAllies@montgomerycollege.edu&#60;/b&#62;&#60;b&#62; &#60;/b&#62;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>progress-pride-flag.png</rawname><href>attach/7659c681-48ad-6c84-f922-04bb8722dc09/progress-pride-flag.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/7659c681-48ad-6c84-f922-04bb8722dc09/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/7659c681-48ad-6c84-f922-04bb8722dc09/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>College News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category/>
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<story_unique_id>4333fc85-4c44-8404-c92e-8c61575eba83</story_unique_id><story_id>127596</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Mallory Lindenbaum</submitter_name><story_headline>Reminder: Information Literacy Week Proposals Due July 1st!</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;From September 21-25, 2026, Montgomery College Library will host the &#60;b&#62;3rd Annual Information Literacy Week, &#60;/b&#62;featuring engaging workshops, games, and discussions for students, faculty, and staff.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;This year&#39;s theme, &#60;i&#62;Receipts Required: Information Literacy Across the Disciplines&#60;/i&#62;, explores how information literacy connects across fields of study and supports learning, research, and informed decision-making in diverse contexts.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We welcome proposals for sessions that showcase how information literacy is applied, taught, or experienced within your discipline or area of expertise. Sessions may be in-person, virtual, or asynchronous.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The deadline to &#60;a href=&#34;https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Cx5ATVJlCE69OKjRXKDd2UvVGJuqH85KpEYqOdNhoXBUNktUMElMVDQ2RTRNSkpPMlhOM1VGRVZWUSQlQCN0PWcu&#34;&#62;submit your proposal&#60;/a&#62; is &#60;b&#62;Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.&#60;/b&#62; A member of the Information Literacy Week Committee will contact you by mid-July with a final decision on approval and scheduling details for the week.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Learn more and explore past sessions through the &#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/information-literacy-week&#34;&#62;Information Literacy Week LibGuide.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Questions? Please reach out to Elizabeth Schlackman at &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:elizabeth.schlackman@montgomerycollege.edu&#34;&#62;elizabeth.schlackman@montgomerycollege.edu&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>1b8bd18c-854f-d064-a508-db96ed736cf9</story_unique_id><story_id>127508</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Anne Briggs</submitter_name><story_headline>June Heritage Celebrations with MC Library</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and National Immigrant Heritage Month. This month, we also acknowledge Juneteenth. Join MC Library in celebrating! &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Stop by any of our campus libraries to view our beautiful displays and borrow books, films, and more related to these heritage celebrations. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Or, check out our online guides: &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/caribbean-american-heritage&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Caribbean American Heritage guide&#60;/a&#62; &#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/juneteenth&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Juneteenth guide&#60;/a&#62; &#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/lgbtq-pride&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;LGBTQ+ Pride guide&#60;/a&#62; &#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/immigrant-heritage&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;National Immigrant Heritage guide&#60;/a&#62; &#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;These guides offer recommendations for library books, e-books, and streaming films related to the June heritage celebrations&#39; history and contemporary thought. If you&#39;d like to research topics related to these heritage months, the guides will direct you to databases and journals on the topics, as well as tips for conducting research. Finally, celebrate and connect with MC, local, and national resources. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We encourage you to use these guides for your own personal growth, as well as share the guides with your students who may benefit from learning more about these important celebratory events. &#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>645e4c36-4ed3-5574-1d61-965148c3d62e</story_unique_id><story_id>127522</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Nafeesa Azizi</submitter_name><story_headline>STEM Ambassadors May Newsletter</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Spring 2026 has been a season to remember for the Montgomery College STEM Ambassadors!&#60;/strong&#62; From award-winning conference presentations to community outreach and hands-on competitions, our Ambassadors closed out the semester with energy, excellence, and heart.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;At the Montgomery College STEM Research Conference, our scholars didn&#39;t just attend -- they led. Working behind the scenes as room monitors and on the conference floor as presenters, they showcased the kind of passion and dedication that defines this program. And that was just the beginning.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Inside this newsletter, you&#39;ll find highlights from an exciting semester packed with achievements:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Award-winning research&#60;/strong&#62; at the STEM Research Conference&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;A campus-wide 3D Printing Competition&#60;/strong&#62; celebrating creativity and innovation&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;A STEAM Night at Hallie Wells Middle School&#60;/strong&#62;, where Ambassadors inspired the next generation&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Recognition at the Academic Honors Convocation&#60;/strong&#62; for outstanding leadership and scholarship&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We are so proud of everything our Ambassadors have accomplished this spring. Read on to celebrate their incredible work!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>2</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>IMG_9215.jpg</rawname><href>attach/645e4c36-4ed3-5574-1d61-965148c3d62e/IMG_9215.jpg</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.jpg</rawname><href>attach/645e4c36-4ed3-5574-1d61-965148c3d62e/tn_0.jpg</href></thumbnail><caption>STEM Ambassadors May Newsletter</caption></attached_file><attached_file><file><rawname>May 2026 Newsletter.pdf</rawname><href>attach/645e4c36-4ed3-5574-1d61-965148c3d62e/May 2026 Newsletter.pdf</href></file></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.jpg</rawname><href>attach/645e4c36-4ed3-5574-1d61-965148c3d62e/di_0.jpg</href></display_image><category_name>College News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category/>
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<story_unique_id>ae2361df-397f-f0c4-a581-e8584916a6e1</story_unique_id><story_id>127567</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Brady Patton</submitter_name><story_headline>Convenient and Secure: Official Ballot Drop Boxes Available Across Montgomery College Campuses</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;As part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement and civic participation, Montgomery College is proud to host official Montgomery County Board of Elections ballot drop boxes across our campus communities.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;If you are planning to vote via a mail-in ballot, you can skip the post office entirely. Dropping your completed ballot directly into an official campus drop box provides a safe, reliable, and contact-free method to guarantee your ballot is received and processed on time.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The secure, official Board of Elections drop boxes are located at the following spots across our campuses:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/campuses-and-locations/rockville-campus/index.html#maps-directions&#34;&#62;&#60;b&#62;Rockville Campus&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;b&#62;:&#60;/b&#62; Outside the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center (51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850)&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/campuses-and-locations/germantown-campus/index.html#maps-directions&#34;&#62;&#60;b&#62;Germantown Campus&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;b&#62;:&#60;/b&#62; Outside the Bioscience Education Center (20200 Observation Dr, Germantown, MD 20876)&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/campuses-and-locations/takoma-park-silver-spring-campus/index.html#maps-directions&#34;&#62;&#60;b&#62;Takoma Park Campus&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;b&#62;:&#60;/b&#62; Outside the Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center (7625 Fenton St, Takoma Park, MD 20912&#60;i&#62;)&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Important Deadline:&#60;/b&#62; All on-campus ballot drop boxes will remain securely open and accessible to the public &#60;b&#62;until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23&#60;/b&#62;. Please make sure to plan your drop-off ahead of time, as the county will lock the boxes promptly at 8 p.m. on that final evening.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Before you head to campus, remember to follow all formatting instructions provided inside your mail-in ballot packet to make sure your vote handles smoothly. Take advantage of these local drop sites and ensure your vote counts!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>7fef97a9-cf7d-79a4-9d0b-09010959bbf8</story_unique_id><story_id>127572</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Anjenee Cannon</submitter_name><story_headline>Get Help Applying For Your GED! - in Spanish at Wheaton Library</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Are you interested in taking the GED? Join the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) and the Montgomery County Public Libraries for a free workshop on the process for applying for and obtaining a GED. Attendees will receive guidance on preparing for the GED exam, as well as information about available resources and courses.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Upcoming Sessions:&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Workshop in Spanish&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Thursday, June 25&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;1-3 p.m.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Registration is required. Visit &#60;a href=&#34;https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16189149&#34; title=&#34;https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16189149&#34;&#62;https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16189149&#60;/a&#62; for details and registration.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For questions or accommodation requests, please contact Wheaton Library at 240-777-0678 at least five days before the event.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>EOCGEDWorkshopsatWheatonLibrary.png</rawname><href>attach/7fef97a9-cf7d-79a4-9d0b-09010959bbf8/EOCGEDWorkshopsatWheatonLibrary.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/7fef97a9-cf7d-79a4-9d0b-09010959bbf8/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail><caption>Wheaton Library GED Workshop in Spanish</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/7fef97a9-cf7d-79a4-9d0b-09010959bbf8/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>Student News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category/>
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<story_unique_id>d764345d-d94e-0384-c925-a2203c2b1ae5</story_unique_id><story_id>127248</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Kimberly McNair</submitter_name><story_headline>New Way to Register for Classes!</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Have you heard about the new way to register for classes?&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Beginning with the summer 2027 session, there is a new, easier way for students to register for classes. To register for summer 2027 classes, follow the instructions below:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ol&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Register for classes by logging in to MyMC, and navigating to the Register and Pay for Classes card. Click the Register Now link.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;From the Registration menu, click Register for Classes.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;On the Select a Term page,&#60;strong&#62; choose the Summer 2026 term&#60;/strong&#62;, then click Continue.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;On the Register for Classes page, enter your search criteria and click Search or Advanced Search to view available classes.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ol&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Tip: Once the search results appear, click the course title, which is a hyperlink that opens the course details. The pop up window displays information such as the course/section notes, instructor/meeting times, corequisites, required textbooks &#38;amp; materials, attributes, enrollment/waitlist and fees.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ol&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Add classes by selecting the sections you want. If a class is full, you may have the option to join a waitlist.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Review and submit your selections in the Summary area to complete registration. If there is a registration error that you do not understand, check registration error help.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ol&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For detailed, step by step instructions, see How to Find and Add Classes: &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/admissions-registration/course-registration-guide-navigation.pdf&#34;&#62;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/admissions-registration/course-registration-guide-navigation.pdf&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Need more help with registering for classes? Check out the &#34;Registering for Classes&#34; video on this How to Register page. https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/admissions-registration/register.html#find&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>24d6cbd6-cf5c-6474-1531-46ac8ba0c483</story_unique_id><story_id>127306</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Danielle</submitter_name><story_headline>How to Transfer from a Community College to a Four-Year University</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Nicole Anyanah almost picked a four-year university. Now she&#39;s a sophomore managing more than $5,000 in weekly revenue and planning her transfer to the University of Maryland or George Washington University.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;She chose Montgomery College&#39;s Macklin Business Institute for the hands-on experience and she says, &#34;It&#39;s amazing. It&#39;s better than I expected.&#34;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;At MC, students like Nicole build real skills while preparing to transfer to four-year universities.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Hands-On Experience from the Start&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;In the Macklin Business Institute, students gain hands-on experience early.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Nicole started working at the student-run MBI Caf&#38;eacute; as a freshman. By her sophomore year, she became Accounting Lead -- tracking expenses, leading a team, and making real-time pricing decisions that affect Caf&#38;eacute; customers.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;We&#39;re doing our best not to raise prices to the point where nobody can afford it,&#34; she said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;At the MBI Caf&#38;eacute;, the experience is real business decision-making, not a classroom simulation.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;A Clear Path to Transfer&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Nicole has applied to the University of Maryland and George Washington University and is waiting to hear back on scholarships before making her final decision. With support from advisors and faculty mentors, she is building a clear path forward.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For students looking for an affordable path to a bachelor&#39;s degree, Montgomery College&#39;s transfer pathway is a concrete start.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;A Community That Supports Students&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Students in the Macklin Business Institute build strong connections and alumni regularly return to mentor current students.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;I still reach out to students who&#39;ve graduated, and they&#39;re always happy to help&#34;, she said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Learn More&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Want the full story? Nicole is featured in &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32wEiPova8I6u6_wfzFRV0Ql2sOlWrcV&#34; target=&#34;_self&#34; title=&#34;Honors at MC: Inside the MBI Experience&#34;&#62;Episode 1 of Beyond the Classroom&#60;/a&#62;, Montgomery College&#39;s new podcast. Available wherever you get your podcasts.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Explore Montgomery College&#39;s &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/honors/macklin-business-institute/index.html&#34;&#62;Macklin Business Institute Honors Program&#60;/a&#62; and start your transfer pathway today.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>Nicole.jpg</rawname><href>attach/24d6cbd6-cf5c-6474-1531-46ac8ba0c483/Nicole.jpg</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.jpg</rawname><href>attach/24d6cbd6-cf5c-6474-1531-46ac8ba0c483/tn_0.jpg</href></thumbnail><caption>Nicole Anyanah, Accounting Lead at the MBI Caf&#195;&#131;&#198;&#146;&#195;&#130;&#194;&#169; and Montgomery College sophomore, displays bu</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.jpg</rawname><href>attach/24d6cbd6-cf5c-6474-1531-46ac8ba0c483/di_0.jpg</href></display_image><category_name>Student News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category/>
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<story_unique_id>27840f1c-db85-fbe4-dd02-7d94d1248c24</story_unique_id><story_id>127597</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Shawn Sanders</submitter_name><story_headline>Explore Your Leadership Potential with MC LEADS</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Are you interested in developing your leadership skills, connecting with other Montgomery College students, and learning how to create positive change on campus and in your community? MC LEADS is a student leadership program designed to help students explore their strengths, build confidence, strengthen communication and teamwork skills, and grow as leaders.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;468&#34; data-end=&#34;584&#34;&#62;Students can participate at the Germantown, Rockville, or Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses. Sessions will be held:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;586&#34; data-end=&#34;752&#34;&#62;&#60;strong data-start=&#34;586&#34; data-end=&#34;601&#34;&#62;Germantown:&#60;/strong&#62; Mondays, 2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. &#60;strong data-start=&#34;636&#34; data-end=&#34;650&#34;&#62;Rockville:&#60;/strong&#62; Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. &#60;strong data-start=&#34;688&#34; data-end=&#34;718&#34;&#62;Takoma Park/Silver Spring:&#60;/strong&#62; Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;754&#34; data-end=&#34;925&#34;&#62;Whether you already see yourself as a leader or are just beginning to discover your leadership potential, MC LEADS is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and get involved.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;927&#34; data-end=&#34;1030&#34; data-is-last-node=&#34;&#34; data-is-only-node=&#34;&#34;&#62;Students who are interested should complete the MC LEADS interest form at:&#60;strong data-start=&#34;1002&#34; data-end=&#34;1030&#34; data-is-last-node=&#34;&#34;&#62; &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;strong data-start=&#34;1002&#34; data-end=&#34;1030&#34; data-is-last-node=&#34;&#34;&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://forms.office.com/r/N9UQ7PGmTT&#34;&#62;MC LEADS Cohort 13 Fall 2026 Interest Form - Fill out form&#60;/a&#62; &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;927&#34; data-end=&#34;1030&#34; data-is-last-node=&#34;&#34; data-is-only-node=&#34;&#34;&#62;Visit our website for more information&#60;strong data-start=&#34;1002&#34; data-end=&#34;1030&#34; data-is-last-node=&#34;&#34;&#62; https://bit.ly/CWMCLEADS &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>MC_Leads.gif</rawname><href>attach/27840f1c-db85-fbe4-dd02-7d94d1248c24/MC_Leads.gif</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/27840f1c-db85-fbe4-dd02-7d94d1248c24/tn_0.gif</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/27840f1c-db85-fbe4-dd02-7d94d1248c24/di_0.gif</href></display_image><category_name>Student News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category/>
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<story_unique_id>8221061a-4354-3074-f93c-0a1fa3b505fc</story_unique_id><story_id>125905</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-06-22 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Elizabeth B Feldman</submitter_name><story_headline>Part-Time Faculty June Spotlight</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;By Liz Feldman On Behalf of the Part-Time Faculty Institute&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;She has been a Jeopardy contestant, has played baseball with the New York Yankees Fantasy Camp, and has performed as a trapeze artist. These are just a few of the unique talents that help define part-time faculty member Nicole Porcaro.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;She teaches English 101 and English 102 mainly at the Rockville campus. However, she also has taught at Germantown. Porcaro joined the College four years ago. Besides teaching undergraduate students, Porcaro also teaches at the College&#39;s Lifelong Learning Institute. She has developed and taught a number of courses such as &#39;Take Me Out to the Theatre: Baseball and Film&#39; and &#39;A History of Jeopardy.&#39;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Porcaro grew up in Clinton, New Jersey and moved to Maryland when she received a scholarship to attend college at the University of Maryland. She graduated from the University in 2007 with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Sociology. She has two master&#39;s degrees, one from Purdue University Global where she earned a Master&#39;s of Science in Education, Language, and Literacy for Secondary Grades. Her other degree is from Harvard University where she earned a Master&#39;s of Liberal Arts in English. Porcaro also is a Doctoral Candidate at Vanderbilt University. Her focus is Leadership and Learning in Organizations. She expects to complete her doctorate by July.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Porcaro is one of three part-time faculty members honored this year with a Shoenberg Fellowship.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;I will be expanding my Vanderbilt dissertation research on my partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health. I plan to use my research to create a unit in an English 102 course on indigenous people. The course will explore exploitation, anthropology, and history through a health focused lens,&#34; Porcaro explained.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;She said the plan would be for students to read literature, conduct research, analyze sources, and write a capstone essay on a topic related to indigenous cultures and health.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;Students could use what they learn about indigenous health practices to compare and contrast with their respective cultures. 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