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Picture of the Library open house. Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio

MC’s Library Open House

Angel Nyambio October 2, 2025

On the first day of Literacy Week, the Montgomery College Library on the Rockville Campus held an open house at the Macklin Town, starting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In an attempt to get everyone's attention...

The MC Raptors leading 24-22 in the third set of last year's matchup v. the Monroe Mustangs, in which the Raptors lost 3-1. (Photo Credit: Chase Carty)

Ten Straight and Counting — But Monroe Still Stands in the Way

Chase Carty September 29, 2025

Since 2018, Montgomery College has built a solid volleyball roster every year. They’re projected to make their seventh consecutive Region 20 DII Tournament. This steady increase in success began in the...

Players from both the Montgomery College Raptors and College of Southern Maryland Hawks shaking hands following their match. (Photo Credit: Chase Carty)

MC Volleyball Dominates College of Southern Maryland Tri-Match

Chase Carty September 29, 2025

On Tuesday, September 23, The Montgomery College Raptors’ volleyball team (14-3) ventured to Frederick County to win their ninth consecutive match against the Frederick Community College Cougars (4-6)...

A picture of students at the BBQ. (Picture credit: Angel Nyambio)

MC’s Back-to-School BBQ

Angel Nyambio September 9, 2025

In celebration of the 2025 Back to School season, the Office of Student Life hosted a barbecue event as part of 'Raptor Week'. The event took place at the Arthur and Miriam Becker Family Quad on Rockville...

Picture of President Jermaine F. Williams on stage making a speech. Photo Credit: Angel Nyambio

MC’s CLASS Of 2025 GRADUATION

Angel Nyambio June 29, 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This commencement ceremony was held on Friday, May 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the track field. The enthusiastic display and cheers that graduates...

Moments before the team presentation. Montgomery College IBECC team member names in order from left to right: Danae Flores-Tene, Matthew Seager, Marciano Rodrigues, Seynabou Sylla. (Photo Credit: Brian Baick)

Montgomery College Wins at Business Ethics Competition

Samantha Flores June 24, 2025

This April, I had the privilege of representing Montgomery College at the 2025 International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC), where our team was honored with first place in our league for both...

Dr. Cabellon speaking with students. Photo Credit: Kyle Meister

Dr. Cabellon meets Rockville students

Kyle Meister May 25, 2025

On Monday March 10th, from 4 to 5 pm, Dr. Edmund Cabellon the Interim Senior Vice President for Student Affairs came to an open Student Government Association meeting. There, they discussed various student...

Old SPIFFY front door (Linu Parajuli)

SPIFFY’s Survival: A Testament to Student Resilience Amid Administrative Challenges

Natalie Arnez May 25, 2025

SPIFFY Clothing Closet “Smart Professional Intangibles Free for You,” or SPIFFY, launched in Fall 2023, a free student-led clothing closet at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus. What began as...

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