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Dr. Aram Hessami and the Political Science Department are based in the Humanities Building on the MC Rockville Campus.

Behind the Lectern: Professor Aram Hessami Discusses the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Rebecca Fuchs January 3, 2024

Around the world, people characterize the current Israel-Hamas conflict by its historical roots, complex political dynamics, and significant humanitarian challenges. Dr. Aram Hessami, a professor in the...

Students across MC have varying responses towards the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Montgomery College Students Reflect on Israel-Hamas Conflict

Rebecca Fuchs January 3, 2024

Amid the unfolding events of the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict, Montgomery College (MC) has become a pivotal hub of global engagement and understanding. Our academic sanctuary serves as a meeting ground...

The ceremony featured Halina Peabody and Professor Jassie as two of the speakers.

First-Person Holocaust Testimonies Depicted in “Portraits of a Life” Exhibit

Alana McCarthy Light December 23, 2023

"I believe they represent the conscience of the community. They're the ones who are best to speak to deep abiding and intractable moral issues. Despite how much they lost in the Holocaust, they keep reminding...

MC Fashion Club recruited the models from various student clubs.

Fashion Club Showcases Diversity via Couture in an International Fashion Show

Alana McCarthy Light December 18, 2023

Tapestried with a variety of cultural attire, an International Fashion Show at Montgomery College (MC) unfolded on November 15 during day three of MC's annual International Education Week. The Theatre...

From left to right: Melissa McSherry and Kathy Huang

Planned Parenthood’s Community Impact

Alana McCarthy Light December 17, 2023

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington (PPMW) protects its patients by removing barriers to its accessible, compassionate, considerate, and confidential reproductive healthcare, according to...

I had the opportunity to photograph myself with Dr. John C. Mather, an honor given my career in Physics.

A Journey Through the Cosmos: Montgomery College Hosts Nobel Laureates in Physics

Samuel Alejandro Marquez Gonzalez December 16, 2023

A beacon of scientific enlightenment shone upon Montgomery College during its hosting a series of lectures from esteemed Nobel Laureates in Physics on October 23 to November 6. The events, a significant...

Raptor Tank Finalists and Judges gather for a photo at the end of the finale. Top row (left to right): Stephen Lang, Staffan Sandberg, Polly Vail, Connie McGuire, Shy Pahlevani, David Popp, Bill Keating, and Bill Foote. Bottom row (left to right): Valeria Parada, Rucheek Kuppachi, Tatiana Rey, Juan Alcivar, Samantha Flores-Tene, and Axel HC). Photo Courtesy of Diana Urtecho

Raptor Tank 2023: Showcasing Student-Led Entrepreneurial Talent Across Montgomery College

Rucheek Kuppachi December 8, 2023

Author's Disclosure: I participated in the Fall 2023 Raptor Tank Competition as a finalist. Montgomery College recently concluded its  Raptor Tank Business Pitch Competition, marking its ninth successful...

After 35 years of playing with The Big Beat, most of the songs have a special place in my heart, bass player Professor Ward Harris conveyed.

The Big Beat: Swinging into Almost 40 Years

Cecelia Vederman December 6, 2023

Ward Harris and The Big Beat hit the stage once again for their Thanksgiving Hard-Bop Jazz performance (20+ years running!) on November 20th at the Recital Hall in the Rockville Montgomery College Music...

Club member Nicolas Spindler looks at a piece of the Allende meteorite through a microscope.

An Apatite for Earth Sciences: Inside Geoscience Club!

Cecelia Vederman November 27, 2023

Club president Jacob Ludwig shared his enthusiasm for geology, recalling that, "I always got so excited for Dr. Cutler's Geology 101 and 102 classes whenever I walked in the Science Center and saw the...

Montgomery College mens basketball team huddling up during a time out

Men’s Basketball Team Looking to Turn Around Early Season Struggles

Temwa Chisanga November 19, 2023

Heading into the 2023-2024 basketball season with an improved roster and more off-season preparation time, the Montgomery College Men’s Raptors team held high expectations of going further than last...

Instructors and students collaborate by using the Physics 262 whiteboard.

Whiteboard Encourages Academic Success

Cecelia Vederman November 14, 2023

This past summer, Physics Instructional Lab Manager Professor Maryam Hosseini of Montgomery College Rockville Campus came up with the idea of putting a whiteboard wall in the hallway for students,...

National Coming Out Day was a day of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies on campus.

Montgomery College Celebrates National Coming Out Day

Rebecca Fuchs November 13, 2023

Montgomery College (MC) radiated energy and emotion as staff, students, and faculty members gathered virtually over Zoom to commemorate National Coming Out Day on October 11, 2023, an annual event empowering...

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