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MCC Competes in Cradle Competition 2025

October 9, 2025

The Montgomery Community College Forestry Club competed at the 35th Annual John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsman’s Meet, held at the Cradle of Forestry in the Pisgah National Forest. This year’s competition brought together forestry students from across the eastern United States, including Montgomery Community College, Haywood Community College, Penn State Mont Alto, North Carolina State University, Western Carolina University, West Virginia University and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The annual competition tests participants in a range of technical, physical and academic forestry skills. Events included precision sawing, dendrology, orienteering, log rolling, pole felling, and Quiz Bowl — all designed to showcase the teamwork, knowledge and field skills vital to future forestry

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Groovin’ for Good Raises Money for Scholarships

September 29, 2025

Over 250 friends of the college were Groovin’ for Good, gathering at the Garner Center in Troy for MCC’s annual auction fundraiser on Friday, September 26th. Meal and refreshments were provided by Valerie Ingram, while the group enjoyed disco music provided by DJ Mann. Dusty Caviness and Kat McRae won the best costume contest. The event raised around $30,000 in funds for student scholarships! Tom and Susan Eggleston were winners of the evening’s $5,000 grand prize drawing. We extend sincere appreciation to all who supported the event, especially our sponsors: Platinum Disco Ball Sponsor Jordan Lumber; Gold Sponsors McRae Industries and Michael Hayes of Edward Jones Investments; Bronze Sponsors First

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MCC Forestry Students Conduct Prescribed Burn

September 8, 2025

In early September, MCC Forestry students conducted a 16-acre prescribed burn in a forest stand set to be naturally regenerated with pine seedlings from existing overstory trees. The purpose of the burn was to remove leftover logging debris and reduce competing vegetation, creating the perfect conditions for new pine seedlings to take root.  Forest Management Technology students conduct at least two prescribed burns every year as part of the Forest Protection Course. Prescribed burns are carefully planned and only carried out under very specific weather conditions, such as the right wind speed, humidity, and temperature. These conditions ensure that the fire stays controlled within the designated area and burns at

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MCC Recognizes its Annual Scholarship Recipients

August 26, 2025

On August 26th, around 60 Montgomery Community College students received financial awards from the very special people and organizations who endow scholarships at the College. Students and their donors were able to meet each other in person during a ceremony and post-event reception. One hundred eleven scholarships were awarded, totaling over $160,000. The evening began with the presentation of merit awards, which are scholarships based on a student’s performance in their program and recommendations from their instructors.  The next group of awards, in its third year, were scholarships awarded to continuing education students through an established endowed fund. This scholarship assists continuing education students taking classes in a variety of

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MCC Celebrates First Pinning Ceremony for Dental Assistant Grads

July 22, 2025

SMILE! This afternoon, eight Dental Assisting students received a commemorative pin from Shannon Thomason, Dental Science Program Director, celebrating the completion of their program requirements. Friends, family, faculty and clinical partners were on hand to celebrate the accomplishments of Nuria Gonzalez Leon, Kayla Hardy, Heidi Mitchelle, Olissa Morton, Christie Sedberry, Gracie Smith, Katie Stuart and Kristin Vaughn. Today’s guest speaker was Dental Assistant II Jamie Garner, who spoke about being full of grace- towards yourself, towards the doctors you are assisting, and the patients who are quite often nervous and afraid! Our student speaker was Katie Stuart. Katie shared the affection she has for this year’s class of confident, capable

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MCC and SCC Partner to Expand Game Development

June 3, 2025

Montgomery Community College (MCC) and Stanly Community College (SCC) have signed an articulation agreement to expand educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in game development. This partnership allows students who complete MCC’s IT-Game and Simulation Certificate Program to seamlessly transfer their credits toward an associate in applied science degree in simulation and game development at SCC. Agreements like this provide students a clear pathway to further their education and career prospects in the dynamic and growing game development field. By enabling MCC students to transition smoothly into SCC’s program, the collaboration supports workforce development and enhances educational access for students in the region. SCC President, Dr. John Enamait, and MCC

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Leadership Montgomery Celebrates 30th Graduating Class!

May 9, 2025

Judy Stevens, retired Chamber and Economic Development Director, discovered leadership programs being offered in other counties around North Carolina and wanted to implement a local program to generate awareness of the “Golden Opportunities” that exist in Montgomery County. “Leadership Montgomery” kicked off in the fall of 1994 with 29 participants representing private businesses, municipalities and service providers.  The class of 2025 celebrated its graduation on May 8th, and includes Alyvia Cooke, LFNC Fellow with Montgomery County; Ashley Culler, Montgomery County Public Utilities; Justin Hall, EPP Richmond County; Stacy King, Montgomery County Partnership for Children; Kristy Kissell, Communities in Schools; Madison Lynthacum, Montgomery County Schools; and Tiffany Ward, Montgomery County Department

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MCC Pins Medical Assisting Graduates

May 8, 2025

As anyone who has experienced a medical procedure knows, the Medical Assistant is one of the most impactful people a patient comes into contact with. These multi-skilled health care professionals perform clinical, administrative and laboratory procedures during our appointments, and serve to make our experience seamless from start to finish.  On May 7th, Montgomery Community College pinned this year’s cohort of Medical Assisting graduates: Haley Gentry CMA (AAMA), Marina Hall, Shaniqua Harris, Megon Letterlough, CMA (AAMA), Taska Little, Quintina Pratt, Nancy Rodriguez-Vazquez and Carla Vargas-Morales.  Faculty, staff and trustees were on hand to celebrate the occasion, with Alesia Brown, a former graduate of the program, serving as the evening’s guest

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MCC Forestry Hosting Timbersports Competition

March 17, 2025

On Saturday, April 12th, the MCC Forestry Program will welcome around 100 students from seven other institutions to the MCC campus for a day of timbersports competition! The annual “Mid-Atlantic Woodsmen’s Meet” is in its 23rd year, with MCC welcoming teams from Allegany College of Maryland, Haywood Community College, Mountain Gateway Community College, Penn State Mont Alto, Penn State University Park, Wayne Community College and West Virginia University. The competition, which is free and open to the public, begins at 8am on Saturday April 12th on the MCC Campus. Attendees will be able to watch students compete in events such as Dendrology, Archery, Compass & Pacing, Axe Throw, Single Buck,

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Thousands of Meals Prepared at MLK “Day On” Event at MCC

January 27, 2025

Approximately 120 volunteers met at Montgomery Community College to package nearly 10,000 meals in a half-day of service on January 20, 2025. Volunteers from MCC (board, students, faculty and staff), Communities in Schools, 4-H, Youth Leadership Montgomery, Eckerd Connects, Montgomery County Schools staff, East Middle School, Montgomery County Early College and Troy Rotary participated in the 17th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. “Day On” Challenge. PHOTO: MCC Board Chair Gordon Knowles joins volunteers to begin the assembly line process of packing thousands of meals. This year’s meal is a pasta dish with tomato basil sauce, with each bag feeding four to six people. Montgomery Community College was the recipient of a Randolph Electric

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