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MCC’s Forestry Club Competes at Annual Cradle Competition
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MCC left its mark at the John G. Palmer Woodsmen’s Meet, held in the Pisgah National Forest on October 7, 2023. Competing against other Forest Management colleges like Haywood Community College, Mountain Gateway Community College, Wayne Community College, North Carolina State University and Penn State Mont Alto, MCC achieved impressive placements in various events! One […]
Read MoreMCC Celebrates Trustee Reappointments
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Three Montgomery Community College trustees were re-appointed to the board during the organization’s August retreat. Kerry Hensley, Dr. Katherine Dunlap and Chairman Claudia Bulthuis took their oaths of office, agreeing to serve additional four-year terms as trustees for the College. Shown in back is trustee Gordon Knowles who helped administer the oaths.
Read MoreMCC Foundation Sets Fundraising Record at Annual Community Event
Monday, October 2, 2023
The Montgomery Community College Foundation extends sincere thanks to the hundreds of community members who attended or donated to the college’s annual auction fundraiser, held on September 22, 2023. The event, called Boots, Bling and Blue Jeans, featured country-western music and a beef brisket/smoked chicken buffet. Around 300 people attended the event, raising a record […]
Read MoreRichmondCC’s CDL Program Expands with MCC Partnership
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Richmond Community College is expanding its Truck Driver Training program into Montgomery County thanks to a partnership with Montgomery Community College. MCC students will now have access to earning a commercial driver’s license (CDL) using resources from RichmondCC’s Truck Driver Training program. “We at MCC are very proud to be able to work together with […]
Read MoreMCC Secures Randolph EMC’s People Helping People Grant
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The People Helping People (PHP) Board of Directors announced a $975 community grant to the MCC Foundation. The board of directors for PHP, a nonprofit program of Randolph EMC, awards grants that contribute to one or more of three focus areas: the health and well-being of individuals, financial support for income-challenged families or educational advancement […]
Read MoreMCC Celebrates Annual Scholarship Ceremony
Thursday, August 31, 2023
On August 29th, around 75 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. The evening began with the presentation of merit awards, which are scholarships […]
Read MoreMCC Conveys 2023 Employee Awards
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Each fall, during its employee kick-off to the school year called Quality Trails, Montgomery Community College recognizes employees who are marking years of service to the institution, as well as the staff person of the year and the faculty member of the year. Celebrating five years of service to Montgomery Community College are Josh Hussey, […]
Read MoreMCC Celebrating Ten Years with Phi Theta Kappa
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Sam Britt wears many hats at Montgomery Community College. She is the Department Chair for English, Arts & Humanities, the Director for the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan, an English Instructor, and also the College’s ACA Coordinator. However, one of her favorite roles for the past ten years is being an advisor to Phi Theta Kappa […]
Read MoreMCC Welcomes New SGA President, Judith Mendoza Hernandez
Monday, August 14, 2023
Meet MCC student and Student Government Association President Judith Mendoza Hernandez! Judith was born in Pinehurst, lived in Biscoe for five years, then started first grade in Troy where she has lived ever since. She attended Montgomery West Middle School, works an outside job today, and is currently enrolled in the Career & College Promise […]
Read MoreAlways on the Gunsmithing Path
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Since he was 10 years old, Alexander Velasco Rosales (Alex) had a pretty good idea he would end up as a gunsmith. As a middle schooler, Alex was fascinated by guns, his first being a typical BB gun. He spent two years at East Montgomery High School, moved to Montgomery Central High School for his […]
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