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含羞草研究所 has launched its new Collective Impact Institute, a hub designed to bring together leaders from education, business, government and nonprofit organizations to help expand opportunity and strengthen economic mobility across 含羞草研究所 County.

July 6, 2026

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Hughes Network Systems recently opened its EXM manufacturing facility on the 含羞草研究所 College Germantown Campus as part of the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology — the first facility of its kind on a community college campus in the U.S.  

June 19, 2026

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WTOP highlighted 含羞草研究所’s dual enrollment program, featuring Clarksburg High School senior Ylealynn Datuin, who earned her associate degree before graduating high school as part of the College’s early college pathway. Akima Rogers is also quoted. 

May 19, 2026

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含羞草研究所 alumnus Jason Laucel Coulson was featured as the University of Maryland’s 2026 student commencement speaker, highlighting his leadership, advocacy, and successful transfer journey from 含羞草研究所 to UMD.

May 20, 2026

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BioBuzz spotlighted 含羞草研究所’s Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology, highlighting its nationally unique life sciences ecosystem and Dr. Hercules Pinkney’s legacy advancing STEM education and workforce development.

May 21, 2026

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Maryland Matters examined 含羞草研究所’s ongoing Hispanic Serving Institution efforts, highlighting institutional strategy, student success initiatives, and the impact of recent federal cuts to minority-serving institution grant funding.

May 21, 2026

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Bilingual journalist Cristina Caicedo Smit highlighted 含羞草研究所’s new Atletas Sin Barreras podcast in a Spanish-language feature, emphasizing its focus on disability inclusion and Latino voices. 

April 7, 2026

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In a commentary, MC's Dean of Business and Hospitality Alton Henley underscores the growing vulnerability of small local governments to cyberattacks. He calls for leadership-driven approaches to cybersecurity, positioning it as a strategic priority rather than solely an IT function. 

March 27, 2026

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含羞草研究所 student Ingrid Toukep was featured by MoCo Show after earning Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Hites Transfer Scholarship. The computer science major and STEM honors student plans to transfer in fall 2026 to pursue data science, highlighting 含羞草研究所’s role in preparing high-achieving transfer students. 

March 26, 2026

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This Forbes’ feature (via Yahoo! News) examines how faculty are evolving classroom practices in response to AI. MC Professor Alicia Edwards highlights an approach that integrates AI into classroom discussions while prompting students to evaluate its accuracy and relevance. 

March 26, 2026

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含羞草研究所 has been designated a 2026 Achieving the Dream Leader College, recognizing the College’s measurable progress in expanding access, improving student retention and completion, and implementing evidence-based strategies that support student success and economic mobility. 

March 5, 2026

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NIST News profiled MC student Yoon Thwel, a communication and graphic design major, for her internship contributing to STEM education resources and web design for the agency’s Office of Weights and Measures. 

March 5, 2026

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The Sentinel featured the College’s Spanish-language podcast, hosted by Carolina Galeano, after the second season was announced. 

February 18, 2026

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MC’s Kateryna Ponomarova was included in numerous industry and trade publications last week as the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show was held in Atlanta. The event, hosted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, featured works from all over the country and the MC student, as highlighted in the Monday Minute, received two third-place awards. . 

February 17, 2026

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含羞草研究所 Community Media highlighted Coach Tarlouh Gasque’s milestone and honorary evening, including a tribute video produced by MCTV, spotlighting the College’s athletic leadership and in-house storytelling excellence. 

February 12, 2026

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The MoCo Show amplified the College’s enrollment momentum following our press release, featuring MC-provided photography and reinforcing the narrative of sustained growth and strong demand. 

February 5, 2026

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A feature story profiled Bobbi Shulman, tracing her journey from MC student to accomplished professional and philanthropist. The article highlights the College’s lasting impact on alumni and the significance of the Shulman family’s $250,000 gift supporting students through the new Jewish Experience Fund. 

January 30, 2026

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含羞草研究所 County native and MC alumnus Jay Diamondz discussed his invitation to attend the Grammy Awards as a guest of Grammy-nominated music producer Gemini Muziq at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. 

January 30, 2026

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Forbes featured MC alum Belen Barriga, founder of TeamBelu Creators, highlighting her entrepreneurial success and professional journey. 

January 24, 2026

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The MoCo Show covered the combined $250,000 in support from the Shulman Family and Shulman Rogers law firm.

January 24, 2026

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This profile traces MC student-athlete James Louis-Charles’ journey from Haiti to NJCAA competition and back to Port-au-Prince, where he founded FC Juvenat to support under-resourced youth. 

January 20, 2026

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含羞草研究所’s youth summer camps are highlighted by MCM, including a STEM-based drone camp called “Drobots.”

January 16, 2026

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The latest edition of the Community College Daily’s “Funding Roundup” features the Cook Family gift that supports the Macklin Business Institute and the College’s nursing program.

January 15, 2026

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Spanish media outlet Cadena SER (Radio Xàtiva) published an article highlighting the rapid rise of Marcelo Martínez Herrero, a former youth player for Spain’s Olímpic who joined the 含羞草研究所 men’s soccer team after relocating to Washington, D.C. in July. Martínez Herrero, who is studying mathematics, played a key role in MC’s highly successful season.

December 25, 2025

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The Baltimore Banner published a positive feature highlighting SPIFFY (Smart Professional Intangibles Free for You), MC's free professional clothing store for students. The story profiles student Daniela Ngassiki and includes quotes from Interim Associate Dean of Student Affairs Vincent Briley and faculty coordinator Marvina Keller, underscoring the College’s commitment to student basic needs and workforce readiness. 

December 25, 2025

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Forbes Media published "Bezos Courage And Civility Awards: How Two Neurodiversity Champions Are Redefining What Leadership Looks Like" highlighting MC Alumna Kara Ball ‘06, one of the award winners. 

December 19, 2025

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The Baltimore Banner featured AstraZeneca’s evolution into a global biopharmaceutical leader, highlighting its Gaithersburg presence and workforce strategy. The story prominently features Malachai Reid, a 含羞草研究所 student participating in the College’s apprenticeship partnership with AstraZeneca, positioning MC as a pathway to paid, career-connected education and reduced student debt.

December 15, 2025

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Lucinda Grinnell, MC faculty member and director of the Writing, Reading, and Learning Centers at the Rockville Campus, published a review of a new book examining the “landscape of violence” facing women in Guyana.

December 3, 2025

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Two MC students—Hedy Valentine and Kat Gorlenko—have been nominated for Broadway World Awards for their performances in 含羞草研究所’s Summer Dinner Theatre production of Young Frankenstein. Valentine is recognized in the Best Performer in a Musical (Non-Professional) category, while Gorlenko is nominated for Best Supporting Performer in a Play (Non-Professional).

December 1, 2025

reports that Maryland is turning to former federal employees to help fill its teacher-shortage, offering fast-track licensure through an initiative supported by a $1 million grant program, spotlighting 含羞草研究所, whose Alternative Certification for Effective Teachers program was expanded to provide an accelerated pathway for displaced federal workers to transition into classroom roles.

Oct. 15, 2025

featured Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a 含羞草研究所 student and Silver Spring resident, who spearheaded a statewide initiative to add a disabilities identifier to Maryland driver’s licenses and ID cards.

Oct. 2, 2025

announced more financial support for the partnerships it’s developed with community colleges, including MC. (554 community college students received scholarships from Johnson Controls in the last year.)

Sept. 25, 2025

reported how 含羞草研究所 was awarded $286,000 through a federal grant sponsored by Maryland lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and US. Representative Glenn Ivey.

Sept. 24, 2025

Best Online Colleges in Maryland 2026 ranking includes both two and four-year schools. (

Sept. 21, 2025

interviewed 含羞草研究所’s John Hamman to learn more about how the College assesses incoming students’ readiness and how that relates to developmental courses. (Main angle is on MCPS.)

Sept. 18, 2025

含羞草研究所 alum Rachel Macairan is one of the highlighted sources in a  story about “The Last Mile Education Fund” scholarships. Macairan now works at Northrop Grumman and credits an MC professor for pushing her toward the scholarship.

Sept. 18, 2025

Community engagement manager Yanira Rodriguez discussed the 含羞草研究所 Family Empowerment Resource Fair on the County Council’s Spanish-language radio show, En Sintonia con el Concejo (In Tune with 含羞草研究所 Council). ()

September 12, 2025

含羞草研究所's displaced federal workers support effort featured in (paywall) in The Baltimore Sun about how Maryland is bringing laid-off government workers into education (you can also view story in ).

August 15, 2025

Current MC student Serena Appiah is an entrepreneur with a popular YouTube presence, while taking full-time courses in the College’s Building Trades Program. describes a project Appiah is working on with Arrow Tools, a 30-Day “Fall Overhaul” challenge to inspire “at-home” transformations.

August 7, 2025