From Mexico to Maryland: How Nontraditional College Student Found Her Path Back to School
From Mexico to Maryland: How Nontraditional College Student Found Her Path Back to School
Written by Waverly Brennan When Diana Godinez enrolled at Carroll Community College at age 32, she wasn’t following a traditional college timeline. Her journey is a powerful nontraditional college student success story, shaped by resilience, motherhood, and a commitment to building a better future for her family. A mother of… Read More
Major of the Month: Visual & Performing Arts at Carroll
From the music we listen to and the shows we watch to the images and designs that shape our culture, the visual & performing arts play a powerful role in how we experience the world. If you’ve ever felt inspired to create or perform, Carroll Community College’s Visual & Performing… Read More
From Survivor to Storyteller: Carroll Graphic Design Student Builds Worlds, Starting With His Own
Whether in a sketchbook or on a computer screen, graphic design student Yihan Machado brings to life characters who don’t quite fit in—but never give up. His art reflects years of resilience and imagination, qualities shaped by a childhood that tested his courage and a lifelong search for belonging. Today he’s channeling that same creativity and love of storytelling to sketch out a future… Read More
Inside the President’s Intern Program: Where Student Voice Meets College Leadership
At Carroll Community College, leadership is not something students need simply observe from a distance. Through the President’s Intern Program, students gain rare access to the strategic heart of the institution, supporting presidential initiatives, participating in key events, shaping digital storytelling, and contributing to strategic… Read More
Carroll Mascot Intervenes in Unusual Roadside Dispute
Westminster, Md. — Carroll Community College’s beloved mascot, Lightning, demonstrated quick thinking and Lynx spirit earlier this morning by stepping in to de-escalate an unusual roadside altercation between a cow and a chicken near its campus. The incident occurred along Route 140, where witnesses reported a scrappy disagreement between the… Read More
Major of the Month: Fitness & Wellness Programs at Carroll
What does it mean to live well—and to help others do the same? From staying active and managing stress to supporting others in their own health journeys, fitness & wellness is about balancing body, mind, and community. Carroll Community College’s Fitness & Wellness programs help students build the knowledge and… Read More
Planting Seeds of Success at Kids@Carroll Summer Camps
From camper to counselor, Madelyne Moore’s journey with Kids@Carroll summer camps has come full circle. In this Q&A, she reflects on how her time at Kids@Carroll shaped her creativity, leadership skills, and career path, and how returning as a staff member has deepened her connection to the program. Q: What… Read More
Following His Culture, Finding His Community: Carroll Student Merges Two Paths
For Lohitaksh (Lohi for short) Suresh, a Business Administration program graduate of Carroll Community College, the journey to discovering himself has been anything but conventional. Born in India but raised in the United States since the age of two, Lohi has always straddled two worlds: his… Read More
Major of the Month: Science, Engineering & Mathematics at Carroll
Science, engineering, and mathematics (SEM) are behind life-saving medications, clean energy solutions, cutting-edge technologies, safer infrastructure, and smarter systems that shape our everyday lives. What do these advances have in common? They all begin with curiosity, a desire to understand how the world works and how to make it better. Read More
Advancing Student Learning: Q&A with Professor Sarah Licharowicz
From innovative teaching practices to research centered on human connection, Sarah Licharowicz, Professor of Carroll’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program, brings curiosity, compassion, and intention to her work in higher education. In this Q&A, she shares insights from her professional journey, her approach to student learning, and… Read More