We have all heard the age-old question, what do you want to do when you grow up? Sometimes, we know early on exactly what degree or profession we want to pursue. In other cases, deciding what degree path and what career to pursue can be a complex and challenging process.Students who wish to attend college but may not have a clear idea of which major to choose have the chance to formally explore...

Dr. Raza Khan has got teaching down to a science! An associate professor at Carroll Community College for more than a decade, he serves as both Chair of its Sciences Division and Director of its STEM Scholars program. “I love engaging students,” Khan said, “both within and outside the classrooms walls.” He thrives on helping students succeed in the sciences and beyond. 

Diane Foster Honored by Carroll County Human Relations Commission“It would be impossible to go somewhere in this county that has not been affected by Mayor Pro Tem Foster's kindness, her volunteerism, and her good heart,” [Taneytown City Councilman and writer Joe Vigliotti] said. “She really is woven into the fabric of Carroll, and through her service she helps, assists, and supports peopl...

By: Jill HermesTrue success is achieved when you find the right partner to compliment your strengths and enable you to offer your customers new opportunities. Carroll Community College is proud to partner with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce to offer the Leadership Carroll Program.The College operates as an institution of higher education, serving the academic, cultural and social ne...

By: Julie Peatt-CassadayWhy Mindfulness? I can describe in one word the nature of most individuals in today’s culture: overstimulated. We stay busy at work and at home checking emails, keeping up with social media, following 24-hour news and entertainment, and communicating with friends and family by way of texting. Our minds easily feel overwhelmed and cluttered with all the details, many o...

It’s pretty hard to miss Dr. Bob Young, History professor and Division Chair of Humanities, Art and Music at Carroll Community College. He is recognizable for his colorful fashion sense and quick-draw smile. But it is his empathy for his students that makes him such a well-liked and inspiring teacher. Watch the video below to hear Bob’s story:  

Dual Enrollment, also called Concurrent Enrollment, is when an eligible student takes college classes while still attending high school. Why do this? Here are nine benefits to being a dually enrolled student:  1. Begin college earlierYou get a head start on earning college-level credits. (These credits also count toward your high school diploma.) You can even earn an ...

An exciting new partnership with local long-term care agencies in Carroll County enables individuals to enter the health care field and receive employer paid training.  The Earn While you Learn Certified Nursing Assistant program is off to a successful start this Fall, with two area health care agencies participating: Right at Home In Care and Assistance and Lorien Health Services – Taneyt...

Drones were born out of military need, but are now be coming a powerful tool for both commercial and consumer purposes. This emerging technology has been likened to the early days of home computers and the Internet and the implications have been unfathomable. Goldman Sachs is forecasting a$100 billion drone market by 2020. Businesses and entrepreneurs are racing to find ways to utilize this fas...

Does thisdescribe anyone in your workplace? ...He or she disengages from problems, blames others or circumstances when things go wrong, wants to look good at all costs, hides mistakes and shortcomings, and volunteers for easy tasks and avoids hard ones. How about thisperson? …He or she confronts weaknesses by learning something new. When things don’t work as planned, she tries a different strat...