Joshua Mayes: Carroll Grad Excels in an IT World
Joshua Mayes: Carroll Grad Excels in an IT World
Returning to school after a decade away from academics, 30-year-old Joshua Mayes was seeking a career change. Now, as a Carroll graduate, he feels well prepared for a profession that demands keeping current with constant advances. Read More
Noah Simmons: Carroll Grad Gets Presidential Honor
“This award means more to me than just the scholarship and the recognition,” said Noah, this year’s recipient of the prestigious President’s Academic Excellence Award. Read More
Faculty Focus: Raza Khan
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… Read More
Diane Foster Honored
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... Read More
MILLER Case Study: Mossy Springs
Carroll County high school graduate Ryan Armstrong, after successfully completing the first Miller Youth Entrepreneur Program, was then able to bring his idea to life: launching Mossy Springs, an outdoor lifestyle company. Miller representatives met with him several times to help facilitate the start of his dream business. Read More
Faculty Focus: Bob Young
It’s pretty hard to miss Dr. Bob Young, Associate Professor of Humanities 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… Read More
Q & A with Janetta Jayman, Parent of Carroll Graduate
Janetta (Jan) Jayman’s son John transferred to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) after earning his associate degree in General Studies at Carroll Community College. During his time at Carroll, he was in the Hill Scholars honor program; was a member of the STEM Club; served as a tutor… Read More
Nine Reasons Why Dual Enrollment Is a Great Choice
Online learning, also called distance learning, is more than simply logging into a course whenever you want. While they offer flexibility and convenience, online courses are not easier than on-campus courses, nor are they meant to be independent studies. More and more students choose distance learning to help them meet their educational goals and earn certificates or degrees in a variety of dis... Read More
Rejected Carroll Mascots
A combination of students, faculty, staff and the community submitted a total of 339 unique suggestions for the Carroll Community College mascot. While the Lynx ultimately prevailed, there were many great candidates that did not make the cut. Here are a few of the more creative choices proffered: #1 Blob FishUndeniably adorable. Not indigenous to Carroll County. #2 CarrolldactylA f... Read More
Garrett Zanin: The Art of Dual Enrollment
Garrett Zanin, currently in his senior year at South Carroll High School, had good reason to dually enroll in art classes at Carroll Community College. Read More