Thomas Putman: Carroll Student Receives Scholar Award
Thomas Putman: Carroll Student Receives Scholar Award
Thomas, 19, received a prestigious national award from Phi Theta Kappa naming him a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. He was one of only 200 who were selected for the honor. Read More
Joseph Hensgen: Grant Helps Adult Student Return to College
“When I was given information about the One Step Away program, I knew my timing to come back to Carroll was exactly the right moment," said Joseph. With the grant, he was better able to afford his classes and books. Read More
MILLER Case Study: Once Upon A Crumb
Vision, determination and business-savvy have been the successful recipe for Hampstead bakery Once Upon a Crumb. Yet the idea of starting a business was daunting for co-owners Heidi Shoemaker-Burnett and Brittany Zaruba. Read More
Scott Sainz: Dual Enrollment Gives Head Start
When Scott had learned he could attend Carroll classes while still in high school, the ambitious 18-year-old General Studies major took as many classes as he could fit into his schedule. Read More
MILLER Case Study: Blossom & Basket Boutique
Mother and daughter Ellie Bonde and Rene Bonde Shiffler opened Blossom & Basket Boutique in April 2001. “Neither one of us had a good handle on business," explained Ellie. "Just a love of working with flowers. We knew we had to hire a third person to handle the business end.” Read More
MILLER Case Study: Fisher Tire Service
Monica Fisher, owner of Fisher Tire Service, has seen the auto repair & tire business evolve through decades of serving local residents. She believed her full-service shop needed a marketing boost to maintain its curbside appeal and generate new customers. Read More
MILLER Case Study: By The Bay Botanicals
Michelle Sholound has witnessed first hand the revitalization of Westminster's Main Street with the opening of her gift shop By the Bay Botanicals. “(Miller) provided me with essential advice about not just opening my doors, but keeping them open.” Read More
MILLER Case Study: Stonehouse Cafe & Bakery
“People can be close to succeeding without even realizing it,” reflects Lois Trout, owner of Stonehouse Cakery and Café in Taneytown. “Dream big!” Local business resources like Miller have been vital to her success. Read More
Alex Schmidt: Military to GED to Carroll Graduate
Alex is an adult learner who works one weekend a month with the National Guard while taking Carroll classes to prepare him for transfer to the University of Maryland Baltimore County next year. Read More
Emily Crouse: A.A. Degree to LPN to RN
Emily came to Carroll in 2012 and graduated in 2014 with an Associate of Arts Degree. She enjoyed Carroll so much, that when she decided she wanted to pursue a career in Nursing, she came back to Carroll. Read More