Inside Maryland State Legislature: Carroll Students Step Into Lawmaking Roles
Inside Maryland State Legislature: Carroll Students Step Into Lawmaking Roles
“Democracy isn’t just something that happens every four years when we vote.” That’s how Sarah Star, Associate Professor of Humanities and faculty lead for the Maryland Student Legislature (MSL) program at Carroll, describes the heart of this immersive opportunity. “Democracy is ongoing,” she continues, “and if… Read More
Carroll Professor Sees Travel Study Program from a New Perspective
As both a coordinator of and a student in Carroll’s Travel Study program, Carroll English Professor Siobhan Wright recently was able to experience one of these global journeys from two perspectives—guiding travelers through iconic destinations while completing her own coursework along the way. Read how her… Read More
From Clefs to Clues: Carroll Professor Wins Big on Jeopardy!
Adjunct Music professor and contemporary composer Jonathan Hugendubler recently made headlines by winning the season finale of Jeopardy!, ending a remarkable 16-game streak and claiming the champion title. Based in Baltimore and active in the local trivia scene, he’ll return to defend his title when… Read More
How Diana Buck Is Spinning Her Passion for Fiber Arts into a New Business
When Diana Buck first stepped through the doors of Carroll Community College in her early twenties, she had no idea she’d return decades later. Thanks to Carroll’s Pathways to Entrepreneurship program and a Ratcliffe Works scholarship, Diana is now preparing to open Looped In: Spin, Weave,… Read More
From Setback to Comeback: Justice System to Careers Initiative Helps Build Life-Changing Futures
At Carroll Community College, second chances aren’t just possible; they’re woven into the very fabric of our mission. One way this mission comes to life is through the Justice System to Careers Initiative (JSCI), a groundbreaking program that’s turning lives around for adults and youth impacted… Read More
From the Streets of Europe to the Classrooms of Carroll
At first glance, Sean Tewey’s life might seem circuitous and unconventional. But dig deeper and it becomes clear his journey has been one of resilience, self-discovery, and purpose. Going into his second year as a student at Carroll Community College, Sean’s path to higher education was far from traditional, but… Read More
Co-Parenting After Separating: How Mediation Helps Families Build a Plan That Works
When couples separate or divorce, especially when children are involved, the end of the relationship is only one part of the story. What comes next—how to do co-parenting, communicate, and make daily decisions together—can feel overwhelming, emotional, and uncertain. Through the Carroll County Community Mediation Center… Read More
When Home Turns Hostile: How Mediation Helps Parents and Teens Reconnect
Every parent wants the best for their child. Every young person wants to be heard. Somewhere between those two truths, conflict often arises. This is especially common during the child’s teenage years when emotions run high. Conflicts between parents and teens are often based in parents wanting to encourage responsibility… Read More
Navigating Neighbor Disputes: How Carroll’s Mediation Center Turns Conflict Into Cooperation
Most people dream of home as a peaceful place—a refuge where they can relax, feel safe, and enjoy their surroundings. But when a neighbor dispute disrupts that peace, it can feel profoundly unsettling. Whether it’s a disagreement about barking dogs, property lines, parking spaces, or tree branches, neighborhood conflicts have… Read More
The Safest Summer Camps: 6 Things to Look For
When you’re choosing a summer camp, the fun activities are important—but nothing matters more than your child’s safety. Safety isn’t just a checklist. The safest summer camps have it as the foundation of everything a camp program does to ensure that campers feel secure, supported, and free to learn and… Read More