Susan Cottle Madden (she/her)

Perspective | Community college should be a first choice, not a last resort wapo.st/2LQ7KEq?tid=ss…

From the MC Press Room: @montgomerycoll Enrollment Rises 6%, Outpacing State and National Growth | Montgomery College, Maryland montgomerycollege.edu/news/press-rel…

Montgomery College is proud to announce we have been designated a 2026 Leader College by @AchieveTheDream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility. According to President Jermaine F. Williams, "This recognition reflects the disciplined, data-informed work of our faculty and staff to advance equity and student success—and it challenges us to keep accelerating outcomes for the communities we serve.” Read more at go2mc.me/leader-college… #MontgomeryCollege #AchievingTheDream #StudentSuccess #CommunityCollege

A huge shoutout to @montgomerycoll alums Miami Golde ‘17 and Kyle de Castro ‘22, who delivered exceptional testimony at last night’s @MoCoCouncilMD public hearing in support of a renovated Theatre Arts building! #MontgomeryCollege #TheatreArts #BeExtraordinaryMC

Montgomery College alumnus and professional actor Alie Karambash spoke passionately and eloquently at yesterday’s @MoCoCouncilMD meeting in support of MC’s theatre arts program. “A renovated Theatre Arts Building would be a promising investment for the students at Montgomery College who will become our region’s next actors, producers, set designers, and sound technicians.” We also thank our current theatre arts students: Juliana Quirino Norman advocated, “By supporting Montgomery College’s theatre arts, you are supporting access, equity, and opportunity for students to find their voice and career in the arts.” Eli Schreiber said, “MC’s performing arts department is brimming with life. We need relevant, modern, and safe classrooms, labs, and stages in order to move into the professional theatre world.” #MontgomeryCollege #MCWorksForMoco #StudentSuccess #CommunityCollege

"When education and culture work together, communities become more connected, more resilient, and better prepared for growth. This doesn't just enrich lives—they shape place, attract investment, and help communities evolve with intention." Powerful words from Katie Hecklinger, Montgomery College alumna and CEO of @BlackRockCenter , who testified before the @MoCoCouncilMD on behalf of MC's Theatre Arts program. Her advocacy highlights how the arts don't just transform individual students—they strengthen entire communities. Thank you, Katie, and Councilmembers, including Natali Fani-González and @MarilynBalcombe, for championing the vital role of arts education in our region's future. What role do you think art plays in building a stronger community?

MC ALERT: URGENT: Montgomery College will remain CLOSED Wednesday, January 28 due to hazardous conditions. The College will operate under code RED. See your MC email or visit montgomerycollege.edu

@JamesTaylor_com Be careful!

For the rest of the world, James is here for music. But at home, this is why he’s here. #JT #JamesTaylor

Update: Urgent Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Continues for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks Read more: wsscwater.com/news/2026/janu… @MontgomeryCo_MD @PrinceGeorgesMD

@jonfavs “Not here for me, here for we” So brave! May we know her name and that of Alex and Renee for years to come. Let’s hope this is a turning point for our country.

This is an extraordinary interview that I truly wish every American would watch. It really broke me. cnn.com/2026/01/27/us/…

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Tom Chitty. #NewYorkerCartoons

The Education and Culture (EC) Committee will meet on Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. to review the FY27-32 CIP for Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Elkin Herrera, a missing 16-year-old. www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/… #MCPNews #MCPD #MissingPerson

Congratulations to Montgomery College's Kara Ball (class of 2006), a nationally recognized STEM educator, who was recently awarded the Bezos Courage & Civility Awards for designing classrooms where children who learn differently are met with dignity, curiosity, and possibility! As a national expert for Understood.org, Ball's work is the leader in supporting families and educators navigating learning differences. Read more about Ball's journey at ow.ly/sYy850XWR13

We posted some gorgeous National Mall pictures in 2025. Sunrises and sunsets, cherry blossoms and fall leaves, happy visitors and hard working staff; special moments in this special place. Every day in the park is a chance to make a life-long memory. #NationalMall #WashingtonDC

So honored to help remember Montgomery Country veterans who gave their lives for our country with ⁦@Willcsmithjr⁩ @BenBrooksSr⁩ ⁦@DrWilliams_MC⁩ & ⁦@unitingusorg⁩ through portraits by Col. Alicia Christy, MD exhibited ⁦@montgomerycoll⁩ #goldstarmothers

@ChrisVanHollen Thank you.

I’ve voted 7 times to reopen the government in a way that holds Trump accountable for his lawlessness and prevents a health care crisis.  I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO. Full statement:

During the AI Summit ⁦@montgomerycoll⁩ ⁦@MarilynBalcombe⁩ told us homegrown talent—and talent that knows how to learn—is vital for a thriving economy & county. #AI #workforcedevelopment #MCworks4MoCo

With ACA tax credits at risk and historic cuts to Medicaid impending, we must meet the needs of our healthcare workers to strengthen our hospitals and uplift their service. Today I toured classrooms, labs, and other facilities at @montgomerycoll Health Sciences Center and met with nursing students to discuss the needs of our healthcare workforce, present and future. I’m bringing their priorities back to Washington to continue the fight — for our hospitals, the staff who keep them running, and the Maryland families whose care is on the line.

"Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." This Winston Churchill quote inspires history professor Devon Broecking-Knowlton, who joined #MontgomeryCollege in spring 2024. He teaches World History courses across all three campuses. Fitting 13,000 years of human history into one semester tends to be his biggest challenge. When he's not in the classroom, this 28-year-old writes science fiction and fantasy novels. For him, it's all about storytelling—whether teaching about ancient civilizations or creating fictional worlds.

Today ⁦@montgomerycoll⁩ we welcomed ⁦@think_moco⁩ Board Chair to share her insights at our AI Skills Summit: Industry & Higher Education Partnership