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The Montgomery College Foundation received a $500,000 gift from Westat in support of the Presidential Scholars Program, according to a Montgomery College press release published Thursday, Oct. 15. Westat is a Rockville-based professional services corporation that provides innovative professional services that help clients improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation. “In a pivotal […]

Two Montgomery County Public Schools seniors were recognized among 161 students as U.S. Presidential Scholars. Both Garyk Brixi of Winston Churchill High School and Addele Hargenrader of Richard Montgomery High School were selected by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars for their successes based on academics, the arts, transcripts, community service, leadership, essays, leadership, […]

Emily Yang, a Richard Montgomery High School student who recently was named one of only 141 “Presidential Scholars” in the nation, talks about her experiences on June 9th as she was honored by the Montgomery County Council. Also at the ceremonies were, left to right: David Lopilator, an English teacher at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Wellness: County Executive Ike Leggett will speak at the 6th Annual “To Life Health & Wellness Expo” today. Here are some details about the event. 2. Congrats Grads: A record number of graduates are being […]

Two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community. The two students, the only Maryland public school students to receive the award, are among 141 students nationwide to be named Presidential Scholar winners and will be honored during a […]