MONTCO ON THE MOVE

Engineering science students on the Project Innova hydrogen fuel-cell urban concept vehicle team placed second in the category in the 2024 Shell Ecomarathon Challenge in Indianapolis. Team manager Ruby Armor will talk about the experience and what’s coming up for next year. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

We are continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th Anniversary by chatting with Dr. Steven Baron, Professor of Psychology and his son Michael Baron, Psychology lecturer. The two will reflect on their time as both students and educators. They will offer their thoughts on finding success here at Montco. Recorded by Matt Frankl and edited by Quinn Szente from the College&...

Mass Media and Sound Production majors Stephen Voight and Ismil Ward, two student photographers for The Montgazette newspaper, were assigned to take photos of President Biden’s campaign stop at Blue Bell Campus. The two reflect on their experience covering the event and share with us a little bit about their time here at Montco and what they plan to do after graduating.   Recorded by Matt Frankl a...

We’re continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary by chatting with Brian Brendlinger, the son of the Dr. LeRoy Brendlinger, the College’s first president. He’ll talk about Montco’s early days and how it’s grown and changed over time. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Progr...

Dyana Williams, the 2024 Presidential Symposium keynote speaker, talks to Jared about her legendary career in broadcasting, music activism, and celebrity media strategy. Recorded via Zoom and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

We’re continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary by chatting with Dr. Celeste Schwartz, Vice President of Pottstown Campus, Information Technology and Institutional Effectiveness, and an alumna of the Class of 1970. Dr. Schwartz will share her memories of the College’s earliest days as a student and talk about her career working at the College for more tha...

Kenil Patel, a strategic engineer at Constellation, who works at the Limerick Generating Station, talks about his experience as Pottstown Promise Early College Program student at Montgomery County Community College and how it helped him to prepare for his success later in life. Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology P...

We’re kicking off Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary by talking to two of Montco’s very first graduating class members. Dan and Marie McCartney will talk about their experience and reflect on how the College has grown and changed over time.   Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Dr. Stephanie R. Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging, returns to the podcast to talk about what’s in store for the 2024 Presidential Symposium on Diversity running Feb. 13-16, 2024. Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Emma McGrath, a liberal studies major and Student Government Association Senator, talks about her experience in the dual enrollment program, the many activities she’s involved with on campus, and how Montco has helped herself and her family overcome difficult times. Recorded by Donnell Woods and edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Culinary Arts students Sarah Bagley and Ashaleea Walker talk about their recent win in the Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwich challenge with the “Sweet Chick.” Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

My Ly, Vice President of Student Government Association, talks about her experience as an immigrant from Vietnam, a first-generation college student, a dual enrollment student and her experience at Montco in the Engineering Science program.  Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranus from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Angela Scott Ferencin, Student Support Programs Manager, talks about the Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness Program, which offers students in recovery from substance use, trauma disorder or mental health disorders a chance to learn the skills needed to be successful in College and into the workforce.  Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Jonah Fusco  from the College's Sound Recording...

Katie Robbins, Associate Director of Financial Aid for Student Relations, stops by to talk to Jared about the FAFSA form and the importance of financial aid and scholarships.  Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Two members of the annual Whitpain Community Festival Planning Committee, Mike Richino and Tiffany Bregovi, talk about this popular community event and its return to Blue Bell Campus Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30! Listen to find out what’s new and exciting this year and all the details you’ll need to know if you decide to come. For full details visit whitpainfestival.com Recorded by Quin...

Lori Davidson, an academic advisor and Assistant Professor of Human Services, and Dominic Ciccimaro, a Recovery Specialist, talk about the services available for students, faculty and staff in recovery at both Blue Bell and Pottstown Campus. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Donnell Woods  from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Michael Kelly, Music Assistant Professor, joins Jared to talk about the Femmes of Rock show coming to the theater at the Montco Cultural Center on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Brent Woods, former Senior Director of Arts and Culture, returns to the podcast to talk about the upcoming grand reopening of the Theater on Blue Bell Campus and the start of the Montco Cultural Center. Recorded and edited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Former Engineering Professor Bill Brownlowe talks about Project Innova, the hydrogen fuel cell urban concept vehicle he and his team of students built, and their experience competing the international Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge at the Indianapolis Speedway. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

A t 56, Jim Fullan joined the Mustangs baseball team fulfilling a lifelong dream. Learn more about this Army veteran, retired postal worker and grandfather of nine.  Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Ian Meranus  from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

P hysics Assistant Professor Kelli Corrado stops by to talk about being named the recipient of the 2023 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence at Commencement this year. Recorded and edited by Donnell Woods from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Dani Arcos Narvaez stops by to talk about her recent election as the new Student Government Association president. The Ecuadorian native also talks about her experience as an international student and shares her story of the challenges she’s faced since moving to the United States.  Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Ian Meranus  from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program...

Michael Bettinger, Director of Government and External Relations stops by to talk about the College’s recent award for Most Engaged Campus for Student Voting and how students can get involved in the legislative process. Recorded by Quinn Szente Edited by Ian Meranus  from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Computer Science student and part-time Information Technology employee at Montco Taylor Bellegue talks about being recently named a transfer honoree of the 2023 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus  from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program 

Director of Enterprise Software Systems Mary Beaver talks about her team in the Information Technology Department’s Tambellini Innovative Technology Team Award. Recorded by Ian Meranus and Tristan Van Ruler Edited by Ian Meranus  from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program