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BCPS dance educator honored for 40 years of excellence

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Stephanie Powell, a dance education teacher at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, has been awarded the Maryland Dance Education Association’s (MDEA) 2024 Living Legacy Award. The award recognizes Powell’s exceptional contributions to dance education in Maryland, spanning over 40 years. MDEA President Sandra Atkinson presented the award, acknowledging Powell’s profound impact on the state’s dance landscape […]

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Johns Hopkins University tops 2025 list of best universities in Maryland, WalletHub report

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new report has named Johns Hopkins University the best university in Maryland for 2025. With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on November 1, and tuition plus room and board at a four-year college costing $28,000 – $60,000 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its reports on 2025’s Best College & University Rankings, to […]

Three BCPS students named All-State Dancers

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—For their hard work, dedication, and artistry, three Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named All-State Dancers by the Maryland Public High School Dance Committee. The honorees consist of seniors Charlotte Bauermann from Hereford High School and Sofia Alvarez and Aaron Gensler from the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. This is the second year that […]

Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

Goucher’s Belle St. Jean named NCAA Woman of the Year finalist

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The NCAA has selected Belle St. Jean from Goucher College as one of two finalists for the NCAA Woman of the Year award for the 2025-26 season. St. Jean, a four-year member of the women’s soccer program, was nominated by her school and was one of 10 finalists selected by a conference office across the NCAA. Those finalists were […]

Goucher’s Thornton-Fillyaw earns second USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete honor

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Tanise Thornton-Fillyaw from Goucher College’s women’s track and field team has been named the USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete for the second consecutive year. This honor is only bestowed on two student-athletes each year. To qualify, Thornton-Fillyaw must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale across the most recent grading period. Institutions that use a […]

WalletHub ranks 2024’s top 10 colleges & universities in Maryland [VIDEO]

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on November 1, and tuition and room and board at a four-year college costing $27,940 – $57,570 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its 2024’s Best College & University Rankings report, in addition to separate rankings for colleges and for universities. To help college-bound seniors make the most […]

INAUGURATION 2022: Baltimore County elected officials sworn in as new term begins

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and several other elected officials were sworn in on Monday as a new term begins in local government. Hundreds of guests, elected officials, Baltimore County employees and members of the public celebrated the inauguration of Baltimore County officials in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue […]

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