Academics
Literacy Moves Beyond the Textbook
Earth Literacy and Sustainability I, a new elective from MDC’s Earth Ethics Institute, offers students of all majors the tools they’ll need to understand the world and excel in leadership roles.
Taking the Fast Track to Business, Computer Jobs
Two new accelerated associate degree programs at MDC offer independent, computer-savvy students the chance to jump-start their careers by packing two years of study into one.
Sharing Information to Save Lives
Library staff from MDC’s Medical Center Campus recently visited libraries in Mozambique to show how sharing information can help medical students improve public health.
Expanding Educational Horizons Into Indonesia
MDC faculty and administrators are developing study abroad programs in Indonesia, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of State, through the Institute of International Education.
The Washington Center Honors MDC for Civic Involvement
The Washington Center, the nation’s largest nonprofit academic internship program, bestows two awards on MDC for its dedication to serving its students and the community.
Mapping New Paths to Success
The Association of American Colleges and Universities has chosen MDC to participate in the “Roadmap Project,” designed to teach students how to create their own paths to success.
Students Update Skills at Green Technology Institute
From electricians and architects to journeymen and contractors, students from diverse fields are learning to excel in emerging green industries at MDC’s Green Technology Institute.
Business Students Shine at National Competition
Bringing home awards from the 2010 National Leadership Competition for Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), 33 MDC students proved they have what it takes to make it to the top.