This year marks the 60th  anniversary of the founding of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), kicking-off a year-long celebration of the College’s 60 years of transforming lives and communities in Montgomery County. 

“This is a celebration,” said Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez, MCCC President.

“It’s a celebration of the 90,000 alumni over the last six decades whose lives have been transformed from their time at the College. Montco continues to change lives to this day. The college brings economic, social and cultural value to the communities it serves and is a key resource in the county and region for educational, workforce and cultural opportunities for all individuals of all ages and stages of life.”

To commemorate the diamond jubilee, MCCC students, employees and alumni will be encouraged to volunteer in their communities for 60 minutes each month this year.

Also, each month in 2024, MCCC’s “Montco on the Move” podcast will celebrate the 60th anniversary by interviewing past and present members of the Montco Family who have been an integral part of some of the College’s milestones over the last 60 years. Lastly, in the fall, MCCC will host an official 60th birthday celebration concluding a year of activities.

Coming soon to the Blue Bell Campus is the Hospitality Institute, which is scheduled to open in fall 2024.

The 20,400-square-foot, experiential learning center transforms the former campus bookstore into an innovative facility. It will feature new and expanded programs that will prepare students for high-demand occupations in the growing hospitality and restaurant industries.

Outside of the development projects at the college, MCCC plays a critical role as an engine of economic growth in Montgomery County and the region. On a countywide and regional basis, for every $1 invested in MCCC, students gain $4.70 in lifetime earnings, an average rate of return of 18.7 percent.

To help make college affordable, especially for first-generation students like herself, Dr. Bastecki-Perez helped launch 11 Presidential Scholarships for students following her inauguration in 2020.

As an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction, MCCC is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to remove barriers to access, improve learning outcomes, and increase completion for all students.

MCCC also has been designated for seven years as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for its commitment to diversity.  

To learn more about the 60th anniversary celebration, visit Montgomery County Community College.

MCCC 60thAnniversary Teaser Video