Professor Continues To Impact

Higher education forever changed the life of Professor Charles M. Holland. It was the promise of a better future that brought his family from rural South Carolina to Washington, D.C., where he attended Howard University and went on to open his own legal practice. He credited receiving a quality education as the biggest break of his life. While at Montgomery College, he discovered a passion for teaching that fueled his desire to ensure others have access to the same opportunities that helped him.

After 29 years serving as a dedicated educator, Professor Holland retired from MC in 2017. He served as chair of the Business Department; co-chair of Business, Management, and Information Sciences; and coordinator of Business, Management,and Paralegal Studies at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. He was also a mentor to both full- and part-time faculty. His commitment to the College and its students continues through the generous support of his estate.

Professor Holland passed away on March 18, 2024. The College was notified that he left the entirety of his retirement fund of $1,009,152.61 to the Montgomery College Foundation. Professor Holland felt compelled to name the College in his estate plans because many of his students’ backgrounds mirrored his own, first-generation college students from low-income households. Moreover, he stated that someone had helped him along the way, so he felt that he should help others.

In recognition of the generous gift made by the late Professor Holland, the College will name the Math & Science Learning Center in the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building in his honor.

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