On this episode of Campus Drive, we sit down with Bill Gillett, Department Head of the Performing Arts Program at Howard Community College, for an inside look at the creativity, discipline, and passion fueling the college’s theatre, music, and dance productions. From student-led performances to faculty showcases and guest artist events, Bill shares how the program nurtures emerging talent, builds community through the arts, and prepares students for both professional stages and lifelong artistic expression. Whether you’re a performer, an arts lover, or simply curious about what happens behind the curtain, this conversation offers an inspiring glimpse into the power of the performing arts on campus. 🎭✨

On this episode of Campus Drive with Matt Jackson on Dragon Podcasts at Howard Community College, Columbia Maryland-born and DC-based multidisciplinary artist Trap Bob (Tenbeete Solomon) reflects on the roots that shaped her creative journey.

She discusses how her family’s influence and even unexpected classes guided her toward new ways of seeing and making, why she uses art as a way of asking questions, and what sustains her creative drive. Her work spanning murals, digital illustration, and animation has been recognized by institutions and brands including NASA, Warner Bros, Refinery29, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Major League Soccer, and she continues to shine as one of the DMV’s most distinctive voices in visual art.

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In this episode of Campus Drive, host Matt Jackson, takes you inside the 2025 HoCo Student Film Festival, where student filmmakers from Howard County Public Schools are using the power of storytelling to make a difference.

We spotlight the documentary The Flood of Resilience, created by HCPS students Gabby Nguyen, Ana Lagos, and Leinani David, which explores Ellicott City’s flood recovery and features interviews with the offices of County Executive Calvin Ball and Maryland State Delegate Courtney Watson. Learn how the local film festival — in partnership with CSPAN, Howard Community College's Dragon Media Network, and local educators — is amplifying youth voices and civic engagement through film.

📺 More student films available on: Dragon Media | HoCo Student Film Festival YouTube

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