It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our colleague and friend, Dr. Brad Stewart, dean of the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, passed away on November 11, 2026.
Dr. Stewart began his career at Montgomery College in 2005 as vice president and provost for the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. In 2015, following the restructuring of the College’s academic programs, he became the collegewide vice president and provost for communication, health sciences, health and physical education, and humanities (CHSHPEH). In 2024, he transitioned once more to serve as dean of the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.
Throughout his tenure, Dr. Stewart shaped the College in numerous ways. He co-founded the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program and co-created the MC Participatory Governance System. The CHSHPEH unit secured over $15 million in grants and gifts under his leadership. He also served as the campus and Academic Affairs lead for eight campus construction and renovation projects, including the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building, and was part of the planning and launch team for the East County Education Center.
Dr. Stewart’s service and contributions were recognized by the Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers, African American Health Program, Ethiopian Student Association, and other civic organizations. He also served on the boards of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce and Committee for Montgomery, and was a member of the American Sociological Association and the East County and Silver Spring Citizen Advisory Boards.
A longtime advocate for Montgomery College, the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, and our students, Dr. Stewart welcomed elected officials, prospective donors, and other visitors to the College and helped them better understand our work and our students’ needs. He also represented the College at County Council meetings and accompanied students as they advocated for funding at the local and state levels.
Dr. Stewart was a trusted colleague, steadfast advocate for students, and beloved leader who remained closely connected to faculty and staff. His warmth, generosity, and genuine interest in others made him a valued and enduring presence in our community, and his contributions helped shape the Montgomery College we know today. His loss will be felt deeply by the many students, faculty, staff, and community members whose lives he touched.
Dr. Stewart began his career at Montgomery College in 2005 as vice president and provost for the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. In 2015, following the restructuring of the College’s academic programs, he became the collegewide vice president and provost for communication, health sciences, health and physical education, and humanities (CHSHPEH). In 2024, he transitioned once more to serve as dean of the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.
Throughout his tenure, Dr. Stewart shaped the College in numerous ways. He co-founded the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program and co-created the MC Participatory Governance System. The CHSHPEH unit secured over $15 million in grants and gifts under his leadership. He also served as the campus and Academic Affairs lead for eight campus construction and renovation projects, including the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building, and was part of the planning and launch team for the East County Education Center.
Dr. Stewart’s service and contributions were recognized by the Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers, African American Health Program, Ethiopian Student Association, and other civic organizations. He also served on the boards of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce and Committee for Montgomery, and was a member of the American Sociological Association and the East County and Silver Spring Citizen Advisory Boards.
A longtime advocate for Montgomery College, the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, and our students, Dr. Stewart welcomed elected officials, prospective donors, and other visitors to the College and helped them better understand our work and our students’ needs. He also represented the College at County Council meetings and accompanied students as they advocated for funding at the local and state levels.
Dr. Stewart was a trusted colleague, steadfast advocate for students, and beloved leader who remained closely connected to faculty and staff. His warmth, generosity, and genuine interest in others made him a valued and enduring presence in our community, and his contributions helped shape the Montgomery College we know today. His loss will be felt deeply by the many students, faculty, staff, and community members whose lives he touched.
