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Why Businesses Give to Hood
"My financial support to Hood College is just a small token of my appreciation for this crown jewel of Frederick County's business and educational community." - Daryl Boffman, President & CEO, Acela Technologies, Inc.
"I am fortunate to work for a corporation that places a high value on education and also contributes to Hood's Annual Funds—so that others may benefit from higher education and be forever changed." - Lori Anne Shipley '97, Human Resources Manager, The Plamondon Companies.
"Hood College enriches the lives of not only its students, but those of us who live and work in the Frederick region." - Marisa A. Shockley '91, Controller, Shockley Honda.
"Hood College has been an integral part of Frederick for more than 110 years; it is a strong and dynamic economic force that adds immeasurably to the quality of life in our community. We are proud to be a Businesses for Hood partner." - Matthew M. Warner, President and CEO, R.W. Warner, Inc.
Hood and Frederick: A Great Partnership
- Hood College contributes—directly and indirectly—$85 million to local, state and federal economy yearly
- 115 Frederick County businesses and organizations—many owned by Hood alums—employ Hood alums
- Internships for credit in every major, with more than 200 internship sites in Frederick County
- Hood sustains more than 1,300 jobs in local economy
- Local business and organization leaders serve on Hood boards and advisory councils
- Home to Frederick County's first business incubator, the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.
- More than 500 events open to the public each year, including lectures, concerts, art exhibits, drama productions, dance recitals and sports
- Year-round meeting space available to community; summer residential conference facilities
Fast Facts About Hood
- 40 percent growth in enrollment over past five years; more than 2,248 students (1,274 undergraduates from 27 states and 23 countries; 974 graduate students)
- 27 undergraduate majors and 13 master's degree programs
- $30 million operating budget; $53 million endowment
- 30 major buildings on 50-acre campus
- $20 million Hodson Science and Technology Center opened in 2002
- 19 sports (NCAA Division III) with 100 home games each year
- More than 60 student clubs and organization
- Nearly 15,000 living alumnae and alumni worldwide
- 6,822 alums living in Maryland
- Hood awards more than $7.5 million annually in merit-based scholarships
- Ranked as "one of America's best educational values" by U.S. News & World Report