ALonna Soward-Puryear ’19, M.S.’24, Maryland Teacher of the Year
ALonna Soward-Puryear ’19, M.S.’24, has been named as the 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS STARTS HERE
At Hood College, we believe that hard work pays off. Our academic programs are aligned with the needs of tomorrow, so no matter what major you choose, you will be prepared for dynamic, in-demand careers.
Tomorrow’s Professionals, Today.
Graduate Alumni Focus | Christoph Johnson, M.S.’26
“Hood College has helped me accomplish exactly what I set out to do: strengthen and complete my technical and professional knowledge base.”
Maimouna Diouf ’26 | Innovation Challenge
Maimouna Diouf ’26 developed a conceptual app to predict signs of Alzheimer’s as part of the BREC Innovation Challenge.
Where Can a Hood Education Take You?
Our alumni work at top-level organizations across the country: • Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research • Kite Pharma • U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease • U.S. Department of Agriculture • IBM • Citibank • United Way • Maryland State Archives • Frederick Health Hospital • ACLU • Maryland House of Representatives • Amnesty International
Hood Makes Leaders
“Hood has a special way of preparing us—not just academically, but personally. What I found here was not just knowledge, but a community. I found professors who challenged me and believed in me, peers who inspired me, and lessons that extended far beyond the classroom.” -Cheryl Dyson, DOL'21, superintendent of FCPS
99% post-grad employment rate.
20,000+ internship hours per year.
26% of students pursue graduate school.
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