
Hood in the News
June 2023
VP for Enrollment Management speaks on how the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action won't change anything for Hood
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: June 29, 2023
Headline: Supreme Court ruling won't affect admissions at Hood, college VP says
Director of International Student Services comments on Hood College's inclusive and empowering community
Outlet: Higher Education Digest
Publication Date: June 23, 2023
Headline: Empowering Students to Lead Purposeful Lives
Cynthia Shafer Campbell '69 sets up endowed fund to reduce textbook costs for incoming Hood Advantage Program students
Outlet: The Daily News
Publication Date: June 15, 2023
Headline: Hood Alum Establishes New Book Fund Supporting Hood Advantage Program Students

Hood College students at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony Hood students share journeys, emotions, triumphs at 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: May 20, 2023
Headline: After passing many tests, Hood College class reaches graduation

Lynn Staininger, choral arts director Hood Choral Arts Director featured by Frederick Magazine before D-Day Remembrance performances in France

Outlet: Frederick Magazine
Publication Date: May 17, 2023
Headline: Liberation Song

Signing of the formal partnership agreement with ScienceWerx BioBuzz breaks down Hood’s innovative partnership with ScienceWerx

Outlet: BioBuzz
Publication Date: May 9, 2023
Headline: Hood College, ScienceWerx Partner to Help Students Learn How Research is Commercialized and Ready Them for Tomorrow’s Jobs

The Chap Swap 2023 application card Inside Higher Ed Student Success Newsletter features annual “Chap Swap”

Outlet: Inside Higher Ed
Publication Date: May 1, 2023
Headline: President Swaps Schedules With Students, Promoting Campus Engagement
Data Driven Frederick center opens at Hood College with goals to widen accessibility to data discovery, visualization and interpretation
Outlet: The Daily Record
Publication Date: April 3, 2023
Headline: Data Driven Frederick center opens at Hood College

Hood students participating in an activity at Destination Innovation (Photo Frederick News-Post/Bill Green) Education faculty and students comment on their experiences at computer science education event

Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Headline: Teaching teachers: Future educators learn to introduce computational thinking
Hood student and associate for the Frederick Arts Council, Emma Candler comments on Fredericks thriving arts and entertainment district
Outlet: DC News Now
Publication Date: April 11, 2023
Headline: 20 years later: Frederick’s Arts and Entertainment District continues to thrive
Data Driven Frederick hosts youth organizations to work on creating a Frederick County youth services network
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: April 27, 2023
Headline: Youth organizations start forming network, focus on data collaboration
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater M.S.'10 speaks about new STEM internship program hosted at Hood
Outlet: DC News Now
Publication Date: March 2, 2023
Headline: Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater launches STEM internship program
Enrollment Management VP Bill Brown talks about the Hood Advantage Program to help to cover cost of tuition for qualifying students
Outlet: The Daily Record
Publication Date: March 24, 2023
Headline: Hood College program to cover cost of tuition for qualifying students
Thurmond Maynard, director and chief of campus safety speaks on the best strategies to stay safe on a college campus
Outlet: U.S. News
Publication Date: March 28, 2023
Headline: How to Stay Safe on a College Campus
Local artist speaks about exhibition held in Hodson Gallery
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: February 14, 2023
Headline: Scientist-turned-artist creates a field guide to neurons in ‘Neuro Land’ at the Hood College Hodson Gallery

Board of Associates Member Kelly Schulz Kelly Schulz speaks on Hood College Board of Associates Membership

Outlet: 930 WFMD
Publication Date: February 15, 2023
Headline: Schulz Named Member Of Hood College Board Of Associates

A ceramic piece from Asma Waheed's "Boundries" Exhibition Hood Ceramic Arts MFA candidate's works displayed in Benedicta Arts Center

Outlet: College of Saint Bernard and Saint John University
Publication Date: February 28, 2023
Headline: Exhibition of ‘Muliebris’ at Saint Ben’s explores definitions of femininity by different human perspectives

Presentation of the $1M of Federal Omnibus Bill funding Hood Staff speak on impact of $1M received from Federal Omnibus Bill

Outlet: DC News Now
Publication Date: January 16, 2023
Headline: Hood College to receive $1M from federal omnibus bill

VP for Enrollment Management Bill Brown Enrollment Management VP speaks about the impact of the Hood Advantage Program

Outlet: DC News Now
Publication Date: January 17, 2023
Headline: Hood announces plans to offer full tuition coverage for low-income students in Maryland
Hood Faculty Team partners to train teachers in computer science
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: December 12, 2022
Headline: Hood College continues partnership to train teachers in computer science
Alyssa Taylor '23 featured by Baltimore Sun following speech at United Nations
Outlet: The Baltimore Sun
Publication Date: December 2, 2022
Headline: Hood College student from Randallstown speaks at United Nations Academic Impact event
Hood MBA student Rebecca Kruse features in The Wall Street Journal
Outlet: The Wall Street Journal
Publication Date: December 12, 2022
Headline: Small Banks Warn They Might Have to Drop Zelle Over Scam Payment Costs
Former President Ron Volpe describes Hood's growth from his perspective
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: November 1, 2022
Headline: On the brink of closure, Hood College now thriving
Cheryl Dyson DOL'21 describes her journey to new role as FCPS Superintendent
Outlet: Frederick Magazine
Publication Date: November 1, 2022
Headline: CHERYL DYSON’S JOURNEY TO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Political Science Professor Carin Robinson provides perspective on gubernatorial candidates with no previous political experience
Outlet: Delmarva Now
Publication Date: November 3, 2022
Headline: How local candidates who never held office got elected. It's not uncommon
Provost Debbie Ricker speaks about Hood Students' involvement in upcoming Choral Arts Society performance at D-Day ceremonies In Normandy, France
Outlet: WFMD Free Talk
Publication Date: November 3, 2022
Headline: The Choral Arts Society Of Frederick To Perform At D-Day Ceremonies In Normandy, France
Political Science Professor Carin Robinson offers teacher's perspective on politics in Baltimore Sun opinion
Outlet: The Baltimore Sun
Publication Date: November 6, 2022
Headline: Teaching the unteachable: politics in 2022 | GUEST COMMENTARY
Political Science Professor Carin Robinson discusses Maryland gubernatorial race
Outlet: The Herald-Mail
Publication Date: October 5, 2022
Headline: From City Hall intern to Democratic nominee, Wes Moore has former mayor Schmoke behind him
Hood College and Frederick Health partner to address nursing shortage, provide scholarships
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: October 18, 2022
Headline: Hood, Frederick Health to launch nursing scholarship program
Hood College aims to bolster Maryland biomedical research with Dept. of Commerce Grant
Outlet: BioBuzz
Publication Date: October 25, 2022
Headline: Hood College in Frederick to Bolster Biomedical Research and Training Center with matching MD Department of Commerce Grant
Hood Professor David Hixson discusses ties between video games and Art and Archeology
Outlet: The Art Newspaper
Publication Date: September 23, 2022
Headline: Playing with history: how heritage and archaeology are transforming video games
President Chapdelaine offers update on Brodbeck Hall reconstruction following fire
Outlet: 930 WFMD
Publication Date: September 20, 2022
Headline: Broadbeck Hall At Hood College Could Reopen Next Year
President Chapdelaine discusses Hood's high placement in U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings
Outlet: 930 WFMD
Publication Date: September 20, 2022
Headline: Hood College Scores High In US News & World Report Rankings
BioBuzz highlights Maryland workforce development in partnership between Hood College, Kite Pharma
Outlet: BioBuzz
Publication Date: September 6, 2022
Headline: Kite Pharma Invests in Maryland’s Workforce Development Programming
Hood Political Science Professor Carin Robinson discusses Maryland Congressional Races
Outlet: Baltimore Post-Examiner
Publication Date: August 4, 2022
Headline: Race for Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District Trone vs. Parrott is expected to be very competitive
Hood College Broadcast Studios Coordinator Tim Jacobsen comments on local "Podcasting Explosion"
Outlet: Frederick Magazine
Publication Date: August 1, 2022
Headline: PODCASTING EXPLOSION OPENS MICROPHONE FOR LOCAL VOICES
Provost Debbie Ricker speaks about the College's future Biomedical Research Center, it's impact on Maryland biomedicine
Outlet: The Daily Record
Publication Date: August 11, 2022
Headline: New Hood College center hopes to advance Maryland as a biomedical hub
Hood partners with Atlantic Biomass, Bionoid to research hemp biomass fuels
Outlet: Environmental Leader
Publication Date: August 15, 2022
Headline: Two Companies Join Together to Produce Commercial Quantities of SAF from Hemp Biomass
Incoming students, staff members speak about the excitement of move-in day
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: August 19, 2022
Headline: Home at Hood: First-year college students move into dorms
New students talk "dinks" at 2022 Convocation ceremony
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: August 21, 2022
Headline: Hood College 'dinks' incoming class of 2026, welcomes students to college
Associate Professor of Education describes how family time plays a role in early education
Outlet: MetroKids
Publication Date: August 24, 2022
Headline: Learning Beyond the Classroom
Hood launches counseling clinic to train master's students, and offer low-cost therapy to community
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: August 27, 2022
Headline: Hood College training clinic offers low-cost therapy to community, students
Hood Financial Aid Director Sarah Mariner discusses student debt on panel with WPYR
Outlet: WYPR
Publication Date: July 27, 2022
Headline: Maryland ranks second in highest student debt
Alum Melissa Muntz '12 works with Hood to provide $4,000 scholarship opportunities to Frederick County SHIP Graduates
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: July 22, 2022
Headline: Summer program lifts up students experiencing homelessness
President Andrea E. Chapdelaine, biology department Co-Chair Craig Laufer speak about upcoming $20M renovations to Hodson Science and Technology Center
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: July 14, 2022
Headline: Hood College science center to get $20M facelift
Hood College Director of Corporate and Government Relations Helen Propheter speaks about joining Hood College
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: July 17, 2022
Headline: Former county economic development director to take job at Hood College
Grad School Dean and Director of Nutrition Science Program discuss new Graduate-level program
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: July 6, 2022
Headline: Hood launches graduate nutrition sciences program
Assistant Professor of English Aaron Angello discusses his new book in Q&A feature
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: June 15, 2022
Headline: Frederick author, teacher, thespian Aaron Angello writes genre-defying debut book ‘The Fact of Memory’
Assistant Professor of Political Science’s Jan. 6 commentary featured in Washington Post
Outlet: The Washington Post
Publication Date: June 28, 2022
Headline: Jan. 6 hearings show a democracy in crisis. Civic education can help.
Hood students Hiba Usmani '22 and Domota Byrd '22 speak on graduation
Outlet: The Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: May 21, 2022
Headline: Dreams flourish: Hood College graduates Class of 2022
Incoming student Remi Schaber '26 breaks barriers as a female baseball player for Hood
Outlet: ABC24 - Memphis
Publication Date: May 23, 2022
Headline: Memphis' only female high school baseball player signs to play in college
Hood History Chair Terry Anne Scott discusses the history of lynching
Outlet: TPR - Texas Public Radio
Publication Date: May 20, 2022
Headline: Texas Matters: The ugly history of lynching
English Professor Aaron Angello speaks about his work and the creative process with TNBBC
Outlet: TNBBC
Publication Date: April 1, 2022
Headline: Where Writers Write: Aaron Angello
Provost Debbie Ricker speaks about the establishment of The Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral & Health Sciences
Outlet: The Daily Record
Publication Date: April 11, 2022
Headline: Amid nursing shortage, Hood College launches health sciences school
Trustee Marlene B. Grossnickle Young '76, P'06, H'14 named to Top 100 Maryland Women list by The Daily Record
Outlet: The Daily Record
Publication Date: April 24, 2022
Headline: 2022 Winners
Hood history professor Terry Anne Scott's explores how White Texans transformed lynchings from extralegal terrorism to public exhibitions of racial violence
Outlet: WYPR 88.1 Baltimore "Midday with Tom Hall"
Publication Date: April 27, 2022
Headline: "Lynching and Leisure": How racial terrorism became public spectacle
Hood Community rallies behind Ukrainian student Andrii Bezmen at March for Ukraine
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: March 4, 2022
Headline: ‘NO ONE’S GOING TO SURRENDER’
Hood joins Frederick Housing Authority in launching tutoring program
Outlet: WDVM
Publication Date: March 4, 2022
Headline: Frederick Housing Authority launches tutoring program
President Chapdelaine speaks about expanded partnership with FHH
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: March 22, 2022
Headline: Hood College expands Department of Nursing through partnership with Frederick Health
History Chair Terry Anne Scott contributes to FCPS's new Black studies course
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: March 24, 2022
Headline: Black studies course headed to FCPS high schools this fall
FNP Opinion names new nursing partnership "much-needed boost"
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: March 26, 2022
Headline: Nursing program expansion at Hood: a much-needed boost
Professor George Dimitoglou speaks about Cybersecurity Program's designation as "Center of Academic Excellence"
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: March 31, 2022
Headline: Hood's cybersecurity program recognized by federal agencies
Retired Professor Emilie Amt speaks about the Underground Railroad in Hagerstown
Outlet: WBAL
Publication Date: February 7, 2022
Headline: Historical trail in Hagerstown played pivotal role in Underground Railroad
VP for Community and Inclusivity Tammi Simpson and Director of Wellness Amanda Dymek talk about Sex Week
Outlet: Inside Higher Ed
Publication Date: February 14, 2022
Headline: Sex Toy Workshops, Speed Dating and More
Hood Men's Basketball punches ticket to NCAA Tournament with MAC Championship win
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: February 28, 2022
Headline: Hood earns trip to NCAA Division III tournament
Hood President Andrea Chapdelaine meets with Maryland Senator Ben Cardin to discuss Maryland education
Outlet: WDVM
Publication Date: January 31, 2022
Headline: Maryland Senator Ben Cardin meets with educational leaders from across the state
Hood Ceramic Arts students display art at downtown Frederick Arts Council Gallery
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: January 25, 2022
Headline: Hood students exhibit work at FAC Gallery
Political Science Chair Dr. Tamelyn Tucker-Worgs shares expert opinion on MLK Jr. and his moral vision for American Politics
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: January 17, 2022
Headline: Martin Luther King Jr. and a moral vision for American politics
Hood Alumni and Frederick Center Program Director Glorie Cassutto opens first dedicated location to support those in need
Outlet: Frederick News-Post
Publication Date: January 17, 2022
Headline: ‘HOW FAR WE’VE COME’ Frederick Center welcomes LGBTQ+ community members to first physical location
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