Hood College

Inaugural ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting Achieves Milestone at Hood College

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ScienceWerx, a non-profit organization devoted to expediting the commercialization of transformative technologies for the betterment of humankind, marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its inaugural Board of Advisors Meeting. This noteworthy event unfolded on February 28, 2024, at the Beneficial-Hodson Library at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • Assembly of advisors gathered at inaugural ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting, signifying pivotal moment in the organization's history
    FREDERICK, Md., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ScienceWerx, a non-profit organization devoted to expediting the commercialization of transformative technologies for the betterment of humankind, marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its inaugural Board of Advisors Meeting.
  • "The collaborative spirit and diverse expertise showcased during the ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting highlight the potential for groundbreaking advancements in technology.
  • - Bob Stoneking, Advisor
    An impressive assembly of advisors gathered at the inaugural ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting, signifying a pivotal moment in the organization's history.
  • "The collaborative spirit and diverse expertise showcased during the ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting highlight the potential for groundbreaking advancements in technology.

Frederick Cows Forward Tavares Sledge Wins TBL Co-Player Of The Week!

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tavares Sledge, Flying Cows captain and first player signee, immediately gave Frederick fans a taste of his elite skill set this past weekend. He was honored with The Basketball League's (TBL) Player Of The Week Award for week one of the season. He won the award jointly with Nahziah Carter of the Seattle SuperHawks.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tavares Sledge, Flying Cows captain and first player signee, immediately gave Frederick fans a taste of his elite skill set this past weekend.
  • He was honored with The Basketball League's (TBL) Player Of The Week Award for week one
    of the season.
  • The next day, in a 93-86 victory over the Virginia Valley Vipers, Sledge scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds again, and added 7 assists.
  • Sledge and the undefeated Flying Cows will be back in action tomorrow against the 1-1 Connecticut Crusaders at 7:00pm at Hood College.

Longtime U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Named Speaker for Hood College's 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce U.S. Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 18, is the 127th in Hood's history.

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  • Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
  • I appreciate all the hard work, dedication and sacrifices that have helped each student reach this milestone," said Senator Cardin.
  • "I am looking forward to Commencement and making Hood College my alma mater," said Noah Turner, president of the Class of 2024.
  • "It is our honor to have Senator Cardin as our Commencement speaker," said Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.

The First Flying Cows Training Camp Opens February 10th

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows will hold their first preseason training camp beginning on February 10th. The team expects 22 players to begin camp, but the final roster will be trimmed to 12 by February 16th. The training camp practices will take place at Hood College, The Frederick County YMCA, and St. Johns Catholic Prep.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows will hold their first preseason training camp beginning on February 10th.
  • The training camp practices will take place at Hood College, The Frederick County YMCA, and St. Johns Catholic Prep.
  • Flying Cows signees will also be participating in camp including Former TBL Champions, Quantel Denson, Tavares Sledge, Lyle Hexom and Tevin Foster.
  • The training camp roster will be rounded out by the Flying Cows three draft picks: Caleb Wood, a guard selected with the Flying Cows' 9th overall pick, Tyrone Jones a guard/forward hybrid selected with the 42nd overall pick, which the Flying Cows got in a trade with the Potawatomi Fire, and Fabian Givens, a 6'2" guard selected with the 68th overall pick.

Hood names Mahesh P. Joshi, Ph.D., as Inaugural George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business Dean

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce the appointment of Mahesh P. Joshi, Ph.D., as The George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business's inaugural dean. The appointment was led by a search advisory committee comprising of business school faculty, current students, alumni and members of the College's senior team. Joshi will begin at the start of the spring 2024 semester.

Key Points: 
  • I'm ready to work with stakeholders of the School of Business and Hood College to initiate a new chapter of success for this storied institution."
  • "When Hood invited me to be the inaugural dean of the Delaplaine School of Business, I found the opportunity irresistible," said Joshi.
  • Joshi joins Hood following more than 20 years at the George Mason University School of Business.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Joshi to Hood College as dean of the Delaplaine School of Business."

Hood College Launches Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. Program

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024. It will be the first-ever Ph.D. offered at Hood.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision will be first Ph.D. offered at Hood College
    FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024.
  • program at the NeighborHood Counseling Training Center (NCTC), where Hood graduate students provide low-cost mental health services to underserved members of the Frederick community.
  • The counseling master's, which offers concentrations in clinical mental health and school counseling, is the most popular and competitive graduate program at Hood.
  • Broadening accessibility for health education is a top priority for Hood College.

Hood College Names Dr. Demetrius P. Johnson as Dean of Students

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that Demetrius Johnson, D.M, has been named as the College's dean of students. Johnson's appointment follows the assembly of a search committee comprised of current students, faculty, staff and members of Hood's senior team. Johnson's first day at Hood was Dec. 4, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that Demetrius Johnson, D.M, has been named as the College's dean of students.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Hood College community," said Johnson.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Hood College community," said Johnson.
  • "I'm very excited to work with Dr. Johnson as Hood's new dean of students," said Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Hood.

Mobilize Frederick Gears Up for 2-Day 2024 Climate Summit

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an earnest effort to address the climate emergency, Mobilize Frederick, in collaboration with Hood College, is excited to announce its much-anticipated 2-Day Climate Summit on February 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Held at Hood's Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall and Whitaker Hall in Frederick, MD, this annual event aims to be a hub for insightful discussions, innovative solutions, and community collaboration.

Key Points: 
  • On Saturday, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit offers insightful Breakout Sessions, allowing participants to explore specific topics in-depth.
  • As we face the challenges of climate change, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit stands as a beacon of hope, rallying the community to actively engage, discuss, and implement solutions.
  • Mobilize Frederick is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax-deductible.
  • Join the movement for a sustainable future and be part of the change at the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit.

Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Announces FY24 Mini-Grant Awards

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md. , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA), a certified heritage area encompassing parts of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties, announces $23,728.00 in mini-grant awards to seven local nonprofit organizations:

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  • , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA), a certified heritage area encompassing parts of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties, announces $23,728.00 in mini-grant awards to seven local nonprofit organizations:
    The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society: $2,028 to acquire an historically accurate marquee tent.
  • Washington County Historical Society: $5,000 to fund work and improvements to ensure the appropriate long-term care, storage, and display of the WCHS's Civil War artifacts.
  • National Road Heritage Foundation: $5,000 to support the setup of the reception area for the National Road Museum and Boonsboro Welcome Center.
  • Emily Huebner, Director of Operations and Programs, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, (240) 608-5177, [email protected] , https://www.heartofthecivilwar.org/stakeholders/mini-grants

Delaplaine Foundation Inc. Awards Grant Toward Hood College Brodbeck Hall Repair and Renovation

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Delaplaine Foundation Inc. has awarded Hood College a grant of $25,000 for the repair and renovation of Brodbeck Music Hall following a lightning strike and subsequent fire that caused significant damage to the building in September of 2021. The College intends to repair Brodbeck Hall while maintaining the historic integrity of the building and making improvements to serve the needs of Hood's current campus community.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Delaplaine Foundation Inc. has awarded Hood College a grant of $25,000 for the repair and renovation of Brodbeck Music Hall following a lightning strike and subsequent fire that caused significant damage to the building in September of 2021.
  • The College intends to repair Brodbeck Hall while maintaining the historic integrity of the building and making improvements to serve the needs of Hood's current campus community.
  • "Delaplaine Foundation is happy to support the restoration & renovation of Brodbeck Hall...this grant hits three areas of focus...in our mission for community enrichment: Arts & Culture, Education and Historical Preservation," said Marlene Grossnickle Young, president-Delaplaine Foundation Inc.
  • "This restoration and renovation will be fully accessible to all and will honor the historic integrity of the building.