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Hood College Launches 'Hood Advantage Program' for Students in Maryland

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to launch the Hood Advantage Program, a need-based financial aid award for high-achieving Maryland-based students that fully covers the cost of tuition.

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  • Now available for students entering fall 2023, the Hood Advantage Program presents a significant investment in making higher education more accessible to students in Maryland.
  • "The Hood Advantage Program is going to help students from Maryland with the greatest financial need," said Andrea Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.
  • To qualify for the program, students must:
    All eligible students who both apply to Hood and submit a FAFSA for the 2023-24 academic year will automatically be considered for the Hood Advantage Program.
  • The Hood Advantage Program is one of many efforts by the College to bring affordability to its students.

Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Launches National Civics Bee

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 13, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Frederick County will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
  • Middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to take part in the first-round civics essay competition.
  • "The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is committed to increasing engagement in our public process, so participating in the National Civics Bee seems like a natural fit.
  • For more information on the essay topic, competition rules and prizes, and to submit your essay, visit: https://bit.ly/3POoJWC
    Jennifer Gerlock, VP of Marketing & Communications, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 301-662-4164, [email protected]

Hood College to Receive $1M from 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College will receive $1 million from congressionally directed spending via the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, secured by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), to fund two new centers: the Marlene Grossnickle Young '76, H'14, P'09 and Michael S. Young, P'09 Data Driven Frederick Center (DDF) and the Biomedical Research and Training Center.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College will receive $1 million from congressionally directed spending via the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, secured by U.S.
  • Funding for these projects comes from congressionally directed spending requested by Senators Cardin and Van Hollen and enacted as part of the fiscal year 2023 omnibus government funding bill.
  • Cardin and Van Hollen presented these projects to the Appropriations Committee as investments designed to benefit the State of Maryland and the Frederick community.
  • With these funds, Hood College will help unlock more opportunity for students in our state," said Senator Van Hollen.

Hood College Receives $2.3M from Hodson Trust in Annual Gift

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md. , Dec. 20, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that The Hodson Trust has gifted $2.3M to the College for use in the Hodson Science and Technology Center expansion project.

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  • , Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that The Hodson Trust has gifted $2.3M to the College for use in the Hodson Science and Technology Center expansion project.
  • "We are incredibly thankful for The Hodson Trust's ongoing support of the College and our mission," said Hood College President Andrea E. Chapdelaine.
  • "The Hodson Trust has enabled Hood to impact countless lives via their annual gifts to the College."
  • This gift represents the final expected annual contribution Hood will receive from the Trust.

Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bradly Hoffman, partner at DeLeon & Stang, CPAs & Advisors has been named Board Chair. In his role, Hoffman will work with members of the executive committee, board and Chamber staff to develop and strategize future initiatives and priorities for the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. Additional members of the Executive Committee include Vice Chair, Dwayne Myers, Dynamic Automotive; Immediate Past Chair, Don Schilling, Frederick Health; Treasurer, Jennifer Milas, McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond; Steve Heine, Woodsboro Bank; and Danny Severn, St. John's Properties.

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  • The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the members of the Board of Directors for 2022-2023.
  • In his role, Hoffman will work with members of the executive committee, board and Chamber staff to develop and strategize future initiatives and priorities for the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.
  • Non Voting board members include Lanie Condor, Postern, Generation Connect Committee; Jeff Griffin, DCM Bioservices, Leadership Frederick County Council; Adam Kreisher, M&T Bank, Chamber Ambassadors; Melissa Muntz, SHIP of Frederick County, Frederick Nonprofit Alliance; Michelle Nusum-Smith, The Word Woman LLC, Business Equity Coalition; Amber Smith, Frederick Lifestyle Magazine, Women in Business Committee.
  • Jennifer Gerlock, VP of Marketing & Communications, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, 301-662-4164, [email protected]

Service through Song: The Choral Arts Society of Frederick to Perform at D-Day Ceremonies in Normandy, France

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Choral Arts Society of Frederick (CASF), under the direction of Lynn Staininger, was selected by Historic Programs to represent the United States in D-Day commemorative ceremonies held in Normandy, France from June 3-7, 2023. Historic Programs is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring veterans and educating younger generations.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Choral Arts Society of Frederick (CASF), under the direction of Lynn Staininger, was selected by Historic Programs to represent the United States in D-Day commemorative ceremonies held in Normandy, France from June 3-7, 2023.
  • Emily Hill, a choir member and a Frederick County Public Schools music teacher, shares Staininger's personal commitment to the cause.
  • "We are grateful to the Choral Arts Society of Frederick for inviting students from the Hood College Choir to be part of this summer's D-Day ceremonies in Normandy, France.
  • To learn more about CASF, please visit their website: http://www.casof.org
    About the Choral Arts Society of Frederick (CASF): For more than 79 years, the Choral Arts Society of Frederick has cultivated a vibrant, inclusive, multi-generational community through the study and performance of quality choral music.

Presentation on "Black Eyewitnesses to the Battle of Antietam" to be held at Newcome House on Oct. 15

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, October 15, 2022 the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HWHA) will host historian and author Dr. Emilie Amt for a talk entitled "Black Eyewitnesses to the Battle of Antietam," which will focus on people who lived on the Antietam National Battlefield, with special attention to places that can still be seen today. The talk will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 on the front porch of the Newcomer House located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD.

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  • The talk will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 on the front porch of the Newcomer House located at 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD.
  • Since 2010, Dr. Amt's historical research has focused on African Americans in western Maryland in the era of slavery.
  • From 1998 to 2021 she held the Hildegarde Pilgram Chair of History at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.
  • This is the sixth season of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House, HCWHA's Exhibit and Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield.

Featherstone Foundation Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships to 30 Exceptional Baltimore Area Students

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation , an award-winning nonprofit, touts its Featherstone College Scholarship Award recipients.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation , an award-winning nonprofit, touts its Featherstone College Scholarship Award recipients.
  • This year, 30 exceptional Featherstone Scholars will receive $3,000 merit-based scholarships during a special awards ceremony on Friday Sept. 23 at noon.
  • "She reinforces our values that higher education is a gateway to economic opportunities for all," said Juliana Lopez, executive director, William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation.
  • Since 2017, the Featherstone Foundation has provided more than $236,000 through 98 scholarships to students from 20 countries who now attend 12 institutions.

Atlantic Biomass, LLC and Bionoid, Inc. Sign Letter of Intent to Produce Commercial Quantities of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) from Residual Hemp Biomass

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a surprise announcement at the annual Advisory Board Meeting of the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEI2), Phase I MEI2 grant recipient Atlantic Biomass, LLC signed a Letter of Intent with Bionoid, Inc. signaling their joint commitment to producing commercial quantities of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) from residual hemp biomass.

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  • This LOI will lead to the production of SAF and other bioproducts from up to 190,000 tons of annual residual hemp biomass harvests.
  • "This agreement with Bionoid launches us on the commercial pathway we need," said Atlantic Biomass President Bob Kozak.
  • Atlantic Biomass, LLC, a small business located in Frederick, Maryland is focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary enzymatic based biomass "deconstruction" processes.
  • These processes allow the use of low-cost, non-food biomass as feedstocks for renewable sustainable biofuels and bioproducts.

S.H.E. Week 2022 to celebrate the Strength, Heart and Equality of Women in Frederick County

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md. , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of this year's S.H.E. Week, a week of in-person events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.

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  • Week , a week of in-person events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.
  • Week is a concept developed by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business committee whose mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout the county.
  • Week 2022 will unpack the power and potential of women by igniting minds, careers and lives.
  • The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee's mission is to empower and develop women through education, networking, mentoring and partnerships and to promote opportunities for all women throughout Frederick County.