Hood College received $3.4 million from the Hodson Trust to support student scholarships and the renovation of the college s library and learning commons, according to a recent press release.
Of the $3.4 million, $1.5 million will be used for the renovation. The remaining money will be designated for The Hodson Trust Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund, which helps provide a Hood education to students who otherwise might not have been able to attend college.
âWe are tremendously grateful for The Hodson Trustâs continuing support during what has been an undoubtedly challenging year across all of higher education,â Hood College President Andrea Chapdelaine said in a statement.
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Nicole Wigfield, immediate past chair of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, poses with the newly elected officers, from the left, James Crowder, second vice chair; Jeffery OâNeal, chair; and Robert Godfrey, first vice chair.
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Dec 16, 2020
Nicole Wigfield, immediate past chair of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, poses with the newly elected officers, from the left, James Crowder, second vice chair; Jeffery OâNeal, chair; and Robert Godfrey, first vice chair. Submitted Photo
CUMBERLAND â Jeffery D. OâNeal, executive director of clinics, practices and behavioral health, UPMC Western Maryland, will serve as chair of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce board of directors in 2021.
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William and Judith Moore devoted much of their lives to fostering growth in young minds.
Bill was a retired high school math teacher and union activist. Judy retired from Girl Scouts, where she started out as a volunteer leader for her daughter Shannonâs Brownie troop.
Born in Massachusetts â but a California resident for many years â Judy met Bill while attending Hood College and student teaching. The couple married in 1966, raised three children and became grandparents to six. They were excited about the autumn chapter of their lives and planned to downsize their home.
Bill, 80, and Judy, 77, were found deceased in their Sabillasville home Dec. 4. Frederick County Sheriffâs Office said the official cause of death has yet to be determined, but preliminary investigation found carbon monoxide poisoning may have been a factor, according to spokesperson Todd Wivell.
Hood College Appoints Ron Wiafe as New Dean of Students
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Dean Wiafe has held a diverse array of roles in both student affairs and enrollment management
Dean Wiafe shares, I am really excited to establish relationships with faculty, staff and students to support Hood’s core institutional values of Hope, Opportunity, Obligation and Democracy.” FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB) December 10, 2020 Hood College is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Wiafe, Ed.D., as the College’s new dean of students. Dean Wiafe will begin in January 2021.
In this role, Dean Wiafe will develop, implement and assess programs and initiatives to advance Hood’s mission to foster a vibrant, inclusive campus. The dean of students will be responsible for leading the College’s student engagement and residential life staff in their work to support student learning and success.