Press Releases
Students Participate in Roundtable Discussion at the White House
Posted: 29 October 2014
“It’s On Us,” a national campaign that was launched by President Obama in September, is designed to empower campus communities to stop sexual assaults before they happen. It features major media personalities and sports stars, but relies on the efforts of student leaders to step up and change... Read More
Feaste at Yuletide Raises More Than $36,000 for Student Scholarships
Posted: 28 October 2014
Feaste at Yuletide raised more than $36,000 for student scholarships. The annual evening of merriment began in 2007 and all proceeds have benefitted the USMH Scholarship Fund. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the evening possible- especially our sponsors, without whom, the USMH... Read More
Blended Learning Enrichment Seminar Held at USMH
Posted: 25 August 2014
USMH was host to the seminar, “The Present and Future of Blended Learning” on October 17. The day-long event, led by facilitator John Sener, explored the concept of blended learning.Sener, founder and CKO of Sener Knowledge and author of The Seven Futures of American Education, brought his... Read More
USMH Graduation Celebration!
Posted: 23 May 2014
USMH held its eigth graduation celebration on Tuesday, May 20 at 6pm. Under a large tent in the University Plaza, students celebrated their successes with their family, friends, and university faculty. The evening program included wise words from vice-chancellor, Dr. Joann Boughman. She... Read More
Students in First Cohort of Doctorate in Education Program Earn Degrees
Posted: 23 May 2014
Seven local educators are graduating with a doctorate in education (Ed.D.). They are part of the first cohort of 14 students enrolled in the University of Maryland’s (UM) doctorate in education leadership and policy studies program offered at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH).... Read More
Social Work Students Take On Local Project to Help Women in Need
Posted: 12 May 2014
As a requirement for their social work practice class, students at Salisbury University at USMH were asked to plan and implement a project to serve social needs in the local community.Inspired by class readings, lectures and personal experiences, each student team was challenged to identify... Read More
USMH Hosts Way2GoMaryland College Preparedness Event
Posted: 07 May 2014
Way2GoMaryland, a statewide information campaign to encourage more students to begin preparing for college early, was held recently at USMH. This free event was offered to area sixth- through 10th-grade students and their parents or guardians by the University System of Maryland. Separate student... Read More
Towson Nursing Students Participate in Disaster Drill
Posted: 28 April 2014
It’s a disaster of mammoth proportions. A plane crashes into a local stadium and the venue is at record capacity. Thousands are injured. Local hospitals are strained to the limit. How do health care professionals and emergency services coordinate treatment of the wounded? That’s what Towson... Read More
Veneziano Memorial Scholarship Applications due May 1
Posted: 16 April 2014
The Carmen Joseph Veneziano Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in Frostburg State University's sociology program at USMH. Please submit your application by May 1 to the Student Services Office at USMH. Click here for an application.
Hoover to Head Coppin State Staff in Hagerstown
Posted: 17 September 2013
Curtis Hoover recently joined the staff of Coppin State University (CSU) at Hagerstown. In the role of campus director, Curtis will oversee student activities including recruitment, career services, advising and retention. He notes, “I look forward to growing both the program and the position in... Read More