News & Events
Browse the news items below to learn about recent newsworthy items and press releases, as well as upcoming events at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH).
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BISFA Computer Game Design & Animation Students Visit USMH Applied Computer Science Lab
Juniors and seniors from the Computer Game Design and Animation (CGDA) program at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (BISFA) visited the new Applied Computer Science Lab at USMH in May for a hands-on learning experience in a collegiate lab environment.
Save the Date - Wisdom Takes Flight
Make plans to join us for our BIGGEST scholarship fundraiser of the year Friday, October 16, 2026.
USMH Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Annual Graduation Celebration
The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its annual Graduation Celebration held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the USMH Hospitality Center.
USMH Set to Celebrate Graduates - May 16th
The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) will proudly celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its annual commencement celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the USMH Hospitality Center, 59 West Washington St. Hagerstown, MD.
New tech degree launches at USMH for local students
Students in western Maryland will soon have a new path to tech careers without leaving their community.
Spring Open House at USMH
Sign up now to attend our Spring Open House | Thursday, April 9th | 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
USMH Sponsors Pickleball Tournament
University System of Maryland at Hagerstown is excited to host our first-ever Pickleball Tournament in partnership with Dill Dinkers - Hagerstown, MD on April 11 & 12, 2026!
USMH Hosts Annual High School Art Show
The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown hosted the 2026 Washington County High School Art Show.
The event took place in the USMH Hospitality Center, attracting artists from both public and private schools in Washington County. Nearly 90 pieces were submitted, highlighting a range of creativity and artistic skill, according to a community announcement.
Categories included drawing, painting, photography, digital media and 3D sculpture/ceramics.
USMH Ending Hospitality Program
The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, that it is terminating its lease for a downtown Hagerstown building that was used for a hospitality and tourism management degree program.
USMH Celebrates 20 Years
USMH’s 20th anniversary celebration shines a spotlight on two decades of growth, collaboration, and impact in Downtown Hagerstown. See why this milestone matters—and what’s ahead.
2025 USMH Scholarship Awards
Since 2005, USMH has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships to 362 deserving students—thanks to the generosity of our donors.
On Monday, Sept. 29, we were proud to bring scholarship recipients and donors together at our annual reception to celebrate the life-changing impact of these awards.
New Meritus Physician Assistants are Locally Trained
Celebrating the USMH Class of 2024–2025
In Memory of Dr. Charles "David" Warner, III