The Graduate School at Hood College

09/22/2026

Congratulations to Ventaka, the 2026 recipient of Outstanding Health Informatics Student Award. We are of you!

09/21/2026

Have a question for the Dean, or just want to chat? Join Dialogue with the Dean for a one-on-one session to discuss what’s on your mind.

Happening: September 17 @ 5-6pm, October 15 @ 12-1pm, and November 5 at 12-1pm

Join here-
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09/21/2026

We wish G’mar chatima tovah, a meaningful Yom Kippur, to all who are observing the holiday this week.

09/16/2026

Interested in Hood College’s Graduate School? Join us on Thursday, October 1st at noon or 5:30pm to learn more about Hood’s graduate programs from faculty, staff, and current students!

Register here: hood.edu/gradevents

The Graduate School provides several opportunities for prospective students to meet with faculty and staff to learn how Hood’s graduate programs prepare students to go further in their lives, in their careers and in their communities.

09/16/2026

Proud to be representing The Graduate School at Hood College at the Fort Detrick Newcomers event today to highlight our graduate educational MOU partnership & military-friendly graduate programs.

09/15/2026

Interested in exploring new ideas or simply connecting with fellow scholars and professionals? Screenshot and scan the QR code or contact Marina Ellis at [email protected] with questions!

09/15/2026

Congratulations to Sophia, the 2026 recipient of Janet Spaulding Nunn Outstanding Educational Leadership Student Award. We are of you!

Sophia is a third-grade teacher at New Market Elementary School. As part of her graduate work, she conducted an action research project focused on improving student attendance and addressing factors that impact student learning and engagement. Alongside her professional and academic achievements, Sophia is a first-time mother and successfully balanced the completion of her degree while welcoming her son into the world.

09/14/2026

🩺💻 What is health informatics, exactly?

It's where healthcare, data, and technology meet. Professionals in this field manage healthcare information and support data-driven decisions that improve patient outcomes and how systems run. As the healthcare industry keeps evolving with digital transformation and AI, demand for people who can bridge medicine and tech keeps growing.

Hood's Health Informatics program (M.S. or Certificate) is designed for working professionals, with practical, hands-on training that translates directly into real-world roles across healthcare systems, federal agencies, consulting firms, and research organizations.

Learn more: https://www.hood.edu/discover/stories/what-health-informatics-degree

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Laurie, the 2026 recipient of The Outstanding Creative Writing Student Award in Prose. We are of you!

Laurie Ward is the Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Hood College and an accomplished writer whose recent work has earned multiple publications and honors. Her essay “Stitched with Love” will appear in an upcoming anthology published by Poet’s Choice, and her short story “The Diner” was selected for inclusion in America’s Future: The 50th Anniversary Anthology of The Washington Writers’ Publishing House.

09/09/2026

📋 We're hiring! The Graduate School is looking for a part-time Graduate Administrative Assistant.

You'd handle front desk phone and administrative duties, assist with research and special projects, and represent the Graduate School at events — great experience if you're looking to build office and professional skills alongside your studies.

What we're looking for:
✔️ Current grad student in good academic standing (min. 3.0 GPA)
✔️ Strong written and oral communication skills
✔️ Previous office/administrative experience
✔️ Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel & Word)

💰 $15/hour | Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm during the semester (9am–4pm in summer)

📩 Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by September 15, 2026.