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Debbie Ricker Presidential Photo

鈥淗ello!鈥 is more than a simple greeting鈥攊t represents the warm, welcoming atmosphere here at Hood College. Saying hello is a time-honored Hood tradition that reflects our spirit of inclusivity and belonging. On behalf of the entire Hood community, Hello! Welcome to your new home!

President Debbie Ricker

Four Columns

The four white Ionic columns that support Hood鈥檚 historic Alumnae Hall鈥dedicated by the Classes of 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918鈥define the spirit and principles of a Hood education. Each column is named for a core value.

  • Hope: To believe that everyone can have a positive impact on the world and that education is instrumental in creating and sustaining hope.
  • Opportunity: To fully use one鈥檚 talents and skills to realize professional and personal achievement and to help create and realize opportunities for others.
  • Obligation: To fulfill personal and professional responsibilities with integrity and to be a responsible steward and servant to the betterment of others and this world.
  • Democracy: To embrace diversity, foster freedom of thought and expression, and to promote engaged citizenship both in self and others
A group of students at Commencement

99%

...of the Class of 2022 has found full-time employment or enrolled in graduate school.

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