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Established in January 2005, the '''University System of Maryland at Hagerstown''' (USMH)is a facility located in the [[Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District|Commercial Core Historic District]] in [[Hagerstown, Maryland]] It offers upper-level undergraduate and graduate programs to residents of Hagerstown and its surrounding region and is part of the [[University System of Maryland]]. |
Established in January 2005, the '''University System of Maryland at Hagerstown''' (USMH) is a facility located in the [[Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District|Commercial Core Historic District]] in [[Hagerstown, Maryland]] It offers upper-level undergraduate and graduate programs to residents of Hagerstown and its surrounding region and is part of the [[University System of Maryland]]. |
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As part of its mission, USMH works to "develop innovative partnerships with local community colleges, businesses and civic leaders to ensure access and affordability through a seamless and quality learning experience for students in the region."<ref name="Herald Mail"/> |
As part of its mission, USMH works to "develop innovative partnerships with local community colleges, businesses and civic leaders to ensure access and affordability through a seamless and quality learning experience for students in the region."<ref name="Herald Mail"/> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Recognizing the lack of higher education opportunities in [[Washington County, Maryland]], in 1999, local leaders campaigned to have a new regional center of the [[University System of Maryland]]. The new center was targeted for the closed Baldwin House Hotel building in the city's rundown [[Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District|central business district]].<ref name="Dresser">{{cite news |last1=Dresser |first1=Micahel |title=Bucking the 2-party system; Mayor: Republican Bob Bruchey works with the Democrat he defeated to bring a state university campus to Hagerstown |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1999-10-11-9910110098-story.html |work=Baltimore Sun |date= |
Recognizing the lack of higher education opportunities in [[Washington County, Maryland]], in 1999, local leaders campaigned to have a new regional center of the [[University System of Maryland]]. The new center was targeted for the closed Baldwin House Hotel building in the city's rundown [[Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District|central business district]].<ref name="Dresser">{{cite news |last1=Dresser |first1=Micahel |title=Bucking the 2-party system; Mayor: Republican Bob Bruchey works with the Democrat he defeated to bring a state university campus to Hagerstown |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1999-10-11-9910110098-story.html |work=Baltimore Sun |date=October 11, 1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411225648/https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1999-10-11-9910110098-story.html |archive-date=2021-04-11 }}</ref> Hagerstown was eventually selected as the site for the educational facility which opened in 2005.<ref>{{cite news |title=USM Center at Hagerstown |url=https://www.frostburg.edu/_files/pdfs/news/profile/summer04.pdf |work=Profile |publisher=Frostburg State University |date=July 2004 |volume=16 |page=6 |number=2}}</ref> |
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Built in 1881 the [[Second Empire style]], the Baldwin House Hotel was a four story hotel located at 36-46 West Washington Street. The building stands on the site of two former hotels, the Globe Tavern and the Washington House along the [[National Pike]].<ref name="Rubin">{{cite book |last1=Rubin |first1=Mary H. |title=Hagerstown |date=2010 |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |isbn=9781439626207 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5tedP8klaHQC&dq=%22Baldwin+House+Hotel%22+Hagerstown&pg=PT29}}</ref> The hotel closed in 1914 from fire damage and was later used as retail space.<ref name="Mission">{{cite web |title=Mission and History |url=https://hagerstown.usmd.edu/about/mission-history |website=University System of Maryland at Hagerstown |access-date=2023-05-25}}</ref><ref name="Clingan">{{cite book |last1=Clingan |first1=Alan N. |title=The Baldwin Story | date=1977}}</ref> |
Built in 1881 the [[Second Empire style]], the Baldwin House Hotel was a four story hotel located at 36-46 West Washington Street. The building stands on the site of two former hotels, the Globe Tavern and the Washington House along the [[National Pike]].<ref name="Rubin">{{cite book |last1=Rubin |first1=Mary H. |title=Hagerstown |date=2010 |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |isbn=9781439626207 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5tedP8klaHQC&dq=%22Baldwin+House+Hotel%22+Hagerstown&pg=PT29}}</ref> The hotel closed in 1914 from fire damage and was later used as retail space.<ref name="Mission">{{cite web |title=Mission and History |url=https://hagerstown.usmd.edu/about/mission-history |website=University System of Maryland at Hagerstown |access-date=2023-05-25}}</ref><ref name="Clingan">{{cite book |last1=Clingan |first1=Alan N. |title=The Baldwin Story | date=1977}}</ref> |
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Dr. Jacob Ashby is the third Executive Director of the center.<ref name="Herald Mail"/> He follows Mark Halsey (2012–2022) and C. David Warner III (2005–2012) in the role.<ref name="Greene">{{cite news |last1=Greene |first1=Julie E. |title=USMH leader retiring after decade on the job |url=https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/local/2022/07/15/university-system-of-maryland-at-hagerstown-leader-mark-halsey-retiring/65370833007/ |work=The Herald-Mail |date=July 15, 2022}}</ref> |
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==Collaborating institutions== |
==Collaborating institutions== |
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The facility offers the ability to enroll in undergraduate programs and graduate programs from University System of Maryland institutions offering bachelor's and master's degrees. Students must first complete two years of study at an accredited academic institution and must apply directly to the school or program of their choice.<ref name="Programs">{{cite web |title=Programs & Universities |url=https://hagerstown.usmd.edu/programs-universities |website=USMH |access-date=2023-05-23}}</ref> |
The facility offers the ability to enroll in undergraduate programs and graduate programs from University System of Maryland institutions offering bachelor's and master's degrees. Students must first complete two years of study at an accredited academic institution and must apply directly to the school or program of their choice.<ref name="Programs">{{cite web |title=Programs & Universities |url=https://hagerstown.usmd.edu/programs-universities |website=USMH |access-date=2023-05-23}}</ref> |
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*[[Coppin State University]] |
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*[[Frostburg State University]]<ref>{{cite web |title=FSU at Hagerstown |url=https://www.frostburg.edu/academics/fsu-at-hagerstown.php|access-date=2023-05-23}}</ref> |
*[[Frostburg State University]]<ref>{{cite web |title=FSU at Hagerstown |url=https://www.frostburg.edu/academics/fsu-at-hagerstown.php|access-date=2023-05-23}}</ref> |
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*[[Towson University]] |
*[[Towson University]] |
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*[[Salisbury University]] |
*[[Salisbury University]] |
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*[[University of Maryland Global Campus]] |
*[[University of Maryland Global Campus]] |
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Along with [[Hagerstown Community College]], one of USHM's goals is to promote the economic development of Hagerstown and the surrounding community.<ref name="USMH Mission">{{cite web |title=Summary Mission Statement |url=https://www.usmd.edu/BORPortal/Materials/2014/EP/20140603/USMH-MissionStatement.pdf |website=University System of Maryland at Hagerstown}}</ref><ref name="USDOC">{{cite web |title=U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Transportation and Construction Trades Workforce Development in Hagerstown, Maryland |url=https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2022/08/09/us-department-commerce-invests-58-million-american-rescue-plan-funds |website=Economic Development Administration |publisher=U.S. Department of Commerce |date=2022-08-09}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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The old Baldwin House Hotel building along West Washington Street
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Type | Regional higher education center |
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Established | 2005 (2005) |
Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
Officer in charge | Dr. Jacob Ashby, Executive Director[1] |
Chair | The Honorable Brett R Wilson, Washington County Circuit Court |
Location |
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Campus | Suburban |
Website | hagerstown |
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Established in January 2005, the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) is a facility located in the Commercial Core Historic DistrictinHagerstown, Maryland It offers upper-level undergraduate and graduate programs to residents of Hagerstown and its surrounding region and is part of the University System of Maryland.
As part of its mission, USMH works to "develop innovative partnerships with local community colleges, businesses and civic leaders to ensure access and affordability through a seamless and quality learning experience for students in the region."[1]
Recognizing the lack of higher education opportunities in Washington County, Maryland, in 1999, local leaders campaigned to have a new regional center of the University System of Maryland. The new center was targeted for the closed Baldwin House Hotel building in the city's rundown central business district.[2] Hagerstown was eventually selected as the site for the educational facility which opened in 2005.[3]
Built in 1881 the Second Empire style, the Baldwin House Hotel was a four story hotel located at 36-46 West Washington Street. The building stands on the site of two former hotels, the Globe Tavern and the Washington House along the National Pike.[4] The hotel closed in 1914 from fire damage and was later used as retail space.[5][6]
Dr. Jacob Ashby is the third Executive Director of the center.[1] He follows Mark Halsey (2012–2022) and C. David Warner III (2005–2012) in the role.[7]
The facility offers the ability to enroll in undergraduate programs and graduate programs from University System of Maryland institutions offering bachelor's and master's degrees. Students must first complete two years of study at an accredited academic institution and must apply directly to the school or program of their choice.[8]
Along with Hagerstown Community College, one of USHM's goals is to promote the economic development of Hagerstown and the surrounding community.[10][11]
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