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Updated: December 19, 2024 @ 11:09 pm
From left, Dr. Ashley Whaley, senior director of college advancement; Dr. Jim Klauber, HCC president; Rick Lowman; and Melanie Files.
From left, Dr. Ashley Whaley, senior director of college advancement; Dr. Jim Klauber, HCC president; Rick Lowman; and Melanie Files.
HAGERSTOWN Md. — The Hagerstown Community College Foundation recently received a $25,000 donation to establish the Rick Lowman ’69 and Melanie Files Scholarship, an endowed fund that will provide financial support to students beginning in the fall of 2025. This generous scholarship aims to assist students in achieving their academic and career goals by supporting those in need and recognizing academic dedication.
The Rick Lowman ’69 and Melanie Files Scholarship is designed to benefit full-time students who demonstrate both financial need and academic promise. The scholarship gives preference to residents of West Virginia with a GPA of 3.0 or higher within their program field. Priority will be given to students majoring in environmental studies, with secondary preference extended to business administration majors.
Lowman, the current president-elect of the HCC Alumni Association, has maintained a long-standing connection with HCC. A former basketball player during his time at Hagerstown Junior College (now HCC), he has remained an active and dedicated alumnus, supporting the college’s growth and mission. He and his wife, Melanie Files, are also distinguished members of the 1946 Society, HCC’s planned giving society, which honors individuals committed to supporting the college’s future.
The Rick Lowman ’69 and Melanie Files Scholarship is a testament to the lasting legacy of HCC’s alumni and their positive impact on the community. With the support of scholarships like this, HCC continues to ensure that more students have the opportunity to pursue a college education and enter the workforce prepared for success.
For more information on the Rick Lowman ’69 and Melanie Files Scholarship or other scholarship opportunities, please visit https://hagerstowncc.academicworks.com/opportunities or contact the HCC Foundation Office at collegeadvancement@hagerstowncc.edu or 240-500-2348.
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