On Monday Dec 19, Hood College announced they have received a $2.3 million grant from The Hoodson Grant to fund the expansion and renovation of its science center.

This project includes a 32,000-gross-square-foot addition, which includes a new Biomedical Research and Training Center to accommodate growth in STEM programs. The Hodson Science and Technology Center was originally constructed in 1957, with additional renovation projects completed in 2000 and 2014.