The Hocking College Experience

Hocking College Foundation: Committed to Growing Careers and Changing Lives

The Hocking College Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works with members of the community to achieve and maintain excellence, undertake development programs and enhance the college’s educational and public service mission. The Foundation provides over 50 scholarships and is responsible for the coordination of philanthropic and fundraising initiatives within the private sector and external support for the college’s programs, students, faculty and staff. The mission of the Hocking College Foundation is to promote community awareness, build and nurture meaningful relationships, and connect community partners with giving opportunities that fulfill their philanthropic objectives while advancing the mission of Hocking College.

Alumnus Inspires Son to Attend College 1,500 Miles Away

Konrad Von-Karl Malcom is a former international student whose son recently enrolled at his alma mater—Hocking College!

Hocking College President Recognized as one of Top in Nation

NELSONVILLE, Ohio—Hocking College President Dr. Betty Young was recently named one of the top community college CEOs in the U.S. and Canada.

At a crossroads, Andrea Chatfield took a risk to find a promising career

When Andrea Chatfield moved to Athens in 2012, the southern Ohio native planned on becoming an organic farmer. Three years later an unexpected shoulder injury led her to a pivotal crossroads in her life.

From Ohio to Ireland: Chlovechok Finds Her Path at Hocking College

It's 3,500 miles from John Glenn High School in New Concord, Ohio, to Seal Rescue Ireland.

Member of first graduating class recalls Hocking College's early years

Fifty years ago, Jim Linthicum became the first person in his family to graduate from college.

Hocking College Alumna Writes Book on Experiences

One of the values Anita McInnis learned while growing up in Jamaica was to never let anything get in the way of her goals.

New Catering and Food Truck Manager Offers New Training Opportunity

Otis Meeks is Hocking College’s new Catering & Food Truck Manager.

Local Celebrity Chef Began Her Journey at Hocking, Returns for Homecoming

By the age of eight, Maureen “Moe” Michels knew exactly what she wanted to do when she grew up... own her own restaurant.

A native of Painesville, Ohio, Michels passion for cooking was inspired by her mother who was a Home Economics teacher and the fact that she came from a very large family. Her family was so big that a typical Thanksgiving Day dinner at her home required place settings for up to 60 guests.