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Loyola University Maryland gets 3 record-high donations

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January 30, 2026

Loyola University Maryland gets 3 record-high donations

Loyola University Maryland announced its first-ever eight-figure gift last month. Less than a week later, it announced another. Then two weeks ago, a third.

The trio of alumni gifts netted $32 million for the private Jesuit university in North Baltimore.

“These gifts mark an inflection point for Loyola University Maryland,” said Brian Oakes, the university’s vice president for advancement. “They are truly a signal that our alumni and our friends have confidence in the direction the university is going.”

The first gift, $10 million delivered by 1973 graduate John Cochran III and his wife, Patricia, at the start of December, was then the largest in university history. It will advance a scholarship fund for Baltimore-based students and establish a fund and center for faculty professional development.

Less than a week later, the university announced another $10 million gift, this time from 1974 graduate H. Edward Hanway and his wife, Ellen, to support the renovation and expansion of the university’s science center. The money will also create a leadership program for nursing students and establish an endowed professorship.

And last week, 1994 business school graduate Susan Bloomfield and her husband, Bill, gave the university $12 million to support the expansion of the science center and establish a scholarship fund for first-generation students.

“I am quite confident in the direction that the University is headed and the strategic decisions that have been made to ensure a robust future,” Susan Bloomfield said in a statement. “I am extraordinarily impressed with the results that Loyola is able to achieve with the success of its students.”

Oakes said these benefactors have long histories of generosity to the university and that “these gifts certainly didn’t happen overnight.”

Founded in 1852, Loyola University Maryland educates about 5,100 students. Just under 4,000 of them are undergraduates. About a third are Maryland residents, 56% are women and 34% are students of color. The university’s endowment is $345 million.

The cost of attendance at the private university for the 2026-27 academic year is estimated to be $61,810 — that includes tuition, housing and food. But according to the university’s website, 99% of students receive financial aid, and the average price for first-time students who receive need-based financial aid is $34,711.

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Chance of storms on Wednesday in Maryland

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March 31, 2026

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Truck driver in Maryland fatal crash identified as Waynesboro man

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March 31, 2026

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Truck driver in Maryland fatal crash identified as Waynesboro man

A Waynesboro man died in a single-vehicle crash in Frederick County, Maryland.
The driver was identified by Maryland State Police as 28-year-old Timothy Rice Jr.
The tractor-trailer he was driving left the road and overturned for unknown reasons.

A Waynesboro man died Sunday, March 29, after the tractor-trailer he was driving in Frederick County, Maryland, crashed, according to Maryland State Police.

The truck driver was identified as Timothy Rice Jr., 28, of Waynesboro.

State police from the Frederick barrack responded shortly before 8:30 a.m. Sunday to the area of southbound U.S. 15 at West 7th Street for a reported overturned tractor-trailer, according to an email from state police spokesperson Ashley Millner.

The preliminary investigation indicates that, for unknown reasons, the tractor-trailer left the road before overturning, according to state police. State police are continuing to investigate.

Rice was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical service personnel.

No other injuries were reported.

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Vote: Who is the Maryland Softball Player of the Week – March 30, 2026

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March 30, 2026

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It’s officially spring, and high school softball season has already begun in Maryland. Once again, it’s time to answer the question: Who was the Maryland Softball Player of the Week?

We looked at multiple counties and nominated athletes for games played from March 23-29.

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Congratulations to last week’s winner: Macie Anderson of Kent Island.

We ask you to check out this week’s nominees and cast your vote below.

Voting ends Sunday, April 5, at 11:59 p.m. PT. The winner will be announced next week. Here are the nominees.

Abigail Clemens, Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Clemens, a sophomore, went 4-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs and a double in Bethesda-Chevy Chase’s 19-4 blowout victory over Rockville.

Allie Hage, Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Hage went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBIs, two doubles, and two runs in the Barons’ 15-1 win over Watkins Mill.

Addie Harling, Quince Orchard

Harling, a freshman, was dominant in the circle with 14 strikeouts through five scoreless innings in Quince Orchard’s 15-0 victory over Watkins Mill.

Paulina Mann, Einstein

Mann went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs, two doubles, a triple, and a run in Einstein’s 19-0 shutout win over Whitman. She also tossed eight strikeouts in the circle.

Ava Libercci, Mount Carmel

Libercci finished with a whopping nine RBIs, three home runs, and three runs on 3-for-3 batting in Mount Carmel’s 22-14 slugfest victory over Chapelgate Christian Academy.

Erin Martin, Mount Carmel

In the same game, Martin put up seven RBIs, a double, a triple, and three runs for the Cougars.

Nala Johnson, Northwest

Johnson was impressive in the circle with 13 strikeouts in five innings to lead Northwest’s 17-1 victory over Wootton. She also went 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs and a double.

Ali Porter, Northwest

Porter, another previous nominee, went 4-for-6 with four RBIs, a double, and three runs in the Jaguars’ 25-0 shutout win over Churchill.

Imani Lewis, City College

Lewis, a junior, went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with six RBIs, two home runs, a triple, and four runs in City College’s 22-10 win over Forest Park.

Abby Marmen, Fallston

Marmen, a senior and Drexel commit, finished with six RBIs, a double, a triple, and a home run on 4-for-4 batting in Fallston’s dominant 27-0 shutout victory over Joppatowne.

Sara Frist, Fallston

In the same game, the senior Frist also registered six RBIs, along with two doubles and four runs scored on 3-for-5 batting for the Cougars.

Annie Baker, Mountain Ridge

Baker went 3-for-4 with six RBIs, two doubles, and three runs in Mountain Ridge’s 19-1 blowout victory over Berkeley Springs (WV).

Emerson Koenig, Richard Montgomery

Koenig finished with five RBIs, a double, and a run on 3-for-4 batting in Richard Montgomery’s 20-1 blowout win over Blake.

Rebekah Caballero, McDonough

Caballero had a dominant two-way performance in McDonough’s 17-6 victory over Great Mills. In the circle, she tossed 10 strikeouts through six innings, while at the plate, she went 3-for-5 with seven RBIs, a double, and three runs.

Rylan Crisafulli, Broadneck

Crisafulli, a junior, tossed 12 strikeouts in four innings with no hits allowed in Broadneck’s 8-0 win over Annapolis.

Kimani Dennis, Dulaney

Dennis finished with four RBIs, a home run, a triple, and three RBIs in Dulaney’s 16-0 shutout victory over Lansdowne.

About Our Athlete of the Week Voting
High School on SI voting polls are meant to be a fun, lighthearted way for fans to show support for their favorite athletes and teams. Our goal is to celebrate all of the players featured, regardless of the vote totals.Sometimes one athlete will receive a very large number of votes — even thousands — and that’s okay! The polls are open to everyone and are simply a way to build excitement and community around high school sports.Unless we specifically announce otherwise, there are no prizes or official awards for winning. The real purpose is to highlight the great performances of every athlete included in the poll.

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