Garrett College Foundation

The Garrett College Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1982, recognizing the myriad needs for students and the communities in which we serve. As an independent non-profit 501(c)3 corporation established to receive and administer funds to further the educational opportunities and the educational environment of Garrett College, the Foundation pursues individual and organizational gifts and grants in support of scholarships, student and faculty development, special programs and capital projects.

Garrett College Foundation's Next Big Thing!

Athletics Capital Campaign follows STEM and PAC initiatives

The Garrett College Foundation’s first two capital campaigns raised over $6 million to support a pair of incredible facilities: the Daniel E. Offutt III STEM Center and the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. Having supported academic and artistic experiences with its first two campaigns, GCF now seeks to support athletic opportunities for Garrett College students and county residents.

Garrett College Foundation Executive Director Cherie Krug recently announced that the Foundation is launching a $1 million capital campaign to support intercollegiate and community-based athletics. Eric Hallenbeck and Elizabeth Show, Garrett College’s co-athletic directors, said the campaign is intended to both maintain and enhance athletic facilities used by both GC students and the general public.

“Garrett College’s athletic facilities rival that of any Maryland community college,” said Hallenbeck. “From the George Edwards Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex to Laker Court to the newly constructed multi-purpose turf field, Garrett College provides its student athletes with state-of-the-art training and competition spaces.”

"The College plans to continue expanding its athletics facilities," noted co-Athletics Director Elizabeth Show. "Plans include an Outdoor Sports Center, which will serve the teams using the multi-purpose turf field. The Center will also include an E-Sports Stadium, that will equip the College to compete in one of the newest NJCAA-sanctioned sports."

The Foundation’s $1 million campaign is intended to help fund construction of the new facilities as well as maintenance of existing ones, said Krug.

“The funds raised through this campaign, combined with eligible state and local funding, will help ensure Garrett College continues to have the best athletics facilities among Maryland’s 16 community colleges,” said Krug.

Potential donors are encouraged to connect with Krug (Cherie.krug@garrettcollege.edu, or 301.387.3100).