September 15th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Faculty, staff, alumni and friends filled the Bob Kirk Arena for Friday’s inauguration ceremony of Allegany College of Maryland’s sixth president, David Jones. Jones began working at ACM in 1996 under then President Don Alexander. He became Vice President of Advancement and Community Relations in 2015. In his speech to those attending, he pointed to the importance of the college to the community…

   

“Today is not about a president. It’s about an incredible community college that is rooted in access, excellence, and opportunity. A place where first generation students become graduates, where workforce dreams become careers, and where challenges become stepping stones to success.”