About George O. Weber
George Oswald Weber was born in Owego, N.Y. and raised in Washington. He was a graduate of McKinley Technical High School and the University of Maryland.
George O. Weber, Bio
Early in his career, Weber was an engineer with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and a partner in general contracting firm. He later served as director of the physical plant at the University of Maryland from 1946 to 1972, supervising a tenfold expansion of campus facilities. At the university, one of his first major projects was construction of Byrd Stadium. During his tenure, high-rise dormitories, libraries, Cole Field House and other facilities were also built. Weber also supervised construction at the Eastern Shore campus in Princess Anne. After retiring, he developed residential and commercial projects in Maryland. He lived in College Park and Sarasota, FL.
Weber served in the Army in Italy during World War II and commanded a police battalion of the D.C. National Guard that served in Korea during the Korean War. He retired as a colonel in the Army Reserve in 1963. His military honors include a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.
Weber was president of a chapter of the Sigma Chi social fraternity, the Maryland Classified Employees Association, and the National Association of Physical Plant Administrators. He was also chairman of the building committee of the Prince George’s County chapter of the Red Cross.
He was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts and a member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church, the Kiwanis Club of Prince George’s County, Manor Country Club, the Military Order of the World Wars, and the Terrapin M clubs at the University. His interests included golf.
About the Fund
The George O. Weber Family Endowed Veterans Scholarship was established in 2016 by Jeffrey A. Weber '76 and Robert C. Weber '74 in memory of their father. The fund provides need-based scholarship support for veteran students at the University of Maryland.
Meet Our Scholars
Karla Martinez Gonzalez is currently a senior at the University of Maryland, majoring in Animal Science with a pre-veterinary track. During her time at UMD, Karla has had the privilege of studying abroad in Costa Rica, where she shadowed wildlife veterinarians. Additionally, she has interned at a local animal shelter and worked as a research assistant for the Canine Language and Perception Lab. Karla is also an active member of the Pre-Veterinary Society. Having applied to veterinary school this year, Karla’s ultimate goal is to become a veterinarian specializing in exotic, wildlife, and companion animals.
Karla Martinez Gonzalez (2024-2025 Scholar)
Past Scholars
Aminah Hamilton’s Maryland experience so far has brought many opportunities and helped build herself as a person. She’s maintained over a 3.0 GPA in the last 2 semesters, which built her confidence in school while also participating in clubs. Meeting other students and progressing in her college journey is motivating and she hopes to reach her future goals of becoming an athletic trainer.
Andrew Vetter (2016-2019 Scholar)
Andrew Vetter is a freshman at the University of Maryland majoring in Biological and Computer Science with the dream of attending medical school after. A New Jersey native, Andrew was a member of the NJROTC Academy and has served for a year and a half in the Army National Guard. He graduated first in his class of 267 soldiers as a Health Care Specialist and Combat Medic. That experience led him to become an EMT/Firefighter and he is living and working at the College Park Volunteer Firehouse.
Anna Gunn (2016-2017 Scholar)
How to Apply
For instructions on how to apply for the George O. Weber Family Endowed Veterans Scholarship, please visit the UMD Veteran Student Life Website. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at sagiving@umd.edu or 301-314-4900.