Hodge was born and raised in Minnesota and earned a bachelor's degree in 1970 from Macalester College and earned a doctorate in 1975 from Pennsylvania State University; both were in geography. On May 1, 2015, Hodge announced his intention to retire from the Miami presidency on June 30, 2016.
Hodge, who was born and raised in Minnesota, received a bachelor's degree in geography from Macalester College in 1970 and a doctorate in geography from Pennsylvania State University in 1975. He announced his retirement from the Miami presidency on June 30, 2016, after serving as president for a period of time.