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McDaniel College, founded in 1867 and nationally recognized as one of 40 “Colleges That Change Lives,” is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences. Its personalized, interdisciplinary, global curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student.

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McDaniel College, founded in 1867 and nationally recognized as one of 40 “Colleges That Change Lives,” is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences. Its personalized, interdisciplinary, global curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student.

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Transfer Students Enroll at McDaniel College

Transfer students have enrolled at McDaniel College. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 15, 2025.
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Enrollment - May 16

McDaniel College seniors presented at Phi Alpha Theta Regional History Honor Society Conference

Seven McDaniel College seniors were invited to present at the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference held April 12.
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Academic Award - May 13

McDaniel College Selects Students as Global Fellows

McDaniel College selects students into the college's Global Fellows program. The Global Fellows program is designed to enhance students' understanding of global issues, develop heightened intercultural competency, and cultivate the skills and attitudes important to leading successful lives in a global context. Students earn a Global Fellow designation on their transcript upon completion of the program.
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Achievement (Other) - May 9

Students recognized at McDaniel College's Impact Awards

McDaniel College students were recognized at the April 23 Impact Awards. The event highlighted McDaniel students, faculty, and staff for their exemplary efforts and impact on McDaniel's campus outside of the classroom. It was hosted by the Office of Student Engagement as part of the college's Excellence in Leadership Program.
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Student Excellence - May 9

McDaniel College students presented research, scholarship, and creative work during Academic Symposium

McDaniel College's daylong Academic Symposium on Monday, May 5, showcased the original research, scholarship, and creative achievements of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff.
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Symposium - May 8

McDaniel College students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta international honor society in communication

Students were inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta international honor society in communication at McDaniel College.
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Honor Society - May 8

McDaniel College Art majors showcase work in capstone exhibition

Works by Art majors at McDaniel College were highlighted in the first of two capstone exhibitions from April 15-25 in McDaniel's Esther Prangley Rice Gallery in Peterson Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 1

McDaniel College student Jaden Silverman wins People's Choice Award at Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge

Jaden Silverman, a senior American Sign Language major from Manhattan, New York, tied for the $1,000 People's Choice award at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge on April 29 at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland.
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Student Competition - May 1

McDaniel College students attended Eastern Sociological Society Conference in Boston

McDaniel College students were selected to attend the 2025 Eastern Sociological Society Conference held in Boston, March 6-9.
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Research / Grant - Apr 8

McDaniel College Students Participated in Fall 2024 Internships

McDaniel College students participated in fall 2024 internships. Internships and other experiential learning opportunities, such as study abroad, student-faculty research, and independent study, are key elements of the "My Experience" component of the college's signature McDaniel Commitment. The McDaniel Commitment is supported by the Center for Experience and Opportunity, McDaniel's one-stop shop that focuses on experiential learning and career development.
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Internship - Mar 14

McDaniel College junior Ave Maria Contreras of Westminster received an award at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Ave Maria Contreras, junior Theatre Arts major from Westminster, Maryland, participated in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Region II. The 2025 Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) was held Jan. 14-18, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Academic Excellence - Mar 6

McDaniel College Students Return From Studying Abroad During Fall Semester

McDaniel College recognizes students who immersed themselves in another country through their study abroad experience during the fall 2024 semester.
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Study Abroad - Jan 30

McDaniel College Announces Dean's List

McDaniel College announces its fall 2024 dean's list, recognizing full-time undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement. Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 grade point average.
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Dean's List - Jan 24

McDaniel College Students Inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

McDaniel College students were inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society. Alpha Lambda Delta (First Year Seminar) recognizes students who completed their first year at McDaniel with a 3.7 grade point average (GPA) or higher. Its mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, promote intelligent living and continued high standards and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society.
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Honors List - 2024 Nov 21

McDaniel College Students Awarded Educator's Legacy Scholarships

McDaniel College has awarded select first-year and transfer students with Educator's Legacy Scholarships valued at up to $132,000, or $33,000 annually over four years, for each student. Children with a parent or guardian with at least four years of current and consecutive full-time employment at a K-12 school or community college can apply for this guaranteed scholarship to attend McDaniel College. Any service qualifies, such as teachers, administrators, counselors, or support staff, as long as the employment is directly through the school or college.
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Scholarship - 2024 Nov 12

McDaniel College Students Receive Army ROTC Scholarships

McDaniel College students earned Army ROTC Scholarships. The scholarship, which is awarded based on scholastic, athletic and leadership attributes, covers full tuition, room and board, and fees, plus additional funds for books, as well as a monthly living stipend. The student will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and will be required to serve active duty in the Army Reserve or National Guard upon graduating from McDaniel.
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Military Achievement - 2024 Oct 7

McDaniel College Awards Bachelor's Degrees

McDaniel College awarded 407 bachelor's degrees during the college's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 18.
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Graduation - 2024 May 23

McDaniel College senior Grayson Jons of Ijamsville has 'unreal experience' as a live content correspondent for the NFL

McDaniel College senior Grayson Jons, a Communication major from Ijamsville (21754), served as a live content correspondent for the NFL. She was one of only three correspondents assigned to the Baltimore Ravens during the 2023-24 season.
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Work Experience - 2024 Feb 12

McDaniel College Sophomore Ameerah Johnson Participates in Inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps

Ameerah Johnson of Waldorf, Maryland, a sophomore Criminal Justice and Sociology major at McDaniel College, has been selected as an inaugural fellow for the Service Year Option and Maryland Corps though the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation. Johnson is fulfilling her commitment at McDaniel, which is a host site for the program, where she is assisting with student outreach for various initiatives and programming focused on supporting students across the eight dimensions of wellness - intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, financial, physical, and occupational.
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Community Service - 2024 Feb 12

McDaniel College Students Participated in Maryland Student Legislature Annual Session

A group of six McDaniel students received awards at the Maryland Student Legislature annual session held April 30-May 1 at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Maryland. Political Science professor Matthew Mongiello and Social Work professor Jim Kunz accompanied the students.
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Club or Organization - 2022 Jun 10

McDaniel College students participate in Model European Union 2023

McDaniel College students participated in the Model European Union 2023 Simulation held Nov. 9-11. A delegation of seven students represented Sweden and were accompanied by Christianna N. Leahy, chair of the Political Science and International Studies department at McDaniel. The Mid-Atlantic European Union Simulation engages students in discussions and debates that are both current and topical on the European Union (EU)'s agenda.
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Academic competition - 2023 Nov 17

McDaniel College Honors students present research at virtual Maryland Collegiate Honors Conference

Three students represented McDaniel College at the Maryland Collegiate Honors Conference held virtually on Feb. 25-26. McDaniel College Honors students Rebecca Halaney, Zach Ruggerie, and Raquel Sobczak were excited to have the opportunity to present at the conference and enjoyed hearing and learning of the stories and research from other presenters.
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Honors Program - 2022 Mar 3

McDaniel College Senior Marlowe Embry honored with Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award

McDaniel College senior Marlowe Embry of San Jose, Calif., (J.H. Pitman), a member of the McDaniel volleyball team, has been honored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as part of its annual Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars Award. This is the third consecutive year that Embry, who is a kinesiology major at McDaniel, has been recognized.
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Sports - 2021 Apr 30
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