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.
(see more)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.
McDaniel College student wins honorable mention at Juried undergraduate exhibition
McDaniel College student wins honorable mention award at Juried Undergraduate Exhibition opening reception on Friday, March 22.
McDaniel College student wins awards at Juried Undergraduate Exhibition
McDaniel College student wins awards at Kathryn E. Wentz Juried Undergraduate Exhibition during the opening reception on Friday, March 22.
McDaniel College student wins third place at Juried undergraduate exhibition
McDaniel College student wins third place at Kathryn E. Wentz Juried Undergraduate Exhibition during the opening reception on Friday, March 22.
McDaniel College student wins second place at Juried undergraduate exhibition
McDaniel College student wins second place at Kathryn E. Wentz Juried Undergraduate Exhibition during the opening reception on Friday, March 22.
McDaniel College student wins the Foundations Award at Juried undergraduate exhibition
McDaniel College student wins the Foundations Award at Kathryn E. Wentz Juried Undergraduate Exhibition during the opening reception on Friday, March 22.
McDaniel College student wins first place at Juried undergraduate exhibition
McDaniel College student wins first place at Kathryn E. Wentz Juried Undergraduate Exhibition during the opening reception on Friday, March 22.
McDaniel College Honors Students Present Research at Maryland Collegiate Honors Conference
McDaniel College Honors students presented research at the Maryland Collegiate Honors Conference held Feb. 23-24 in Baltimore.
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Mar 8
McDaniel College Students Perform in Student-Directed Production of "Eurydice"
McDaniel College students perform in a student-directed production of "Eurydice," a reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Performances are Thursday, Feb. 29-Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Elderdice Studio Theatre in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. (Note: the show contains themes of death and grief; may use fog.) Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students, seniors (over 60), active military members and veterans, as well as those with a McDaniel College ID.
McDaniel College students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa national honor society
On March 24, 24 students were inducted into McDaniel College's Delta of Maryland Chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. Founded in 1776, the Phi Beta Kappa Society is the nation's oldest academic honor society.
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Mar 26
McDaniel College sophomore Madeline Mobley of Joppa stage manages McDaniel College Production of "Eurydice"
McDaniel College sophomore Madeline Mobley of Joppa stage manages McDaniel College's production of "Eurydice," a reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Performances are Thursday, Feb. 29-Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Elderdice Studio Theatre in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. (Note: the show contains themes of death and grief; may use fog.) Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students, seniors (over 60), active military members and veterans, as well as those with a McDaniel College ID.
McDaniel College senior Madison Dehais of Montpelier directs McDaniel College Production of "Eurydice"
McDaniel College senior Madison Dehais of Montpelier, Virginia, directs McDaniel College's production of "Eurydice," a reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Performances are Thursday, Feb. 29-Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Elderdice Studio Theatre in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. (Note: the show contains themes of death and grief; may use fog.) Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students, seniors (over 60), active military members and veterans, as well as those with a McDaniel College ID.
McDaniel College Students Participated in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" on Feb. 21
Eight McDaniel College students participated in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" on Feb. 21.
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Feb 22
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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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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Feb 12
Art Majors at McDaniel College Display Works in Honors Art Exhibition
McDaniel College's student Honors Art exhibition features a variety of work from four Honors Art majors. The exhibition runs Tuesday, Feb. 20-Friday, March 8, in McDaniel's Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. An opening reception takes place Friday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m.
McDaniel College student Meghana Manwadkar participated in an internship during Jan Term
McDaniel College student Meghana Manwadkar participated in an internship during the college's January Term. Known as Jan Term, this three-week session allows students to explore new areas and expand their intellectual horizons with specially designed courses, as well as internships and independent study opportunities.
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Feb 5
McDaniel College student Ngwing Taku participated in an internship during Jan Term
McDaniel College student Ngwing Taku participated in an internship during the college's January Term. Known as Jan Term, this three-week session allows students to explore new areas and expand their intellectual horizons with specially designed courses, as well as internships and independent study opportunities.
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Feb 2
McDaniel College students participated in study tours during Jan Term
McDaniel College students participated in study tours through a wide variety of courses during Jan Term. January Term, known as Jan Term, is a three-week session between the fall and spring semesters that allows students and faculty to explore new areas and expand their intellectual horizons with specially designed courses.
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Jan 26
McDaniel College student Lacy Newhouse participated in an internship during Jan Term
McDaniel College student Lacy Newhouse participated in an internship during the college's January Term. Known as Jan Term, this three-week session allows students to explore new areas and expand their intellectual horizons with specially designed courses, as well as internships and independent study opportunities.
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Jan 25
McDaniel College Student Alison Weinberger Participated in Fall 2023 Internship
McDaniel College student Alison Weinberger participated in a fall 2023 internship. 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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Jan 25
McDaniel College student Paul Steinert participated in an internship during Jan Term
McDaniel College student Paul Steinert participated in an internship during the college's January Term. Known as Jan Term, this three-week session allows students to explore new areas and expand their intellectual horizons with specially designed courses, as well as internships and independent study opportunities.
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Jan 25
McDaniel College Students Participated in Fall 2023 Internships
McDaniel College students participated in fall 2023 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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Jan 25
McDaniel College Students Return From Studying Abroad During Fall Semester
McDaniel College students immersed themselves in another country through their study abroad experience during the fall 2023 semester. Over one-third of McDaniel students study abroad for academic credit in more than 50 countries.
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Jan 24
McDaniel College Announces Dean's List
McDaniel College announces its fall 2023 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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Jan 12
McDaniel College Seniors Awarded Top Prizes at Annual Statewide Environmental Conference
McDaniel College seniors were awarded top prizes at the Maryland Water Monitoring Council's Annual Conference held Nov. 17 at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Md.
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2023 Dec 15
McDaniel College Students Perform in Gospel Choir Concert
McDaniel College students perform in the Gospel Choir Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. The Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music, as well as spirituals, under the direction of Senior Adjunct Lecturer Shelley Ensor.
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2023 Nov 21
Jordan Greene of Baltimore Performs in McDaniel College's Jazz Night
Cinema major Jordan Greene of Baltimore (21244) performs during Jazz Night on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. Greene performs voice and keyboard.
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2023 Nov 21
McDaniel College Students Perform in College Band Concert
McDaniel College students perform in the College Band Concert on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. Nearly 50 musicians, including McDaniel students, as well as McDaniel faculty members, band alumni, and community musicians, perform, under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in Music.
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2023 Nov 21
McDaniel College Students Perform with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra
McDaniel College students perform with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. Directed by Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in Music, the Westminster Symphony Orchestra is composed of McDaniel and Carroll Community College students, as well as Music faculty and community musicians.
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2023 Nov 21
Jordan Greene of Baltimore Performs in Gospel Choir Concert at McDaniel College
Cinema major Jordan Greene of Baltimore (21244) performs in the Gospel Choir Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland.
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2023 Nov 21