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.
Transfer Students Enroll at McDaniel College
Transfer students have enrolled at McDaniel College. This list includes students who have deposited as of June 1, 2026.
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Jun 2
McDaniel College welcomes Class of 2030
Incoming students have enrolled at McDaniel College as members of the Class of 2030. This list includes students who have deposited as of June 1, 2026.
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Jun 2
Peter Balding III of Vancouver Awarded The B. Jill Brooks Hodge Professional Development Award during McDaniel College's Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Peter Balding III of Vancouver earned a master's degree in Education of the Deaf and received The B. Jill Brooks Hodge Professional Development Award during McDaniel College's Graduate Commencement Ceremony on May 23.
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May 27
Joseph D. Ratzel of Westminster Receives Senior Award from McDaniel College
McDaniel College students received academic, activity and leadership awards at the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 22.
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May 27
Kelly Paige Kujawa of Jessup Receives Senior Award from McDaniel College
McDaniel College awarded 388 bachelor's degrees during the college's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 23. Select graduating seniors also received academic, activity and leadership awards at the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 22.
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May 27
Marina Jean Ferriola of Garnet Valley receives The Argonaut Award from McDaniel College
Marina Jean Ferriola of Garnet Valley was one of four recipients of The Argonaut Award for the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA) during their entire completed course of study.
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May 27
McDaniel College Graduates Awarded The Argonaut Award
McDaniel College awarded 388 bachelor's degrees during the college's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 23. Four undergraduates earned The Argonaut Award for the highest cumulative GPA during their entire completed courses of study.
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May 27
McDaniel College Graduate Awarded The Bates Prize
Sylvan Sialis Eichenlaub graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from McDaniel College on May 23. Eichenlaub was awarded The Bates Prize as the outstanding member of the graduating class during McDaniel College's Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 22.
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May 27
Sarah Grace Kreh of Frederick Graduates from McDaniel College and Receives The Argonaut Award and Mary Ward Lewis Prize
Sarah Grace Kreh of Frederick graduates from McDaniel College and receives The Argonaut Award and Mary Ward Lewis Prize.
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May 27
McDaniel College Graduate Awarded The Edith Farr Ridington Writing Award
Josephine M. Otremba of Bel Air, Maryland, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with departmental honors in History, was the recipient of The Edith Farr Ridington Writing Award. Otremba won the top writing award for the research paper titled "Christian Violence in Europe During the Black Death: A Product of Religious Tension and Economic Opportunism."
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May 27
Jodi Popielaski of Bishopville Awarded The Joan Develin Coley Award for Excellence in Education during McDaniel College's Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Jodi Popielaski of Bishopville, Maryland, earned a master's degree in Reading Specialist: Literacy Leadership and received The Joan Develin Coley Award for Excellence in Education during McDaniel College's Graduate Commencement Ceremony on May 23.
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May 27
McDaniel College Awards Bachelor's Degrees, as well as Academic, Activity and Leadership Awards
McDaniel College awarded 388 bachelor's degrees during the college's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 23. Select graduating seniors also received academic, activity and leadership awards at the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 22.
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May 27
McDaniel College senior student-athletes inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma national scholar-athlete honor society
Seniors were inducted into the Maryland Pi Chapter of the Chi Alpha Sigma national scholar-athlete honor society at McDaniel College during the McDaniel Athletics Senior Celebration on May 20.
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May 26
McDaniel College Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants
Seven McDaniel College graduates received commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army on May 22.
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May 26
McDaniel College Senior Awarded Prize at National Ecology Conference
McDaniel College senior Anna Kale, a Biology and Environmental Studies major, earned the "Best Student Poster Presentation" at the 2026 Benthic Ecology Meeting held in March in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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May 19
McDaniel College Senior Presented at National Ecology Conference
McDaniel College senior Kaitlyn Braun, a Biology major, showcased her undergraduate research at the 2026 Benthic Ecology Meeting held in March in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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May 19
McDaniel College students participate in National Model United Nations 2026 conference
McDaniel College students participated in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) 2026 conference in New York City, held April 6-10. A delegation of nine students represented Ireland across seven UN committees, addressing a range of international and policy issues.
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May 12
Senior Cinema majors premiered films at McDaniel College's Cinema Showcase
Cinema majors at McDaniel College premiered their original student-produced narrative and documentary films during the annual McDaniel Cinema Showcase on May 7 at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. The students wrote, directed, produced, and edited films as the culminating project for their senior capstone.
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May 11
McDaniel College welcomes Class of 2030
Incoming students have enrolled at McDaniel College as members of the Class of 2030. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 7, 2026.
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May 8
McDaniel College welcomes Class of 2030
Incoming students have enrolled at McDaniel College as members of the Class of 2030. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 7, 2026.
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May 8
Transfer Students Enroll at McDaniel College
Transfer students have enrolled at McDaniel College. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 7, 2026.
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May 8
McDaniel College students inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society
Students were inducted into the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society at McDaniel College.
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May 8
McDaniel College students inducted into Psi Chi international honor society in psychology
Students were inducted into the Psi Chi international honor society in psychology at McDaniel College.
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May 7
McDaniel College students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta international honor society in communication
Students were inducted April 2 into the Lambda Pi Eta international honor society in communication at McDaniel College.
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May 7
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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May 7
McDaniel College students presented research, scholarship, and creative work during Academic Symposium
McDaniel College's daylong Academic Symposium on Monday, May 4, showcased the original research, scholarship, and creative achievements of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff.
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May 5
McDaniel College students win People's Choice Award at Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge
McDaniel College student team won the $1,000 People's Choice Award at the college's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge on April 28.
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Apr 30
McDaniel College students competed in the college's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge
McDaniel College student teams competed in the college's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge on April 28.
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Apr 30
McDaniel College students win top prize at Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge
McDaniel College student team won the $5,000 top prize for first place at the college's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge on April 28.
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Apr 30
McDaniel College students inducted into Sigma Tau Delta international honor society in English
Students were inducted April 24 into the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society at McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland.
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Apr 30