McDaniel College

McDaniel College students presented student-faculty research findings at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (MARC-ACSM) Annual Meeting held Nov. 1-2, 2024, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The students' collaborative Kinesiology research projects in exercise science were conducted with mentorship from McDaniel faculty members Jennifer McKenzie, professor of Kinesiology, and Richard Laird, associate professor of Kinesiology.

A group of seven students from McDaniel College participated in "Independent Higher Education Day" in Annapolis, Maryland, on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Accompanied by President Julia Jasken, Associate Vice President for Administration and Government Relations Jenni Glennon, and Social Work Professor Jim Kunz, the McDaniel students from Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Worcester counties, participated in presentations and visited with their elected officials.

McDaniel College students were recognized at the Nov. 17 Undergraduate Awards ceremony. Current seniors, juniors, and sophomores were honored for academic achievement and leadership.

McDaniel College students were named to McDaniel's 2024 Homecoming Court. The Homecoming Court was presented Nov. 2 during pre-game activities of the Green Terror football game.

Four McDaniel College students were selected to present with McDaniel Assistant Professor of Education Laura Bitto at the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) annual conference held in Howard County at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Maryland, on Oct. 18.

Accounting majors at McDaniel College participated in McDaniel's annual Interviewing Day on Oct. 4. The students had the opportunity to meet during a three-hour time period with regional firms, many of which were represented by McDaniel alumni.

Select McDaniel College seniors received academic, activity and leadership awards at the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 17.

Five McDaniel College seniors were invited to present at the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Mid-Atlantic Conference held April 6.

Select graduating seniors from McDaniel College majoring in Elementary Education or minoring in PreK-12 or Secondary Education were named Teachers of Promise by the Maryland State Department of Education. These students, nominated based on GPA, service, leadership, and their performance during their student teaching semester, are mentored by award-winning educators in Maryland and had the opportunity to participate in a one-day Teachers of Promise Institute.

McDaniel College selects seven students as National Security Fellows. The National Security Fellows Program pairs with any program of study and provides McDaniel students with robust knowledge, skills, and experience in national security as well as the ability to specialize in an area of interest, such as interstate conflict, intra-state political violence, cybersecurity, ethics, and human rights

Cinema majors at McDaniel College premiere original student-produced fiction and documentary films during the McDaniel Cinema Showcase on Thursday, May 2. Each student wrote, directed, produced, and edited capstone films as portfolios of their work. After each film premieres, there will be a short Q&A with the student filmmaker.

McDaniel College selects 12 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.

Melissa Torres of Baltimore (21224) won the $1,000 runner-up prize and $1,000 for the Community Changer at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge on April 18 at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. Torres is a senior Business Administration major.

Josiah Yung of Takoma Park (20912) won the $5,000 top prize for first place and $1,000 for People's Choice at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge on April 18 at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Maryland. Yung is a freshman Art major with a specialization in Graphic Design and Communication major.

Senior Theatre Arts major Kim Parson's passion for lighting design has earned her national recognition. Parson of Pikesville, Maryland, was one of only 12 students from around the country invited to participate in the United States Institute for Theatre Technology's Gateway Program, which provides mentorship opportunities for underrepresented students. She was also one of only 11 finalists asked to present at the Region II Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in January and will represent the region at next week's KCACTF national festival.

Six McDaniel College students were selected to present their student-faculty research findings at the American Chemical Society's national conference held in New Orleans, March 17-21.

Six McDaniel College students were selected to present their student-faculty research findings at the 87th annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention held April 6 at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. This long-running conference for undergraduate students included 84 undergraduate research presentations in the chemical sciences from students representing colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey.

McDaniel College junior Javon Spencer of New Castle was selected as one of six 2024 Innovators of Progress Fellows. This one-year pre-accelerator program, which is an independent affiliate of MAGIC (the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory), supports entrepreneurial college students in becoming full-time founders of their own technology-enabled ventures. Spencer is a Business Administration major with a minor in Entrepreneurship at McDaniel.

Anaisha Coates, a junior from Severn, Maryland, wins award at annual Cecilia Bowens Phenomenal Woman Award Banquet, held on Thursday, March 27, at McDaniel College.

McDaniel College Honors students presented research at the Maryland Collegiate Honors Conference held Feb. 23-24 in Baltimore.

Ariana Stormont, a senior from Baltimore, wins award at annual Cecilia Bowens Phenomenal Woman Award Banquet, held on Thursday, March 28, at McDaniel College.

Eight McDaniel College students participated in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" on Feb. 21.

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.

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.

McDaniel College students were named to McDaniel's 2023 Homecoming Court. The Homecoming Court was presented Sept. 30 during pre-game activities. Student representatives from each class level were selected to be on the Homecoming Court.

McDaniel College students were recognized at the Nov. 5 Undergraduate Awards ceremony. Current seniors, juniors, and sophomores were honored for academic achievement and leadership.

Katie Klein, a senior Psychology and Kinesiology major at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., along with two 2023 McDaniel alums, a McDaniel faculty member, and a staff member presented student-faculty research findings at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference Oct. 18-21 in Orlando, Fla.

Recent McDaniel College graduate Carly Ludwig was named a Distinguished Teacher Candidate by the Maryland Association of Teacher Educators (MATE).

Select graduating seniors from McDaniel College majoring in Elementary Education or minoring in PreK-12 or Secondary Education were named Teachers of Promise by the Maryland State Department of Education. These students, nominated based on GPA, service, leadership, and their application, are provided with a mentor to guide them through their transition from college to the classroom.and had the opportunity to participate in the Teachers of Promise Institute.

Graduating senior cinema majors premiere student-produced digital features at the McDaniel Cinema Showcase. The McDaniel Cinema Showcase features capstone films written, directed, produced and edited by cinema majors at McDaniel as portfolios of their work.