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 team wins grand prize at Carroll Biz Challenge
A team from McDaniel College won the grand prize at the Carroll Biz Challenge hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

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2017 Aug 14
McDaniel Students Receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards
More than 30 students received Duke of Edinburgh gold, silver and bronze awards for completing a self-development program dedicated to achievement in community service, physical fitness, special skills and an adventurous journey.

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2015 May 6

McDaniel Students Receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards
More than 30 students received Duke of Edinburgh gold, silver and bronze awards for completing a self-development program dedicated to achievement in community service, physical fitness, special skills and an adventurous journey.

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2015 May 5

McDaniel Students Recognized at Spring Awards Ceremony
More than 25 honors for academic achievement and leadership were awarded to juniors, sophomores and first-year students at McDaniel College during the April 26 Spring Awards ceremony.

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2015 May 1

McDaniel College Students Participate In "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day"
On Wednesday, February 18, students from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., are participating in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" by visiting their elected officials in Annapolis.
Among the students participating are:

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2015 Feb 10
McDaniel College junior Josh Viar of Oakland, Md., presented research at biology conference
McDaniel College junior Josh Viar of Oakland, Md., presented research findings at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) conference. Viar was among six McDaniel students who attended the conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3-7, 2015.

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2015 Feb 6
McDaniel College senior Rachel Statler of Greencastle, Pa., presented research at biology conference
McDaniel College senior Rachel Statler of Greencastle, Pa., presented research findings at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) conference. Statler was among six McDaniel students who attended the conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3-7, 2015.

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2015 Feb 6

McDaniel College senior Paola Villegas of Burke, Va., presented research at biology conference
McDaniel College senior Paola Villegas of Burke, Va., presented research findings at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) conference. Villegas was among six McDaniel students who attended the conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3-7, 2015.

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2015 Feb 6

McDaniel College senior Katelyn McCabe of Westminster, Md., presented research at biology conference
McDaniel College senior Katelyn McCabe of Westminster, Md., presented research findings at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) conference. McCabe was among six McDaniel students who attended the conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3-7, 2015.

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2015 Feb 6

McDaniel College junior Sophia Fricke of Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa., presented research at biology conference
McDaniel College junior Sophia Fricke of Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa., presented research findings at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) conference. Fricke was among six McDaniel students who attended the conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3-7, 2015.

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2015 Feb 6
McDaniel College senior Meghan Sturgill of Westminster, Md., presented research at biology conference
McDaniel College senior Meghan Sturgill of Westminster, Md., presented research findings at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) conference. Sturgill was among six McDaniel students who attended the conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3-7, 2015.

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2015 Feb 6
McDaniel College students selected for Baltimore Collegetown's LeaderShape Program
Students from McDaniel College were chosen to participate in the Baltimore Collegetown LeaderShape 2014 program.

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2014 Nov 20

McDaniel College Students Participate in Formal Chartering Ceremony for Rotaract Club
McDaniel College students are founding members of the McDaniel College Rotaract Club, a service and leadership organization officially chartered by Rotary International. Rotaract clubs are the college equivalent of Rotary clubs. Members commit themselves to community and international service alongside professional and leadership development.

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2014 Oct 31

McDaniel Students Recognized at Spring Awards Ceremony
More than 25 honors for academic achievement and leadership were awarded to juniors, sophomores and first-year students at McDaniel College during the April 27 Spring Awards ceremony.

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2014 May 8

McDaniel Students Receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards
More than 30 McDaniel College students received Duke of Edinburgh silver and bronze awards for completing a four-step self-development program dedicated to achievement in community service, physical fitness, special skills and adventurous journey.

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2014 May 8
McDaniel College Seniors Recognized for History Research at Regional Conference
Three McDaniel College seniors earned top awards at the Phi Alpha Theta Mid-Atlantic Regional History Honors Conference.

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2014 Apr 22
McDaniel College Seniors Recognized for History Research at Regional Conference
Three McDaniel College seniors earned top awards at the Phi Alpha Theta Mid-Atlantic Regional History Honors Conference.

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2014 Apr 14

McDaniel College Students Participate In "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" on Tuesday, February 18
Students from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., are participating in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" on Tuesday, February 18, by visiting their elected officials in Annapolis.
Among the students participating are:

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2014 Feb 17

McDaniel College students selected for Baltimore Collegetown's LeaderShape Program
Students from McDaniel College participated in the Baltimore Collegetown LeaderShape 2013 program, August 11 - 16 in Baltimore, including:

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2013 Aug 16
McDaniel College Freshmen Named to the Inaugural Class of Global Fellows
McDaniel College has named 20 freshmen to the inaugural class of Global Fellows, including:

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2013 Apr 24
McDaniel College Students Participate in Harvard National Model United Nations
Students from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., participated in the 59th annual Harvard National Model United Nations conference on Feb. 14-17 in Boston.
McDaniel's delegation included 19 students and represented Colombia. More than 3,000 students from over 40 nations took part in the event.
McDaniel students who participated included:

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2013 Feb 18
McDaniel College Students Participate In "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day"
On Thursday, February 14, students from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., are participating in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" by visiting their elected officials in Annapolis.
Among the students participating are:

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2013 Feb 13
Local students honored for academic achievement at McDaniel College
McDaniel College inducted 28 students into the prestigious Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement of a 3.70 GPA or higher during their first year as students at McDaniel College.
Among new members of the McDaniel College chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta are:

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2011 Oct 11