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 Announces Dean's List
McDaniel College announces its Spring 2019 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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2019 Jun 18
McDaniel College Awards Bachelor's Degrees
McDaniel College awarded more than 350 bachelor's degrees during the College's 149th undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 25.
Graduation -
2019 May 31
McDaniel College Awards Master's Degrees
McDaniel College awarded nearly 250 master's degrees during the College's 149th commencement ceremony on May 25.
Graduation -
2019 May 30
McDaniel College Awards Bachelor's Degrees, as well as Academic, Activity and Leadership Awards
McDaniel College awarded more than 350 bachelor's degrees during the 149th undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 25. Select graduating seniors also received academic, activity and leadership awards at the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 24.
Graduation -
2019 May 29
McDaniel College Graduate Awarded The Edith Farr Ridington Writing Award
The Edith Farr Ridington Writing Award was given to Owen Christopher Long, a psychology major from Hanover, Pa., during McDaniel College's undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 25.
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2019 May 29
Taylor Jean Bauman Receives Two Top Awards at McDaniel College's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Taylor Jean Bauman of Charlottesville, Va., was awarded both The Argonaut Award as the graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average and The Mary Ward Lewis Prize at McDaniel College's undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 25. She graduated summa cum laude and a College Scholar with departmental honors in biology and a minor in psychology.
Graduation -
2019 May 28
McDaniel College Master's Degree Recipient Awarded The B. Jill Brooks Hodge Professional Development Award
Kathleen Dulin received The B. Jill Brooks Hodge Professional Development Award during the graduate commencement ceremony on May 25.
Graduation -
2019 May 28
McDaniel College Graduate Awarded The Edith Farr Ridington Writing Award
The Edith Farr Ridington Writing Award was given to Daniel James Smith of Lancaster, Pa., during McDaniel College's undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 25.
Graduation -
2019 May 29
McDaniel College Graduate Awarded The Bates Prize
The Bates Prize for the outstanding male member of the graduating class at McDaniel College was awarded to Atticus Lieberman Rice, a double major in political science and communication from Portland, Ore. Rice graduated summa cum laude and a College Scholar with departmental honors in communication and political science and international studies during McDaniel College's undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 25.
Graduation -
2019 May 28
McDaniel College Master's Degree Recipient Awarded The Joan Develin Coley Award for Excellence in Education
Tiffany Marie Vanik earned a master's degree in the reading specialist: literacy leadership graduate program from McDaniel College on May 25. She also received The Joan Develin Coley Award for Excellence in Education during the graduate commencement ceremony.
Graduation -
2019 May 28
Six McDaniel College Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants
Six McDaniel College graduates were commissioned May 24 as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army and graduated from the college with Bachelor of Arts degrees on May 25.
Military Achievement -
2019 May 28
Maia Hanlon of Madison was recognized at McDaniel College's Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast
Maia Hanlon of Madison (53716) was recognized at the April 29 Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. The event highlighted McDaniel students, faculty and staff, as well as community partners, for campus and community involvement.
Community Service -
2019 May 6
Emily Farrell of Hampton was recognized at McDaniel College's Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast
Emily Farrell of Hampton (23669-1612) was recognized at the April 29 Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. The event highlighted McDaniel students, faculty and staff, as well as community partners, for campus and community involvement.
Community Service -
2019 May 6
Lacey Utz of Fallston was recognized at McDaniel College's Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast
Lacey Utz of Fallston (21047-2609) was recognized at the April 29 Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. The event highlighted McDaniel students, faculty and staff, as well as community partners, for campus and community involvement.
Community Service -
2019 May 6
Laura DiCarlo of Bel Air was recognized at McDaniel College's Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast
Laura DiCarlo of Bel Air (21015-6279) was recognized at the April 29 Community Engagement and Impact Awards Breakfast at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. The event highlighted McDaniel students, faculty and staff, as well as community partners, for campus and community involvement.
Community Service -
2019 May 6
McDaniel College Students Perform in Gospel Choir Concert
McDaniel College students perform in the Gospel Choir Concert on Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Apr 30
McDaniel College Students Recognized at Spring Awards Ceremony
McDaniel College students were recognized at the April 28 Spring Awards ceremony. Nearly 30 honors for academic achievement and leadership were awarded to juniors, sophomores and freshmen.
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2019 Apr 30
McDaniel College Juniors Named to Trumpeters Leadership Honor Society
McDaniel College juniors were named April 28 to the Trumpeters leadership honor society. Trumpeters is a leadership honor society that recognizes exemplary qualities of leadership, integrity, and sincerity. Those selected are called to serve as positive examples of the campus by devoting themselves to academics, extracurricular activities and service.
Honor Society -
2019 Apr 29
McDaniel College Juniors Named to Omicron Delta Kappa
McDaniel College juniors were named April 28 to the Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society. Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, was installed at the College in 1963.
Honor Society -
2019 Apr 29
McDaniel College Students Perform in College Band Concert
McDaniel College students perform in the College Band Concert. The performance is Friday, May 10, 7 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. It is free and open to the public.
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2019 Apr 29
McDaniel College Students Perform with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra
McDaniel College students perform with the Westminster Symphony Orchestra. The performance is Saturday, May 4, 3 p.m., at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, Md. The Westminster Symphony Orchestra is comprised of McDaniel College and Carroll Community College students, as well as community musicians. The orchestra is under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music at McDaniel College.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Apr 26
Graduating Senior Cinema Majors at McDaniel College Premiere Films at Cinema Showcase
Graduating senior cinema majors at McDaniel College premiere student-produced digital features at the McDaniel Cinema Showcase. The event takes place Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m., in Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science, at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Admission is free and open to the public.
Achievement (Other) -
2019 Apr 26
McDaniel College Student Wins First Place at Carroll County Hackathon
McDaniel College students were members of the first-place winning team at the third annual Carroll County Hackathon held at McDaniel College, Feb. 22-24.
Student Competition -
2019 Apr 24
McDaniel College Students Perform at Jazz Night
McDaniel College students perform during Jazz Night on Thursday, May 9. Directed by Tim Jenkins, music lecturer at McDaniel, Jazz Night features diverse styles of jazz, including classic big band swing, bebop, Latin, Funk, Jazz-rock, and classic blues.
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2019 Apr 23
The Madrigal Singers comprised of McDaniel College students perform
The Madrigal Singers, the premier vocal ensemble at McDaniel College, performs diverse a cappella styles from Renaissance pieces to contemporary jazz vocal music on Monday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The event is free and open to the public.
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2019 Apr 23
McDaniel College Student Wins Best Idea at Carroll County Hackathon
McDaniel College students were members of the winning team for best idea at the third annual Carroll County Hackathon held at McDaniel College, Feb. 22-24.
Student Competition -
2019 Apr 23
McDaniel College Students Perform in Singing on Stage
McDaniel College students perform selections from renowned operas and Broadway musicals during Singing on Stage on Sunday, May 5, 7 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public.
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2019 Apr 23
McDaniel College Students Perform in the Student African Drum Ensemble and "Making Rock" Showcase
McDaniel College students perform in the Student African Drum Ensemble and "Making Rock" Showcase on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m., in Decker Center Forum at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Apr 17
Madison Hively of Frederick Competed for $10K Top Prize at McDaniel College Innovation Challenge Finals
Madison Hively, a junior from Frederick (21704), competed in the McDaniel College Innovation Challenge Finals on April 15. Hively presented AWARE, aimed at creating electricity in a renewable way.
Student Competition -
2019 Apr 16
McDaniel College Students on Team Liquid Lens Competed for $10K Top Prize at McDaniel College Innovation Challenge Finals
McDaniel College students on team Liquid Lens competed in the McDaniel College Innovation Challenge Finals on April 15. Liquid Lens by senior Chloe DePiano, communication major from Titusville, N.J., senior Zachary Fortuna, business administration major from Metuchen, N.J., and senior Dustin Miller, communication major from Wyomissing, Pa., is both an aluminum water bottle and social media app aimed at making a positive environmental impact.
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2019 Apr 16