The McDaniel Commitment is the guiding force in building a community of excellence that fosters students who are career- and life-ready before they leave the Hill. The college’s commitment to this community of scholars is evident through the experiences provided to our students even before their first day of classes, from the McDaniel Local orientation experience that welcomed first-year students from 21 states and 10 countries — 40% of whom are first-generation college students — to opportunities to expand their professional and personal development throughout the academic year. The Center for Experience and Opportunity (CEO) has committed to developing programming both inside and outside the classroom to ensure all McDaniel students are ready for life beyond college.
Of course, many students take advantage of the opportunity to get ahead of the competition in the post-college job market with experiential learning, making them engaged, global learners. Throughout the year, 94 students studied abroad in 11 countries, gaining experience in how to survive in an increasingly globalized world.
The commitment to creating life-changing experiences for students wouldn’t be possible without the support of our alumni and community partners. During the summer of 2022, 10 students completed Summer Intern Fellowships, supported in part by a generous gift from The Rupe-Stuart Internship Award, courtesy of former Board of Trustees member Mark Stuart M.S. ’94 and Timothy Rupe, and The Nora Roberts Foundation.