Fall 2025Masthead

McDaniel College
Fall 2025
Vol. 40, No. 2The Hill is published twice a year:McDaniel College
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Westminster, MD 21157-4390
www.mcdaniel.eduEditor: Lindsay Sherman
Staff Writers: Cheryl Knauer, Caitlin Wilson
Staff Designers: Samantha Arellano, Jamie Reams Leinauer, Katie Leonardis
Staff Photographer/Videographer: Curtis Blank
Sensitivity Reader: Kenrya Rankin
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410-857-2296 or
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Westminster, MD 21157-4390
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Westminster, MD 21157-4390McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities as defined by law.The diverse views presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or official policies of the College.©2025 McDaniel CollegeOn the cover:
We are proud to launch Reaching New Heights: The Campaign for McDaniel College with ambitious goals of raising $50 million and establishing 2,500 new community connections and 500 new career connections.CoverMastheadPresident's LetterMailCarpe DiemReaching New Heights: The Campaign for McDaniel CollegeCreating Spaces for Academic ExcellenceThe Learning Commons @ Hoover LibraryStudent Accessibility & Support ServicesThe Writing CenterThe STEM CenterBuilding for the FutureBusiness DepartmentCultivating Campus Life and Community BelongingThe Ripple Effects of Consistent GivingQ&A with Nicki James '26Community ConnectionsCentering Alumni in the Student ExperienceFinding Fulfillment in Volunteerism on the HillQ&A with Sana Askari '26Career ConnectionsGift HighlightsAlumni Updates: Honor ClassIn Memoriam: M. Lee RiceAlumni Updates: Class of 1970In MemoriamAlumni Updates: Class of 1976Alumni Updates: Class of 1982Alumni Updates: Class of 1988ArrivedAlumni Updates: Class of 1994Alumni Updates: Class of 2000In Memoriam: Wasyl PalijczukAlumni Updates: Class of 2006Alumni Updates: Class of 2012We Did!Alumni Updates: Class of 2018Alumni Updates: Class of 2024Keep ClimbingI reached new heights by...Back cover