Faculty votes to cut physical activity requirement
Starting this fall, both current and future students will no longer be required to take two gym classes in order to graduate. On Thursday, Sept. 12, Provost Julia Jasken sent…
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Amanda Bailey, Ph.D., presents 34th annual Holloway Lecture
When Amanda Bailey, Ph.D., told her daughter she would be presenting on Shakespeare to an audience of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff, the 10-year-old asked, “Shakespeare, seriously?” with obvious confusion….
Gwen Coddington begins first semester as archivist and librarian
If you stop by the library this semester, you may see a new face in the archives – Gwen Coddington, the new archivist and special collections librarian. Coddington began working…
Largest incoming class in history poses logistical challenges
As the largest class in history has come to take over McDaniel College, a number of new challenges have arisen. When the 587 first-year and 50 transfer students came flooding…
Professor Daniel Schafer returns to campus
To some people, there may appear to be a new face in the English Department, though seniors, faculty, and staff are excited to welcome back professor Daniel Schafer. He first…
Football team heads into new season with new coaches, new culture
Football will kick off its season opener at home on Saturday, Sept. 7, against non-conference opponent Misericordia. This opening match marks a renewed beginning for the team, following various coaching…
Updated Student Handbook reflects new state regulations
This year, the College made significant updates to the McDaniel College Policy Against Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Other Forms of Personal Violence Policy in accordance with the new regulations…
Guenther named new chair of Board of Trustees
This summer, a veteran of the U.S. Army and McDaniel College was chosen to command as the new chair of the College’s Board of Trustees. Lt. Gen. Otto J. Guenther…
Office of Residence Life converts 8 houses to undergraduate housing
One of the most frequently shared pieces of news about this school year is the record-breaking number of new students in the class of 2023. Of course, while housing options…
Pam Regis assumes role as acting dean, Robert Kachur steps up as English department chair
After serving as the English department chair for three years, Pamela Regis, Ph.D., has decided to step up and serve as the new dean of graduate and professional studies. “I…
Radio club unveils new website
McDaniel’s radio station, MGTRadio, is excited to announce some substantial changes for the new school year. This past semester, the radio club focused on rebuilding its brand and has since…
McDaniel Local students return to community, receive Westminster welcome
On Saturday, Aug. 24, first-year students and peer mentors followed President Roger Casey down Main Street. For most students, however, this was not their first introduction to the Westminster community….
tCUP Cafe announces grand reopening
After nearly eight months of renovations, unexpected delays, and countless challenges along the way, followed by two hectic weeks of a soft reopening, the tCUP Café is finally ready to…
The case for male hormonal contraceptives
Thanks to advances in the scientific and medical field, dozens of birth control options exist for couples to enjoy sex without the risk of pregnancy. Birth control pills, intrauterine devices,…
Second ‘Ask McDaniel Anything’ open forum addresses Campus Safety procedures, sexual assault training, administrative transparency
On Wednesday, April 24, Acting Dean of Student Affairs Liz Towle and Associate Dean of Campus and Community Engagement Josh Ambrose held “Ask McDaniel Anything,” an open forum where students…
Interfaith prayer room opens on campus
Students, faculty, and staff gathered together to celebrate the opening of McDaniel’s new interfaith prayer room on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the…
McDaniel students, faculty, and staff honored at third annual Phenomenal Woman Awards Banquet
On Wednesday, March 27, the third annual Phenomenal Woman Awards Banquet was held to celebrate the accomplishments of women at the College. Over 25 female students, faculty, and staff were nominated for…
Stop the single-use plastic bottle pollution
According to a 2017 report from The Guardian, 1 million plastic water bottles are purchased world-wide every minute. That’s expected to jump another 20 percent in the next two years….
Cornel West gives lecture at Alumni Hall
On March 29, political activist Cornel West visited McDaniel College’s WMC Alumni Hall for the College’s annual Ira G. Zepp, Jr. Memorial Lecture. Ira Zepp, who passed away in 2009, was a…
Annual United event to take place Friday
This Friday, April 12, the annual United event will be taking place once more. United is a showcase of the cultural and ethnic organizations of the campus, this year comprised…