With technology at the tips of their fingers, many roommates get to know – and like – each other long before arriving on campus. » Full Story

Lori Michau ’92 tells the story of her life and work in Uganda with Raising Voices, the organization she founded with partner Dipak Naker and the approach they developed to mobilize communities to prevent violence against women and children. » Full Story

McDaniel College’s Board of Trustees has begun a national search for its ninth president. The next president will succeed President Joan Develin Coley, who announced her retirement last spring and will complete a decade of exemplary leadership in July 2010. » Full Story

Eleven faculty received awards at the opening faculty meeting Aug. 18 for scholarly and creative works, and Professors Christianna Nichols Leahy, Pamela L. Regis and Senior Lecturer Steven “Bo” Eckard were honored with 25-year service awards. » Full Story

McDaniel President Joan Develin Coley challenged the Class of 2013 to seize every opportunity before welcoming each of the 480 freshmen as they participated in the long-standing McDaniel tradition of ringing the bell that once was atop Old Main. » Full Story

Five of Maryland's 24 teachers of the year are master's-degree graduates of McDaniel College, and two earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the college. » Full Story

In 29 discussion groups of about 15 students each, McDaniel’s freshmen exercised their critical thinking skills by offering their opinions of Malcolm Gladwell’s messages in “Outliers,” the book they were asked to read over the summer. » Full Story

A psychologist who specializes in memory, an expert on Hispanic and Latin American culture and an award-winning television writer/producer join McDaniel’s teaching ranks.
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McDaniel Hall bathroom renovation, expanded art studio, and new golf clubhouse top the list of latest upgrades.
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A memorial service celebrating Ira Zepp’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 29 on campus at Big Baker Chapel with the Rev. Carroll Yingling officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service at McDaniel Lounge. » Full Story

Read on for a list of events in the coming weeks on the Hill. » Full Story