News Archive 06/29/10
Hill Happenings
One-time home to College founder gets renovated
Renovation of the old Stone House and onetime home of Fayette R. Buell, where he established a private academy that evolved into Western Maryland College, will create a conference facility and an apartment for visiting scholars and… Full Story
The Hill magazine’s summer issue is explosive
Get ready for a rousing reading experience. The upcoming issue features the riveting story behind the story of Philadelphia Daily News reporter Wendy Ruderman ’91, who wrote a 10-month series “Tainted Justice,” an expose of alleged… Full Story
Student-faculty research moves ahead over summer
While many of their classmates are no doubt lounging poolside, 28 McDaniel students are immersed in 14 summer research projects in collaboration with professors from virtually every discipline.Junior Allison Marriott and Sociology Professor… Full Story
Hoover Library launches new catalog system
In its first major overhaul in nearly two decades, Hoover Library has launched a new catalog system that is designed to make students’ academic, research and campus lives a lot easier.Called Polaris, the enhanced catalog and library system… Full Story
Faculty promoted and granted tenure
Thomas Falkner, provost and dean of the faculty, announced promotions and tenure appointments for Peter Bradley, Peter Craig, Lauren Dundes and Robert Kachur.Bradley, a member of the Philosophy Department, was promoted to associate professor… Full Story
Ravens to roost on the Hill
The Baltimore Ravens launch their 15th training camp at McDaniel College with two practices, 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., on July 27. Camp ends Aug. 20.Ravens rookies, quarterbacks and select players take part in four practices over two days –… Full Story
Professor Brown retires after 42 years
Professor Michael Brown has retired after a four-decade teaching career but will be long remembered by colleagues and former students alike. Brown arrived at the college in 1968 with a freshly minted Ph.D. in plant physiology from the… Full Story