McDaniel College has announced an approximately $15 million bequest, the largest gift in the college's history, along with the public launch of a $50 million comprehensive campaign entitled “Reaching New Heights: The Campaign for McDaniel College.” Learn more at campaign.mcdaniel.edu.
McDaniel College celebrates its 156th Commencement for the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 23. The graduate ceremony begins at 10 a.m., followed by the undergraduate ceremony at 2 p.m. Both ceremonies take place in the college’s Gill Center. A livestream is available online at mcdaniel.edu/commencement.
McDaniel’s Class of 2026 is compassionate, bold, and ambitious. Through their time on the Hill, they’ve grown into confident leaders who craft their own opportunities while simultaneously guiding their peers.
Two seniors majoring in Biology, Kaitlyn Braun and Anna Kale, presented at the 2026 Benthic Ecology Meeting in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Anna Kale, who is also majoring in Environmental Studies, was awarded "Best Student Poster Presentation," among other undergraduate and master's students, as well as Ph.D. candidates.
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News, experts, trends, research, interesting classes and fascinating people. It’s all here at McDaniel College – let us help you find what you’re looking for.
For media requests, contact the Office of Communications and Marketing:
Cheryl Knauer
Director of Public Relations cknauer@mcdaniel.edu Office: 410-857-2294 Cell: 443-487-1645
External Filming/Photography Policy
McDaniel College will consider requests from individuals and organizations who want to film or photograph any of the college’s properties and main campus.
Please complete the McDaniel College Filming/Photography request.
