Reaching New Heights

Reaching New Heights The Campaign for McDaniel College

At McDaniel College, there are no limits to how high we can reach or how expansive our future can be when we work together as a united community.

That’s why we are pleased to announce Reaching New Heights: The Campaign for McDaniel College, an ambitious, comprehensive fundraising campaign that will help us continue to change lives as we have since our founding as Western Maryland College in 1867.

Together, we will fulfill our vision of excellence within a culture of genuine care — for our students, for our employees, for our alumni, and for our communities both domestically and abroad.

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A NEW ERA IN McDANIEL COLLEGE’S HISTORY Reaching New Heights — Together

On the Hill, life has always been measured in seasons. Like the seasons, McDaniel renews itself again and again. This legacy of those who came before fuels the dreams of those here now, and the promise of those yet to come.

Together, we will carry McDaniel into its next season. Join us as we reach new heights together.

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Ways to Give

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What to Support

Impact of Giving

Giving Circles

At McDaniel College, the generosity of our donors is woven into every corner of campus life, opening doors of opportunity and shaping experiences that linger long after graduation. In 2026, we expanded the Founders Society to include giving circles that further celebrate this spirit of philanthropy.

Whether helping a first-generation student begin their McDaniel journey, supporting hands-on research and internships, or enhancing the spaces where students live and learn, our giving circles honor those who make it all possible.

Thank you for helping us sustain the legacy and promise of a McDaniel education.

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Giving Highlights

Homecoming 2026 celebrated on the Hill

Alumni, students, families, and community members came together to celebrate Homecoming with various alumni events, as well as by cheering on the Green Terror. Homecoming traditions, including the presentation of the Homecoming Court, awarding the James Brant Memorial Cup, and naming the winners of the Letters on the Hill contest, took place during pre-game of the Homecoming football game. A special announcement was made at halftime about the launch of the Green Terror Marching Band in fall 2027.
McDaniel hosts Homecoming 2026

Alumni, students, families, and community members celebrate Homecoming 2026 on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, with Homecoming traditions, including tailgating at Kenneth R. Gill Stadium while Green Terror football takes on Carnegie Mellon University, and a special announcement at halftime before recognition of the McDaniel College Athletics Hall of Fame award recipients. Additionally, the annual Green & Gold Challenge, a weeklong competition to support McDaniel's student-athletes, runs Oct. 1-8.
Alumni expand scholarship for Glen Burnie High School graduates to study at McDaniel

Alumni couple Bryson and Carol Popham, both members of the Class of 1973, have created the Mildred R. Popham and Carol L. Popham ’73 Scholarship for Teaching and Human Services for eligible Glen Burnie High School graduates who attend McDaniel. Beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, scholarship funds will be available to up to four eligible Glen Burnie High School graduates each year.