Alumni Profiles

“Dr. Sam Case was highly influential in providing hands-on experiences to students and he was very gracious with his time.”

I’ll never forget the breadth of education and encouragement on the Hill. At McDaniel, I learned how to continue to pursue my dreams — even if they changed over time.”

“I decided to go with Kinesiology after I learned that you work with both the mind and the body, and I loved being able to focus on sports.”

“When I wasn’t working or in class, I was studying to ensure I could finish my dual degree on time.”

“If you would have told me when I was graduating from McDaniel that I’d start my own nonprofit, I would have said, ‘No way, that’s a lot,' and it is a lot. But we just built from where we were and all of a sudden, it just makes sense.”

“Most people don’t listen. They want to talk. But when you walk into a business meeting, the answer is already in the room. You just need to listen for it and reflect it back.”

“I had some incredible professors at McDaniel. I was really kind of wavering about whether I wanted to go into administration, but several of them had spoken to me privately and suggested I continue down that path. They saw something in me that others did not.”

“I learned about mental toughness and that with enough tenacity — and a book — I can figure out anything.”

“To say that Carroll County is privileged to have her is an understatement. If what she wanted was academic acclaim, there’s no question in my mind that she could have been successful at Hopkins, Yale or Harvard. But she saw a need, a very real need, and is very committed to our community.” Andrea Kirby Ormiston ’99, Dr. Ruby's best friend since 2nd grade

It was the most challenging public health experience I’ve ever head, but it was among the most rewarding.”