Kristi Thayer Yowell ’00, M.S. ’05, coordinator of McDaniel College’s graduate program in Human Resources Management, was recently recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, in recognition of her distinguished leadership and service with the organization.
McDaniel College’s Maryland Beta chapter of the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity was recognized with four national awards at the fraternity’s biennial convention held June 19-22 in Atlanta. The Alumni Club of Metro Detroit, which is chaired by Don Schenk ’71, was also recognized. McDaniel's Maryland Beta chapter was established in April 1971 and currently has nearly 750 members.
McDaniel Nursing Program Director Heather Gable was awarded $5,000 for achieving the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential. In addition, the college received a more than $40,000 grant to support professional development opportunities for McDaniel’s nurse educators.
McDaniel President Julia Jasken was named to The Daily Record's Top 100 Women list for the second time and was honored during the award's 30th anniversary celebration on May 5, alongside Psychology major Janiah Fields, a 2025 graduate, who was the winner of the 2025 Top 100 Women Scholarship.
McDaniel was awarded nearly $100,000 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission for the “Transition to Teach” project, which will address teacher shortages, while supporting new career paths.
McDaniel College announces its spring 2025 dean's list, recognizing full-time undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement. Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 grade point average.
Abigail Walker, who graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors in History and a minor in Secondary Education, was named a Distinguished Teacher Candidate by the Maryland Association of Teacher Educators and plans to continue to teach for Carroll County Public Schools. Additionally, seven Education graduates were named Teachers of Promise by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Published during Military Appreciation Month, McDaniel has been recognized for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year among the nation’s top schools for military and veteran students and as a Military Spouse Friendly School. McDaniel has annually made the Military Friendly® Schools list since 2009.
Among family and friends, 380 bachelor’s candidates crossed the stage to receive their degrees on Friday, May 23, during McDaniel College’s 155th Commencement ceremony. Military and business leader Linda L. Singh addressed the graduating class, talking to them about power, resilience, self-care, and leaning into the uncertainty of the world. An Honorary Doctor of Public Service was also awarded to former U.S. Representative C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger.
On the eve of their graduation, McDaniel College seniors in the Class of 2025 were honored with academic, activity, and leadership awards. Prior to the event, the graduating seniors took part in the Arch Processional led by McDaniel President Julia Jasken.
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