CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES
Through Reaching New Heights, McDaniel is investing in the people, programs, and places that define its distinctive liberal arts experience.
Shaping the Future of the Hill
From innovative academic spaces and inspired faculty to vibrant student life and real-world career connections, each campaign priority strengthens what makes McDaniel extraordinary — and prepares our students to thrive long after they leave the Hill.
CREATING SPACES FOR
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
CULTIVATING CAMPUS LIFE
AND COMMUNITY BELONGING
FORMING COMMUNITY
AND CAREER CONNECTIONS
Your Support Brings These Priorities to Life
McDaniel’s campaign priorities reflect a bold commitment to the future. With your partnership, we can build spaces that inspire discovery, strengthen community, and shape the next generation of leaders.
Featured Projects
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Track Renovation
As announced during the 2024 Homecoming pregame celebration, construction of McDaniel’s bold new track has finally come to completion. Brandishing our signature green-and-gold stripes, the updated facility is able to host track and field competitions for the first time in years — now with improved safety and a design that reflects McDaniel’s pride in its student-athletes.
Supporting Student-Faculty Research
Research contributes directly to the body of scientific knowledge and to the academic reputation and prestige of McDaniel College. Often, faculty and students work collaboratively to explore specific topics of interest to both faculty and students.
Supporting Campus Safety Initiatives
Upgrades that enhance campus safety have a ripple effect across campus — more than simply physical improvements, these investments contribute to the vibrant and warm campus experience our students deserve.
Support for Academic Chairs and Professorships
Academic endowed chairs and professorships help the college attract and retain outstanding teachers and scholars. They also serve as ways of attracting prospective students and their families who research the academic strengths of the schools they visit.
Student Housing Renovations
In addition to general improvements, our residence halls will be renovated to meet the needs of today’s students, with spaces and finishes that support holistic well-being, community-building and growth within the residential environment. The college seeks to modernize the residence halls by renovating the rooms, student lounges, common areas, and restroom facilities.
Renovations to North Village Courtyard
These upgrades will breathe new life into North Village, creating an outdoor environment that balances relaxation, recreation, and connection. The redesigned courtyard will be a place where friendships grow, ideas are shared, and the McDaniel spirit shines brightest — a true reflection of campus life at its best.
Homecoming Week
Homecoming is more than just a week on the calendar — it’s a celebration of everything McDaniel stands for: community, tradition, and the shared experiences that connect generations of students and alumni. By supporting Homecoming, donors help preserve a legacy of pride while giving today’s students the opportunity to create memories they’ll carry for a lifetime.
Gill Stadium Locker Rooms
The college is excited to pursue upgrades for our Division III student-athletes at Gill Stadium with the addition of new locker units in the team rooms underneath the stadium. The teams that use Gill Stadium — football, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey — will soon benefit from team-specific, professional-grade locker rooms that will alleviate overcrowding in the Gill Center locker rooms.
Gill Center Improvements
Improvements to the basketball court will facilitate safer competition between men’s and women’s basketball players, and brand-new top-of-the-line bleachers will provide guests with a comfortable, easily accessible view of the many events — such as athletics and commencement ceremonies — hosted here on the Hill.
Classroom and Lab Renovations and Equipment
With exceptional faculty and academic staff comes the need for modern, well-equipped spaces that foster excellence in teaching and learning. Renovating labs and classrooms ensures access to updated technology, relevant research tools, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for success.
Athletics Coaching Investments
Coaches are among the most influential figures in a student-athlete’s life, inspiring pride, character, and leadership that extend far beyond the field or court. In addition to facility upgrades, the college is seeking resources to enhance its athletics programs through investments in coaching.