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鈥淭his recognition celebrates our strengths-based approach, the close school partnerships we have built and continue to build, and the support we provide to future teachers positioned to make a meaningful and positive impact in their classrooms,鈥� said Dr. Kobett.
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“These gifts help ensure the Berman Family Performing Arts Center will not only stand as a signature facility for arts and culture at Stevenson, but that the Center will serve generations of students and enrich the entire campus community,” said Elliot Hirshman, President of 麻豆视频免费在线观看.
Currently under construction on North Campus, the Berman Family Performing Arts Center will open in Fall 2026. In recognition of their generous gifts, the individual donors and donating organizations are acknowledged below:
James and Jacqueline Stradtner
Jim and Jackie Stradtner made a $50,000 gift to name the聽James and Jacqueline Stradtner Caf茅. Jim Stradtner is Managing Partner of Century Private Investments LLC and Jackie Stradtner is a retired teacher with Baltimore County Public Schools. Jim Stradtner is a longtime member of Stevenson鈥檚 Board of Trustees, and served as the Chair of the Board from 2015 to 2019. Longstanding supporters of Stevenson, the Stradtners previously established the James and Jacqueline Stradtner Environmental Sciences Internship Endowment to support paid internships for students in Stevenson鈥檚 Environmental Science program. They also provide annual support to a named scholarship to support graduates of Sister鈥檚 Academy who attend Stevenson, as well as a named scholarship to support students majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Scott and Carolynne Dorsey
Scott and Carolynne Dorsey made a $50,000 gift to name the聽Luke Edwin Dorsey Music Wing Vestibule聽in memory of their son, Luke Edwin Dorsey. A member of Stevenson鈥檚 Board of Trustees, Scott Dorsey is the Chairman and CEO of Merritt Companies, which comprises Merritt Properties, Merritt Construction Services, and Merritt Clubs. In addition to serving on Stevenson鈥檚 Board, he is an active member of many boards and organizations throughout Maryland.
Alpha Landscaping
Alpha Landscaping committed $50,000 to name the Alpha Landscaping East Hall and to a long-term pledge in support of the Stevenson Annual Fund. Alpha Landscaping and their employees are responsible for maintaining the beautiful landscaping throughout all of Stevenson鈥檚 campuses.
The Ford Family
The Ford Family made a $25,000 gift to name the聽Ford Family Green Room. Mitchell F. Ford is a Certified Financial Planner and Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, and Portfolio Management Director at The Ford Group at Morgan Stanley. He also serves on the President鈥檚 Advisory Council at Stevenson. His son, Shane Ford, was a lacrosse player at Stevenson and graduated in 2023. The Ford Family previously named a scoreboard on East Campus.
Jack Dunn IV
A member of the President鈥檚 Advisory Council at Stevenson, Jack Dunn IV made a $25,000 gift to name the聽Dunn Theater Director鈥檚 Office. Jack Dunn is the retired Chairman and CEO of FTI Consulting, a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. A longtime friend and supporter of Stevenson, his previous gifts supported gap scholarships and the 麻豆视频免费在线观看 Scholarship Fund. Jack Dunn also provided the naming gift for the Dunn Gate on East Campus. His son, Jack Bradley Dunn V, graduated from Stevenson in 2022.
Harry E. Tsakalos 鈥�96
Harry E. Tsakalos 鈥�96 made a $25,000 gift to name the聽Harry E. Tsakalos 鈥�96 Collaboration Room. He is an alumnus and supporter of Stevenson along with his brother, Chris Tsakalos 鈥�03, who currently serves on the Board of Trustees. The Tsakalos brothers’ previously provided the naming gift for the Tsakalos Library Director鈥檚 Office in the Philip A. Zaffere Library, and have supported scholarships at Stevenson.
PMM Companies
PMM Companies made a $25,000 naming gift for the PMM Collaboration Room. PMM and their employees have provided years of excellent janitorial service to Stevenson. In addition to this gift, PMM previously endowed the PMM Companies Annual Scholarship which provides scholarships to students with financial need and has supported Stevenson’s endowment and athletics program with additional gifts.
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Individual Campus Tours
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Nursing Preview Days
Stevenson has been preparing Nursing majors for successful careers in healthcare for more than 30 years. Discover our Nursing program for yourself at our Nursing Preview Days. At these days, you鈥檒l tour our campus, visit our state-of-the-art Nursing wing and Skills Lab, and attend a Q&A session with current Nursing students and faculty.
for either of our two upcoming Nursing Preview Days scheduled for Summer 2025:
Wednesday, July 23
Tuesday, August 5
Open Houses
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for one of our five upcoming Summer Open Houses scheduled for Summer 2025:
Thursday, July 10
Thursday, July 17
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 8
Friday, August 15
Group Visits
Stevenson welcomes high school and college-affiliated groups of up to 55 guests to visit our campus on a Group Visit. These visits can include:
An information session presented by an Admissions Counselor working closely with your school
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Visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday. To learn more or request a group visit for your organization or school, email groupvisits@stevenson.edu.
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The following alumni, community members, and faculty were recognized during Stevenson鈥檚 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. These awards honor their outstanding service and support of 麻豆视频免费在线观看.
Loyal Alumni Award
Susan Humphries 鈥�70 received the Loyal Alumni Award. The award is presented to a graduate who consistently demonstrates loyalty and commitment to the University, works to advance Stevenson鈥檚 mission, and provides steadfast philanthropic support to their alma mater.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Katie Vogel 鈥�10 received the Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is presented to a graduate who has achieved a high level of success in their professional career and has made outstanding contributions within their community.
Young Alumni Award
Manny Essien 鈥�20 received the Young Alumni Award. The award is presented to a graduate of the past 15 years who has achieved extraordinary professional success, has a personal commitment to civic or humanitarian efforts, and has remained engaged with their alma mater.
Professor Emerita and Professor Emeritus
Dr. Ellen Roskes, Dean of the Fine School of the Sciences, was conferred the title of Professor Emerita.
Steven Engorn, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, was conferred the title of Professor Emeritus.
Dr. Tom Swisher, Professor of Counseling & Human Services, was conferred the title of Professor Emeritus.
Dr. Ellen Roskes, Dean of the Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences, was conferred the honorary title of Professor Emerita. Steven Engorn, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, and Dr. Tom Swisher, Professor of Counseling & Human Services, were both conferred the honorary title of Professor Emeritus.
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Career Champion Award
Sonya Lawyer, Associate Professor of Design, received the Career Champion Award.
Rose Dawson Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Jeremy Burkett, Professor of Chemistry and Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry, received the Rose Dawson Excellence in Teaching Award.
Distinguished Service to the University Community Award
Dr. Michelle Ivey, Professor of Chemistry, received the Distinguished Service to the University Community Award.
President’s Award
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The following graduating students were recognized during Stevenson鈥檚 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. These awards honored their outstanding academic, leadership, creative, and service achievements.
Rosemary Elliott Harder 鈥�69 Award for Creative Leadership
Jasmine Sciarillo (Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics) received the Rosemary Elliott Harder 鈥�69 Award for Creative Leadership. This award鈥痬ay be conferred on a graduating woman who exhibited creative leadership and aptitude in her time at 麻豆视频免费在线观看.鈥疶he successful recipient will have encouraged, cultivated, and implemented imaginative solutions and strategies. The student must be a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the time of her selection.鈥�
Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award鈥�
Kimberly Santos (Early Childhood Education) received the鈥疢arion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award. This award鈥痬ay be conferred鈥痮n one graduating student who demonstrated the ability to achieve academically, to reach out to the needs of others at the University, and to persevere toward a goal while also managing major primary responsibilities outside 麻豆视频免费在线观看 life.
Elizabeth McWethy Award
Justice Simpson (Elementary Education) received the鈥疎lizabeth McWethy Award. This award鈥痬ay be conferred鈥痶o one graduating student who demonstrated exceptional creativity, manifested genuine concern for society, and has actively influenced the lives of others.鈥�
Dorothy Stang Award
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John Mitchell Award
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Orsia鈥疐. Young Leadership Award
Joy Lee, Elementary Education, School of Education
Jubelo Oyeniran, Accounting, Brown School of Business and Leadership
Rebecca Henry, Nursing, Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions
Ariana Hughart, Graphic Design, School of Design, Arts, and Communication
Christopher Morrison, English Language and Literature, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abigail Peterson, Environmental Science, Fine School of the Sciences
The鈥疧rsia鈥疐. Young Leadership Award鈥痬ay be conferred on鈥痮ne graduating student from each academic school of the University who performed in an outstanding manner as a leader in the University community, initiated action, motivated others to do so, and been an agent for positive change in the鈥疷niversity.鈥�
Joy Lee, Elementary Education – School of Education
Rebecca Henry, Nursing – Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions
Jubelo Oyeniran, Accounting – Brown School of Business and Leadership
Ariana Hughart, Graphic Design – School of Design, Arts, and Communication
Christopher Morrison, English Language and Literature – School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abigail Peterson, Environmental Science – Fine School of the Sciences
Provost鈥檚 Award for Exceptional Scholarship
Marisa Sloan (Biochemistry) received the鈥疨rovost鈥檚 Award for Exceptional Scholarship. The award鈥痠s conferred on one graduating student who performed academically in a particularly exceptional way, has demonstrated unique intellectual ability and initiative, and has contributed to the academic pursuits of their peers.
President鈥檚 Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement
Phoebe Zaranski (dual major in Business Communication and Fashion Design) received the President鈥檚 Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement. This award鈥痠s conferred on a graduating student whose total performance has been marked in a striking fashion by singular creativity and by the depth of their intellectual interest and performance in all subject areas.鈥�
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Jubelo Oyeniran (Accounting) received the鈥疭U Pin Award. This award鈥痠s the most comprehensive honor the University may confer on one graduating student whose total personal performance is meritorious, including academic achievement, independence and integrity of thought and action, reliability, respect for others, and involvement in University or community affairs.
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On May 9, 麻豆视频免费在线观看’s School of Design, Arts, and Communication (SODAC) hosted its 2025 Internship Showcase. The annual event highlights career-focused internships in the creative fields in Baltimore and the wider region. Through student and employer panels, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, students learned from their peers and connected with employers.
The Internship Showcase is one of the many exceptional experiences SODAC students can take part in during their time at Stevenson. These experiences offer a chance for students see the practical applications of their studies, better understand their chosen field, and prepare them for professional life after graduation.
Click through the gallery below to view photos from the event.
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Celebrate our Class of 2025 graduates! To watch recordings of our graduates receive their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, tune into our livestream recordings of each ceremony.
The 2025 Paul D. Lack Scholars Showcase was held Friday, April 25 in the Rockland Banquet Hall. The annual event is an opportunity for students and faculty to share their research with the wider Stevenson community. Click through the photos below to view scenes from this year鈥檚 event.
The Paul D. Lack Scholars Showcase is named in honor of former 麻豆视频免费在线观看 Provost Dr. Paul Lack. The event was conceptualized and founded by Dr. Heather Harris, Professor of Communication, and fully realized by a collaboration between Dr. Harris, Dr. Deric Greene, Professor of Communication, and a committee of dedicated faculty and staff along with support from Dr. Lack and the Office of Academic Affairs. First held in 2014, this annual event is an exciting venue for presenting student and faculty research, scholarship, and creative work.
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麻豆视频免费在线观看’s Day of Giving is this Thursday, April 24. Every year, members of the SU community come together for 24 hours to celebrate what makes Stevenson so special and support what they love most about our University. All gifts made between noon on Thursday, April 24 and noon on Friday, April 25 will count toward 麻豆视频免费在线观看鈥檚 Day of Giving.
Making a gift is easy. Simply visit and follow the instructions to donate. One hundred percent of your gift goes where you designate it. From scholarships and athletic teams to academic programs, campus clubs and organizations, music, and arts programs, Stevenson’s Day of Giving is a great opportunity to show your support for what you love about Stevenson and help prepare our Mustangs for their future careers.
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Six Stevenson students and three faculty members鈥擠r. Frank Stearns, Dr. Sam Obae, and Dr. Mark Norris鈥攆rom the Department of Biological Sciences attended the held April 4-6 at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Click through the gallery below to view photos from the event.
At the conference, the students and faculty members from Stevenson’s Fine School of the Sciences presented research they had jointly conducted.
Biology majors Andrea Hawkins (鈥�25) and Mike Merola (鈥�25) presented two posters based on their Summer Science Scholars Research Program (S3RP) work with Dr. Frank Stearns, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences: 鈥淚nvestigating the Possible Effect of cGMP-Dependent Protein Kinase on Dispersal Behavior in Chinese Praying Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) Nymphs鈥� and 鈥淕ene Expression and Dispersal: Investigating for Gene in the Enchenopa binotata Species Complex.鈥�
Environmental Science major Adam Abdur-Rahman (鈥�26) and Dr. Sam Obae, Professor of Biological Sciences, presented the poster, 鈥淭he Impact of Climate Change on the Phenology of Native and Invasive Plants.鈥�
Environmental Science major Emily Connell (鈥�25) and Dr. Mark Norris, Professor of Biological Sciences, presented the poster 鈥淪pecies Diversity and Distribution within Edge-Interior and Canopy-Understory Quercus rubras in a Temperate Deciduous Forest.鈥�
Environmental Science majors Maggie Sehnert (鈥�26) and Lauren Sober (鈥�26) also presented a poster of research they had conducted with Dr. Norris: 鈥淯nderstory Complexity, Soil Conditions, and Landscape Characteristics as Potential Drivers of Eastern Red-backed Salamander Presence in Varied Forest Habitats.鈥�
This experience provided Stevenson students with an opportunity to showcase their research and the chance to network with students, researchers, teachers and professionals from the Mid鈥揂tlantic region and beyond.
