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Center for Cybersecurity at Stevenson

Explore the Dynamic World of Cybersecurity

Welcome to ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ’s Center for Cybersecurity, where students are empowered to explore the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Our center provides a hands-on learning environment that fosters critical thinking, technical skills, and real-world problem-solving. Through interactive classes and collaborative projects with expert instructors, along with student led clubs, students gain the knowledge and experience necessary to tackle today’s cyber challenges. Join us in building a safer digital future as you embark on your journey to becoming a skilled cybersecurity professional.

News and Events

Review our helpful tips below and find more information about staying safe online at https://now.stevenson.edu/oit/cybermonth/ Thank you OIT!

It looks like a lot of fun. It is not just for techies, so please feel free to from a well rounded group of students. If you go, take pictures and send them to me. Let me know how it was. And of course, let me know if you won anything!

Speaker from the NSA October 23 4PM in SoLVE room A of the Manning Academic Center Introduction to Coding Theory as well as internship and job opportunities which exist for students of the sciences, cybersecurity, and information systems.

If you are interested, you need to register quickly! The 2nd Edition of the Annual Loyola CyberSecurity Hackathon is upon us! We are expecting guests from the Navy, CyberVets, Palo Alto Networks, and Microsoft. The CTF Registration Link is live: Kindly ask students who are interested to register as soon as possible. We will close it out once it […]

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Points of Contact

  • Stuart Denrich, Point of Contact
  • Steve Engorn, Alternate Point of Contact
  • Sarena Schwartz, Department Chair

Learn more about Stevenson’s Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Program

Faculty Members

Our faculty has strong hands-on experience in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

Industry Advisory Board

  • Dawn Ryan, Professor of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Digital Forensics, Anne Arundel Community College
  • Donna Montiel, Subject Matter Expert, The Lafayette Group, Inc., Former DHS Leadership, MPA, JD
  • Matt Day, Program Director of Cybersecurity and Computer Science, Carroll Community College
  • Rachael Balter, Professional Services, CrowdStrike
  • Richard Lord, Security Delivery Senior Manager, Accenture Federal Services, DIT, PMP, CSSP
  • Ronnie Kurlander, Senior Director, Business Solutions, Hartman Executive Advisors
  • Sallie Sweeney, Executive Vice President of Cybersecurity, 9th Way Insignia
  • Rob Pulliam, Cybersecurity Manager, Critical Infrastructure Protection – Constellation Energy
  • Jordan Wilkerson, Manager of GRC in Product Security, Stryker

Institutional Security Resources

The Office of Information Technology offers Institutional Security Resources for students, faculty, and staff.

Cybersecurity Activities for Students

Meet the Dean

DEAN

Welcome to the Brown School of Business and Leadership at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ!

Whether you are a prospective student, employer, or community stakeholder, I am delighted that you have taken the time to visit this page and consider ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ as your educational partner.  At the Brown School of Business and Leadership, we pride ourselves on offering a range of career-oriented educational programs and services designed to meet the needs of students, employers, and the broader community.

Our mission is clear: to prepare students to excel in their chosen fields and emerge as leaders in their communities. Our dedicated faculty create a nurturing learning environment, offering hands-on experiences and sharing their business expertise with students so that future generations of professionals can “hit the ground running†as soon as they start working for their employers.        

The school offers seven undergraduate degree programs and three graduate degree programs that prepare students for careers in various business and technology fields.  Each program’s curriculum was thoughtfully developed and is periodically updated in collaboration with our industry advisory board members, ensuring our graduates meet and exceed employer expectations.  I am proud to share that our five business programs are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, and our technology-based programs operate under the prestigious National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE) designation from the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center. 

As a career-oriented university, we focus on providing experiential learning opportunities to our students, such as investing money in the D. Starliper Applied Finance Lab and working with real-world clients, such as the Baltimore Ravens, on different projects.  Additionally, we are committed to community engagement by offering financial literacy and cybersecurity education and involving our students in service-learning collaborations with K-12 students and other interested stakeholder groups.

I invite you to explore more about our school and connect with me personally to discuss how we can better serve your educational or professional goals.

I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Sincerely,

Zamira S. Simkins, PhD
Interim Dean, BSOBL

Zamira Simkins, Ph.D.

Interim Dean, Brown School of Business and Leadership

Center for the Study of the Port of Baltimore

On Friday, March 29, 2024, ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ formed the Center for the Study of the Port of Baltimore (SU CSPB). The Center supports the scholarly study of the Port of Baltimore through interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches across Stevenson’s schools and in partnership with other institutions within the Chesapeake Bay region.  The new center is anchored in the History Program of Stevenson’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Mission

The Center for the Study of the Port of Baltimore documents, analyzes, interprets, and communicates the history of the Port of Baltimore, its operations, people, communities, and organizations.

Objectives

The Center for the Study of the Port of Baltimore will:

  • Engage in the coordination of historical efforts to document the Key Bridge Disaster and the recovery of the Port of Baltimore.
  • Engage in the documentation, analysis, interpretation, and communication activities regarding the Port’s recovery.
  • Develop a consolidated list of government agencies, commercial firms, not-for-profits, labor unions, and other entities affected by the Key Bridge Disaster and engaged in the Port’s recovery.
  • Develop a consolidated list of archives, special collections, museums, historical societies, other public history entities as well as independent scholars engaged in documenting, archiving, researching, and communicating the history of the Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore.   
  • Map the holdings of archives, special collections, museums, and other sites of public history with Port-specific materials.  
  • Investigate the history of the Port and its significance both domestically and internationally.
  • Maximize opportunities for faculty/student research

Recent News

Without a doubt, the Port of Baltimore plays a vital role in our nation’s Maritime Security Program and the overall supply chain. Baltimore's International Longshoremen’s Association workers keep the cargo flowing. That being said, what is the MSP Program?

Background The recent closure of the main ship channel at the Port of Baltimore as a result of the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a reminder that our port underpins Baltimore’s economy. In the wake of the disaster, media outlets, government officials, business associations, and labor organizations, lost no time announcing […]

In the wake of the Key Bridge Disaster and the closing of the maritime Port of Baltimore, several NOAA programs deployed to Baltimore. These teams helped establish auxiliary navigation channels and restore limited vessel traffic along the Patapsco River. The auxiliary channels would serve as alternate routes for shallow-draft vessels to pass around the wreckage […]

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School of Nursing and Health Professionals News

School of Nursing and Health Professionals News

Congratulations to 4th year MLS student Emily Gates who was recently awarded a Johns Hopkins Tuition Subsidy Scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. Over the course of her tenure at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ, Emily has been a SU Leadership Scholar and…

Sunday, April 19 marks the beginning of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, or put more simply, Lab Week. This year’s Lab Week comes at an unprecedented time in history, when healthcare professionals in Maryland, throughout the United States, and around the…

Mary Moorhouse (MLS ’07), Manager of the Blood and Tissue Banks at Sinai and Northwest Hospitals and Melissa Fisher (MLS ’17), Blood Bank, Sinai Hospital are making a difference for those infected with COVID-19. The Sinai Hospital Blood Bank is…

A 16-year-old female presents to the hospital with a burning sensation in her leg. There is a noted ulcer that she has been trying to alleviate with antibiotics. The ulcer keeps returning. Her travel history indicated she had traveled to…

Human infection with parasitic worms can be devastating. Over a quarter of all humans are infected by parasites. Infection can be chronic,“leading to pain, malnutrition, physical disabilities, delayed development, deformity, social stigma or a burden on family members caring for…

In November 2018, the Louisiana Department of Health received a call about two patients, one thought to have viral pneumonia and the other an unknown respiratory illness. Both were hospitalized and treated with medicines for pneumonia, yet their symptoms would…

The weather was beautiful on Friday, October 4th for Mustangs Make a Difference Day! The day includes all of the First-Year Seminar classes, as well as some clubs and organizations. This campus-wide day of service for students, faculty and staff…

Imagine you are a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in a large teaching hospital. After running a routine specimen for a 38 year-old female who was admitted for abdominal pain and weakness, you obtain these lab results: BUN: 18 (7-20 mg/dl)…

The Medical Laboratory Science Program at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ has some amazing alumni! 2017 graduate Cody Maddox was hired before graduation in the Point of Care Department at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Sinai has a Superstar program that rewards employees who…

Medical Laboratory Science is a little known profession, but one of tremendous importance to everyone’s health and well being. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) underscored the importance of laboratory diagnostics, publishing a Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics…

Medical Laboratory Science Sophomores Bailey Martini and Jamie Murphy presented posters on a genetic disease or the use of genetics in technology at Johns Hopkins. The presenters were judged by graduate students and post doctoral fellows who felt our students…

Congratulations to Medical Laboratory Science senior, Caitlin Pizarro! Caitlin has earned numerous scholarships and grants, the latest of which are the Regina Welch Scholarship and the Bill Sweger Memorial Grant from the Keystone Point of Care Coordinators (KEYPOCC). Caitlin, the…

2017 Medical Laboratory Science Graduate Megan Mioduszewski suffered debilitating, near constant migraines. In fact, she was often hospitalized due to the pain. Her headaches did not respond to normal migraine treatments. During the summer prior to her senior year at…

Pictured L to R: Vivi-Anne Griffey, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, Program Coordinator, Andrew Zink and Melissa Fisher Congratulations to Melissa Fisher and Andrew Zink on receiving the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Student Honor Award. This award, decided upon…

In celebration of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24-28, thousands of Medical Laboratory Professionals across the United States put on their running shoes and participated in a virtual 5K! The Lab Week Run, sponsored by the American Society for…

In honor of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24 – 28, the Medical Laboratory Student Association (MLSA) held a Hematology Talk with Stevenson’s own Betty Ciesla. Mrs. Ciesla has been an educator, author and medical laboratory professional specializing in…

On Friday, April 21st, four Medical Laboratory Science sophomores presented posters on a genetic disease or the use of genetics in technology at Johns Hopkins. Students were judged by 40 graduate students and post doctoral fellows who felt our students…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 45 states and the District of Columbia have reported mumps cases in nearly 3,000 people. In 2015 and 2016 these outbreaks have been primarily associated with college settings. Mumps can…

The blood drive at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ in September was a roaring success. Over 60 units were collected and 2 units were double red cell donations. In total, these donations have the potential to save 180 lives. A unit of blood…

Wednesday, September 21 the United Nations will meet to discuss the global threat of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs”. These bacteria are resistant to all but a very few antibiotics and some are completely resistant, even to our drugs of last resort. Unnecessary…

Naegleria fowleri is a brain-eating amoeba found in fresh water that has a 97% fatality rate. Symptoms of this deadly disease mimic those of meningitis with the exception of a stiff neck. Medical Laboratory Scientists are trained to diagnose this…

Seniors Andrew Zink, Chris Yabut and Cody Maddox are employed at Lifebridge Health’s Sinai and Northwest Hospitals in the Clinical Laboratory. They are performing tasks vital to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and disease monitoring and prevention. These students…

Megan Toms, Class of 2016, Medical Laboratory Science was awarded the ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Pin, the university’s highest honor. The SU Pin Award “is the most comprehensive honor the university confers on one graduating senior whose total personal performance is meritorious,…

Sharie Mae David, senior Medical Laboratory Science major, was the recipient of one of only five American Proficiency Institute (API) scholarships awarded in 2015. API is one of the largest proficiency testing providers in the world, serving nearly 20,000 laboratories.…

School of Humanities and Social Sciences News

School of Humanities and Social Sciences News

A great teacher does more than just impart knowledge—they inspire students to apply and explore that knowledge in meaningful ways. Dr. Ashley Kniss, Associate Professor of English and Stevenson’s Director of Writing, exemplifies this approach. Through her tenure at Stevenson…

In an age where gaming and technology shape much of our daily experiences, their academic study has become essential. Professor Meagan Nyland, recently promoted to Director of Experiential Learning at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ, stands out as a key contributor to this…

Literature is omnipresent in our world, from the simplicity of children’s storybooks to the grandeur of ancient epics. Each form of literature is unique, yet they all share common purposes: to enchant and enrich. Writer Nic Anstett, a full-time lecturer…

English is not tied solely to the creation of written literature – it is also tied to things such as plays, movies…and musicals. We see the connection between the musical and the literary in the work of Dr. Clinton McCallum,…

In Freedom’s Name commemorates the contributions of Black Americans to the defense of the United States and the expansion of freedom around the world.  The exhibit narrates that national story through the contributions of 75 Marylanders, men and women, from 1634…

Every year, ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ has a visiting writer, meant to both give presentations/share their work and interact with class. This year, SU’s visiting writer is Sarah Pinsker.   Sarah Pinsker’s writing has focused on how the world around us changes in…

In the world of college English programs, it’s essential to recognize the educators who not only teach but also inspire. Dr. Laura Smith, a prominent member of ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ’s English faculty, embodies this ethos. Her tenure as Chair of the…

An Undergraduate Research Project in the Humanities undertaken by ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ & Maryland Humanities Made possible by a generous grant from the Council of Independent Colleges Benjamin Edes: Baltimore Printer and Patriot (1784 – 1832) The Edes Family: Grandfather, Father,…

Psychology is a discipline that has the privilege of being applicable in many fields. To give curious psychology students a better idea of their possible career goals, the ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Psychology Department hosted a career-oriented speed-dating event. A variety of…

The Psychology Department had its second annual involvement fair featuring all six of the student clubs and organizations affiliated with the Psychology Department. The following clubs were represented: Active Minds, Association of Black Psychologists (AbPsi), It’s On Us, Psi Chi,…

Hosted by the Psychology Club and with the help of its advisor, Dr. Angela Setzer, and volunteers, the 2023 STEM Fest was a success! Student contributors included: Tiana Dobson, McKensie Kittrell, Sasha Solomon, Kaia Glacken, Mara Poole, Fatimah Mass, Kristyana…

The moon is shining on a quiet, Thursday evening, and a group of students can be found in a dark classroom, mingling. In the spirit of Halloween, the Psychology Club held a screening of the Stanford Prison Experiment. Stanford Experiment…

¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ had the honor to host fiction writer Danielle Evans, who has been making major headway and a notable name for herself in the literary community. As stated on her website, “Danielle Evans is the author of the story…

Professor Hewett’s ENG 225 Creative Nonfiction course had the pleasure of hosting writer and educator Tonee Moll during Visiting Writer’s week that was held this April 2023. One of Moll’s recent creations You Can Not Save Here, which won the…

The English Department’s very own Dr. Chandler’s essay “Slum Simulacra: Jack Kerouac, Oscar Lewis, and Cultures of Poverty” was chosen by Anne A. Cheng, a Professor of English at Princeton, to win the Kappel Prize for 2022. Cheng notes that…

(Sam Sessa, Julia Golonka) (Danielle Evans, The Office of Historical Corrections a Novella and Stories by Danielle Evans)

Professor Spotlight: Welcome Dr. Thomason       In the Fall of 2022, the English department gained a new addition to the team, Dr. Laura Thomason: Faculty Director of International and Off Campus Studies and English Professor. I’ve had the pleasure of…

Professor Alex Hewett’s ENG 225 and ENG 324 Creative Nonfiction & Memoir class hosted guest speaker Jim Burger, a traveling artistic photographer and author, who came to speak to the class and share how his creation What’s Not To Like:…

Dr. George Leary, a ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ faculty member, will present a talk on Despair and Hope: The Psychology of Climate Change. His presentation will be on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rockland Banquet…

As the world reaches out to aid refugees from Ukraine who have lost everything in this moment, a Stevenson History class has worked all semester to uncover Baltimore’s pivotal role during a similar humanitarian crisis in the wake of WWII.…

School of Education News

School of Education News

The Psi Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international education honor society, inducted nine new members on October 6, 2024. The ceremony began with a welcome by faculty counselor, Mrs. Barbara Lutz, who also introduced the Executive Officers.…

To open the 2024-25 academic year, senior intern teachers in the School of Education participated in a Community Scavenger Hunt. Teams of interns explored the neighborhoods of their partner schools to locate places of interest and better get to know…

Emma Harris ’11 has been named 2024 Maryland History Teacher of the Year. Established in 2004 and presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education, this prestigious…

Nine Education faculty members attended the Summer Computer Science (CS) Education Intensive Workshops, sponsored by the Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE), at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Beth Kobett, Professor and Dean of the School of Education, David Nicholson,…

Three Elementary Education majors received University awards at Commencement on May 14. Kylah Hardy received the Rosemary Elliott Harder Award for Creative Leadership, Valeria Quintanilla Carranza received the Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award, and Jessica Reinartz received the…

Ebony Janey, Early Childhood Education graduate, is the recipient of the 2024 Maryland Association of Teacher Educators (MATE) Distinguished Teacher Candidate Award. Ms. Janey consistently exhibited exceptional academic achievement, unwavering dedication, and remarkable perseverance. Her commitment to addressing the needs…

The School of Education hosted its third annual Welcome to the Profession Teachers Pinning Ceremony on May 10 in Rockland Banquet Room. Dr. Beth Kobett, Dean of the School of Education, welcomed the graduating seniors, their families and invited guests,…

Five Education majors and two faculty members presented at the 2024 Paul D. Lack Scholars Showcase on April 26. The Showcase celebrates faculty and student research, scholarship, and creative works. Four seniors presented with Dr. David Nicholson, Professor of Education,…

Junior Elementary Education majors, Lauren Banks and Joy Lee, presented their honors project at the Spring 2024 Scholars Symposium entitled, “Strengths Spotting: An Exploration of Elementary Students’ Mindsets about Learning Mathematics.” With the assistance of Dr. Kobett in her math…

Ten Education majors participated in the We All Learn Professional Learning Program at the Odyssey School. Dr. Jesse Schneiderman and Dr. Valerie Valdez led the group in five visits to learn from expert educators about the science of reading and…

On Friday, April 19, seniors from the School of Education were recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as 2024 Maryland Teachers of Promise. Seven interns, accompanied by Danielle Newill (Coordinator, Education Placements & Partnerships), attended the Maryland Teacher of…

Education students attended the 7th annual Stevenson Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, April 7, to meet their scholarship donors. Pictured left to right: Kerlyn Campos, Erica Goodwin, Ashlee Payton, Kristina Ramnath, Val Quintanilla Carranza, and Kylah Hardy.

Early Childhood Education major, Makala Thompson ’25, was inducted into ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ’s Omicron Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma on April 7. Chi Alpha Sigma is the only national honor society that recognizes student athletes who excel both on and off…

The Psi Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international education honor society, inducted five new members and two honorary members on March 6, 2024. The ceremony began with a welcome by faculty counselor, Mrs. Barbara Lutz, who also…

Two Education students, Justice Simpson and Joy Lee, presented at the ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Fall 2023 Scholars Symposium on December 14 in the Rockland Banquet room. After a welcome from Honors Program Director Rivka Glaser, and remarks by President Elliot Hirshman,…

The Psi Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international education honor society, inducted seven new members on November 5, 2023. The ceremony began with a welcome by faculty counselor, Mrs. Barbara Lutz, who also introduced the Executive Officers.…

Shae Rounds-Kelly ’18 has been awarded the Racial Justice in Early Math Teaching Fellowship for 2023-24. The Racial Justice in Early Mathematics (RJEM) project was established in 2019 as a collaboration between Erikson Institute and the University of Illinois Chicago…

The School of Education hosted a Social on Friday, September 15 at 2:00 in the Claire Moore Room of the Garrison Student Union. Nearly 30 students and eight faculty attended for the fun and activities. Each Education student and faculty…

SOE Dean, Dr. Beth Kobett, was featured on an episode of the podcast Rounding Up called, “Practical Ways to Build Strength-Based Math Classrooms.” Rounding Up podcast, 9/7/23 Dr. Kobett was interviewed by Mike Wallus, Vice President for Educator Support for…

Education Seniors launched their fall 2023 internships with a professional learning workshop on Friday, August 25. In the hallway, an enormous butterfly banner announced this year’s theme, “Transformation.†As they entered the room, interns were treated to a “make your…

Seven Education faculty members attended the Maryland Higher Education Summer Computer Science (CS) Intensive Workshops, sponsored by the Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE), at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, from July 18-20. Beth Kobett, Professor and Dean of the…

View our latest YouTube video on reasons why you should attend the Stevenson School of Education: https://youtu.be/1AeFBVPqnUM

The School of Education announces a new online National Board Certification course series. Teachers may move towards their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification while teaching with ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ’s fully online National Board Certification Cohort and Mentorship Program. Our flexible program…

We are delighted to announce a School of Education Guilt Free Book Club for Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators. This book club is for current students, faculty, mentors, and alumni who want to join together in a nurturing community to focus on…

School of Design, Arts, and Communication News

School of Design, Arts, and Communication News

Over the course of 3 days—Nov. 4-5-6—Phil Contrino (bio below) will visit classes and speak to students about theatrical distribution. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7pm in PAZ 104 (the Philip A. Zaffere Library event space), Contrino will give a lecture…

Stevenson Theatre and Media Performance students Aiden Abraham ’25 and Reneé Young along with alumna Laura Holland ’18 were featured actors in Quarry Theatre’s production of The Red Shoes: Soul Stories at the Baltimore Theatre Project. Kyla Johnson ’26 stage…

For our twenty-fourth episode (and sixth and final of the 2023-2024 academic year), we welcome sophomore FMI students Zach Jones and Cassara Wheeler to discuss the films Infested and Humane. Both come out on April 26, the former on Shudder and the latter…

The seventh annual FMI Awards—presented, as always, by Stevenson’s FMI Club—took place on Sunday, April 14. You can which all the nominees (out of a greater number of submissions) and winners on our Vimeo site. Many thanks to our three…

The annual FMI Awards––popularly known as “The FMIs”––are Stevenson’s answer to the Oscars! The 2024 show will take place live in the Rockland Ballroom on our Owings Mills campus on Sunday, April 14, at 7pm. Reserve your seat here. Please…

Hello, my name is Symone Gordon, a First Year Fashion Design student here at StevensonUniversity. As it boils down to the end of Spring Semester 2024, I have come to reflect on myexperiences so far as a fashion design student.…

For our twenty-third episode (and fifth of the 2023-2024 academic year), we welcome sophomore FMI students Monty Bynum and Ben Kohn to discuss the films La Chimera and The Listener. The former comes from Italian director Alice Rohrwacher and will be released by…

The Department of Film & Moving Image’s Spring 2024 Artists-in-Residence, and wife-and-husband duo, are Melissa and Chris LaMartina, who will present their 2020 horror film What Happens Next Will Scare You at 7pm in the School of Design Soundstage (SD101),…

It’s Oscar time! For our 22nd episode (and 4th of the 2023-2024 academic year), we welcome first-year FMI students Joy Barnett and Quinn Bonnan to review one of the Oscar-nominated films in the Best International Features category, Io Capitano, as well as this…

This past fall—as they do every year—our third-year FMI students produced a “Don’t Talk During the Movie” PSA for Baltimore’s historical Senator Theatre, filming it in the actual theater space. Working under the supervision of Professor G.T. Keplinger, and collaborating…

For our twenty-first overall episode (and third of the 2023-2024 academic year), we welcome senior FMI student Brendan Hylton—who is also president of the FMI Club this year— and sophomore FMI student CJ Runge to discuss the films Fallen Leaves and May…

Every year, since 2015 (with a break during the pandemic), our students produce a short “Don’t Talk During the Movie” PSA for Baltimore’s historical Senator Theatre. This past week, they were at it again, filming on location. Below is Director…

This year’s ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Film & Moving Image 72-Hour Film Festival ran Nov. 10-13. We screened the completed films on November 17. Contestants had to each pick a different genre (which are listed in parentheses after the film title), and…

This year’s ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Film & Moving Image 72-Hour Film Festival ran Nov. 10-13. We screen the completed films on Friday, November 17, at 7pm in our Soundstage. Contestants had to each pick a different genre from a hat, and…

For our twentieth overall episode (and second of the 2023-2024 academic year), we welcome Sophomore FMI students Coop Peloquin and Marshall Pruitt to discuss the films Divinity and Sly. The former is a mystical, experimental black-and-white sci-fi film set on a planet where…

¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ students visited Ann Lowe’s Exhibit on October 13th to observe and learn about the history of Ann Lowe and how she impacted society through her admirable designs. Ann Lowe was an African American Couturier who was respected for…

Emmy-winning sound mixer Lorenzo Millan visited our campus October 23 and 24, capping his time with us via a presentation on his life and work that final evening. While here, Millan visited classes and spoke with students, sharing his experience…

Theatre and Media Performance is excited to present Lynn Nottage’s play, BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK. The play draws upon the screwball comedy films of the 1930’s to take a fun and irreverent look at racial stereotypes in Hollywood.…

The Fall 2023 Artist-in-Residence for the FMI Department is Emmy Award-winning Production Sound Mixer Lorenzo Millan, who will be on campus Monday, October 23, and Tuesday, October 24. Originally from Baltimore, Millan has worked in the industry for over 30…

For our nineteenth episode (and first of the 2023-2024 academic year), we welcome Senior student Michelle David (a Graphic Design major and FMI minor) and Junior Tina Spurgeon (an FMI major) to discuss the films Past Lives and My Love Affair…

We are a practical, hands-on program, where students work with a great variety of cameras, sound gear, supporting rigs, lighting, and editing platforms from the get-go. However, we also have a few classes where students study the history and aesthetics…

The Department of Film & Moving Image (FMI) kicked off the 2023-2024 Academic Year with a record-breaking incoming class. It seems that more and more students are choosing us to help prepare for a future career in any of the…

Every spring semester, FMI302 (Narrative Production) students (juniors and seniors) shoot two films based on the scripts that won our fall screenwriting contest. The winners last fall were Riley Frutiger, for The Show Must Go On, and Tina Spurgeon, for…

Last night, the members of the FMI Class of 2023 screened their Senior Capstone films in the Inscape Theatre of our Greenspring Campus. The event was hosted by Professor Dina Fiasconaro, who taught this year’s class. It was a great…

School of Business and Leadership News

Brown School of Business and Leadership News

Hello, my name is Symone Gordon, a First Year Fashion Design student here at StevensonUniversity. As it boils down to the end of Spring Semester 2024, I have come to reflect on myexperiences so far as a fashion design student.…

Congratulations to ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Fashion Merchandising major Isabela Magpantay for being this year’s recipient of the Geraldine and Sam Dell Scholarship for Character and Excellence in Business. This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional senior student in the Howard S.…

On Friday, December 8, 2023, the third floor of the Brown School of Business & Leadership was transformed into the Student EXPO! Students from all School of Business majors displayed their projects and posters, and delivered presentations to over 100…

¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ students visited Ann Lowe’s Exhibit on October 13th to observe and learn about the history of Ann Lowe and how she impacted society through her admirable designs. Ann Lowe was an African American Couturier who was respected for…

Students in this semester’s MKT 320 Advanced Digital Marketing course are experiencing what it is like to work on a real world Digital Marketing Team. The 16 student class is divided into teams of 4 students each working on a…

Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society was created to acknowledge the high academic accomplishments of students immersed in the study of business, management, and/or administration. This organization honors those students that rank in the top twenty percent of their junior, senior,…

Sports director at WBAL-TV and voice of the Baltimore Ravens, Gerry Sandusky visited Professor Kimberly Burns MGT 210: Business Writing class on Tuesday, April18th. Gerry’s charisma shined immediately after showing a live demonstration on how to command a room while…

On Friday, April 28th the Fashion and Apparel Design Club hosted their 6th annual Brunch with Bosses event. Fashion merchandising and design students were invited to learn from and connect with industry professionals at the “Tour De Brunch†themed brunch.…

Dr. Miller’s MKT 311 Consumer Behavior classes took strides to improve society through exciting service projects this semester. Students worked in groups to formulate marketing plans for two clients from the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Healthcare (GBMC)and Maryland SPCA (MDSPCA).…

With a career spanning over half a century, Victoria J. Doby, D.B.A, C.P.A. is retiring from ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ. Dr. Doby is a Maryland native that grew up in Loch Raven Village. She studied at Loyola University where she earned her…

Karli Banas is a senior fashion design student at Stevenson who's showcasing her collection at this year's annual ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ fashion show that is taking place on May 6th.

Maryuri Navas is a fashion design student at Stevenson and will be showcasing her collection in the ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ fashion show on May 6th. Draping was the class at Stevenson that pushed her and made her realize that she loved…

Danielle Dean is a senior fashion design student at Stevenson who’s showcasing her collection at this year’s annual ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ fashion show on May 6th.

Tajniya Rice is a senior fashion design student at Stevenson who's showcasing her collection at this year's annual ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ fashion show on May 6th.

Mina Grubb is a senior fashion design student at Stevenson who’s showcasing her collection at this year’s annual ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ fashion show on May 6th.

Kaela Sinkfield is a fashion design senior at ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ whose collection is going to be at the Stevenson fashion show on May 6th. Kaela started her sewing journey when she was a junior in high school. She has a…

Shanel Gray is a senior fashion design student at Stevenson who’s showcasing her collection at this year’s annual ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ fashion show on May 6th. She recalls the first time she started sewing was hand sewing for her dolls as…

Congratulations to the BSOBL Dell Scholarship recipient, Zachary Rutsch. Zak is a Business Administration Major with a double track in Sports Management & Finance from Maryland. He has received numerous honors and accolades for his academic achievements throughout his matriculation…

by Brianna Fisher When looking back on my time as a fashion merchandising student, there are many experiences that stand out. From our first trip to New York a couple weeks into the semester to the many networking events the…

On February 16th, Dr. Schiller’s Visual Merchandising class (FMER 360) was invited to Christopher Schafer Clothier to learn about visual merchandising practices in high end menswear and custom tailoring. Aaron Hernandez, store manager and Fashion Merchandising alum, shared with students…

Why Choose Healthcare Management? Make a Difference Serving OthersYou will help to manage and improve healthcare delivery, fulfilling an important role of service and healing for thousands of individuals. Career Opportunities and GrowthThe healthcare industry is on pace to become…

By Brooke Thomas On Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, Stevenson hosted their annual Fall Career & Internship Fair. This event provided an excellent opportunity for students to network with industry professionals during what is considered “the heaviest recruitment season of the…

By Brooke Thomas On September 28th, 2022, the Future Real Estate Leaders (FREAL) held an engaging Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Baltimore Networking Event. Over 150 people were in attendance. Students had the opportunity to network with…

By Dr. Charisse F. Wernecke The Accounting Fair, held on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, was a resounding success! Featuring more than 30 firms and graduate programs, accounting majors met with representatives and heard about their opportunities for internships and full-time…

School of the Sciences News

Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences News

Amber (Woodruff) Wilson, a chemistry alumna (BS’10/MS’11) has been featured in the American Chemical Society (ACS) Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Blog. Amber is employed by Green Analytics, LLC, a which performs “testing for state compliance, research and development, gender determination,…

The S3RP students are on another field trip! This trip was to visit two Biomedical Engineering Labs at George Mason University, with a side trip to Great Falls, an area where the Potomac River flows rapidly over steep rocks through…

The summer research students visited the Observatory at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County this week where they were able to climb to the top, experience a telescope demonstration, and hear a current research talk about the observatory from undergraduate…

Chemistry senior Tamar Singman is completing her Capstone Internship as part of the Nathan Schnaper Internship Program at the University of Maryland Baltimore’s School of Pharmacy. There Tamar is taking part in an ongoing translational cancer research project aimed at…

Paige Leszynski is a Biochemistry senior who is also pursuing the Master’s in Forensic science. Her Capstone internship this summer is at the New Jersey State Police Crime Lab in the Trace Evidence unit. This unit is responsible for the…

Stevenson Summer Science Research Scholars and mentors attended the MidAtlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society last week in Pennsylvania. (L-R) Dr. Tim Dwyer, Alyssa Reddy, Cara Guagenti, Chloe Seluchins, and Dr. Matt Hudson attented the meeting at Penn…

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty (L-R) Professors Dawn Ward, Corinna Carter, Michelle Ivey and Matt Hudson were all smiles at the end of the year celebration for all faculty and staff of Stevenson Univeristy. We are all grateful for another successful…

Congratulations to all of the 2024 Stevenson graduates! You have worked hard and overcome so much to get where you are. A special congrats to our Applied Mathematics grads Chris Villanueva and Jay Whitmon!

The Department of Math and Physics held the Annual MATHY Awards celebrating graduating seniors Jay Whitmon and Chris Villanueva. Congrats to our seniors! We can’t wait to see you graduate.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry hosted it’s own low-pressure poster session for our spring independent research students. They worked hard all semester and were eager to share the data that they collected. Through independent research and presentation, students not only refine…

Math faculty attended the Spring 2024 Meeting of the MD-DC-VA section of the MAA at James Madison University. The conference featured a workshop on Promoting community, confidence, and creativity in the classroom, three invited talks, and a variety of contributed…

Capstone students in the School of the Sciences presented posters about their capstone research and internship experiences. All students in the School of the Sciences complete a capstone experience in their senior year.

Physics professor, Dr. Sithy Maharoof, fulfilled a long-awaited dream of witnessing a total solar eclipse. Dr. Maharoof traveled with her family to Findlay, Ohio ending up in Riverbend Park for this once-in-a-lifetime event. In a statement shared by Dr. Maharoof,…

Math students and faculty attended the Spring 2024 Regional Undergraduate Math Research Conference at Towson University. The conference is designed to promote undergraduate research in mathematics. In addition to student presentations, the conference features two invited faculty plenary talks, a…

This year’s Spring Spectacular was extra spectacular as it included the viewing of a partial solar eclipse. While we were sad to not be able to witness totality, we had plenty of demonstrations, crafts, games and treats to make us…

We had a fantastic time a the 8th Annual Spring Spectacular. Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff joined in on the fun afternoon. The Spring Spectacular is an annual celebration of STEM put on by the School of the Sciences…

Chemistry and Biochemistry Students (top to bottom) Tamar Singman, Marisa Sloan, Mackenzie Redding and Tabytha McLaughlin, together with research mentors Profs Will Harrel and Matt Hudson, presented their work at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in New…

The Department of Math and Physics held the 17th Initiation of the Maryland Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME) National Mathematics Honors Society. KME was founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. Qualifications for…

Biochemistry Senior Bailey Krahl has been completing her internship with Stevenson’s Laboratory Services. She says that the job always keeps her busy and constantly on the move. She enjoys the interactions and relationships she has with different people around campus…

The Department of Math and Physics observed Pi Day (a little early since March 14 is during Spring Break) with pies (both pizza and dessert) and a rousing game of Pi Day Jeo-PI-rdy! Categories for this year’s game included “Pi…

Biochemistry Junior Skylar Kaspar has been working in the lab of Dr. Carey Danna for his capstone project. He and his labmates are utilizing drosophilia melanogaster, or the common fruit fly, for this research. Skylar has flourished in the laboratory…

The SU Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) held an informational meeting to introduce the organization and its purpose to potential new members.  We discussed our activities for the semester and took nominations for all officer…

Biochemistry students Marissa Sloan and Tamar Singman each received a Maryland ACS Section travel grant for the upcoming Spring 2024 ACS meeting in New Orleans. Marissa and Tamar will travel with faculty and fellow students to attend and present their…

Applied Math major Jay Whitmon presented his S3RP Summer Research (conducted with faculty member Dr. Ben Wilson), “Information Theory Through Games: Optimizing Shut the Box” at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Francisco, CA. The JMM is touted as the…