Rider Stories

There's no such thing as a lone Bronc

Rider students are forging their own paths, breaking barriers and making their mark on the world. These are their stories.

Where your ambition leads

Discover the stories of our students who are using their Rider experience to shape their future and propel their path forward.

Michael Swinehart

Matt Swinehart

Class of 2023, '24, B.S.B.A. and Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Graduate student at Rider University

Karla Lopez-Rosa

Karla Lopez-Rosa

Class of 2023, B.A. in political science

Constituent service representative and district office internship coordinator, office of Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman

Victoria Burd

Victoria Burd

Class of 2022, B.A. in secondary education and history

Social studies teacher, Ewing High School

Red leaves in early September

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Imani Guest

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Imani Guest '18

Geosciences, B.S., Philosophy (Minor)

"It’s weird how one decision can have such a tremendous impact on your life. Choosing Rider — and getting involved in research — was monumental to my career."

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John Modica '18

English, B.A., American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Minors)

"Rider gave me opportunities to strengthen my writing, speaking and leadership skills."

Kyle Rubin

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Kyle Rubin '18

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

"Every day I face new scenarios at work, and I realize I have the confidence to tackle anything, thanks to Rider."

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Myra Beaudoin Bertrand '18

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

"I have a much better understanding of how the world works having gone through Rider's EMBA program."

Rushae Glover

Alumni Rider Story

Rushae Glover '18

Global Supply Chain Management, International Business and Marketing, B.S.B.A.

"I got everything I could get out of college. And I am graduating as a well-rounded student with a triple major and a full-time job."

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Ben Sanders '17, '18

B.A. in Criminal Justice and Political Science, Homeland security minor, M.A. in Homeland Security

"My goal in life is to make a difference and to help people. Rider helped me get started."

Isana Fils-Aime

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Isana Fils-Aime '17

Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S., Sociology (Minor)

"I came to Rider wanting to pursue one profession, but I discovered another pathway. My internship experiences opened my eyes to the many options in medicine: they helped me discover what I truly want to do."

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Milika Griffiths '17

Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

"I would never have toured with Ragtime if I hadn’t gone to Rider. When I walked into that audition I was fearless and I was confident. I knew I had the education and the preparation."

Anita Chomenko Class of 2016

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Anita Chomenko '16

Film and Television, B.A.

"Rider gave me the opportunity to build on my creative experience and get involved right away. Each week I had new opportunities to keep shooting, keep editing and keep learning."