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

Daisy background

Alex Simon

Alumni Rider Story

Alex Simon '14

Economics and International Business, B.S.B.A, Global Studies, B.A.

"I took advantage of every opportunity Rider had to offer."

Carolina Sanchez

Alumni Rider Story

Carolina Sanchez '14

Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

"Rider molded me into everything I am! My professors pushed me when I needed to be pushed. They set me up for success."

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Alumni Rider Story

Dylan Miller '14

Accounting and Information Systems, B.S.B.A

"I knew Rider had a good business and accounting program. When I found out both were AACSB accredited — that put me over the top. I knew Rider would prepare me to make an impact after college."

Jad Nasrini

Alumni Rider Story

Jad Nasrini '14

Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S. and Psychology, B.A

My early hands-on experience at Rider was transformative. I worked with actual scientists doing actual science. It's one thing to be in a classroom being taught science. It's another to see how it works.

Katie Zeck

Alumni Rider Story

Katie Zeck '14

Elementary Education and Journalism, B.A.

"At Rider, we learn to teach by doing through field placements and internships. It was the best preparation. When I was hired as a full-time teacher, I knew what to do because I’d already done it."

Rider alumnus Walter Saravia ’14 at HomeFront office

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Walter Saravia '14

English, B.A., Gender and Sexuality Studies (Minor)

"Without the community service work I did at Rider, I never would have worked at HomeFront and learned what this field is all about."

Julie McCarthy

Alumni Rider Story

Julie McCarthy '13

Marine Sciences, B.S.

Explore doing research with your professors, like I did: it opens up so many doors!

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Laura Albright '13, '15

Finance, B.S.B.A, Ethics (Minor), Master of Business Administration (MBA)

"Rider gave me opportunities and I took advantage of them. I used them to develop professionally and personally."

Chelsea Bradshawn

Alumni Rider Story

Chelsea Bradshaw '12

Elementary Education and Psychology, B.A.

"There are so many opportunities to gain hands-on experience. That’s what makes Rider stand out."