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

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Alumni Rider Story

Marie Thadal '14

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

“The Rider EMBA program made me more confident to engage in any opportunities related to business, management and leadership.”

Alumni Rider Story

Adrienne Green '19

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)

“To have Rider believe in my abilities, acknowledge my achievements and encourage me to aim for the stars is something I will never forget.”

Jordan Hulass '17

Alumni Rider Story

Jordan Hulass '17

B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, M.A. in Applied Psychology

"One of the most valuable things studying at Rider taught me was to take advantage of getting real-life experience while studying."

Organizational Psychology, B.A.

Alumni Rider Story

Hunter Izzo '20

Organizational Psychology, B.A.

"Rider taught me how to have fun in unconventional ways."

Bierenbaum Fisher Hall

Alumni Rider Story

Kimberly Colavito '17

RN to B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN)

“I was able to reach my dream of becoming a Certified School Nurse in my 50’s.”

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Student Rider Story

Nicole Bootier '04, '10

Educational Leadership, Ed.D. (current), Educational Leadership, M.A., Elementary Education, B.A.

“I wanted to be in a classroom where I would be able to interact with professors and they would know me by name.”

Sweigart Hall

Alumni Rider Story

Sudharani Kanka '20

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

“Not many universities offer that kind of personal touch to the student’s well-being.”

Alumni Rider Story

Valerie Scamardella '18

Elementary Education, B.A.

“Taking the Tomorrow’s Teachers class in high school was such a huge benefit for me because it really allowed me to see the path that I was ready to take on as a career!

Behavior Analyst at Bancroft's Lindens Neurobehavioral program

Alumni Rider Story

Hailee Perez '20

Applied Psychology, M.A.

"My time at Rider has given me the skills and confidence to interact with staff and families so that they actually trust me, my knowledge and my plans."