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.

Victoria Kreutzer ‘21

Student Rider Story

Victoria Kreutzer '21

Academic coach, American University, Psychology and dance double major

"Rider is what you make of it. If you decide to excel in your academics, Rider embraces that. If you want to make personal connections with your professors, Rider embraces that. If you want to succeed on or off campus, Rider embraces that."

Gianluca D'Elia

Alumni Rider Story

Gianluca D'Elia '18

Journalism, B.A.

“My Rider education made me a go-getter.”

Alumni Rider Story

Nathaly Manukyan '21

Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.

“Rider truly helped me develop my skills to apply to my career today.”

Jami Centrella

Alumni Rider Story

Jami Centrella '13

Elementary Education, B.A. and Psychology, B.A.

"There was never a time during my four years at Rider when I didn’t feel like I belonged. Everyone was there to support me in becoming the best teacher I could."

Alumni Rider Story

Melanie Hunter '14

Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.

“Being surrounded by hard working students helped me stay motivated.”

Brittany Virgil

Alumni Rider Story

Brittany Baxter Virgil '10

"I attribute Rider, Dr. Kelly Bidle and my field hockey coaches for supporting me through my last-minute epiphany about the life I really wanted.”

Mikaela Batts

Alumni Rider Story

Mikaela Batts '18

Film and Television, B.A.

"Rider offers so many real-life experiences and networking opportunities. I truly believe that anything is possible at Rider."

Student Rider Story

Ashley Perez '24

Chemistry, B.S.

“Rider has taught me that becoming a leader is just as important as learning from your field.”

Briana Lettsome

Alumni Rider Story

Briana Lettsome '16

"I preferred a classroom environment where I would be a student in the class and not a number attending the class.”