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

Student Rider Story

Mike Hernandez '23

Sport Management

“Without a doubt, Rider has given me the opportunities and guidance I wanted plus more.”

Faculty Rider Story

Dr. Katherine Vroman

“Rider really prioritizes relationship building and connecting with students.”

stuart Kovacs

Alumni Rider Story

Stuart Kovacs '13

Radio & Podcasting, B.A.

“Rider's ability to give a strong education as well as immediate hands-on experience at The Bronc is unmatched.”

Student Rider Story

Olivia Dunleavy '24

Music Education, B.M., Piano, B.M.

"Community creates bonds, and those bonds allow for friendships and for individuals to grow.”

Joey Jingoli

Alumni Rider Story

Joey Jingoli '20

Liberal Studies, B.A., Psychology (minor), Applied Social Science (concentration)

"I am proud to call myself a Rider University graduate."

Alumni Rider Story

Madison Becker '20

Health Care Management, B.S.B.A.

“As a student, you are never on your own, even after you graduate.”

Alumni Rider Story

Halli Schwartz '21

Marketing, B.S.B.A.

“My confidence is largely due to the well-rounded educational experience that I have gained as a student at Rider.”

Sam Brukhman

Alumni Rider Story

Sam Brukhman '15

Music Education, B.M.

"Westminster was the only school I applied to because I knew how good the professors were.”

Ashley Soskin '16

Alumni Rider Story

Ashley Soskin '16

Film and Television, B.A.

"Rider gave me the confidence to feel comfortable changing my career path and always pushed me to work hard to achieve my goals.”