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

Alumni Rider Story

Kaylee Ettinger '22

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television

"Participating in Rider’s Semester in Los Angeles program helped me to narrow down exactly what I wanted to do post-graduate."

Claire Corliss

Alumni Rider Story

Claire Corliss '24

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Ed.S. in School Psychology

“I have had so many opportunities to grow and shine because of Rider.”

Karam Choudhary

Alumni Rider Story

Karam Choudhary '21

Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

“As soon as I became a Bronc, I knew I could achieve my American dream.”

Alumni Rider Story

Zaire Cone '23

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Psychology, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education

“When I became a graduate assistant at Rider’s Counseling Center, I was able to make a difference at the school and in my personal life.”

Demi Banchs

Alumni Rider Story

Demi Banchs '22

Ed.S. in Counseling Services, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling , Certification in life and career coaching

"I am forever grateful to Rider for providing me with the soil needed to sustain life and provide my foundation as a therapist."

Marquay Mayo

Alumni Rider Story

Marquay Mayo '22

Master of Arts in Athletic Leadership

“The athletic leadership program played a huge role in my growth as a coach and a leader.”

Karla Lopez-Rosa

Alumni Rider Story

Karla Lopez-Rosa '23

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a dual minor in homeland security and Spanish

“I came to Rider from a very under-resourced high school, but everyone here made sure that that never got in my way.”

Michael Swinehart

Alumni Rider Story

Matt Swinehart '24

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Accounting with a minor in business analytics, Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

“Being at Rider allowed me to be part of and help lead some great student organizations that greatly bolstered what I learned in the classroom.”

Maddie Caccavale

Alumni Rider Story

Maddie Caccavale '23

Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Entertainment Industries Management

“My professors fostered my personal and professional growth within the arts and entertainment industries management program from day one.”