Mr. Smith, who became the first president of the College's Board of Trustees, suggested that the College be named after the railroad, which maintained an important terminal in Westminster. Eventually, the Western Maryland railroad became extinct after merging with another company. On July 1, 2002, WMC officially became McDaniel College. The new name honors William Roberts McDaniel, whose 65-year association with the College helped shape its destiny and today personifies its mission.

McDaniel's picturesque 160-acre campus is just a short drive from two of the nation's metropolitan centers - Baltimore (31 miles) and Washington (56 miles). It overlooks the historic town of Westminster as well as a panorama of rich farmland, mountain silhouettes, and spectacular sunsets.

Scott S. Bair Stadium