A knowing sun seemed to smile on the futures of 1,347 new graduates of Rider University and Westminster Choir College over three days of Commencement ceremonies on May 10, 11 and 12.

Shortly before graduating on May 11, Jessica Nagle ’12 was accepted into the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Student Program to teach English to German-speaking students in Austria. She is Rider’s sixth student Fulbright recipient in the last seven years.

Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series Presents Eric Houghton's personal journey from alcoholism to health conveyed through music.

Andrew Westfall ’12 took second place, and Stephen Johnston ’13 received third place honors.

Westminster Conservatory Community Chorus and Chamber Choir Present A rich and varied look at romance and matrimony.

Freshman infielder Allysen Breeden was named the 2012 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year.