Each of the five NDMU schools submitted a graduating student to be featured in a spotlight article. Check all of them out in the "Read More" link.

For Dr. Kyler Leiter D’25, the path to early childhood education didn’t begin in a classroom—it started in a newsroom. While working as a television news producer at night, he spent his days caring for a friend’s young child, an experience that unexpectedly sparked his passion for teaching. Today, the pre-K educator has earned the 2026 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award, one of Frederick County Public Schools’ highest honors recognizing exceptional educators who are making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Check out the photos of the students who participated in the 2026 Nancy Kreiter Research Day. Thank you for displaying your hard work.

University Achievements: Awards and Recognitions

Learn about more accomplishments of NDMU students, faculty, and staff.