Transfer Student Spotlights
Elijah Garland
Elijah transferred to FSU from Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA in fall 2025 as an Accounting major. Prior to coming to FSU, he moved around a lot as a military child and did not really call one place home. He immediately got engaged on campus, joining The Crossing (a campus ministry group), United Campus Ministries (UCM), and Delta Sigma Pi (a professional business fraternity where he holds the positions of President and Vice President of Community Service). Elijah credits some amazing people on campus with helping him to become involved, including fellow student Ava Rankin, University Chaplain Elijah Ferebee from UCM, Pastor Joe Swaeikis and others from Mountain City Church and The Crossing. He now feels like Frostburg is home, and is blessed and grateful for this community.
Gabrielle McIntyre
Gabrielle is a second-year transfer student from Hampton University. She was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Gabrielle is currently studying Emerging Media and plans to declare a minor in Journalism. She currently works for Robert Cooper in Student Engagement and is a Senator with the Student Government Association. Gabrielle is excited to see where her journey as a Bobcat takes her!
Jessica Lowery
As a non-traditional student, Jessica transferred to FSU in Fall 2025 from Allegany College of Maryland. She is majoring in Multidisciplinary Studies with a Psychology focus. A full-time employee in the Registrar's Office, Jessica is balancing her professional life while pursuing a degree, aiming to leverage her education for career advancement. She was inducted into the Tau Sigma transfer student honor society in spring 2026.
Kylie Thomas
Kylie is in her second semester at FSU, transferring from Allegany College of Maryland with her associate's degree in Criminal Justice. Her major at FSU is Criminal and Legal Studies with a concentration in Criminal Studies. Kylie recently joined the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Tau Sigma National Honor Society for Transfer Students, and The National Society of Leadership and Success. Kylie enjoys volunteering in the community at her church, the Fort Hill Band Parent Concessions, and the South Cumberland Halloween Parade.
Quentin Adams
Quentin began his academic journey at Allegany College of Maryland in 2024, where he subsequently graduated Magna Cum Laude and received his Associates of Science in Business Administration. He transferred to FSU in the fall of 2025. During his time here, Quentin has remained on the Deans List while holding several board positions and officer roles. He is the Vice- President of Pledge Education for Delta Sigma Pi, Membership Outreach Chair for the National Society for Leadership and Success, and Executive Board member of Student Support Services for Recruitment and Retention. Quentin plans to graduate in December 2026 and will be continuing his education in FSU’s MBA program.
Sarah (S.J.) Hardiman
S.J. is from Forest Hill, Maryland and transferred to FSU in spring 2025 from Harford Community College as a geography major. Being a student at Frostburg has provided her with many opportunities, including serving as President of the Geography Club, interning at the Western Maryland GIS Center, attending a national conference in San Francisco, and making lots of new friends. What she loves most about Frostburg is the sense of community and immense support from her professors. Outside of academics, S.J. enjoys painting, hiking, cooking, and spending time with her dog, Ernie.
Vitória Freire Maximiliano
Vitória Freire Maximiliano, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a senior majoring in Liberal Studies with plans to graduate in May 2027. She transferred to FSU from Lee University after previously attending North Greenville University. At Frostburg, Vitória is a member of the women's tennis team and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Outside of academics, she enjoys running, cooking, hiking, and volunteering. After graduation, Vitória plans to attend cardiovascular perfusion school to pursue a career in healthcare.
