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Angélique Kidjo to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address

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By Chuck Steenburgh
International superstar and goodwill ambassador Angélique Kidjo will be the 2023 Commencement speaker at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Commencement ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the College's Townhouse Green in St. Mary's City. The five-time Grammy winner will perform in concert at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus later that evening, beginning at 7 p.m.
March 07, 2023

College Receives $1,000,000 Appropriation for Aquatic Lab Renovation

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By Chuck Steenburgh
Students in the marine science and related fields of study at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) for years to come will be the beneficiaries of a $1,000,000 federal appropriation secured for the college by U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D, 5th), in whose district the College lies. The funds will support a renovation of the College’s 30-year-old aquatic lab, which provides critical laboratory and research opportunities for students and faculty in the biology, chemistry and biochemistry and marine science programs.
March 03, 2023

InsideSMCM for Parents and Families - February 23, 2023

Dear Parents & Families,

While we’re technically in the throes of winter, the spring semester is in full swing, with many events and activities planned, even before the warmer weather returns for good. Read on for a variety of interesting content this month, and as always don’t hesitate to send us your feedback at communication@smcm.edu.

Professor of History Christine Adams on "All Things Tudor" Podcast

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By Lee Capristo

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Professor of History Christine Adams and sister and coauthor Tracy Adams, professor of French in the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, were featured on the Feb. 14 episode of the “All Things Tudor” podcast.

February 21, 2023

Two Staff Elected to Healthy St. Mary's Partnership

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By Gretchen Phillips

Two St. Mary’s College of Maryland staff were recently named to the 2023 Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) Steering Committee by members of the partnership. 

Kelsey Bush, community liaison for St. Mary’s College, will co-chair the Violence, Injury, and Trauma Action Team and Jess Jolly, the College’s director of counseling, will co-chair the Behavioral Health Action Team. 

Bush and Jolly join several members of the SMCM community who are members of the HSMP. 

February 08, 2023

St. Mary's College of Maryland Board of Trustees Maintain Flat Tuition Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year

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By Chuck Steenburgh

The St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees approved tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year in their meeting on Saturday, February 4, maintaining a fourth consecutive year of no increase in tuition. The Board also received an update on the progress of the College’s strategic plan, as well as news that Moody’s Investors Service has maintained the College’s A2: Stable credit rating.

February 06, 2023

Professor Wooley Begins Term as President of Association of Departments of English

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By Gretchen Phillips

Christine Wooley, professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, recently began a year-long term as president of the Association of Departments of English (ADE) after being named to the position last spring. The ADE supports academic departments focused on studying literature, writing and culture by helping its members successfully lead and manage their programs.

January 31, 2023

Professor of History Adriana Brodsky Featured Guest on Podcast

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By Lee Capristo

Professor of History Adriana Brodsky was interviewed by “Bridges to Argentina” podcast host Gabriele Dumpys Woolever as one of a six-part series, “Immigrant Stories & Lives.” The series, directed by Benjamin Bryce, discusses the history of immigration to Argentina.

January 30, 2023