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Professors Bowers, Mertz, and Neiles Present Workshop at AAC&U STEM Conference

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By Pamela Mertz

Associate Professor Geoffrey Bowers, Professor Pam Mertz, and Associate Professor Kelly Neiles from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry presented a workshop at the 2022 American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Transforming STEM Higher Education conference “Back to Broken” in Arlington, VA on Friday, Nov.

November 07, 2022

Professor Julia King Receives National Park Service Grant

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By Leslie Mangold

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is proud to announce that Julia King, professor of anthropology, was recently awarded a two-year grant through the American Battlefield Protection Program of the National Park Service.  The American Battlefield Protection Program awarded 1.1 million dollars to 14 projects charged with preserving and protecting historic battles fought on American soil.

November 02, 2022

President Jordan Named to Maryland Humanities Board

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By Gretchen Phillips

St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan was recently named to the Maryland Humanities board, representing St. Mary’s County.  She is among seven new members announced by the organization earlier this month. 

Maryland Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization that creates and supports educational experiences in the humanities that inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning, exchange ideas openly, and enrich their communities.

October 26, 2022

Professor of History Christine Adams Gives Podcast Interview, Invited Lecture

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By Lee Capristo

Professor of History Christine Adams and her co-author/sister Tracy Adams, were interviewed for a New Books Network podcast about their book, "The Creation of the French Royal Mistress: From Agnes Sorel to Madame DuBarry" (Penn State Univ. Press, 2021). The podcast, recorded in September 2021, was published on Oct.

October 24, 2022

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Reviews Progress on Strategic Planning and Other Initiatives

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By Chuck Steenburgh
The St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees met on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, 2022, receiving reports on the progress of strategic planning, academics, enrollment and retention, and other College activities.  The board also approved a number of items, including a Facilities Renewal Policy and board meeting schedule for 2022-2025.
October 17, 2022

Professor Arnett Delivers Keynote Address to Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

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By Chuck Steenburgh
Professor & Chair of Educational Studies Katy Arnett was the keynote speaker for the fall conference of the Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (DECTFL) on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 in Newark, Delaware. Her keynote was entitled: "From Deficit to Barriers to Opportunities: Transforming What it Means to be an Inclusive Language Educator."
October 17, 2022

Inalienable Rights Panel Sparks Discussion

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By Chuck Steenburgh

“Can the inalienable rights referenced by the fathers of the Constitution exist for all Americans in the 21st ce0ntury?”  That was the question posed to a national media panel before more than 350 students, faculty & staff, and community members on Friday evening, October 7, 2022 in the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center auditorium.

October 09, 2022

Prof. Başaran Attended Conference, Presented Paper in Belgium

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By Betul Basaran

Over the summer, Betül  Başaran, professor of history and religious studies attended The First World War in the Middle East: Aftermath and Legacies conference in Ypres, Belgium over the summer where she presented a paper titled "Transnational Networks and Elite Women's Philanthropic Work after WW1: The Turkish Princesses of Hyderabad”

September 30, 2022

Three SMCM Math Students Present at NAM MathFest

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By Lee Capristo

Three St. Mary's College of Maryland mathematics students presented at the National Association of Mathematicians Undergraduate MathFest held September 23-25 at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Kelsi Anderson '25, Kimani Daley '24 and Ryan Knight '25 presented work they did this summer as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at SMCM. They were joined by REU teammates Sophia Fogle (Centre College) and Tiffani Clark (Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette).

September 27, 2022