More than 200 first-year and transfer students at St. Mary's College of Maryland began their college experience by giving back and getting involved in the region through "Hawks in the Community." This signature orientation event connects students with local organizations and businesses while fostering a spirit of service.

On Monday August 25th, Associate Professor of French George MacLeod and St. Mary’s College student Fladaïna Anaëlle Bruno (double major in French and performing arts) presented original research on the Haitian communities of the D.C., Maryland and Virginia metropolitan area (DMV) at an event organized by the Association of Haitian Professionals (AHP). Part of AHP’s “Community Conversations” series, the presentation was entitled "Strengthening Haitian Communities of the DMV: Challenges and Aspirations” and took place at Montgomery County Community College.