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.

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.

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.