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Photo of the Day Archive



Photo of the Day Archive




A choir and musicians perform on a stage, with a conductor leading them. Singers hold sheet music and a guitarist is seated to the right. Audience members are visible behind them.

Dec. 18, 2025

The St. Mary's Singers joined with St. Maries Choral Arts for the holiday concert on Dec. 6.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A group of runners at the starting line of a race in an outdoor courtyard, with a few spectators watching nearby.

Dec. 17, 2025

St. Mary's College of Maryland Tinsel Trot 5K race on Dec. 12, 2025, part of the Winter Fest event. See you in 2026!

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

A student stands in front of a science poster presentation, speaking to a small group of people in a gymnasium setting.

Dec. 16, 2025

The Fall Annual Research Symposium featured student research in psychology, neuroscience and the natural sciences

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo

Two boys walk with a campus police officer wearing a Santa hat in a store aisle lined with boxed products.

Dec. 16, 2025

SMCM Campus Safety officers participated in "Shop With a Cop" on Saturday, Dec. 13, together with other St. Mary's County law enforcement officers.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A group of people sit around a large table with food, drinks, and a small decorated Christmas tree in the center, gathered in a bright, cozy room.

Dec. 15, 2025

Student members of SAGE (Students Advancing Graduate Engagement) gathered at the Bonnie Green Alumni Center last week to select the winner of the Allan Challenge drawing. Cooper Breakey ’29 won the drawing and received $2500 for the Track & Field teams.

(Institutional Advancement/Alumni Relations staff photo)

A man presents a project titled "It was All a Dream" on a trifold board to three people in a classroom setting.

Dec. 11, 2025

The 2025-26 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) cohort presented their Master’s Research Projects (MRP) at a poster presentation session in the Dallas P. Dean Learning Commons on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo

A group of cheerleaders in uniform perform a routine with gold pom-poms on a basketball court in a gymnasium.

Dec. 11, 2025

The Hawkettes perform at a recent basketball game.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A person sits at a table drawing on red paper with markers, surrounded by art supplies and other people working on similar activities.

Dec. 10, 2025

The Black Student Union organized an event on Friday, Dec. 5, for about 20 students who put together care packages and homemade cards for the homeless.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A conductor leads an orchestra of musicians playing string and brass instruments on a stage during a performance.

Dec. 9, 2025

The SMCM Orchestra performs its holiday concert in the Dodge Performing Arts Center, Dec. 5.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Four people sit around a table working on arts and crafts with various supplies, drinks, a laptop, and books in a lounge or common room setting.

Dec. 8, 2025

Members of Sustainability and the Public Art Collective create "trash crafts" in Aldom Lounge on Friday, Dec. 5.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A women's basketball team celebrates enthusiastically on the bench during a game, with players standing, jumping, and raising their arms.

Dec. 5, 2025

The women's basketball team bench erupts after a successful three-point basket in their win over Gallaudet on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A dining table covered with rows of cards or envelopes, with a decorated Christmas tree centerpiece and sunlight streaming in through glass doors.

Dec. 3, 2025

An abundance of thank you cards ready to mail after a successful Giving Tuesday!

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

A man in a navy hoodie points at a screen displaying donor statistics: 3,500 donors and $431,918.23 raised, with a leaderboard of top donors listed below.

Dec. 3, 2025

WE DID IT - and you helped! On Giving Tuesday, SMCM raised a record $456,795.45 and smashed our goal with 3,881 donors.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A person stands on a sidewalk holding a "Giving Tuesday #SMCMGIVES" sign near a campus entrance with a river and trees in the background at sunset.

Dec. 2, 2025

Alumni Relations intern Sierra Brown '27 sets up Giving Tuesday yard signs on Monday night, in preparation for the big day today. Participate at the Campus Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.!

Dave Sushinsky '02

Graphic promoting "Giving Tuesday Allan Challenge," encouraging students to win $2,500 for their favorite SMCM fund, with bold text on a blue background.

Dec. 1, 2025

Donate a non-perishable food item for Solomon's Shoppe, sign 25 thank you postcards, or donate $10 or more to a fund that's important to you! Come down to the Campus Center Patio from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. tomorrow to participate.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff illustration)

Two people stand outside near a voting station sign, holding drinks and smiling at the camera; other people can be seen in the background.

Nov. 25, 2025

Are you ready for Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2? Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Four people browse and read books inside a mobile library filled with colorful book spines and several small pumpkins on the shelves.

Nov. 24, 2025

Students check out books from the mobile library on campus, Friday, Nov. 21.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Six women stand indoors behind a desk with books, next to a "Phi Beta Kappa Society" banner. They are dressed formally and looking at the camera.

Nov. 21, 2025

On Nov. 13, the Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at St. Mary’s College of Maryland recognized five accomplished high school scholars.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Four people sit on stage for a panel discussion at St. Mary's College of Maryland, with banners, plants, and balloons in the background.

Nov. 20, 2025

Members of the student panel discuss their experiences at the admission open house on Saturday, Nov. 15.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Students in a classroom sit at curved desks, some raising their hands excitedly while looking toward the front, with drinks and notebooks on the desks.

Nov. 19, 2025

The women's volleyball team reacts to the announcement of their first-round game in the 2025 NCAA championships on Monday, Nov. 17. The Seahawks will play Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Pittsburgh on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo