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Photo of the Day Archive



Photo of the Day Archive




Two uniformed police officers speak to a group of people at an indoor event; informational materials and pens are displayed on the table in front of them.

Jan. 22, 2026

Students, faculty and staff interact as part of Campus Safety Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21 in Aldom Lounge.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A person is bent over a table signing a document while another person stands nearby, watching. Two pens and a microphone are also on the table.

Jan. 21, 2026

President Rhonda Phillips met with about 30 of our newest Seahawks prior to the start of the spring semester for them to sign "The President's Book." This book of student signatures dates back to 1987.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

A woman stands at a podium labeled "St. Mary's College of Maryland" speaking to an audience seated in a wood-paneled room.

Jan. 20, 2026

Fikayo Adeojo of the Black Student Union speaks at the 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A group of people pose indoors in front of white and gold balloons, many holding up four fingers and smiling at the camera.

Jan. 16, 2026

The Women's Basketball team received championship rings during a ring ceremony in recognition of being named the 2024-2025 United East Conference regular season champions.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

A small wooden cabin covered in snow, with names engraved on its exterior planks, stands in a snowy landscape under a clear blue sky.

Jan. 16, 2026

The Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland in the snow.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

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)