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Photo of the Day Archive



Photo of the Day Archive




A vintage classroom with wooden desks, a blackboard displaying chalk drawings and text, old-fashioned stove, and educational posters. The room is lit by natural light from the large windows, showcasing a historical school setting.

Feb. 4, 2025

Drayden African-American Schoolhouse in western St. Mary's County was a segregated school in operation from 1890 until 1944. Informative panels sit on the outside grounds and the historic site is well worth a visit.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A brick building with a blue and yellow banner hanging on the balcony. The banner reads, "Class of 2025" with "100 Days Until Graduation" underneath, and "Seahawks" with a bird logo on the left.

Jan. 31, 2025

Seniors celebrated 100 days until graduation on Jan. 30

Elizabeth Poissant '25

A serene marina at twilight with sailboats docked on the calm water. The sky transitions from orange to purple, reflecting on the water. Buildings and trees are silhouetted in the background. A white bench is on the wooden dock.

Jan. 30, 2025

Waterfront sunrise.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

An adult with gray hair, dressed in a dark suit, is playing a grand piano on a wooden stage. A microphone stand is positioned to the left of the person, and the background features wooden paneling.

Jan. 30, 2025

Brian Ganz performs in the Dodge Performing Arts Center on Jan. 27

Ashlyn Conley '25

A vibrant red sky filled with fluffy clouds, creating a dramatic and striking atmosphere at sunrise.

Jan. 29, 2025

Sunrise over Waring Commons

Ashlyn Conley '25

A spacious lobby featuring large windows and comfortable chairs, inviting natural light and providing a welcoming atmosphere. Oysters sculpture suspended from the ciling.

Jan. 28, 2025

Have you seen the new oyster sculpture hanging from the ceiling of the Dodge Performing Arts Center?

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Group photo

Jan. 27, 2025

Faculty & staff were honored at the Years of Service Dinner on Friday, Jan. 24.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A group of people pose in front of a statue

Jan. 23, 2025

Orientation Leaders led transfer students on a campus tour prior to the start of the spring semester.

Elizabeth Poissant '25

View of the River Center with sun bathers and kayakers in the foreground

Jan. 23, 2025

Dreaming of warmer weather

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Students seated at desks writing cards

Jan. 22, 2025

Student-athletes write cards to U.S. troops as part of the MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Students moving furniture

Jan. 21, 2025

SMCM student volunteers move furniture at the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore as part of the MLK Day of Service on Monday.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Basketball team members cheer from the bench in front of crowd

Jan. 20, 2025

Members of the women's basketball team celebrate a basket in Saturday's victory

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Four singers on stage

Jan. 17, 2025

Vocal ensemble Voices of Service perform in the Dodge Performing Arts Center on Jan. 15 in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Meatball in the snow

Jan. 13, 2025

Meatball in the snow

Abby Snider '28

Snow figure seated on bench

Jan. 13, 2025

Just chillin' until students return to campus!

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

dorm room friends in Calvert Hall in 1953

Jan. 10, 2025

Hanging out with friends in Calvert Hall residence circa 1953.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

St. Mary's Seminary student in snow 1922

Jan. 10, 2025

Snow day circa 1922. Notice the St. Mary's Seminary (SMS) sweater!

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

Two men in a "gator" clear snow in front of Montgomery Hall

Jan. 10, 2025

Facilities staff clear snow in front of Montgomery Hall.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Musicians performing on stage

Dec. 16, 2024

The Annie Moses Band performed in the Dodge Performing Arts Center on Dec. 15

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Orchestra on stage

Dec. 11, 2024

The SMCM Orchestra under the direction of Professor Jeffrey Silberschlag performs in the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, Dec. 6

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)