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Photo of the Day Archive



Photo of the Day Archive




A person in a hijab applies intricate henna designs on another person's hand under a bright ring light.

Oct. 21, 2025

A henna artist was one of the features of PatioFest, a Friday evening addition to Hawktoberfest 2025.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Four people pose in front of a fall-themed display with hay bales, pumpkins, sunflowers, and autumn decorations outdoors.

Oct. 20, 2025

Hawktoberfest 2025 set a record with well in excess of 2,000 in attendance.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A symphony orchestra performs on a well-lit stage in a concert hall, with musicians seated and some standing; audience members watch from the seats.

Oct. 17, 2025

COSMIC Symphony performed in the Dodge Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 12 in honor of their 30th anniversary as Southern Maryland's community orchestra.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Two people stand among rows of large backpacks displayed outdoors on metal racks, with informational signs and trees in the background.

Oct. 16, 2025

Students read stories of hope and loss at the "Send Silence Packing" mental health exhibit on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Three people sit in chairs having a conversation; one person in the center wears a striped shirt, rainbow suspenders, and a red tie, smiling at another person.

Oct. 14, 2025

The LGBTQIA+ Out in the Workplace Panel took place Saturday, October. 11 in the Blackistone Room. LGBTQIA+ professionals shared experiences navigating the workforce, discussed challenges and successes, and answered career-related questions.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Four people pose indoors; on the left, a woman holds an award and another holds a certificate. On the right, the same woman presents the award to an older man with a medal.

Oct. 14, 2025

Trustee Emerita Gail Harmon and Professor Emeritus Don Stabile were presented the Order of the Ark & Dove, the College's highest award for service, at the Board of Trustees dinner on Friday, Oct. 10.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A group of people pose for a formal photo in front of a brick building with arched windows and doors.

Oct. 13, 2025

The Board of Trustees had lunch with students during their meeting on Friday, Oct. 10.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A framed painting of Madonna and Child hangs between two gold columns above a gold tabernacle and candlesticks in a church interior.

Oct. 10, 2025

Detail of the interior reconstruction of the c. 1667 Brick Chapel at Historic St. Mary's City. Have you seen it? Admission to HSMC is free with your student ID.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Three people sit on stage in chairs having a panel discussion, with Maryland Humanities and outreach banners in the background.

Oct. 9, 2025

Professor of English Jeffrey Coleman moderated a discussion with author Carole Boston Weatherford and artist Jeffrey Boston Weatherford about their book "Kin: Rooted in Hope," on Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Dodge Performing Arts Center.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Two people pose outdoors; one wears a brown robe and sash, the other wears a party hat, pink top, and carries a black purse. They are smiling and holding hands.

Oct. 8, 2025

Costumed or not, students had a blast with the many craft activities available at the Programs Board's Renaissance Festival on Friday, Oct. 3.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A sign on a brick walkway promotes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, featuring a purple ribbon and slogans supporting survivors, with red flags placed in the background.

Oct. 7, 2025

October is Red Flag Month. See any relationship red flags? Contact the Title IX office.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A woman presents scientific research on cancer cell response to three people in front of a poster display in a bright room.

Oct. 3, 2025

Grace Hountangni '28 was one of several students presenting their summer research to students, faculty and staff during the Neuroscience Summer Research Presentations event in Glendening Annex last week.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo

A group of people with backpacks and bags view artwork on a gallery wall beneath a sign that reads "Sharing our Common Humanity.

Oct. 3, 2025

Dozens of students, faculty, staff and community members attended the opening of the "Sharing our Common Humanity from Common Ground" exhibition in Boyden Gallery on Tuesday, September 30.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A man in a blue suit and a woman in a brown suit sit in chairs by a small table, looking at a tablet together. Blue-and-white tote bag and documents are on the table.

Oct. 2, 2025

President Phillips shares some College swag with Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott, SMCM Class of '06, at an alumni event in Baltimore on Tuesday evening, September 30.

Office of the Mayor

Two dog sculptures, one made of wire and white beads, the other made of green clay with exaggerated features, are displayed on a wooden surface.

Sept. 30, 2025

Two models shown by independent animator and SMCM Artist House Visiting Artist John Quinn at his Artist Talk on Monday, September 30.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo

A man sits on stage holding a microphone, with two water bottles and a book on a table beside him. A "National Public Honors College" banner is in the background.

Sept. 29, 2025

Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Elijah Anderson presents "Race Relations Since the End of the Civil Rights Movement" at the recital hall of the Dodge Performing Arts Center Thursday, Sept. 25.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A man stands at the front of a classroom, pointing at a world map on a projector screen, while students sit facing him and take notes.

Sept. 25, 2025

Assistant Professor of Marine Science Matt Breece '05 describes how he and his team used knowledge from historical archives, advanced robotics outfitted with high-resolution sidescan sonar and underwater archeology to locate aircraft wrecks and associated missing in action (MIA) servicemembers.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Eight people stand in a row indoors, with a large screen behind them showing a video call with five additional people.

Sept. 24, 2025

President Phillips is pictured with members of the SMCM Foundation Board of Directors, who met on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The Foundation supports the College through fundraising and investment.

(Institutional Advancement staff photo)

A tabby cat with green eyes sits on a blue mat outdoors, with trees and a green planter visible in the background.

Sept. 22, 2025

Director of Counseling Jess Jolly captured 3rd place at the St. Mary's County Fair with this photo of Meatball.

Jess Jolly

A choir performs on stage at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, with a projected presentation and audience seated in the foreground.

Sept. 22, 2025

The St. Mary's Singers perform at the Admission Open House on Saturday, September 20.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)