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Photo of the Day Archive



Photo of the Day Archive




A man in a blue suit speaks to a group of people indoors. The group includes individuals in formal attire, standing attentively. A portrait hangs on the wall in the background, and there's natural lighting in the room.

March 3, 2025

Governor Wes Moore speaks to SMCM students, faculty and staff in Annapolis on Friday, Feb. 28.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A serene scene of a church with a steeple silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky. Bare trees frame the foreground, and a body of water and hills are visible in the distance.

Feb. 28, 2025

The sun sets, viewed from the porch of Calvert Hall.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Silver water bottle with a dark lid on a round table. The bottle features colorful flag patterns and the text "St. Mary's College of Maryland." Blurred background includes framed posters and photos on a wall.

Feb. 27, 2025

Remember, you can get free swag for submitting your photos!

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A women's basketball team celebrates on the sideline, some jumping with excitement. Coaches and players extend their arms enthusiastically. They wear white and yellow uniforms, with some in tracksuits. The bleachers are partially filled with spectators.

Feb. 26, 2025

The women's basketball team celebrates a basket during their 54-46 semifinal victory over Bryn Athyn last night.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A person wearing safety goggles and gloves conducts an experiment in a lab. They are observing a bottle with a bright green flame emerging from it on a black table. Other lab equipment is visible in the background.

Feb. 24, 2025

Frank Newman '25 demonstrates an experiment he calls "Northern Lights in a Bottle," a portion of a broader SMP project he is working to complete this spring.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo

A woman with curly hair sings passionately into a microphone, wearing a black sequined dress and pearl necklace. A band plays in the background with a drummer and a double bassist. The scene is warmly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Feb. 21, 2025

Two Double-A Cabaret performances took place on Friday, Feb. 21.

Ashlyn Conley '25

A panel of five people seated in chairs, engaged in a discussion. An audience listens attentively in a room with banners displaying "Center for the Study of Democracy." The panelists are diverse in appearance and age.

Feb. 20, 2025

The Center for the Study of Democracy, the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, and the Multicultural Programs Office organized a panel of SMCM faculty experts to address key policy changes under the new Trump administration and what to expect in the future.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo

A group of people posing in front of a stone building with a white door and a sign that reads "Old Jail." Some are standing, and others are crouching. The group appears diverse in terms of gender and ethnicity. Vegetation is visible in the foreground.

Feb. 20, 2025

Where will the River Runner take you? Photo from the recent trip to Leonardtown for First Friday.

(Office of Community Outreach & Engagement staff photo)

A basketball player wearing a white and gold "St. Mary's College" uniform, number 4, performs a slam dunk. Another player in a red jersey is visible below. Spectators in yellow shirts sit in the blurred background.

Feb. 19, 2025

Come out to the ARC tonight for postseason men's basketball as your #5 seed Seahawks take on #12 seed Penn College. Action begins at 6 p.m.!

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A woman stands in a hallway, gesturing with one hand as she speaks to a group of people. She has long dark hair, wears a red top and blue jeans, and has a name tag. The group is listening attentively, some wearing winter clothing.

Feb. 18, 2025

Program Student Ambassador (PSA) Ashley Johnson ’25 gave tours of the psychology department during a rainy Admitted Seahawks Day.

Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo

A women's swim team poses together wearing matching shirts and caps, holding a trophy and a banner that reads "Atlantic East Conference 2024-25 Women's Swimming & Diving Champions" against a branded backdrop.

Feb. 17, 2025

Women's Swimming captured the 2024-25 Atlantic East championship over the weekend - Go Seahawks!

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A person stands on a small stage giving a presentation to an audience. A projector screen shows a map including the Panama Canal Zone. A banner is visible on the left side of the stage. People are seated and facing the speaker.

Feb. 14, 2025

Professor Colin Flint, of Utah State University, delivers a lecture on the Geopolitics of Near and Far Waters, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Democracy and The Patuxent Partnership.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Snow-covered landscape with tall trees and a path leading to a glowing lamppost in the distance. The scene is calm and serene, with snow gently resting on branches, creating a peaceful winter atmosphere.

Feb. 12, 2025

"The Hope of Snow" - Picture taken near QA woods

Grace Ayomide '28

Snow falls gently on a serene lakeside. A glowing streetlamp lights the scene, with trees and a wooden sign covered in snow. In the background, distant lights reflect on the water, creating a peaceful winter atmosphere.

Feb. 11, 2025

Casual stroll to the Groom

Perla Bravo '28

A person seated at a table with a pair of white high-top sneakers labeled "Soles of Imagination," scissors, a paper plate with cake, and papers. The focus is on the sneakers and the person’s hand resting beside them.

Feb. 10, 2025

A student prepares to decorate a pair of sneakers at the Soles of Imagination event in Daugherty-Palmer Commons on Feb. 7.

Ashlyn Conley '25

A group of six people in blue suits sing on a lit stage in a large concert hall. An audience fills the seats, watching attentively. The hall features wooden walls and a balcony.

Feb. 10, 2025

The King's Singers perform in the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Two male lacrosse players are on a field during a game. The player in yellow and blue, wearing number 2, runs with the ball under pressure from the player in white and green, wearing number 13. A net and trees are visible in the background.

Feb. 7, 2025

Lacrosse season is here - women scrimmage on Saturday, Feb. 8 while men have their first game Sunday, Feb. 9, both at Jamie L. Roberts Stadium.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

Statue of a soldier in uniform holding a gun against his chest, looking upwards. Behind the statue, a flagpole with the Maryland state flag is visible. The sky is overcast, and trees are in the background.

Feb. 6, 2025

The United States Colored Troops Memorial Statue and nearby interpretive center in John G. Lancaster Park in Lexington Park pay tribute to African American soldiers who served during the Civil War.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

A spacious art gallery features large portraits of individuals in different poses. The images are evenly spaced on white walls. A wooden bench with a magazine sits in the center of the hardwood floor under bright lighting.

Feb. 5, 2025

Professor of Art Sue Johnson's "Symmetrical Bodies" exhibition runs in Boyden Gallery through March 7.

(Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing and Communications staff photo)

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)