Seahawk Spotlight

Nothing tells the value of an education like the personal stories of those who have lived the experience. See how the St. Mary's College experience is shaping the lives of our students and alumni through these stories.

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"Just getting more experience has...been great for opening my eyes to different types of sites and working with communities..."

Archaeology Field Work with Laura McCarty '24

Young man with curly hair wearing a white shirt and blue patterned tie, standing against a gray background, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Leo Researching His Way Toward a Healthier Future

A young woman in a white dress stands in front of large windowpanes, holding a graduation cap, with trees and grass visible outside.

From Seahawk to Fulbright English Teaching Assistant – Ellie Walter ’24

Person giving two thumbs up stands next to metal racks holding white bins filled with labeled plant samples under grow lights in a laboratory setting.

From Seahawk Researcher to Plant Biology Ph.D. – Sophia Koontz '25

From Cybersecurity Foundations to Secure Embedded Systems – Shameer Rao '24

A man with a blue hat smiling into a the camera with beautiful wall designs in the background.

Returning to Spain Through Art and Cultural Exchange – Cooper Clendenin '24

Two men stand indoors; one wears academic regalia, the other is in a suit holding a certificate. They both face the camera and smile. A blue banner and green plants are in the background.

Digging Into Shark Teeth with Luke Schwenk '25

Annika Kumwembe portrait

Meet Annika Kumwembe '25, Future Nanotechnologist

Coen Dewalt portrait

Rugby captain works in finance

A woman in a black dress stands smiling in front of a backdrop that reads "Best of Baltimore" and "Maryland Lottery.

Getting the Story With Cecelia Layfield '28

A person in a denim jacket smiles while holding two small potted plants in a greenhouse. The background features hanging and potted plants, creating a lush, vibrant atmosphere.

A Path Toward Environmental Stewardship With Emma Sheppard ’26