Academic Affairs

Organization Description

Dr. Gantz oversees all academic programs and services, faculty development, sponsored research, the library, the Boyden Gallery, and athletics.

Dr. Katherine Gantz
- Interim Provost and Dean of Faculty
(240) 895-4389
Supreme Court of Maryland Hears Oral Arguments at St. Mary's College
March 7, 2024
Attorney argues before the Maryland Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Maryland heard oral arguments in the auditorium of the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus of St. Mary's College of Maryland on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This marked only the second time in recent history that Maryland's highest court held oral… Find Out More
Julia King Named to the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts
February 8, 2024
Julia King portrait
Julia King, professor of anthropology, was named to the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts in recognition of her numerous accomplishments as a full-time professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. King’s term took effect at the start of the spring 2024 semester and runs… Find Out More
Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Appointed as Inaugural Director of Student Fellowships and Awards
January 29, 2024
portrait of Jennifer Cognard-Black
Following a rigorous application process led by a search committee comprised of faculty and staff, Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black has been appointed as the College's inaugural director of student fellowships and awards.

As outlined in Pillar I of The Rising Tide Strategic Plan, this will be a… Find Out More
St. Mary's College of Maryland Graduates 294
May 15, 2023
Graduate procession
Two hundred ninety-four students received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, in the annual Commencement held on Saturday, May 13 on the College’s Townhouse Green.

Five-time Grammy… Find Out More
Graduating St. Mary’s College of Maryland Students to Present St. Mary’s Projects May 1 & 2
April 26, 2023
Two students standing next to poster presentation
St. Mary’s College of Maryland cordially invites the community to the St. Mary’s Project presentation sessions on Monday and Tuesday, May 1-2. Presentations will take place at various times and locations on those two days, according to the chart below. The largest presentation takes place on… Find Out More
College Hosts Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
March 8, 2023
Student presenter with judge
St. Mary's College of Maryland was the site for the Maryland Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) on March 4, 2023 in the Campus Center. Several SMCM students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in the event, which brought high school student participants from across… Find Out More
Angélique Kidjo to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
March 7, 2023
Angélique Kidjo Portrait by Fabrice Mabillot
International superstar and goodwill ambassador Angélique Kidjo will be the 2023 Commencement speaker at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Commencement ceremony beings at 10 a.m. on the College's Townhouse Green in St. Mary's City. The five-time Grammy winner will … Find Out More
Katherine Gantz Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
January 4, 2023
Dr. Katherine Gantz
St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has appointed Katherine L. Gantz as vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, effective January 9, 2023. The leadership position reports directly to the president.

“After a thorough and vigorous national search that… Find Out More
Mirabile Co-Presenter at A4BL Training Series Workshop
June 21, 2022
Scott Mirabile portrait
Associate Professor of Psychology Scott Mirabile is a co-presenter at a workshop of the Academics for Black Survival and Wellness (A4BL) annual training series on June 23. His presentation stems from a writing project that originated from the 2021 A4BL trainings. That writing project is a guide for… Find Out More
Terron L. Hillsman to Deliver 2022 Commencement Address to St. Mary’s College of Maryland Graduates Saturday, May 14
April 26, 2022
Dr. Terron L. Hillsman
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is pleased to announce that Terron L. Hillsman, director of the ecological sciences division for the USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), will be the College’s 2022 Commencement speaker. The Commencement ceremony will be held on the College’s… Find Out More
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