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St. Mary’s, an institution more than 175 years in the making, is a public honors college steeped in the tradition of the liberal arts. There are only two such institutions in the country and we are the ‘senior statesman.’

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The Sacred Journey: Re-Making Our World Anew Observes the One-Year Anniversary of the Dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland
November 15, 2021
The lives of those enslaved were honored with a reading of their names, candle lighting, celebration, libation, remembrance and reflection at the Waterfront Ceremony. Dr Jordan and guests pictured holding candles.
On Saturday, November 13, St. Mary’s College of Maryland presented The Sacred Journey: Re-Making Our World Anew in observation of the first anniversary of the dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland.  

The two-part program began at 1:30 p.m. in Auerbach Auditorium… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College Board of Maryland Meets Oct. 16
October 16, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees met in-person and virtually on Saturday, October 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Board acted on several items including approving the College’s revised telework policy.

The revised telework policy applies to the employees of the College, including… Find Out More
The Sacred Journey: Re-Making Our World Anew to Observe the One-Year Anniversary of the Dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland - Nov. 13
October 14, 2021
Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland shown
The Sacred Journey: Re-Making Our World Anew observes the first anniversary of the dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland. The event takes place rain or shine on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus on Saturday, November 13.

“St. Mary’s College, Trinity… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents Playwright, Actor and Professor Anna Deavere Smith - Nov. 10
September 28, 2021
Anna Deavere Smith pictured
The Office of the President presents playwright, actor and educator Anna Deavere Smith on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the Michael P. O’Brien Athletic and Recreation Center, 19050 Hill Commons Drive, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus. Part of the Presidential Lecture Series, the… Find Out More
Governor Hogan Appoints St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda Jordan to the Historic St. Mary’s City Fort to 400 Commission
September 24, 2021
Dr. Jordan
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has appointed St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan, along with five other members, to the Historic St. Mary’s City Fort to 400 Commission, which is responsible for planning and conducting observances in 2034 commemorating the… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Initiates Land Acknowledgment and Pledge
August 19, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland recently launched an initiative to acknowledge the land on which the College sits and its historic links to Indigenous Peoples and their territories.  

According to Argelia González Hurtado, assistant professor of Spanish, there was a shared desire from several… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Welcomes Two New Trustees to Board
June 25, 2021
Melanie L. Hilley ’92 and Jesse Price ’92 pictured
St. Mary’s College of Maryland welcomes two new trustees in June: Melanie L. Hilley ’92 and Jesse Price ’92. Both will serve six-year terms of service on the College’s Board of Trustees.

“I am excited that St. Mary’s College is adding two new Trustees with such important and relevant experience.… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College Alumna Carly Harvey ’07 to Serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for Mulberry Music Festival: The Blues
June 2, 2021
Carly Harvey ’07 pictured
St. Mary’s College is proud to announce that alumna Carly Harvey ’07 will serve as mistress of ceremonies for the Mulberry Music Festival: The Blues, on Friday, June 18 beginning at 6 p.m. Currently dubbed D.C.’s Queen of the Blues, Harvey is a 2021 Wammie Award-winner for Best Blues Artist.

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Plays the Blues Live with Mulberry Music Festival Friday, June 18, 2021
May 21, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents the Mulberry Music Festival: The Blues, featuring the Josh Riley Band, the Kelly Bell Band, and headlined by The Nighthawks, on Friday, June 18, beginning at 6 p.m. on the College’s Townhouse Green. The event is free of charge and open to the public. It will… Find Out More
2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony and Grad Walks at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
May 10, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors Colleges, graduated 346 students with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees on Saturday, May 8, with a virtual Commencement ceremony. Simultaneously, three Grad Walks, at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.,… Find Out More
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