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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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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams
February 10, 2021
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The Office of the President presents ESPN analyst and bestselling author Jay Williams on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the event in advance, visit www.smcm.edu/jaywilliams.

Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history. The #2… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees Approves Academic Program Changes for Fall 2021
February 8, 2021
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland, The National Public Honors College, has been engaged in efforts the last several years to ensure its viability and relevancy as the premier public liberal arts honors college.

“The critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to effectively express… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College Board Sets Tuition and Fees/Approves New Marine Science Major
February 6, 2021
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Today, the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced for the second consecutive year a freeze in tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Board also approved a new marine science major.

Tuition and Fees

At the recommendation of the Finance, Investment, and Audit… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton
January 26, 2021
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The Office of the President presents “Nurturing the Compassionate Community: An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton” on Monday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The event, co-sponsored by the VOICES Reading Series, will feature poetry readings and reflections to honor St. Mary’s College’s… Find Out More
The Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland and its dedication featured on air on WETA PBS News Hour
November 23, 2020
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The Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland and its dedication was featured on air on WETA PBS News Hour at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. If you missed it, it is posted on its website:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-maryland-college-honors-the-lives-of-enslaved-people. 
Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland Featured in Washington Post and Baltimore Sun
November 23, 2020
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This weekend, the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland and its dedication was featured in the Metro section of the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../a9f57460-2b41-11eb...) and in the Baltimore Sun (https://www.baltimoresun.com/.../bs-fe-st-marys-college...),… Find Out More
Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland Featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
November 19, 2020
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland and its virtual dedication with keynote speaker Jelani Cobb is featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

President Tuajuanda C. Jordan is quoted in the story, along with Vice President for Institutional… Find Out More
Kelsey Bush Announced as Interim Chief Diversity Officer at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
August 3, 2020
Kelsey Bush, Interim Chief Diversity Officer at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has appointed Kelsey Bush as interim chief diversity officer. He will join St. Mary’s College on August 17 and will report directly to the president.  

“As a graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and member of the Alumni Council, I… Find Out More
Shana Meyer Announced as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
August 3, 2020
Shana Meyer, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has appointed Shana Meyer as interim vice president for student affairs. She will join St. Mary’s College on August 13 and will report directly to the president. 

“I have worked at a campus with an enrollment of approximately 1,000, and… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Approves FY21 Budget and Return to On-Campus Work Policy
July 29, 2020
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 28, to approve the FY21 operating budget, among other action items. 

Reopening SMCM: The St. Mary’s Way

On the recommendation of President Tuajuanda C. Jordan, the Board approved reopening for the 2020-21 academic year as a… Find Out More
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