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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 President Tuajuanda Jordan Appointed Board Chair to HERS Board of Directors
July 20, 2020
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has been appointed board chair to the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) board of directors. President Jordan has been on the board since July 2018 and has served on several committees, including the Advancement Committee (2018-… Find Out More
A message from President Jordan - Statement Regarding Student Video
July 2, 2020
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Dear Campus Community,

It has been brought to my attention that a St. Mary's College of Maryland student used vile racist language in a video. As you have repeatedly read in my writings, we will not tolerate any bigotry or discrimination on our campus. This is a core tenet of our St. Mary's Way… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Announces Reopening Plan for Fall Semester
June 29, 2020
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland released on Friday, June 26, plans to reopen and begin the fall 2020 semester with on-campus learning and living using a hybrid mode of instruction designed to meet the needs of students who choose to live on-campus, students who choose to learn remotely, and… Find Out More
We Can Be Better
June 3, 2020
"This nation cannot continue to be one in which racism and oppression remain the norm. We cannot allow it to be."
Dear Seahawks and Colleagues,

Whenever there is a crisis of any sort affecting our community, as the leader, I am expected to issue an immediate response addressing the situation and to deliver a message that both consoles and inspires.  But, what if I have no words? What if the crisis at hand is… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Welcomes Two New Trustees to Board
May 15, 2020
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland welcomes two new trustees to the Board in May: Nicolas Troy Abrams ’99 and Doug Mayer ’04.  

“I am excited that St. Mary’s College is adding two new Board members with such important and relevant experience. An added bonus is the fact that both are St. Mary's College… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with St. Mary’s County Health Department on Science of COVID-19
March 27, 2020
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) and St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) are coordinating efforts to launch a COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Group. A thorough understanding of the rapidly evolving science of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is critical to the public health and… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams - Venue Change
February 28, 2020
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The Office of the President presents ESPN analyst and bestselling author Jay Williams on March 26 at 7:30 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 event is free… Find Out More
Revised - An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
February 12, 2020
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The Office of the President presents “Nurturing the Compassionate Community: An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton” on Saturday, February 29 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) in Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall. The event, co-sponsored by the VOICES Reading Series, is free of… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees Approve New Test Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2021
February 4, 2020
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees approved a new test optional admissions policy on Saturday, February 1, 2020. This means first-year applicants seeking admission to the College beginning in the fall of 2021 may choose whether or not to provide standardized testing (SAT or ACT… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams
February 4, 2020
Jay Williams Pictured
The Office of the President presents ESPN analyst and bestselling author Jay Williams on March 26 at 7:30 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 event is free… Find Out More
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