Jasmin Sorrell On March 9, 2026, Joshua Spivey resigned from his role as Executive Director of the Career Center. This prompted a transition in leadership for an office that many students rely on for career guidance and mentorship.   Spivey began working at Mount St. Mary’s University in October 2023 as the Director of the Career Center, before being promoted to Executive Director in July 2025.   He has not publicly commented on his resignation at this time.   Following Spive

Audrey Owens On March 2, 2026, Michael Sollenberger, Professor Emeritus of World Languages and Cultures, passed away at age 76 at York Hospital after experiencing a brief illness. Sollenberger’s impact on the Mount community is long lasting, with alumni, previous coworkers and current professors rallying to show how loved and respected he was as an educator.   Born in Philadelphia, Sollenberger was a long-time resident of Pennsylvania. A Classics scholar, he studied and prima

Jasmin Sorrell Dr. Jessy Jordan, Professor of Philosophy, published his first Philosophy book “The Metaethics of Virtue Ethics: On Nature and Normativity” in January of 2026.  Jordan’s book focuses on abstract questions within moral philosophy, especially within the Aristotelian virtue ethics tradition. The book deals with foundational questions about moral judgement and moral objectivity rather than specific ethical issues. Jordan explores ideas like natural goodness and nat

Sadaf Sharifi Dean of Students Dr. Adrianne White has resigned from her position, according to an email by the President of the University. On Feb. 10, Dr. Jerry Joyce sent an email to the Mount community with the announcement.   White had served the Mount since the fall of 2024, the same semester Joyce assumed his role as President of Mount St. Mary’s.   Joyce confirmed that White submitted her resignation letter with no public explanation to why she decided to leave. He add

Anna Hsia Dr. Peter Dorsey has been teaching at the Mount since 1987 and has been part of many changes. He has seen the core curriculum change and evolve. He has had the opportunity to develop 10 different courses and teach multiple sections of the first-year seminar, American Experience and Western Tradition in Literature, in addition to courses in his specialty, American Literature.    “As the core changed over time, my teaching changed with it,” Dorsey said, including cour

Jahari Miller and Luca Cangelosi Deacon Rafael is a Deacon at Mount St Mary’s University. Rafael was privileged with the opportunity to serve at the Year of Jubilee pilgrimage in Rome this past August. Catholic youth gathered by the millions to celebrate Christ and Jubilee answering Pope Francis’ call from 2013 to join him for the 2025 Jubilee of Youth Day. Deacon Rafael is with us now in Emmitsburg but his journey started far from here. Rafael grew up in Brazil and dreamed o

Jahari Miller The Mount welcomed a number of new professors this fall. Ranging from all different disciplines such as science, psychology, philosophy and many more. The Mount strives to form individuals. Inspiring people to live a life of significance with the Mount’s strong academics and nationwide presence. The community is intrigued to meet the New Professors. Dr. Zhi Li teaches Sports Management, Dr. Gehill teaches Philosophy and Professor Kim teaches Education. These pro

Kandace Fernandez The upcoming graduation ceremony for Mount St. Mary’s class of 2025 will mark the notable strength of our 217-year-old...

Kandace Fernandez This past March the Mount’s own, Professor Michael Towle finally released a project he’s been working on since 1999...

Kelby Chichester The Mount St. Mary’s University community gathered on Saturday, April 12 to celebrate a historic moment in the...

Anna Hsia The Mount has celebrated the grand reopening of its zipline! The zipline was originally part of the Mount Adventure program...

Kandace Fernandez Let us zoom out a bit and consider what we all need to understand about business. In case you have not noticed, our...

Alejandra Durllard-Rosario Dr. Barbara Marinak the Dean of the School of Education has been appointed as the interim provost of the...

Ryen Sakyi In the Knott Academic Center (AC) is Saxby’s. This is a student run café that is enjoyable for all students here at the Mount....

Alejandra Drullard-Rosario Dr. Mills a Mount professor in the Science Department recently shared valuable insights for students on how to...

Colby Brooke Last week SGA proposed two new food related bills. These new bills are called The Food Coverings Bill and the Varied Drinks...

Stacey May Public Safety is trying a new parking policy that will benefit first-year and sophomore students. Students are now allowed to...

Alejandra Drullard-Rosario The Makers House as we know it is a creative sanctuary where students and faculty members can explore their...

Meghan Leavitt The Mount community mourns Carol Hinds who served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. She served the Mount...

Stacey May The Mount is offering many exciting upcoming study abroad opportunities for fall 2025.   Dr. Towle will be leading a trip to...