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Mount Deacon Meets Pope Leo XIV
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
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Welcoming New Faculty at the Mount
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
Jahari Miller
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Getting to Know this Year's Commencement Speaker
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
May 2, 20253 min read


Towle's New Book on Voting
Kandace Fernandez This past March the Mount’s own, Professor Michael Towle finally released a project he’s been working on since 1999...
Kandace Fernandez
May 2, 20252 min read


President Jerry Joyce Formally Inaugurated
Kelby Chichester The Mount St. Mary’s University community gathered on Saturday, April 12 to celebrate a historic moment in the...
Kelby Chichester
May 2, 20252 min read


Zip Lining with Mount Adventure Program!
Anna Hsia The Mount has celebrated the grand reopening of its zipline! The zipline was originally part of the Mount Adventure program...
Anna Hsia
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Dr. Patrice Flynn's Helpful Business Publication
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...
Kandace Fernandez
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Dr. Barbra Marinak Serving as Interim Provost
Alejandra Durllard-Rosario Dr. Barbara Marinak the Dean of the School of Education has been appointed as the interim provost of the...
Alejandra Drullard
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Saxbys Semester SCEO
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....
Ryen Sakyi
Mar 21, 20251 min read
Dr. Mills Advice to Students
Alejandra Drullard-Rosario Dr. Mills a Mount professor in the Science Department recently shared valuable insights for students on how to...
Alejandra Drullard
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Food Quality and Coverage Bill Passed by SGA
Colby Brooke Last week SGA proposed two new food related bills. These new bills are called The Food Coverings Bill and the Varied Drinks...
Colby Brooke
Mar 21, 20252 min read
New Campus Parking Regulations
Stacey May Public Safety is trying a new parking policy that will benefit first-year and sophomore students. Students are now allowed to...
Stacey May
Mar 21, 20252 min read
New Editions and Opportunities at the Makers House
Alejandra Drullard-Rosario The Makers House as we know it is a creative sanctuary where students and faculty members can explore their...
Alejandra Drullard
Feb 18, 20252 min read
Remembering Dr.Carol Hinds
Meghan Leavitt The Mount community mourns Carol Hinds who served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. She served the Mount...
Meghan Leavitt
Feb 16, 20251 min read
Expand Your Horizons and Study Abroad!
Stacey May The Mount is offering many exciting upcoming study abroad opportunities for fall 2025. Dr. Towle will be leading a trip to...
Stacey May
Feb 16, 20252 min read
Awarding Alumni for Academic Excellence
Ryen Sakyi Mount St. Mary’s University awarded the Academic Circle of Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame Award to five Alumni. Along with...
Ryen Sakyi
Feb 16, 20252 min read
Mount's Fulbright Scholarship Semi-Finalists
Meghan Leavitt Congratulations to the Mount St. Mary’s students who are officially Fellowship Scholarship semi-finalists. Ford Rubel is a...
Meghan Leavitt
Feb 16, 20252 min read
Dr. Boyd Creasman Steps Down as Provost
Colby Brooke During this past week, President Jerry Joyce announced to the Mount community that long time Provost Dr. Boyd Creasman will...
Colby Brooke
Feb 16, 20252 min read


Fresh and Affordable Food Coming Soon
Seth Eckert Meal plans, and food in general, can be a hot topic for discussion here at Mount St. Mary’s. Many students find problems...
Seth Eckert
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Celebrating the Black Catholic Diaspora
Corcoran Austbarr Since July 24, 1990, as a result of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States’ designation,...
Corcoran Austbarr
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Guiding Upperclassmen to the Next Step
Nicole Campos Villaran The Mount Graduate Program is well-respected and has a convenient flexible format for those working. Courses are...
Nicole Campos Villaran
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Eat More for Less
Moesha Facey The meal plan at the Mount offers 4 base meal plan options all costing $3700, with adjustments in flex dollars (extra money...
Moesha Facey
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Catholics Embracing Death
Corcoran Austbarr This Halloween weekend, the Mount celebrated All Saints Day, All Souls Day and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)....
Corcoran Austbarr
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Adventure Time with the Mount
Hanna Aggen There have been many strides made to bring back certain programs that involve student activities, as well as the Mount...
Hanna Aggen
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Students Guess 2024 Election Results
Hanna Aggen and Nyema Gillespie America now knows the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. The students at the Mount on the night...
Hanna Aggen and Nyema Gillespie
Nov 14, 20243 min read
"It's the Magic School Bus"
Moesha Facey Mount St. Mary’s University is situated in the small town of Emmitsburg, Maryland. During an hour-long drive to campus, you...
Moesha Facey
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Fall Fun at the Mount
Stacey May The cooling weather and changing leaves make way for many fun fall activities. The Mount’s gorgeous campus is the perfect spot...
Stacey May
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Let There Be Light!: SGA Lighting Bill Passes
Moesha Facey A need for better lighting on campus has arisen as the student body voices concerns about many areas being too dark at...
Moesha Facey
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Jingle Bells and Cheer with Deck the Mount
Clarisa Kless As the Christmas season approaches, Student Life, a department at the Mount including the Student Government Association,...
Clarisa Kless
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Hop in the Van for Fun Times
Moesha Facey Mount students, get ready for an exciting new chapter in your campus life! On August 23, 2024, the Mount purchased three new...
Moesha Facey
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Unplug Your Mind for God
Corcoran Austbarr Mount St. Mary’s university Professor of Philosophy Joshua Hochschild recently published an essay for “Sed Contra,” a...
Corcoran Austbarr
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus
Moesha Facey Food Insecurity was first discovered to be an issue at Mount St. Mary’s University in 2020 after sociology professor, Dr....
Moesha Facey
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Grant for Special Education
Moesha Facey In August 2024 the Maryland State Department of Education awarded the School of Education at Mount St. Mary’s University a...
Moesha Facey
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Growth of Student Organizations
Jenia Engwari The Mount community has so many Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that help promote student involvement and...
Jenia Engwari
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Celebrating 25 Years of Post Graduate Education
Clarisa Kless The Mount’s Frederick campus is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On October 1,1999, the Frederick Campus opened so that...
Clarisa Kless
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Grand Opening of COAD Expansion
Gabrielle Hendricks A historic moment took place Oct. 15. The ribbon was cut to celebrate the completion of phase I of the new addition...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Student Mental Health Services
Seth Eckert At a time when mental health is often neglected, it is nice to know that at the Mount, there are many free services available...
Seth Eckert
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Battle of the Fries
Moesha Facey Have you heard the latest buzz? Stop and listen, because there is a sizzling new rivalry heating up among Mount students!...
Moesha Facey
Oct 16, 20242 min read
OMG Connecting Students to the Poor
Corcoran Austbarr Operation Mato Grasso (OMG) is an international group devoted to serving the poor and growing in fellowship. The Mount...
Corcoran Austbarr
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Getting to Know President Joyce
Gabrielle Hendricks Mount St. Mary’s University has turned a page to a brand new chapter this fall semester. Twenty-seventh President,...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Political Science, Populism and Pivotal Start
Hanna Aggen and Seth Eckert Dr. Yujin Jung is the new hire for the University’s Political Science program. Jung graduated from her alma...
Hanna Aggen and Seth Eckert
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Digitally Savvy and Fun Dean of Students
Meghan Leavitt While we welcome a new University president this 2024-2025 school year, we are also welcoming a new Dean of Students....
Meghan Leavitt
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Gold Water Prize Goes to Jacob Cuzick
Ryen Sakyi The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is a highly prestigious scholarship awarded to sophomores and juniors passionate about...
Ryen Sakyi
May 2, 20243 min read
Goodbyes for Father Marty
Abigail Zinzi On April 10, the Mount said goodbye to one of its most beloved members in the community. Fr. Martin Moran was recalled to...
Abigail Zinzi
May 2, 20242 min read
Mount's Lilly Faculty Fellowship
Hanna Aggen Dr. Layton Field and Dr. Abby Kula were awarded a Lilly Faculty Fellowships. Both will participate in the two-year Lilly...
Hanna Aggen
May 2, 20241 min read
Middle States Reaccreditation
Gabrielle Hendricks Last month, Mount St. Mary’s University submitted its Self-Study Report to the Middle States Commission on Higher...
Gabrielle Hendricks
May 2, 20243 min read
Great Book and Greater Librarians
Hanna Aggen Philip’s Library was recently awarded a grant as a part of the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming...
Hanna Aggen
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Creativity with New Trustees Members
Gabrielle Hendricks In October of last year, Mount St. Mary’s University voted in seven new Board of Trustees members. As the Mount is...
Gabrielle Hendricks
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Student Scholar Achievements
Abigail Zinzi The Mount is filled with so many academic achievers. Two mountaineers have taken home first place prizes in the Delta...
Abigail Zinzi
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Catholic University Student Advocacy
Xavier Suggs On Feb. 21 students and faculty traveled to the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis, Md. to represent Mount St. Mary’s...
Xavier Suggs
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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