Starting tomorrow, add us to your Common App or visit msmary.edu/apply to submit your application. #GoMount

In preparation for the return of students in a few weeks, Fr. Justin Gough, university chaplain, recently blessed the campus, including residence halls and academic and athletic facilities.

With great sadness, we announce the death of Professor Emeritus of Biology William “Bill” G. Meredith, Ph.D. A Mount professor and administrator for 41 years, Meredith died July 19 at the Oak Crest Senior Living Community. He was 92 years old. Read more: bit.ly/40HqZWo

Excited to announce that Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program has received provisional accreditation from ARC-PA! We can’t wait to welcome our first class in January 2026. Get the details: bit.ly/4lFxGkj #MSMUPA

Assistant Professor of Biology William T. Mills, Ph.D., is among a growing number of Mount professors who make their teaching content accessible to Mount students and learners worldwide on various platforms. Material from Dr. Mills' introductory biology class is available as an RSS podcast, providing students with a way to engage beyond the classroom with content on topics from DNA packaging to transcription. Learn more in the professor's recent article in Nature Careers: bit.ly/45SOjDY #GoMount

Happy Fourth, Mountaineers! #GoMount

Drs. Marinak and Brown-Hobbs attended the ceremony to sign the bill into law.

Mount St. Mary’s faculty are deeply devoted to student success and committed to our liberal arts tradition through our highly lauded Core curriculum. Our professors are effective teachers, scholars, scientists and leaders in their disciplines. At our recent awards ceremony, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History Tim Fritz, Ph.D., received the John Richards Teaching Award that honors excellence in teaching. Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts Nick Hutchings was the recipient of the Class of 1950 Award, given to the faculty member or student who made the most significant service contribution to the Mount community in 2024-25. He was recognized for the founding of the Makers House and Makers House Music Lab, where students embrace their creativity while connecting with each other. #mountproud

In recent months, four Mount St. Mary's faculty members have released books on topics from ranked choice voting to the social history of disability in America and from what everyone should know about business to St, Thomas Aquinas and his open-minded treatment of pre-Christian writers and thinkers. Congratulations to Drs. Michael Towle, Jack Trammell, Patrice Flynn and Joshua Brown. Get the details: bit.ly/3GAlcuu #GoMount

Such a beautiful day for the SPARC Festival Opening Celebration. Come out to Founder's Plaza at 3:30 p.m. for live music, carnival food and a chance to win the pictured raffle prizes from the bookstore. As the celebration ends, head to Laughlin Auditorium at 4:30 p.m. for the Honored Faculty Address, presented by Associate Professor of Education Michelle Ohanian, Ph.D. Dr. Ohanian will delve into the topic of “Language Rights and Catholic Social Teaching.” In the evening, plan to attend the senior art exhibition, honors presentations, lightning talks and music recitals. Get the details: msmary.edu/sparc #WhatsYourSPARC #GoMount