June 24, 2015 In recent months, emails from concerned alumni and students about human rights conditions in the Gambia have been on the increase. As you are aware, our PEACE program has a memorandum of understanding with The University of the Gambia. St. Mary’s College also presented Gambia PresidentYahya Jammeh an honorary degree in 2004. Find out more »
PEACE Inspires Passion for Service After Graduation
By Holly Gonzalez ’15 Upon graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in May, senior Teresa Padgett will head to Botswana, Africa to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer. Padgett, a public policy major with three minors— environmental studies, philosophy and political science— will serve for 27 months as a life skills volunteer, addressing Find out more »
St. Mary’s College Students Serve Medical Needs in The Gambia and Kenya
By Holly Gonzalez ’15 Many St. Mary’s College students return from studying abroad with a passion to serve the needs they encountered during their stay. In honor of World Health Day (April 7), we are highlighting the efforts of students who are contributing to improving conditions related to health in The Gambia, the West Find out more »