Dr. Jordan served on a panel with lawmakers and other executives at this report release event at the National Press Club. The panelists focused on the evaluation of policy proposals designed to provide long-term, sustainable finance models for higher education in the United States. There was a specific focus on reaching low-income and minority students. Find out more »
Archives for 2016
“The Emancipation Quilt,” MD Commission on African American History and Culture
MD Commission on African American History and Culture Lexington Park, MD We Have Been Here Before. Complacency Is Not The Answer. In his poem “Nocturne at Bethesda,” African American Harlem Renaissance poet, Arna Bontemps, speaks to the lost and the found: I thought I saw an angel flying low, I thought I saw the flicker Find out more »
Talented Tenth Gala and Awards Ceremony, Washington Fisk Alumni Association
Dr. Jordan was selected by her alma mater, Fisk University, as an inaugural Talented Tenth Award recipient. The Award, bestowed upon alumni who live or work in the Eastern region, honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their community and profession. The Gala raises funds to support Fisk University in critical areas like scholarships Find out more »
“Tomorrow Belongs to Those Who Prepare for It Today,” Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE)
Tuajuanda C. Jordan, Ph.D. “Tomorrow Belongs to Those Who Prepare for It Today,” Keynote MABE Annual Conference October 6, 2016 Ocean City, MD Malcolm X said, “Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” I want to begin by telling you a little bit about St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a place commonly referred Find out more »
“Seek the Light,” State of the College, Fall Semester 2016
“Seek the Light” — State of the College Fall 2016 Tuajuanda C. Jordan, President St. Mary’s College of Maryland A quote: i am accused of tending to the past as if i made it, as if i sculpted it with my own hands. i did not. this past was waiting for me when i came, Find out more »
History in the Making: “Lifting as We Climb” Meyerhoff Graduate Fellows Program
Tuajuanda C. Jordan, President St. Mary’s College of Maryland Meyerhoff Graduate Fellow Retreat, Shepherdstown, WV August 5, 2016 Good evening, everyone. I am pleased and honored to be your invited speaker tonight. Mike, Justine, and I have been long-time colleagues. I have always admired the impact of the Meyerhoff program and, given that my daughter was a Find out more »
“Engineering Change,” MD National Society of Black Engineers
Tuajuanda C. Jordan President, St. Mary’s College of Maryland National Society of Black Engineers May 12, 2016 Elks Lodge – California, MD Engineering Change Good evening. It is an honor to be here and to witness the up-and-comers who are sure to make a positive impact in the community. Thank you, Mr. Patterson and the Find out more »
“United Not Divided: Economic Inequality and the Opportunity Gap,” Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards March 30-31, 2016 Welcome Address March 30, 2016 at 8:45 a.m. Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, President St. Mary’s College of Maryland To quote Baltimore Mayor Robert McLane after the Great Baltimore fire of 1904, “To suppose that the spirit of our people [of Baltimore] will not rise to the occasion is to Find out more »
“The Road to Freedom,” St. Mary’s County Black History Coalition
Tuajuanda C. Jordan President St. Mary’s College of Maryland February 29, 2016 Black History Month keynote address given at the St. Mary’s County Black History Coalition Celebration Mechanicsville, Maryland The Road to Freedom “Education is the key to unlock the golden door to freedom.” This is a quote from George Washington Carver. What do these Find out more »
“Rising Stars – Believing, Shining, Humble,” State Senate 25th District Rising Stars
Tuajuanda C. Jordan President St. Mary’s College of Maryland State Senate 25th District Rising Stars Celebration February 29, 2016 Annapolis, Maryland Rising Stars: Believing, Shining, Humble “In order to succeed, we must first believe we can.” How simplistically profound! This quote is credited to Nikos Kazantzakis . At the end of the day, isn’t “believing” Find out more »
State of the College, Spring Semester 2016
Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, delivers the Spring 2016 State of the College address. “What a Difference a Year Makes,” the theme of her address, was adopted from the title of a presentation she recently attended by Governor Larry Hogan. Dr. Jordan provides an overview of the progress made over the past year, Find out more »
“What a Difference a Year Makes,” State of the College, Spring Semester 2016
Tuajuanda C. Jordan, President St. Mary’s College of Maryland January 28, 2016 State of the College: “What a Difference a Year Makes I was attending an event for Governor Hogan in Annapolis last week and the banner across the back of the stage read “What a Difference a Year Makes.” The governor then took the Find out more »