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One Mount One Day – Rise in Hope! Save the Date - Thursday, April 16
On April 16, One Mount One Day, you have the power to spark hope, create opportunity, and strengthen the paths that lead our students forward. This year’s theme, Rise in Hope, reflects something we already know: every act of generosity from you helps our entire Mount community rise. As we prepare for this special day, we need you. Your voice. Your enthusiasm. Your belief in what the Mount can become. We’re inviting you to serve as a One Mount One Day Ambassador. Ambassadors help spread the word, share why they give, and inspire others to join in. It’s a small commitment, with a mighty impact. Join us as an ambassador. Thank you for helping the Mount rise higher. With you beside us, hope grows and so does the difference we can make together.
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Reunion Weekend Registration is Open!
We hope that you will join us this June 5-7 to celebrate the 2026 Reunion Weekend! While all alumni are welcome to come back to their mountain home, this year we will be celebrating classes that end in 1 and 6. Learn more and register for Reunion Weekend.
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Rise in Hope – Share the Moments That Shaped You
There’s a magic to the Mount that stays with us long after we leave campus, from the laughter echoing down hallways, to the friendships that became family, and the quiet moments that gave us courage. Every story, big or small, carries the power to lift us up and Rise in Hope. We want to hear your story. The moment that made you proud, the challenge you overcame, the tradition that made your heart swell; these are the memories that keep the spirit of the Mount alive. By sharing your experiences, you help inspire future generations and remind your fellow alumni of the hope that lives in every corner of our community. Share your Mount Love story and rise in hope with us. Let’s come together to celebrate the courage, joy, and hope that defines the Mount experience. Your story matters.
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Alejandro Cañadas Attends Economy of Francesco Event
Mount St. Mary’s University’s Alejandro Cañadas, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business, attended the seventh annual Economy of Francesco Global Event in the fall of 2025, at the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Accompanied by his daughter, Maria Camila Cañadas, Cañadas spent November 28-30 at the event. On the second day of the event, Cañadas led a workshop entitled A Way of Life: Rethinking Our Integral Growth and Wellbeing, attended by 60 in-person participants and online participants across the globe. Read more about the event and workshop.
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Mount Professor Leads D.C. Neuroscience Chapter to National Recognition
Assistant Professor of Biology William “Billy” Mills, Ph.D., MBA‘25, recently accepted the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Chapter of the Year Award as president of the organization’s Washington, D.C. Metro Area Chapter. He traveled to San Diego in November of 2025 to receive the award at the SfN annual meeting, where his chapter was recognized for its work in advancing neuroscience education and outreach in the DMV community. The D.C. chapter of SfN folds local neuroscientists, policymakers and community members into a supportive professional network with the goal of making neuroscience accessible for people at different stages of their careers and education.
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Philosophy Professor Jessy Jordan Publishes Book on Ethics
This January, “The Metaethics of Virtue Ethics: On Nature and Normativity,” a new book written by Mount St. Mary’s University Professor of Philosophy Jessy Jordan, Ph.D., was released. The book introduces readers to natural normativity, the philosophical framework behind virtue ethics. This approach holds that when we evaluate individual living things—tomato plants, owls, humans—we can do so in light of the standard set by that thing’s life form or nature. Just as we can say that an owl without night vision is objectively defective or bad, so we can say that a human lacking the virtues is objectively bad. Read more about Jordan's book.
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MAAC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships March 5-10
Mark your calendars for March 5-10 and get ready to cheer on our men’s and women’s basketball teams at the MAAC Championships in Atlantic City! After last year’s championship run by our men’s team, the excitement is building for another thrilling postseason. Pregame celebrations will be held at Ducktown Tavern, and current Mount students will be joining the action, making this a fantastic opportunity to connect, celebrate and show your Mount pride together. Learn more about the men's championships and women's championships. More information regarding times and hotels and how to register will be communicated in the following weeks.
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Bauman’s Grand Slam Makes History as Mount Baseball Defeats Mizzou
Christian Bauman delivered a seventh inning grand slam, catapulting Mount St. Mary's baseball into a historic victory, defeating the Missouri Tigers 8-5. The victory marks the first time the Mount has defeated a team competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Read more about the game.
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Potent Offense Leads Mount Women’s Lacrosse Over Duquesne; Skellchock Earns 100th Win
Nine different Mountaineers posted a goal – three of them hat tricks – as Mount St. Mary's women's lacrosse defeated Duquesne 19-13 Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The result gives Lauren Skellchock her 100th career victory as head coach for the team.
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The March for Life
On Friday, January 23, Mount St. Mary's Seminary joined the tens of thousands who gathered in the nation's capital to pray and hope for a culture that cherishes every human life. View photos from the March for Life.
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Mount 2000
This year, over 1,100 teenagers were welcomed for Mount 2000! The annual weekend-long retreat run by our deacons and seminarians certainly is a highlight of the formation year. The seminary community and participants received a special surprise at the closing Mass. In recognition of this year being the 25th anniversary of Mount 2000, we received a letter from the Holy See and an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Leo XIV! View the Facebook page dedicated to Mount 2000.
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Lenten Retreat: Pondering with Mother Mary
Consider a retreat this Lent and spend the day at the National Shrine Grotto for a meaningful time of renewal! Visit the National Shrine Grotto website to find out more about the Lenten Retreat Saturday, February 28, Pondering with Mother Mary, with Father Dwight Schlaline. Learn more about the retreat.
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In Memoriam
We remember the legacy of our fellow alumni who have passed on, and we keep them in our prayers as we strive to live our own lives in the spirit they have left behind. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace, Amen.
If you learn of an alum's passing, please email the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@msmary.edu with information. We remember alumni who have passed or who we've learned of their passing since the last edition of Around the Mount. Alumni are listed by class year in ascending order to most recent and alphabetically by last name.
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