First, a “MOUNT”ainous thank you to our community for your continued support throughout our 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball season. Let’s keep the momentum going at the 2026 MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament in Atlantic City, NJ at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall!
Please be on the lookout for an email regarding our student fan bus sign ups for the tournament. The email will contain the information you need to reserve your spot on the bus trip to Atlantic City to watch our team play in their first appearance in this tournament. A nominal $10 fee will secure your spot on the bus and a ticket to the game(s).
For those not riding the bus and still wishing to cheer on the Mountaineers in the Mount section, tickets are available by visiting our ticket website. The men play against Siena on Saturday, March 7 at 8:30 p.m. while the women play against Merrimack on Saturday, March 7 at 2:30 p.m. Please contact Marie Stone at m.c.stone@msmary.edu with any ticket related questions.
Parking is available in the garage at the arena, but please be prepared to pay in cash. They do not take credit card payments in the garage.
Mount St. Mary’s Alumni Engagement will be hosting socials prior to all games. On Saturday, the social will take place at Chickie and Pete’s at the Tropicana (2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401). Women’s social will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Men’s social will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Appetizers will be provided. Cash bar is available. Please check out our most up-to-date information and register to let us know you are coming.
We look forward to seeing you in Atlantic City and bringing the Knott Arena energy! GO MOUNT!
The Mount Bookstore is conducting our annual Fiscal Inventory on Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. We will be CLOSED Wednesday, March 4 while we count the sales floor. The Mount Bookstore will reopen Thursday, March 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis will be our guest on WMTB tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, at 12:30 p.m. to discuss various issues pertaining to the town. He will also talk about a very special mission he is currently involved in for the Emmitsburg community. You can hear WMTB on your radio at 89.9 FM and online.
Mount Bookstore hours during Spring Break week:
The Center for Service & Justice's Mount Table, located in Lower McGowan 114, will be open during the week of Spring Break (March 3 through 6) by appointment only. Please email Lucia Mendez Cabello (l.g.mendezcabello@msmary.edu) to make an appointment. If you or someone you know need some extra help during the break, we are here to provide free, confidential food support. Mount Table will resume regular hours—Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m.—on March 10.
In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the archives will be hosting temporary exhibits showcasing documents, artifacts, and rare books from our collections on the library’s main floor.
The Human Resources and Community Engagement Office invites you to participate in our Sacred Spaces & Campus Places spring series. Upcoming events are listed below:
Seminary – March 12 at noon
Learn more about the history of this sacred space and how its classrooms and chapel prepare men for the Catholic ministerial priesthood in the Third Millennium.
Library and Archives – April 16 at noon
Explore the essential role the library plays in research innovation and academic success, complemented by exclusive access to archival collections dating from the 13th century to the present.
The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes – May 19 at noon
Come explore the natural beauty and rich history of the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Registration is now open for all remaining tours. Advanced registration is encouraged, as space may be limited: Please register using the Spring 2026 Registration Form.
Learning doesn’t stop at graduation. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers certification, training and continuing education courses designed to support personal and professional growth for learners of all backgrounds. With a wide range of subjects and flexible formats, our programs are built to fit busy schedules, and enrollment is offered on a rolling basis.
We also offer engaging summer opportunities for younger learners, including a robotics camp for middle school students and a visual and performing arts camp for high school students.
Whether you are looking to grow professionally, explore a new interest, or find an enriching experience for your child, the Center for Lifelong Learning has something for you. Learn more and explore current offerings today. Contact Melanie Butler at mbutler@msmary.edu for more information or visit the Center for Lifelong Learning website.
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