June 4, 2026

‘The Surveyors Came Down’: The Takings at Pax

Dyson Home before NAS Pax River

The essay, “Takings,” explores the impact of the Navy’s acquisition of the farms at Cedar Point in the words of those who experienced it.

Navy Connects Climate Change to Conflict

Climate change and conflict are linked, says RADM Jonathan White, and urgent for defense, diplomatic and environmental policy-making.

Middle East Peace Stymied by Violence, Demographic Disparities

Middle Eastern nations are being torn by forces within their borders and those shaped from without, confounding their allies’ policy makers.

STEM-ING: Inspiring Girls’ Career Choices

Middle-school girls can try out science, tech, engineering and math careers May 3.

STEM Students Soar in Flight-Simulator Class

Blue-skying about scientific possibilities has come down to earth for teens, thanks to the Pax River Flight Academy.

Join the 4th Annual Walk a Mile With Walden

Come out and support survivors of sexual and power-based violence in this light-hearted event. Raise awareness and community support.

Morning Coffee: DoD Seeks Additional 2015 Funding

Pentagon

The Pentagon is seeking $26 billion in additional funding, outside of its 2015 budget request, for infrastructure and aircraft.

Does the Chesapeake Bay Have a Future?

Acclaimed Author Tom Horton to speak Thursday at St. Mary’s College: “Is the Future a ‘Chesapeake Style’ Bay?”

Prof Hammond: Should Night Be Longer?

The often humorous Professor Hammond tells why historically and culturally we should embrace darkness. His insights arrive Friday night, Oct. 4.

Pianist Brian Ganz to Perform, Discuss Musical Classics

Enjoy Classics by Beethoven Thursday noon, as preformed by SMCM’s own Brian Ganz during their Zamanakos Concert Series, Oct. 3