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New sign on Charles Francis Hall part of St. Mary’s beautification campaign

Arts and Humanities
October 20, 2026

A home for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has a new home.

Students at St. Mary’s University relax and walk near the newly installed sign for Charles Francis Hall.

The newly installed sign for Charles Francis Hall, installed during the summer, announces the building as the home of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Along with new artificial grass in the Marianist Sculpture Garden, the renovations are part of a larger beautification campaign across campus.

Other projects include the installation of a putting green near the Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center and the bookstore rebrand as Rattler Outfitters inside the University Center. Pickleball, basketball and sand volleyball courts, along with a mini soccer field, are coming to the Village at St. Mary’s, where Anthony Frederick Hall and John Donohoo Hall previously stood.

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