Former Governor Parris Nelson Glendening
- 59th Governor of Maryland (1995-2003)
- Democrat
- As governor, he budgeted a great deal of money towards SMCM and St. Mary's City
- Promoted a bill barring sexual orientation discrimination
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parris_Glendening and http://somd.com/news/headlines/2008/7988.php
Glendening Hall
- Opened in 2009
- Student services building - contains residence life offices, the business office, the registrar, career services, and more
- LEED-certified green building
Sources: http://somd.com/news/headlines/2008/8565.php and http://somd.com/news/headlines/2008/7988.php
Other Namesakes
Glendening Nature Preserve in the Jug Bay Wetlands (Lothian, MD)
