This year, we celebrate our 175th anniversary by reviewing and sharing the stories of all the people who have helped make Saint Mary’s College what it is today. These portraits share bits of information about our founders, leaders, faculty and staff who have all made an impact on this educational institution. But they also share how our alumnae personify our mission through their work and their lives by supporting our core values of learning, community, faith/spirituality, and justice. We encourage you to take a moment to read a bit about these incredible people and consider nominating others to be included at saintmarys.edu/Portraits.
- Learned how to "raise her hand" at an all-women's college. Kathleen McDonough Mundo ’91
- He trusted our judgement to find ways we could make a difference. Monsignor John McGrath
- Founder of the Freshman Office Rosemary Jantzen Doherty
- Dedicated to art and her students. Sister Cecilia Ann Kelly ’49
- The Colleen O'Sullivan Law Colleen O'Sullivan ’94
- Teaching one to think critically Joseph Incandela
- As an RA in Holy Cross Hall, MJ was brilliant at creating a welcoming environment. Mary Jane (MJ) Murray Vachon ’82
- Teaching with her caring and compassionate nature . Celeste Caraker ’13
- Served the homeless and remembered their hygiene needs in spite of her own health challenges. Rochelle Marsh ’71
- Julie focuses on building a community within the athletic department where athletes are cared for beyond the court. Julie Schroeder-Biek ’88
- Brianna became the first student in Saint Mary’s history to earn a doctor of nursing practice degree. Brianna Acosta '10, '18
- “There are no silly questions. The silly ones are the ones you don’t ask.” Sister Elizabeth "Betty" Smoyer, SNDdeN
- His contagious enthusiasm for math went a long way for his students. Don Balka
- Michelle builds communities everywhere she goes. Michelle Samreta Stalilonis '00
- Her humanistic studies degree prepared her for her journey. Kathryn "Kelly" Mullaney Dean ’85
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Many more portraits will be added to this page throughout the year to celebrate our 175th anniversary, so please check back soon.