December 12, 2024
Speech-Language Pathology Program Prepares Students to Make an Impact
Ruby Meza ’25, a first-generation student double majoring in Speech-Language Pathology and Spanish, came to Saint Mary’s because of the supportive community and the program's opportunities. Meza’s interest in the bachelor's to master's program drew her to the College, as did the opportunities to conduct research with professors and participate in pre-professional Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology clubs. Now, Meza works in Corso’s lab to assist in smart home technology for individuals with physical limitations.
November 26, 2024
Gratefulness + Thanksgiving = Gratitude
In this Thanksgiving week, President Conboy reflects on the ways in which gratitude, gratefulness, and thanksgiving converge in her work at Saint Mary's College.
November 21, 2024
A Legacy of Opportunity for Saint Mary’s Students
Saint Mary’s had a transformational impact on Gretchen Flicker, Class of 1993. As she moved through her career in investment management, she stayed deeply connected to her alma mater. Today, her commitment includes a financial gift to ensure future generations of women can have the same opportunity she had.
November 20, 2024
Exploring Loss, Memory, and Constructed Narratives
Ian Weaver, an associate professor of art at Saint Mary’s College, is a nationally exhibited artist whose work has appeared at venues like the Saint Louis Art Museum, The Chicago Cultural Center, and Fort Worth Contemporary Arts. Weaver’s numerous residencies include the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Ox-Bow, and the International Studio and Curatorial Program in New York. Among his many accolades are the DeHaan Artists of Distinction Award and the Stone and DeGuire Contemporary Art Award. In this reflection, Weaver discusses his latest project, an installation set for display at the Chicago Athletic Association in 2026.
November 20, 2024
Philanthropy Drives Excellence Through Saint Mary’s Endowed Chairs
Endowed chairs are a measure of prestige and achievement in academia. For a college the size of Saint Mary’s, to have six is quite noteworthy.
Established and maintained through significant philanthropic gifts, an endowed professorship is an academic position that is considered one of the highest honors a faculty member can receive. At Saint Mary’s, endowed chair positions recognize and support faculty members whose teaching excellence and commitment to students exemplify education at its best. The endowment of a position helps to underwrite the annual salary and benefits of the chairholder, fund scholarly research, support special programs, and provide unique opportunities for students.
November 20, 2024
In the Spotlight: Kristin Kuter
Kristin Kuter is an associate professor in the Department of Math and Computer Science and on faculty in the Master of Science in Data Science program. She recently began a new role this year as the director for the Dual Degree in Engineering Program. Professor Kuter came to Saint Mary’s in 2009, and recently completed a Fulbright Fellowship in Zimbabwe. She is humble, pushes her students to succeed, and hopes to travel more.
November 20, 2024
Decades of Dedication
Nearly every evening of every fall, as the sun begins to set, more than five dozen Saint Mary’s students make their way to a practice field across the road. They arrive with clarinets, tubas, and piccolos; saxophones, cymbals, and trumpets. They’re part of the Notre Dame Band of the Fighting Irish, and for 54 years, their involvement has played a crucial role in the organization’s success.
November 20, 2024
Compassion in Crisis
In 2022, Mary Jo Dunne entered this world under circumstances no parent dreams of. At just 26 weeks pregnant, Mary Jo’s mom, Katie Boyce Dunne ’05, was admitted to Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital after her water broke. Katie found herself in a hospital room, filled with uncertainty. “I thought I would have to deliver right away,” she recalled, “but the doctors assured me that every day I could keep her in the womb was a victory.”
November 11, 2024
Supporting First-Generation Students at Saint Mary’s College
Navigating college can be a unique journey for first-generation students, who often have to pioneer their path in higher education. At Saint Mary’s College, first-generation students find more than just an academic institution—they discover a supportive community dedicated to helping them thrive. Through comprehensive programs like the Kessler Scholars, Belles Connect, and personalized career and academic advising, Saint Mary’s is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that academically and professionally empowers first-generation students.