Saint Mary’s College Announces 2016 Lumen Christi Recipient Read More Saint Mary’s College Announces 2016 Lumen Christi Recipient May 16, 2016 Saint Mary's College is proud to announce that Cinthya Benitez ’16, a biology major from Los Angeles was honored with the 2016 Lumen Christi Award at Commencement on Saturday, May 14. Three seniors are honored each year as exceptional representatives of their graduating class. As the Valedictorian reflects the mind and the Outstanding Senior embodies the heart of the class, the Lumen Christi Award recipient represents its soul. Saint Mary's to Celebrate 169th Commencement on Le Mans Green Read More Saint Mary's to Celebrate 169th Commencement on Le Mans Green May 13, 2016 Saint Mary’s College will host its 169th Commencement at noon Saturday, May 14 on Le Mans Green in front of the iconic Le Mans Hall. There are 375 members of the Class of 2016, representing 31 states and four countries other than the U.S. (China, Japan, Jordan, and Myanmar). There are three valedictorians in the class, which is extraordinary and may be unprecedented. It is the last Commencement Carol Ann Mooney ’72 will take in as president. After 12 years at the helm, Mooney will retire on May 31. Multiethnic Graduation Celebration Address Read More Multiethnic Graduation Celebration Address May 13, 2016 Delia Garcia ’93 gave the address at the 9th annual Multiethnic Graduation Celebration. Garcia is director of communications for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and serves on the College’s Board of Trustees. The Office of Multicultural Services and the Student Diversity Board hosts the event. Saint Mary’s Receives Bequest of More Than $6 Million for Angela Project and Scholarship Read More Saint Mary’s Receives Bequest of More Than $6 Million for Angela Pro... May 12, 2016 Saint Mary’s College gratefully announces a gift of more than $6 million from the trust of Mary Lee Sheftic ’58. It is one of the largest bequests in the history of the College. Sheftic’s gift will endow a scholarship in her name and provide resources for the renovation and expansion of the Angela Athletic & Wellness Complex. College leaders will honor Sheftic and recognize her gift at a private reception today at 3 p.m. in the north lobby of the Cushwa-Leighton Library. President Mooney Honors Board Chair Mary L. Burke '85 with President's Medal Read More President Mooney Honors Board Chair Mary L. Burke '85 with President's... May 9, 2016 Saint Mary’s College President Carol Ann Mooney ’72 honored Mary L. Burke ’85, chair of the Board of Trustees, with the President’s Medal at a dinner held in Chicago on May 5. The President’s Medal is presented rarely and exclusively to those who have offered exceptional contributions to the life of the College and society. Belles Bow Out of MIAA Tournament - May 05, 2016 Read More Belles Bow Out of MIAA Tournament - May 05, 2016 May 6, 2016 ALMA, Mich. - The bounces did not quite go the Belles' way as the Saint Mary's softball team lost 2-1 in eight innings against top-seeded Alma and 5-0 against Trine to be eliminated from the MIAA Tournament on Thursday. Season Comes to Close in MIAA Tournament Semifinal Loss Read More Season Comes to Close in MIAA Tournament Semifinal Loss May 5, 2016 HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's tennis team ended their season in a 5-0 MIAA Tournament Semifinal loss to top-seeded Hope on Thursday. Kelly and Dee Named All-MIAA Read More Kelly and Dee Named All-MIAA May 5, 2016 FREELAND, Mich. - Saint Mary's lacrosse players Kate Kelly and Katlynn Dee each picked up an All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) honor as announced by the league on Thursday. Trio of Belles Tabbed All-MIAA as Cassie Young Named MIAA MVP Read More Trio of Belles Tabbed All-MIAA as Cassie Young Named MIAA MVP May 5, 2016 FREELAND, Mich. - Cassie Young became the third Saint Mary's softball player in program history to earn Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Most Valuable Player accolades as she, Jamie Young, and Morgan Raymer were all recognized with All-MIAA honors as announced by the league on Thursday.