A Note from the Cloakroom: The Straits of Fall Read More A Note from the Cloakroom: The Straits of Fall August 25, 2022 In this community spotlight, Campus and Community Events Director Richard Baxter reflects on his own childhood, and draws parallels to the first day of classes for Saint Mary's students. Saint Mary's College on the Move Read More Saint Mary's College on the Move August 17, 2022 In her August letter to the community, President Katie Conboy has been thinking about momentum as a metaphor for the single quality essential to Saint Mary’s right now—the process of change currently underway at Saint Mary's. With a new academic year is upon us, combined with dozens of forward-thinking projects and positive outcomes, Saint Mary's is a campus on the move. Local Teachers Attend Saint Mary’s Workshop Read More Local Teachers Attend Saint Mary’s Workshop July 29, 2022 A group of regional educators gathered on campus this week to take a fresh look at the way they teach social studies. Through a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region Program, the College hosted the week-long Learning from Inclusive Sources summer workshop. Alumnae Association News Read More Alumnae Association News July 25, 2022 This might be the first time we have introduced you to the Saint Mary’s College Alumnae Association Board of Directors (AABOD), but you have probably seen our work if you tune into SMCTalks, or have enjoyed Lenten and Advent reflections. The Board led the creation of these programs. Summer Research Read More Summer Research July 21, 2022 Saint Mary’s faculty and students continue their research projects and academic work during the summer months on campus and around the world. Class of 2020 Celebrating Together Read More Class of 2020 Celebrating Together July 13, 2022 As a 2020 graduate, reuniting with my best friends for the weekend’s Commencement Celebration was surreal. For two years, after being abruptly separated in March 2020, we hoped for a traditional celebration with all the pomp and circumstance. Commencement 2022 Read More Commencement 2022 July 13, 2022 On Saturday, May 14, 310 undergraduates and 50 graduate students claimed their degrees before family members and friends at the 2022 Saint Mary’s Commencement. A Legacy of Leadership Read More A Legacy of Leadership July 13, 2022 Emily Spore Chase ’04, Ph.D., RN always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up—and how to get there. In second grade, she dressed up for career day in her grandmother’s nursing uniform. In fourth grade, she wrote to the Saint Mary’s admission team describing the College as the only place for her. And in May 2004, she made her dreams a reality when she graduated from Saint Mary’s College at the top of her nursing class. Caring for Our Common Home Read More Caring for Our Common Home July 13, 2022 Saint Mary’s College is addressing the climate crisis with immediate action and a global, unified, faith-based plan.