Saint Mary\'s Stories Archive
April 2, 2024
New Podcast Shares Sisters’ Stories
An ambitious project is underway with the Sisters of the Holy Cross, one that creator Theresa Hayes ’25 sees as a way to preserve the memory of the women who are foundational to Saint Mary’s mission and identity.
March 14, 2024
A Meaningful and Lasting Legacy
As a tribute to their daughter Kristin Wiggins Reich '91, Jerry and Mary Lou Wiggins established the Kristin Wiggins Reich '91 Endowed Scholarship to assist students majoring in education with financial need.
March 12, 2024
Marguerite Lucarelli ’93 Back on Campus
Marguerite Schropp Lucarelli ’93, the director of photography for Sports Illustrated, returned to her alma mater, Saint Mary’s College, late last fall. The campus welcomed her back as a part of the Shannon Scholars Program to share her journey and insights with the college community.
February 29, 2024
The Case for Social Capital
Social capital is all about strong relationships and mutual trust. In this month's letter, President Conboy discusses how joining—being part of a collective—not only raises one's social capital, it has the power to elevate an entire community.
February 19, 2024
New Nursing Club Focuses on Faith
A new, faith-based club at Saint Mary’s offers nursing students the opportunity to grow within the Catholic tradition while preparing for a healthcare career.
Launched this spring semester, the Catholic Nurses’ Association grew out of interest expressed last year by students.
February 19, 2024
Summer Programs Offer Elective College Credit
Summer programs at Saint Mary’s serve the College’s mission to empower women at all stages of life. For high school students, Saint Mary's offers a selection of summer pre-college programs through which they can earn elective college credit. These sessions give students a taste of a college campus experience, the chance to make friends, and an opportunity to explore career interests while preparing themselves academically for college-level education.
February 8, 2024
Alumna Watson Stands at the Forefront of Women in the IT Industry
Alumna Patricia (Patty) Watson '88, VP and CIO of tech giant NCR Atleos, visited campus as part of the Shannon Executive Scholars Program, sharing how her Saint Mary's experience supported her professional success.
February 6, 2024
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated by Belles Athleti...
More than 100 girls were on campus last week for Belles Athletics’ one-day sports clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Athletic Department hosted the event on Friday, February 2, for girls ages 6-12 from the local South Bend community. The free clinic offered participants the opportunity to play four of the nine sports offered by the College.
February 1, 2024
Students Live out Faith Through Service at Area Catholic Worker House
Students from Saint Mary's Center for Faith, Action, and Ministry (CFAM) serve in community at South Bend Catholic Worker hospitality house Our Lady of the Road with first Friday breakfasts.