Economics Professor Says Stronger Economy Could=Better Holiday Sales (WSBT-TV) Read More Economics Professor Says Stronger Economy Could=Better Holiday Sales (... January 1, 2014 It's the time of year where the sales draw in the crowds, and the predictions point to large ones this year. "The economy is growing pretty well, unemployment is down, and gas prices are low which are all positives," said Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics at Saint Mary’s College. Females + Math + Science= Success for Saint Mary's Students (Fox 28) Read More Females + Math + Science= Success for Saint Mary's Students (Fox 28) January 1, 2014 Google recently announced a new project called "Made with Code" to get girls excited about coding for the web. Find out how Saint Mary's College, a women's college, encourages girls as early as middle school to enter fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dual Degree in Engineering graduate Olivia McIntee '13 and associate professor of mathematics Kristin Jehring Kuter are interviewed. Selner Named MIAA Pitcher of the Week Read More Selner Named MIAA Pitcher of the Week January 1, 2014 ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Saint Mary's righthander Callie Selner its Pitcher of the Week for games played through April 29. Students' STEM Summer Work Gets National Attention (Huffington Post) Read More Students' STEM Summer Work Gets National Attention (Huffington Post) January 1, 2014 Their names are similar and both are chemistry majors but don't confuse them. Mary Kate Hussey '15 and Kate Bussey '15 are standouts for their individual STEM-related work. The Huffington Post gave them each the spotlight in a blog about STEM and the advantages of attending a women's college. Wait until you see what they've been doing this summer. Pope Invited Young People to Reach Out and Saint Mary’s College Delivered, Literally Read More Pope Invited Young People to Reach Out and Saint Mary’s College Deli... January 1, 2014 The world got a little smaller last week when Saint Mary’s senior Kristen Millar of Dillsburg, Penn., and President Carol Ann Mooney hand-delivered the project’s 225 letters, art and even a custom-made stole to Pope Francis during Wednesday’s general audience. Constitution Day Panel Discussion Read More Constitution Day Panel Discussion January 1, 2014 On September 17, 1787 one of the most influential documents in the United States’ history was adopted into law. Each year, colleges around the country celebrate the U.S. Constitution on the anniversary of its ratification. A Constitution Day panel discussion will be held at Saint Mary's College on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 12 p.m. in Stapleton Lounge of Le Mans Hall. Click for a campus map. The event is free and open to the public. Choral Concert Celebrates Professor and Choirs (In the Bend) Read More Choral Concert Celebrates Professor and Choirs (In the Bend) January 1, 2014 A collaborative concert on Sunday, March 23 in Church of Our Lady of Loretto will celebrate two anniversaries, both tied to music professor and chair Nancy Menk. The event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the South Bend Chamber Singers and Menk’s 30th anniversary as conductor of the Saint Mary’s College Women’s Choir. For tickets, go to MoreauCenter.com. Choral Collaborations Celebrates Two Anniversaries Read More Choral Collaborations Celebrates Two Anniversaries January 1, 2014 A collaborative concert will be held on Sunday, March 23 in Church of Our Lady of Loretto to celebrate two anniversaries: the 25th anniversary of the South Bend Chamber Singers and Nancy Menk’s 30th anniversary as conductor of the Saint Mary’s College Women’s Choir. Menk, who conducts both choirs, is a music professor and chair of the Department of Music at Saint Mary's College. College Students' Ratings of South Bend Improving (WNDU-TV) Read More College Students' Ratings of South Bend Improving (WNDU-TV) January 1, 2014 Area college students, including Saint Mary's students, are spending more time in South Bend, with 41% saying they spend 10 hours or more in the city. For many of our students, that's thanks to service hours they perform in schools as tutors and at events like Rebuilding Together where they help low-income residents improve their homes. The scores for South Bend as a city and a positive area to receive an education are also on the upswing.