We Stand in Solidarity with Afghan Women For 175 years Saint Mary’s College has been educating women to make a difference in the world. As an early leader in the education of women, the College continues to respond to the complex needs and challenges of the contemporary world. Saint Mary's Welcomes Jacqueline Woodson Each year, the Humanistic Studies department at Saint Mary’s College presents the Christian Culture Lecture, an event open to students and the public that features prominent figures in the Humanities field. A Conversation About Race and Privilege On September 20, 2021, the Center for Spirituality and the Division for Inclusion and Equity hosted a discussion based on Father Daniel P. Horan's latest book, A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege. Paying it forward Like many accomplished alumnae, Renee Schultz ’92 has been inspired to give back to Saint Mary’s College to help the next generation of women enjoy the kind of success she has achieved. Inauguration Plans Continue for President Katie Conboy, Ph.D. Plans are underway for the Inauguration of the 14th president of Saint Mary’s College, Katie Conboy. A series of inaugural events will be hosted on campus from September 28 – October 10. Saint Mary’s College Announces New Vice President for Advancement Saint Mary’s College has named a new Vice President for Advancement. President Katie Conboy, Ph.D. announced Holly C. Johnson, currently chief advancement officer at Culver Academies, to this key position at the College. Branch Out and Stay Rooted "This idea had occurred to me one evening as I contemplated the stately trees that line The Avenue and the many other majestic trees on campus that make this place a kind of sanctuary. What can a tree teach us?" President Katie Conboy muses in her September letter to the College the ways in which trees can serve as a metaphor for our Saint Mary's experience. Saint Mary’s Alumna for the Gold All summer, we’ve seen the inspiring stories of the US Olympics and Paralympic games across the media and on our social media feeds. This incredible work is the result of Saint Mary’s own Kate Hartman ’04, who in April was named Chief Communications Officer for The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Maximizing Support through Thoughtful Stock Gifts Big philanthropic dreams require creative thinking! This strategy led Donna DeCrane Panzica ’78 and her husband Tim to establish an endowed fund at Saint Mary’s College by thinking beyond cash.