January 30, 2026
Widening the Circle of Opportunity
In her monthly letter, President Conboy reflects on the recent opening of the Prikkel Advising, Career, and Experience (PACE) Center. Here, she's finds herself reflecting on "how often important moments in the life of the College reveal something larger than the occasion itself." Read how the opening of the PACE Center reflects something essential about Saint Mary's: "We are not standing still. We are building with clarity and confidence—making judicious investments on behalf of our students."
January 30, 2026
Together for Others: A Sisterhood of Service
In December, the Saint Mary’s Alumnae Association issued a call to action for Alumnae Clubs to join Together for Others: A Sisterhood of Service for those in need. The initiative, inspired by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, aligns with the roots of faith and service instilled in the women of Saint Mary’s across generations. Read about the amazing ways Saint Mary's Alumnae answered the call.
January 29, 2026
Saint Mary’s Summer Camps and Programs Flourish with the Help of Li...
Saint Mary’s College has received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) Initiative. This is the second IYPC award, following a $1 million grant in 2022 to help the college expand its academic and career-focused summer programs serving youth across Indiana and beyond.
January 23, 2026
Saint Mary’s College Celebrates Dedication of the Prikkel Advising, ...
Saint Mary’s College celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the multimillion dollar Prikkel Advising, Career, and Experience (PACE) Center, a transformative new hub for advising, career development, and experiential learning that is now open to students. The PACE Center was made possible through the extraordinary generosity of Jennifer Mathile Prikkel ’95, Patrick Prikkel, and their family.
January 20, 2026
Dog Tales
For Marilyn Dargis Ambrose ’52, dogs have been constant companions throughout her long, adventurous life serving others. In December, Ambrose, age 94, published her first book, Caleb, Come: Quotidian Miracles of a Therapy Dog. She graduated from Saint Mary's College with a degree in dietetics in the Home Economics department and a minor in chemistry. She and her late husband Raymond welcomed 10 children over their marriage. Ambrose went on to earn her PhD from Purdue University in English and Environmental Design. Following retirement, she served in the Peace Corps in Lithuania.
January 13, 2026
Ivory Muñoz Develops Her Leadership Mentality
Ivory Muñoz ’26 never thought her path would lead to Saint Mary's College. Now, as she prepares to graduate in the spring, Muñoz credits Saint Mary's College with the myriad opportunities that have helped her grow into the leader she is today.
January 6, 2026
Angelina Stupak and her Handprint Left Behind
Angelina Stupak ’26 looks back on all that has shaped her and prepared her for what's to come. Providing weekly campus tours has deepened Stupak’s appreciation for Saint Mary’s. “Now, as a senior, each tour has become quite emotional as I reflect on the wondrous four years this institution has provided me with,” says Stupak. Among a myriad of other student organizations, Stupak credits her time as Social Concerns Chair in the Student Government Association (SGA) with being fulfilling and providing her with direction for this year, when she was given the “highest honor” of serving as the student representative on the College's Board of Trustees for the 2025/26 school year.
December 23, 2025
A Young Family’s Commitment to What Matters
As a student, Renee Wolbert Baumgartner ’10 joined the fundraising team at Saint Marys. She learned through her work that any gift can make an impact. As her family grows, she and her husband Timothy have adapted their continued commitment in a way that supports the College while meeting their family's needs.
December 17, 2025
Get Inked Teen Writing Conference Welcomes Creative Young Writers Back...
Saint Mary’s College is welcoming back the Get Inked Teen Writing Conference for 2026. This is the 14th year for the conference, and thanks to the passion of Katherine Higgs-Coulthard, it continues. "More than anything, I want attendees to feel renewed in their passion for writing. Get Inked encourages writers to focus on the areas that they want to work on, to prioritize their own creativity, and to find support from other writers.”