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Voice and Swallow Lab Added to Speech-Language Pathology Grad Studies

A new Voice and Swallow Lab launched this month at Saint Mary’s. The Lab serves as both a treatment choice for patients in the Judd Leighton Speech and Language Clinic and a way to train SLP graduate students and medical professionals in the community. “We’re hopeful this lab will strengthen partnerships with ear, nose, and throat physicians in the region—particularly by creating a referral pathway for patients who can’t afford, or don’t have access to, high-quality voice and swallowing assessment and treatment. At the same time, it gives our graduate students meaningful, hands-on training with the same kind of equipment and processes they’ll encounter in clinical practice,” said Erin Connelly, director of the graduate SLP program.

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Two Departments Create a Culture of Giving for Saint Mary’s College

Year after year, the 48 employees within the Campus Services departments demonstrate their belief in and commitment to Saint Mary’s during the College’s annual giving event, Donor Challenge. The 48 not only give, for the past eight years, they have been the first department to give at 100 percent. “We have a good team,” said Supervisor Ashley DeFault. “So, when it comes time, they just want to give back for what Saint Mary’s has done for them.”

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February 10, 2026 First Year Seminars Foster Dialogue, Belonging Course topics such as Religions and the Good Life; Event Design; #MeToo: Communication, Advocacy, and Accountability; Race and Place in 20th Century America; and Mystery Across Time, Space, and Text defy comparison at first glance. However, these First Year Seminar (FYS) classes, taught for the first time last fall at Saint Mary’s College, shared a common goal: to create community and to foster a culture of belonging through meaningful dialogue. February 9, 2026 Toni Brock Johnson ’89 Named 2026 Shannon Executive Scholar In January 2026, Saint Mary’s College welcomed Toni Brock Johnson ’89 as the Shannon Executive Scholar. A trailblazing alumna, Johnson returned to share her remarkable career. From pharmaceutical sales pioneer to corporate vice president, entrepreneur, and advocate for women and sustainability, Johnson met with current students in business, chemistry, and STEM classes. February 2, 2026 Saint Mary’s Summer Camps and Programs Launches Leadership and Purpo... As Saint Mary’s College prepares to welcome another season of campers to campus this summer, it does so with a new pre-college program: The Leadership and Purpose Institute. 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.