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Belonging — It’s More Than a Word at Saint Mary’s

For Saint Mary’s Professor of Psychology Bettina Spencer, belonging is the foundation of flourishing. To that end, she designed a new course titled Belonging, which she’s teaching for the first time this semester as part of the Signature Course Fellowship Program through the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Ethics and the Common Good. Thirty Saint Mary’s students in the inaugural class are creating a documentary film around this theme, which premieres April 26 at Browning Cinema at Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame. It is free to attend.

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A Smart Investment in Saint Mary's College

Lisa Dittrich Wurst ’77 fell in love with Saint Mary’s, graduating with a degree in business. After a long career in finance, she continues to stay connected with her alma mater in retirement. In her professional opinion, Wurst shares how a donor-advised fund is among the easiest ways to invest in the future of Saint Mary's.

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April 16, 2026 Holy Spirit Chapel Celebrates its Centennial On April 24, 1926, the Chapel of the Holy Ghost, now known as Holy Spirit Chapel, was dedicated at Saint Mary's College. One hundred years later, the campus community will gather in that same sacred space to celebrate its centennial milestone. April 15, 2026 Tassels, Stoles, and Cords: The Regalia of the Avenue The Class of 2026 is making its way down the Avenue for the final time on May 16. With them come new friends and the start of their careers. Black-gown regalia, a cap, and a diploma in hand, they head out on the new adventure Saint Mary’s prepared them for. April 8, 2026 The Modernization of Academic Advising At Saint Mary’s newly opened PACE Center, academic advising has undergone a modernization. No longer tied to class year, advisors now stay with students for all four years, organized by major and focused on building deep, supportive relationships. Advisor Emily Pantelleria Graham ’21 shares how this student-centered approach ensures no one slips through the cracks, helping every student thrive and launch successfully after graduation. April 6, 2026 Raise Your Voice at Five Years April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and since 2022, Saint Mary’s College has hosted Raise Your Voice: A Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium (RYV). This campus initiative is aimed at raising awareness and education, reducing stigma, and preventing sexual violence through workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers. This year's event is Monday, April 13. April 3, 2026 Summer Camps and Programs Welcomes New Director Cibele Webb to lead th... Cibele Webb is the new director of the Leadership and Purpose Institute, a pre-college program that takes place in July 19-24. “This camp is targeted for any young woman who wants to be a leader in the future, regardless of where that may be.” April 3, 2026 Summer Camps and Programs Welcomes New Director Assistant teaching professor of Business Administration and Economics Jackie Yates will direct this summer’s Business and Marketing Institute at Saint Mary’s College. “The best and simplest of ideas come from observing others,” Yates said. “Entrepreneurship can be overcomplicated, yes. So it is important to have the foundation.” March 30, 2026 Our Saint Mary's Equinox In her March letter, President Conboy reflects on the the delicate balance of light and darkness that mirrors the lives of two groups of students: seniors, who stand on the threshold of departure, carrying hard-won confidence, deep friendships, and the ache of endings; and prospective students, who gaze toward possibility, wrestling with hope and uncertainty. Through the timeless symbol of The Avenue, she explores the art of welcome and release, echoing Sister Madeleva Wolff, CSC's, notion of a “relaxed grasp.” In the midst of Holy Week, President Conboy invites every member of the Saint Mary's community to relax their grasps, and trust in the unfolding journey that holds us with an open hand. March 30, 2026 Saint Mary’s College Earns 2026 NADOHE Institutional Excellence Awar... Saint Mary’s College was awarded the Institutional Excellence Award by The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE). The award recognizes qualities like institutional leadership, curricular reform, institutional transformation, professional development, assessment policies and practices, accountability measures and outreach efforts. Redgina Hill, Vice President for Belonging, accepted this award on behalf of the College. March 29, 2026 Showing Up for the Next Generation: Why Giving to Saint Mary’s Matte... Kelly Cook Lewis' 97 is a regular visitor to the College, offering her time and talents to assorted committees and student initiatives. Lewis is also relishing in her time as a champion for Ring Out Ring True, the College’s fundraising campaign, which will publicly launch on June 6. Recently, Lewis sat with us to talk about the benefits of giving, and how Saint Mary’s continues to be part of her life.