August 31, 2026
A Master Class in Self-Possession
In her August letter, President Conboy reflects on the passing of a legend, inviting the Saint Mary’s community to draw inspiration from Dolly Parton’s blueprint of unapologetic self-possession. Drawing on insights from alumna Adriana Trigiani ’81, Conboy challenges students to balance deep gratitude for where they came from with the courage to claim their own extraordinary futures.
August 27, 2026
Summer Programs Create a Strong Camps-to-College Pipeline
Hosting summer camps and programs can be an expensive endeavor for colleges and universities, so why do it? Not only are they a revenue generator, summer camps and programs become a valuable pipeline for enrollment. The Healthcare Institute at Saint Mary’s is a good example of why the investment is worthwhile. Learn more about the dollars and cents of summer camps.
August 24, 2026
Saint Mary’s is on the Move
Saint Mary’s College’s incoming class grew for the second straight year: 520 first-year and transfer students, up from 497 last year. Parents and students said they chose the College for its deep commitment to a strong Catholic, liberal arts education, its small class sizes, and its strong sense of community.
August 24, 2026
In The Spotlight: Andrew Pierce
Associate Professor Andrew Pierce is the chair of the Department of Philosophy and the Director of Justice Studies. A community justice advocate, Pierce finds moments of peace in family, travel, and a little hobby known as bonsai.
August 24, 2026
Advancement Update
This summer marked an extraordinary milestone in the history of Saint Mary’s College as we officially launched the public phase of our comprehensive campaign, Ring Out Ring True. The energy surrounding our campaign launch, combined with the joy of welcoming hundreds of alumnae home for Reunion, served as a powerful reminder of what makes Saint Mary’s so special: a community united by shared values and a deep commitment to ensuring future generations of women have access to the same transformative experience.
August 24, 2026
A Community of Faith, Hope, and Love: Commencement 2026
A community built of faith, hope, and love was the abiding theme of Commencement 2026. Valedictorian Abigail Newton told fellow graduates, “as I reminisce about our time at Saint Mary’s, one word rises above all the rest: community.” Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient Anne Thompson (ND '79) added elements of faith, hope, and love in her address. Over 370 students were awarded their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
August 24, 2026
Saint Mary's Launches Historic $200 Million Campaign
On June 6, Saint Mary’s College celebrated the public launch of a historic $200 million comprehensive fundraising campaign—the largest in the College’s 181-year history. Nearly 600 guests filled the Gillespie Center to learn firsthand how the campaign, titled Ring Out Ring True, will strengthen academic innovation, expand access, and elevate women’s leadership.
August 24, 2026
Research Focus: Advocating for Women's Health
When Erica Albertin, assistant professor of Exercise Science and Biology, joined Saint Mary’s Biology Department faculty last year as the director of its newest major, Exercise Science, she was excited about the move from college athletics to academia and the opportunity it afforded her to conduct research with her students. This summer, she’s working with Ava Hess ’27 on a project titled Female-Centered Autonomic Physiology: Foundations for Exercise.
August 24, 2026
In Her Words: Remarks from President Katie Conboy Ring Out Ring True L...
On June 6, President Katie Conboy spoke to a large crowd gathered to celebrate the public launch of the Ring Out Ring True comprehensive campaign. "Nearly two centuries ago, a small group of Holy Cross Sisters began something they themselves could not have fully imagined. Yet because they—and those who followed them—dreamed extravagantly, generations of women found their voices." Read President Conboy's full message here.