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A Meaningful and Lasting Legacy

As a tribute to their daughter Kristin Wiggins Reich '91, Jerry and Mary Lou Wiggins established the Kristin Wiggins Reich '91 Endowed Scholarship to assist students majoring in education with financial need.

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Marguerite Lucarelli ’93 Back on Campus

Marguerite Schropp Lucarelli ’93, the director of photography for Sports Illustrated, returned to her alma mater, Saint Mary’s College, late last fall. The campus welcomed her back as a part of the Shannon Scholars Program to share her journey and insights with the college community.

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The Case for Social Capital Read More The Case for Social Capital Social capital is all about strong relationships and mutual trust. In this month's letter, President Conboy discusses how joining—being part of a collective—not only raises one's social capital, it has the power to elevate an entire community. New Nursing Club Focuses on Faith Read More New Nursing Club Focuses on Faith A new, faith-based club at Saint Mary’s offers nursing students the opportunity to grow within the Catholic tradition while preparing for a healthcare career.
Launched this spring semester, the Catholic Nurses’ Association grew out of interest expressed last year by students. 

 Summer Programs Offer Elective College Credit Read More Summer Programs Offer Elective College Credit Summer programs at Saint Mary’s serve the College’s mission to empower women at all stages of life. For high school students, Saint Mary's offers a selection of summer pre-college programs through which they can earn elective college credit. These sessions give students a taste of a college campus experience, the chance to make friends, and an opportunity to explore career interests while preparing themselves academically for college-level education. Alumna Watson Stands at the Forefront of Women in the IT Industry Read More Alumna Watson Stands at the Forefront of Women in the IT Industry Alumna Patricia (Patty) Watson '88, VP and CIO of tech giant NCR Atleos, visited campus as part of the Shannon Executive Scholars Program, sharing how her Saint Mary's experience supported her professional success. National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated by Belles Athletics with Girls From all Over the Community Read More National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated by Belles Athleti... More than 100 girls were on campus last week for Belles Athletics’ one-day sports clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Athletic Department hosted the event on Friday, February 2, for girls ages 6-12 from the local South Bend community. The free clinic offered participants the opportunity to play four of the nine sports offered by the College. Students Live out Faith Through Service at Area Catholic Worker House Read More Students Live out Faith Through Service at Area Catholic Worker House Students from Saint Mary's Center for Faith, Action, and Ministry (CFAM) serve in community at South Bend Catholic Worker hospitality house Our Lady of the Road with first Friday breakfasts. Four New Camps Join Roster of Summer Programs Read More Four New Camps Join Roster of Summer Programs Four new summer programs join the ever-expanding roster of summer camps and pre-college programming. These new programs, which explore forensics, songwriting, sustainability, and business marketing, showcase diverse interests and continue to expand upon the past 40 years of summer programming at Saint Mary’s College. Branding a College Read More Branding a College If you’ve spent time on our website lately or have had a chance to peruse the new brochures we share with prospective students considering Saint Mary’s, you probably noticed a shift in our look and feel, with striking new design and compelling photography. Evolving and invigorating our brand will appeal to the modern sensibilities of a new generation of students, while also remaining true to the Catholic values that have always anchored the College. The Road to Remarkable Read More The Road to Remarkable Saint Mary’s is reinventing the undergraduate experience to serve both incoming students and the world they will enter after graduation. With a blend of intellectual discovery, intentional community building, experiential learning, and career education, the College’s new Avenue experience is focused on empowering women to achieve at the highest professional levels.