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Adriana Trigiani’s latest novel, The View from Lake Como, was published in July to great acclaim. She shared with President Katie Conboy some of the background and the process involved in writing the novel.

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Endowed Biology Professorship Honors Pioneering Alumna

Josephine “Josie” Clark-Curtiss ’68 was a woman of many firsts. Her career spanned five decades of tireless work to combat the spread of infectious disease through her pioneering discoveries in microbiology and molecular genetics research. Among her many firsts: Clark-Curtiss was the first researcher awarded a National Institutes of Health grant for the genetic analysis of the mycobacterial pathogens that cause leprosy, tuberculosis, and the M. avium infection, which afflicts patients with HIV. She was also the first scientist to perfect a way to disrupt bacteria that have rigid, tough cell walls to isolate high molecular weight DNA, revolutionary at a time before genetic sequencing and synthesis became standard. Clark-Curtiss made this discovery with a President’s Fellowship from the American Society of Microbiology at the Medical College of Virginia, now Virginia Commonwealth University.

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November 18, 2025 In The Spotlight: Jim Rogers Associate Teaching Professor Jim Rogers is the chair of the Department of Business Administration and Economics. He taught his first class at Saint Mary’s in the fall of 2014 and hasn’t looked back. It’s evident that his students value his blend of academic knowledge and real-world application—he mentors over 100 per semester. Recruited by beloved economics professors Jerry McElroy and Richard Measell, he has also served as a Professional Specialist at ND’s Mendoza College of Business. “But nothing compared to the culture of Saint Mary's College in my mind, ever,” he says. “I like teaching, but I love teaching here.” Rogers recently sat down with us to talk about his storied career. November 17, 2025 Celebrating 50 Years of the Department of Business Administration and ... The ’70s marked an era of transformation for Saint Mary’s. In 1972, Dr. Edward L. Henry became the College’s seventh—and both first lay and male—president. Between 1972 and 1974, Henry propelled the College forward by establishing the Department of Business Administration and Economics and the Department of Psychology. Dr. Henry’s primary objective was to provide students with career orientation within a liberal arts curriculum. November 14, 2025 Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, Visits Saint Mary’s College…Again Helen Prejean, CSJ, is a lecturer, activist, and author of several books, including The New York Times bestseller, Dead Man Walking. Prejean is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph and is a leading advocate for abolishing the death penalty in the United States. In May 2025, Saint Mary’s College bestowed upon Prejean the title Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, recognizing her lifelong ministry and pursuit of justice. November 14, 2025 Rise Together Mural Project Creates Community Through Art During National Hispanic Heritage Month, area middle and high school students and South Bend artist Federico Rodriguez III collaborated to create a 6x20 foot mural titled Rise Together. The project’s mission—to create uplifting imagery of girls supporting each other, symbolizing education, leadership, and strength—aligns with the mission of Saint Mary’s College of empowering women and building leadership skills. For seven weeks, students gathered with Rodriguez in Moreau Gallery on evenings and weekends to build community, create friendships, and develop new artistic skills. The mural features bold images of a jaguar, a girl holding up the world, a tree with a heart at its pulsing center, and a friendly cat, all surrounded by fluffy clouds and roses. The project wrapped up with a mural unveiling and reception for the students, their families, and the South Bend community on November 13, 2025. November 12, 2025 A Centennial of Home This year, Le Mans Hall, the Tudor gothic centerpiece of Saint Mary’s College, turns 100 years old. Le Mans, often called “The Castle” by alumnae, has been home to thousands of women over the past century at a pivotal point in their lives. Time may separate them, but their experiences of spending four formative years there connects them across generations. Deep within the College archives are myriad stories that keep this brick behemoth pulsing with life. November 11, 2025 Saint Mary’s College Named a National Unique Venue The Office of Campus Experience and Events at Saint Mary’s College was named a 2025 Planner’s Choice Award winner by Unique Venues, a national collective that celebrates outstanding meeting and event destinations.Recognized in the Small Venue category, Saint Mary’s earned distinction for the versatility of its campus spaces and the exceptional volume and quality of hosted events. November 6, 2025 Saint Mary’s Healthcare Summer Institute Provides Sisterhood and Com... As the fall season progresses, it’s hard not to reminisce about warm summer memories, when campus was packed with hundreds of students participating in Summer Camps and Programs. Ava Kennard was one of them. October 31, 2025 A Song for Autumn With the campus bathed in late season light, President Conboy reflects upon patterns big and small, and how their continuity fortifies the College and its mission rooted in learning, faith, community, and justice. October 29, 2025 Allison Koenig McLean ’98 named 2025 Shannon Executive Scholar This October, Saint Mary’s College welcomed home alumna Allison Koenig McLean ’98 as the 2025 Shannon Executive Scholar. Over the course of two days on campus, McLean visited several Business Administration and Economics classes, such as Principles of Marketing, Advertising and Promotion, Brand Management, as well as an Introduction to Communication class. Both departments played a pivotal role in setting the stage for her career. Executive Scholars visit the College and share their expertise with students in professionally related classes as well as informal meetings.