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Nursing Students Simulate Campus Disaster

Recently, the Department of Nursing Science hosted the first Senior Nursing Simulation Day at Saint Mary’s College. For this particular simulation—a staged disaster—a chemical explosion in a college laboratory provided the backdrop for the 57 nursing students who attended to “victims” of the accident. With help from the Theatre and Chemistry departments, six simulation stations were created in and around Regina Hall, home of the Center for Integrated Healthcare Education (CIHE) and the College’s multiple nursing programs. All of the students who participated in the day-long exercise will graduate on May 17 with their bachelor's or master's degrees in nursing.

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Gifts to the Saint Mary’s Fund Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders

It's not hard to make a list of things to love about Saint Mary's—lifelong friendships, challenging classes, spiritual growth, favorite professors, The Avenue. These are essential pieces of the Saint Mary’s experience, and they are here to stay thanks to the Saint Mary’s Fund, which remains a top priority for the College.

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Supporting First-Generation Students at Saint Mary’s College Navigating college can be a unique journey for first-generation students, who often have to pioneer their path in higher education. At Saint Mary’s College, first-generation students find more than just an academic institution—they discover a supportive community dedicated to helping them thrive. Through comprehensive programs like the Kessler Scholars, Belles Connect, and personalized career and academic advising, Saint Mary’s is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that academically and professionally empowers first-generation students. Saint Mary’s College Receives Three Key Rankings from U.S. News and ... Saint Mary’s College has received three national rankings from U.S. News and World Report’s in its list of Best Colleges for 2025 Meet Me at The Avenue Event Welcomes Class of 2027 On March 26, 273 high school seniors and their families gathered on campus for the annual Meet Me at The Avenue event hosted by the College. With more than 800 visitors, this makes this year’s “Meet Me” one of the largest attended in recent years. Student Success Means More Than Just a Strong Education Mother Pauline O’Neill, CSC, the first president of Saint Mary’s, ensured that every student was clothed and fed regardless of their finances. She led the College with the approach to meet the needs of the students in the mission of preparing them to make a difference in the world. The goals of the College haven’t changed.