January 4, 2026
A Legacy Blazes Her Own Trail
“Saint Mary's always felt like my second home,” said Emily Peppers Towne. The daughter of alumna Lisa Reed Peppers, who has worked at Saint Mary’s for 37 years, Emily says this early exposure created that sense of belonging. “Even before I formally attended Saint Mary’s, it already felt like it was my second home."
January 3, 2026
Why Choosing Saint Mary's Was Her Best Decision
When Nadia Muniz arrived at Saint Mary’s College, she knew she’d be part of a strong science program. What she found was something bigger: a campus community that felt like home, professors who pushed her to be her best, and research opportunities that helped launch her into a highly competitive role at Pfizer.
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.
October 20, 2025
Pivot and Persevere—Laura Early '15
When Laura Early ’15, lower right, returned to Saint Mary’s for her 10-year college reunion in May, she said the experience felt like coming home. During her years at the College, Early was a strong student and president of the Sisters of Nefertiti, now known as the Black Student Association. She overcame much adversity during her college days, earning her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Business. She’s the founder and CEO of Heart of Gold Senior Group Home in Maricopa, Arizona.
August 7, 2025
A Father's Influence, A Lifelong Impact
Joanne Gatti’s Saint Mary's story didn’t begin with her own college search, but much earlier—woven into the fabric of her childhood by her father, William Marshall Gatti, M.D. “My father graduated from Notre Dame in 1960,” the alumna from the Class of ’93 explains. “Family trips to Notre Dame football games often included unplanned detours to Saint Mary's campus. The car would just find its way down the Avenue.” Guided by love and a transformative Saint Mary's experience, Gatti hopes to inspire self-discovery and curiosity in future students.
June 30, 2025
Serving Alongside the Sisters
The Sisters of the Holy Cross have spent generations planting seeds of compassion, community, and Gospel-rooted service around the world. They invite others to help those roots grow.
May 28, 2025
Oh, It’s On for the Class of 1950
As Reunion 2025 nears, Sister Geneal Kramer, OP and Anne Reynolds Pyron, alumnae from the Class of 1950, reminisce about their days as students at Saint Mary’s College. The classmates were among one of the last graduating classes from Sister Madeleva Wolff’s presidency.
April 21, 2025
T-Wingers For Life
Pam McCormick ‘74 and her beloved T-Wingers have shared a bond for over 50 years. From their first days in Holy Cross Hall, their friendships have withstood the test of time, and even come with their own commemorative pin! Read Pam’s beautiful tribute to this enduring circle of women—T-Wingers For Life.
March 20, 2025
Saint Mary’s Launches The Bridge: A New Way to Connect
For Saint Mary’s alumnae, staying connected just got easier. Introducing The Bridge, a new social and professional networking platform designed exclusively for alumnae. The Bridge is a space where Belles can support one another, find mentors, share career opportunities, and celebrate achievements. For recent graduates navigating their first job, or an alumna looking to give back, The Bridge is a direct connection to a powerful network of women.