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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.

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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.

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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. February 8, 2024 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. September 1, 2023 Alumna Takes Charge at Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Maureen Loughran ’95 manages the sounds of the world for a living. She believes her experiences in the music program and encouragement to explore new things during her time at Saint Mary’s College were essential for her academic and professional growth. August 4, 2023 Alumna Hosts Podcast to Support Mental Wellness A podcast produced by alumna and licensed clinical social worker MJ Murray Vachon ’82 brings her work in support of mental wellness in young adults to new audiences. June 30, 2023 Alumna Advocates on Behalf of Military Spouses Rachel Torres Bell ’98 crafts communication strategy for a living. Typically, that work has been on behalf of corporate concerns. In recent years, however, Bell has given her time and talents to expanding legislation that would send a powerful and positive message about the value of hiring military spouses in the workforce. April 6, 2023 Saint Mary’s College Announces Plans for Spring Commencement Saint Mary’s President Katie Conboy has announced noted environmentalist, cartographer, and social entrepreneur Molly Burhans will deliver the Commencement address for the Class of 2023. The 176th Commencement will take place at noon on Saturday, May 20 on Le Mans Green.