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. March 10, 2023 Their Legacy of Service Two extraordinary alumnae put their skills to work at Habitat for Humanity. In this story, you'll meet Kathleen Flynn Fox '74 of Habitat for Humanity Collier County, and Cathy Kurczak '09 of Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston. November 15, 2022 NPR Editor Courtney Jamieson Dorning ’90 Returns to SMC Saint Mary’s College welcomed alumna Courtney Jamieson Dorning ’90 back to campus as the 2022 Shannon Scholar. As the senior editor for NPR’s All Things Considered, Dorning is responsible for newsmaker interviews, but while on campus, she was on the other side of the interviews. November 7, 2022 Celebrating First-Generation Students This week, Saint Mary’s celebrates its first-generation students, faculty, and staff through a series of events, timed to coincide with First Generation College Celebration Day on November 8. Christin Kloski ’15, assistant director of the Office for Student Equity, has helped coordinate the week, and plans to engage the more than 400 undergraduate students at the College.