May 16, 2016 Youngs Both Tabbed as All-Region LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Saint Mary's softball players Cassie and Jamie Young were both named All-Region for the Central Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Monday. May 16, 2016 Saint Mary’s College Announces 2016 Lumen Christi Recipient Saint Mary's College is proud to announce that Cinthya Benitez ’16, a biology major from Los Angeles was honored with the 2016 Lumen Christi Award at Commencement on Saturday, May 14. Three seniors are honored each year as exceptional representatives of their graduating class. As the Valedictorian reflects the mind and the Outstanding Senior embodies the heart of the class, the Lumen Christi Award recipient represents its soul. May 13, 2016 Saint Mary's to Celebrate 169th Commencement on Le Mans Green Saint Mary’s College will host its 169th Commencement at noon Saturday, May 14 on Le Mans Green in front of the iconic Le Mans Hall. There are 375 members of the Class of 2016, representing 31 states and four countries other than the U.S. (China, Japan, Jordan, and Myanmar). There are three valedictorians in the class, which is extraordinary and may be unprecedented. It is the last Commencement Carol Ann Mooney ’72 will take in as president. After 12 years at the helm, Mooney will retire on May 31. May 13, 2016 Multiethnic Graduation Celebration Address Delia Garcia ’93 gave the address at the 9th annual Multiethnic Graduation Celebration. Garcia is director of communications for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and serves on the College’s Board of Trustees. The Office of Multicultural Services and the Student Diversity Board hosts the event. May 12, 2016 Saint Mary’s Receives Bequest of More Than $6 Million for Angela Pro... Saint Mary’s College gratefully announces a gift of more than $6 million from the trust of Mary Lee Sheftic ’58. It is one of the largest bequests in the history of the College. Sheftic’s gift will endow a scholarship in her name and provide resources for the renovation and expansion of the Angela Athletic & Wellness Complex. College leaders will honor Sheftic and recognize her gift at a private reception today at 3 p.m. in the north lobby of the Cushwa-Leighton Library. May 9, 2016 President Mooney Honors Board Chair Mary L. Burke '85 with President's... Saint Mary’s College President Carol Ann Mooney ’72 honored Mary L. Burke ’85, chair of the Board of Trustees, with the President’s Medal at a dinner held in Chicago on May 5. The President’s Medal is presented rarely and exclusively to those who have offered exceptional contributions to the life of the College and society. May 6, 2016 Belles Bow Out of MIAA Tournament - May 05, 2016 ALMA, Mich. - The bounces did not quite go the Belles' way as the Saint Mary's softball team lost 2-1 in eight innings against top-seeded Alma and 5-0 against Trine to be eliminated from the MIAA Tournament on Thursday. May 5, 2016 Season Comes to Close in MIAA Tournament Semifinal Loss HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's tennis team ended their season in a 5-0 MIAA Tournament Semifinal loss to top-seeded Hope on Thursday. May 5, 2016 Kelly and Dee Named All-MIAA FREELAND, Mich. - Saint Mary's lacrosse players Kate Kelly and Katlynn Dee each picked up an All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) honor as announced by the league on Thursday.