January 2, 2014 PADs Project Makes National News (Fox News Channel) In a technology news segment called "Check it out," Fox News Reporter Douglas Kennedy showcases the collaborative Saint Mary's College/University of Notre Dame paper analytical devices (PAD) project. A PAD is the size of a business card and can be used to quickly detect if a pharmaceutical is the real thing or not. The technology is patent pending and the work of Saint Mary's chemistry professor Toni Barstis, Notre Dame chemistry professor Marya Lieberman, and their students. Saint Mary's alumna Diana Vega Pantoja is interviewed in the piece. January 2, 2014 Belles Outlast Hornets in Five Sets KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team battled their way to a 3-2, (21-25, 25-13, 28-26, 19-25, 15-13) conference win at Kalamazoo on Saturday. January 2, 2014 Financial Aid Facts to Know before Applying for "Early Decision" (U.S.... Saint Mary's College financial aid director Kathleen Brown offers advice for a U.S. News education article about whether students should apply for early decision. There are some pros and cons to consider. January 2, 2014 Belles Bitten by Bearcats HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's basketball team ended on the short side of a 93-60 final against Saint Vincent (Pa.) in the consolation game of the Hope Post Exam Jam on Saturday afternoon. January 2, 2014 Dynamic Class of 2018 Moves in Thurs., 8/21 Thursday, August 21, is Move In Day at Saint Mary’s College. The Class of 2018 at Saint Mary’s College boasts 381 young women. The class is diverse, with 18 percent from historically underrepresented groups. The class represents 30 states and four countries, including China, Colombia, Chile and Ukraine. Two students have dual citizenships (U.S. and France or El Salvador). January 2, 2014 2024 Outstanding Senior Honored at Alumnae-Senior Champagne Brunch Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Senior Award is Malea Schulte, a studio art major with a math minor. The native of Norway, Iowa received the award today at the Alumnae-Senior Champagne Brunch. January 2, 2014 Belles Picked Third in Preseason Poll FREELAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team was picked to finish third the 2014 season in the annual coaches preseason poll. January 2, 2014 Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference Hosted by Students The 9th Annual Student’s Diverse Students' Leadership Conference (DSLC), hosted by the Saint Mary’s College Student Diversity Board (SDB), will be held on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 in Madeleva Hall and the Student Center. The SDB aims to inspire participants to become catalysts for change in their communities. January 2, 2014 Belles Finish Twentieth at Oberlin OBERLIN, Ohio - The Saint Mary's cross country team finished twentieth out of a field of 40 teams at the Oberlin Inter-Regional Rumble on Saturday.