January 20, 2026 Dog Tales For Marilyn Dargis Ambrose ’52, dogs have been constant companions throughout her long, adventurous life serving others. In December, Ambrose, age 94, published her first book, Caleb, Come: Quotidian Miracles of a Therapy Dog. She graduated from Saint Mary's College with a degree in dietetics in the Home Economics department and a minor in chemistry. She and her late husband Raymond welcomed 10 children over their marriage. Ambrose went on to earn her PhD from Purdue University in English and Environmental Design. Following retirement, she served in the Peace Corps in Lithuania. January 13, 2026 Ivory Muñoz Develops Her Leadership Mentality Ivory Muñoz ’26 never thought her path would lead to Saint Mary's College. Now, as she prepares to graduate in the spring, Muñoz credits Saint Mary's College with the myriad opportunities that have helped her grow into the leader she is today. January 6, 2026 Angelina Stupak and her Handprint Left Behind Angelina Stupak ’26 looks back on all that has shaped her and prepared her for what's to come. Providing weekly campus tours has deepened Stupak’s appreciation for Saint Mary’s. “Now, as a senior, each tour has become quite emotional as I reflect on the wondrous four years this institution has provided me with,” says Stupak. Among a myriad of other student organizations, Stupak credits her time as Social Concerns Chair in the Student Government Association (SGA) with being fulfilling and providing her with direction for this year, when she was given the “highest honor” of serving as the student representative on the College's Board of Trustees for the 2025/26 school year. January 5, 2026 On Confidence, Community, and Finding Her Calling Growing up in Chicago, Maggie McNabb didn’t know too much about Saint Mary’s College. But one campus visit changed everything. Today, Maggie is living in Portland, Maine, teaching while pursuing her master’s degree through Boston College’s Urban Catholic Teacher Corps, and carrying Saint Mary’s values into classrooms and communities far beyond campus. 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 From the Soccer Field to the Finance Floor Rose Stackhouse came to Saint Mary’s from St. Charles, Illinois—just outside Chicago—after being recruited to play soccer. She arrived curious (and a little hesitant about a small all-women’s college), and left with something bigger: a tight-knit community, confidence in her voice, and a career she loves. Today, Rose lives in Chicago and works at Ulta Beauty, where she supports financial planning and analysis for the company’s supply chain and distribution network. January 3, 2026 Taking a Leap—And Finding Her Place Princess Mae Dela Rosa Visconde came to Saint Mary’s College from Hawai'i without ever having visited campus. (When she moved in, it was her first time in Indiana!) While she arrived unsure of her surroundings, she was clear about one thing: she wanted to do work that mattered. Today, Princess works at the Stanford Cancer Institute. In this Q&A, she reflects on taking a leap, finding support, what she values most about Saint Mary’s. 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. January 2, 2026 Crushing It in a Male-Dominated Industry It’s been nearly 10 years since Quinn began at Gallo. Since then, Quinn has earned several promotions which have taken her to New Hampshire, Connecticut, Upstate New York, and now Chicago. Today, she serves as a sales activation manager, leading top line communications to Gallo distributors across 11 states.