April 13, 2022 College Receives $1 Million Grant for First-Generation College Student... Saint Mary's becomes one of 10 American Talent Initiative members to receive a $1 million, five-year grant to provide direct financial support and cohort-based services to first-generation students on campus. As part of this initiative, Saint Mary's will welcome up to 20 Kessler Scholars in fall 2023. April 12, 2022 The Art of Drafting Team SMC Many factors impact the greatness of any team. In her April letter to the community, President Conboy breaks down the many lessons in athletics that affect teamwork and leadership. In filling several key administrative roles, Katie is hiring "a team that will believe in itself, show staying power, and bring out the best in each other." April 5, 2022 Big Thinking Means Big, Positive Impact Meet Candace Novak Sabers ’96: Advocate with big vision. Social worker with a huge heart. Helping students far into the future. March 31, 2022 New Vice President for Student Enrollment and Engagement is Announced Lori Johnson ’91 will join Saint Mary's College as Vice President for Student Enrollment and Engagement. Lori comes to Saint Mary’s from Berklee College in Boston, where she has served as Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Advising and Success since 2016. March 30, 2022 From Beijing to South Bend Saint Mary’s College welcomed back alumna Kate Hartman Rosenzweig ’04 as the spring 2022 Shannon Scholar. Hartman was on campus March 28–30, participating in communications classes and meeting with students. March 25, 2022 Culture, Passion and Creativity: Saint Mary’s Catering Partners Saint Mary’s offers a variety of catering options that often go overlooked. In recent months, the College established relationships with new catering companies. Each of these companies are locally owned and operated. March 25, 2022 Alumna Makes History in Los Angeles Saint Mary’s College alumna Kristin Crowley ’93 is making history as she becomes the first woman to lead the Los Angeles Fire Department. On March 25, Crowley was sworn in as fire chief in a ceremony surrounded by fellow firefighters, family, and friends. March 18, 2022 An Update on Masking at Saint Mary’s The following letter was sent to the campus community on March 18, 2022 to provide an update on our College masking and visitation policies. March 18, 2022 Women in Music Symposium Returns to Campus Saint Mary’s College is hosting the third annual Women in Music Symposium on Saturday, March 19, 2022, after taking a two-year absence due to COVID-19. This all-day event allows participants to connect with alumnae and current students, and hear about the diverse career opportunities with a music degree.