July 27, 2026 Cultivating Discovery In her July letter, President Katie Conboy reflects on the true promise of a Saint Mary's education: discovery. As the College prepares to welcome the Class of 2030, she explores how students arrive seeking knowledge, purpose, and belonging—and how the most meaningful discoveries are often the ones they never expected. Drawing on Kathryn Schulz's "Lost & Found: Reflections on Grief, Gratitude, and Happiness" and Sister Madeleva Wolff's enduring promise of discovery, Conboy considers how Saint Mary's fosters both intentional learning and life-changing moments of surprise that shape students long after graduation. July 23, 2026 Meet Madeleva Award Recipient Javien L. Smith, MSW ’26 While on a military deployment, Javien L. Smith, MSW '26, applied to Saint Mary's College on a whim. A next-day response from a faculty member from the MSW program changed everything. In May, he earned Saint Mary’s highest graduate honor, The Madeleva Award. June 30, 2026 Trustey Trail Groundbreaking Celebrates Vision for a More Connected Ca... Ground has officially been broken on the Trustey Trail! Thanks to the generous support of Kristine Anderson Trustey ’86 and Sean McGraw, Saint Mary's is creating a new wellness loop that will inspire movement, reflection, and connection across campus. Expected to open this November, the Trustey Trail will be a place where community, wellness, and the natural beauty of Saint Mary's come together. June 29, 2026 The Bell of Saint Mary’s In her June letter, President Conboy reminds us that great institutions are never truly finished: they are built slowly, across generations, by people who give more than they take, trusting their work will outlast the next generation of stewards at Saint Mary's. June 7, 2026 A Resounding Symbol for Saint Mary's For 100 years, the Le Mans Hall bell tower has stood as an iconic symbol of Saint Mary’s College. The tower has been silent until now. That changed with the installation of a 45-inch, 1,800-pound bronze bell forged in 1865. The bell rang for the first time in its new home on June 6, commemorating the public launch of the Ring Out Ring True campaign. Watch the transformation of this historic bell and its journey to Saint Mary’s. June 7, 2026 Saint Mary’s College Launches Historic $200 Million Campaign Saint Mary’s College announced the launch of a historic $200 million comprehensive fundraising campaign—the largest in the College’s 181-year history—designed to expand access, strengthen academic innovation, elevate women’s leadership, and invest in the future of a Catholic liberal arts education. June 3, 2026 Bringing Storytelling to Life: Jennifer Flores ’24 Completes Orr Fel... Jennifer Flores ’24, who graduated from Saint Mary’s with a degree in communications studies, recently completed the prestigious Orr Fellowship, an early-career development program that connects talented college and university graduates with businesses in Indianapolis and Evansville. One of 46 fellows in her graduating cohort, Flores joins the ranks of more than 650 high-achieving Orr professionals who are now working in their chosen fields. May 28, 2026 Heritage and Research Center Celebrates Grand Opening at Saint Mary’... The Heritage and Resource Center (HARC) is a collaboration between 10 women religious congregations including the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and is located on the corner of The Avenue and Madeleva Drive. In addition to preserving the rich histories of the 10 congregations, it will also be available to students across the tri-campus community. May 26, 2026 The Enduring Magic of Saint Mary’s In her May letter, President Conboy reflects on a liminal moment the night before commencement. At a meal with distinguished guests, student leaders, valedictorians, and their families, Conboy asks graduates to offer one word that best describes their Saint Mary's experience: "As I listened, I realized these words were doing more than describing a college experience. Together, they were revealing the invisible architecture of a Saint Mary’s education."