Spring 2023

Environmental Science and English major studies coyote-red wolf link

Originally from Mexico, Bianca Ramos joined the St. Mary’s community, eager to explore her passion for sharing the wonders of the natural world with others.

Alumni entrepreneurs discover career and companionship at St. Mary’s 

Despite both being students in the Greehey School of Business, Aaron Thomas and Nisi Heredia (B.B.A. ’11), now Nisi Thomas, didn’t cross paths until they met at a student gathering.

School of Law professor elucidates ethics in the legal field

Legal ethics expert and professor Michael S. Ariens continuously strives to be the type of author he wants to read. He hopes to be that author who writes the book on the niche topic his readers need most.

St. Mary’s Law graduates nine alumni from one family

The St. Mary’s University School of Law graduates alumni from all over the world, but the Dowd family from St. Louis produces School of Law graduates en masse.

Nationally ranked Advocacy Program prepares court-ready lawyers

Walking into the St. Mary’s University School of Law’s Raba Building, it’s easy to get distracted by the numerous trophies. But those awards, earned by the School of Law’s Advocacy Program, represent tournament placements and are points of pride for a program that has produced national champions.

Alumna uses her experience to create judicial clerkships

The Hon. Marina Garcia Marmolejo is using her experience to create judicial clerkship opportunities for School of Law students. She is a Laredo-based federal district judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Pipeline program makes law school a reality for high school students

The Office of Pipeline Initiatives finds ways to demystify law school for high school students to make their law school dreams a reality.

School of Law celebrates faculty, staff who have served decades

This year marks a milestone for several faculty members, celebrating decades of dedicated service to the St. Mary’s University School of Law.

Clerkships add employment security and prestige to law graduate’s repertoires

St. Mary's School of Law graduates secure judicial clerkship opportunities through a new clerkship program.

M.Jur. alumnus combines forensic psychology with law studies

The question that drives forensic psychologist John Delatorre is why an individual commits a crime. He applies psychology to consult on criminal, civil and family law cases in his work. He'll soon apply his Master of Jurisprudence education to his work as well.

MBA/J.D. student finds nontraditional path to success 

A single teen mom. A successful business owner. And now a dual-degree student at St. Mary’s University attaining her MBA and J.D. Vanessa Ortega has paved her own path to success and helps others find theirs. 

Biology junior sets sights on medical school and inspiring others  

Overcoming a lack of economic or educational resources, Jocelyn Torres is studying Biology and aiming for her next degree through the Joint Admission Medical Program.

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