The New Creators
Grounded in its Catholic and Marianist mission, St. Mary’s puts a profound focus on its Core Curriculum, laying the foundation for students to see how their major fits into the wider world while giving them a chance to produce original and thought-provoking creations. Magazine Homepage
Summer 2026
St. Mary’s alumnus dives into forensic accounting
Leo Muñoz analyzes numbers the way people read books. With his experience, his work as a forensic accountant helps uncover financial crimes such as embezzlement and kickbacks.
Graduate student aims to use medical genomics to increase access to precision medicine
A U.S. Navy Reserve veteran will balance motherhood, career and St. Mary’s University’s new Master of Science in Medical Genomics program.
St. Mary’s Nursing faculty discusses benefits of simulation lab
St. Mary’s University Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing Eloisa Garza talks about the benefits of the simulation lab on campus.
St. Mary’s Biology major studies black-footed cat in prestigious lab
Rubi Mendez is studying the black-footed cat at Stanford University this summer before returning to study the Texas Blind Salamander at St. Mary's University in the fall.
St. Mary’s Environmental Science Professor discusses Mars garnet
Scientists have recently discovered a garnet, about the size of a poppy seed, inside a meteorite that came to Earth from Mars. St. Mary’s University Professor of Environmental Science David Turner, Ph.D., says the finding is significant.
Rattler Success Fund helps students achieve work goals
Founded in 2024 through various donations, the Rattler Student Success Fund's goal is to alleviate financial burdens for students to help them in their education.
St. Mary’s student strives for world stage through power soccer and perseverance
Jada Cano’s schedule moves at full speed. After finishing her classes for the day at St. Mary’s University, the 20-year-old Political Science major heads to power soccer practice with the team she co-captains.
Dip into summer reads from the St. Mary’s community
The St. Mary’s University community — students, faculty and alumni — continue to offer prospective and insight into the world through a uniquely St. Mary’s lens. These written works include fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction.
The Rattler editor turned TV anchor shares St. Mary’s spirit in Harlingen
It's 2 a.m. While many are fast asleep, St. Mary’s University alumna Tawny Davis (B.A. ’20) is waking up to begin her day as the morning anchor at KVEO TV in Harlingen.
Student Managed Portfolio course generates wealth of experience
Investing in the future by Jennifer R. Lloyd (M.B.A. ’ 16) Should you trust a college kid to handle your money? If that student is enrolled in the Student Managed Portfolio course at St. Mary’s University, the ...
St. Mary’s University welcomes you to the Welcome Center
Inside Blume Library’s Cotrell Learning Commons sits the new Welcome Center, helping introduce prospective students and their families to the St. Mary’s University community.
Aramark employee with three decades of service loved by all
Nestled deep in the Quad at St. Mary's University sits the P.O.D., is Dora Porter, an Aramark employee who has been a mainstay of the campus for more than three decades.
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Rattler Men’s Soccer coach shares tips for watching the World Cup tournament
St. Mary’s University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Johnny Clifford, of Scotland, explains how best to enjoy the World Cup with a coach’s eye.
St. Mary’s School of Law courtroom named through Gamez family gift
The family of Joe A. Gamez (J.D. '73) honored their patriarch with a $1 million gift to St. Mary's University and the naming of the Joe A. Gamez Courtroom on campus.
Graduating St. Mary’s student advocates for disability fairness
Eduardo Velazco tries to live his life by his motto, “Growth is on the other side of comfort.” His next area of growth happens on Saturday, May 16, when he is awarded his Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.