Winter 2025
St. Mary’s Law and Mexican lawyers collaborate on migration book
A serendipitous meeting of St. Mary’s University School of Law faculty and two Mexico City-based lawyers resulted in a mutually beneficial and enlightening result — a new book on immigration.
Netflix shows Political Science professor “What’s in the Box?”
From thinking outside the box while teaching Political Science to guessing What’s in the Box? on the Netflix game show released in December — Leona Pallansch, Ph.D., has done it all.
Computer Engineering graduate finds family among St. Mary’s community
Computer Engineering student Nnamdi “Jesse” Onwuzurike knew he would be a Rattler ever since his oldest sister first traveled from Nigeria to attend St. Mary’s University in 2011.
A first graduate of Online J.D. Program realizes dream of legal career through virtual law school
State Rep. Armando Martinez, who will accept his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary's Law at the Fall 2025 Law Commencement, is a member of the first cohort of the country's first online J.D. program.
MPA graduate blends city service with campus leadership
ShaLi Niu (M.P.A. ’25) found a lifelong love of service at St. Mary’s University — and as an alumna, she’s putting that passion into action both on campus and across San Antonio.
Rattler Golf alumnus reaches PGA Tour with gratitude in mind
After a strenuous summer of golf tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour, Emilio Gonzalez Ramirez (B.B.A. ’20) walked into September’s Albertsons Boise Open, tired but determined to prove something before the end of the regular season.
St. Mary’s double business alumna proves service and success go hand in hand
Kristin Gawlik, a St. Mary's University Greehey School of Business double alumna, shows how one 'yes' can change your life's trajectory.
Casa Tuesdays make a Marianist house a home for St. Mary’s students
The Marianists living at the Casa María community on the St. Mary’s University campus are a welcoming example of how brothers embrace a tradition of welcoming college students into their midst for food and fellowship.
St. Mary’s alumni volunteer time to benefit the University
Jim Drought (J.D. ’69) always wanted to be an attorney. Sara E. Dysart (B.A. ’74, J.D. ’81) loves giving back to St. Mary's University. When asked to assist with a gift given by an alumnus, the two friends didn't hesitate to offer their legal services.
One Fiesta Oyster Bake blossoms into a family full of Business and Physics degrees
The Huerta and Strater families have a legacy of St. Mary’s University degrees and service that they hope will reach the next generation.
Engineering and Softball alumna turned medical student credits St. Mary’s for graduate school preparation
Softball player. Biomedical engineer. Medical student. Dermatology residency candidate. For Alexandra McLennan, her list of titles is ongoing, but one that remains close to her heart is St. Mary’s University alumna.
Fall into a good book — St. Mary’s style
Whether you’re looking to dive into stories rooted in South Texas, explore space through military theory or revisit childhood adventures in Spanish, there’s a Rattler-penned book for every reader.
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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.
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 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.