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.

St. Mary’s MBA student finds leadership through service  

Clara Guerrero earns an MBA at St. Mary's University and learns from an international field experience in South Korea with classmates.

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.  

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