Alumni
CEO Saves Taxpayer Dollars, Improve Lives
Few people’s to-do lists include training flight surgeons, setting up military computer networks, and responding to life-threatening pandemics. But these are only a sampling of a routine day for Mary Ellen Londrie (B.B.A. ’92), CEO of P3S Corporation—a San Antonio-based company that provides solutions for the government’s day-to-day operations needs.
Healing and Innovation Go Hand-in-Hand
When Mark Bagg (B.A. ’81) looks back on his 26-year career as an orthopaedic hand surgeon in the United States Army, he has plenty to be proud of. Perhaps the most high profile of his accomplishments is the now-retired colonel’s role in the development of the Center for the Intrepid, a world-class $65 million facility built in San Antonio to rehabilitate wounded warriors dealing with burns and amputations.
From At-risk Undergrad to Chief Mentor
Tina Garza (B.S. ’91) came to St. Mary’s University as a third-generation American, but a first-generation college student from a family with an income she delicately described as “of a certain level.” Garza was what higher education professionals considered at-risk for not returning for her sophomore year, and perhaps a long shot for graduating at all.
Alumnus Known as Retail Trailblazer
Bjorn Dybdahl is big in San Antonio, but he’s a giant in the world of consumer electronics. Dybdahl (B.A. ’70), the founder of Bjorn’s Audio Video, entered the Consumer Electronic Association Hall of Fame in October.
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Carnegie Classification showcases St. Mary’s University at the nexus of educational access and earnings outcomes
When asked how her college experience helped launch her career at USAA, Maryam Khezri’s eager smile belied a long day spent helping give St. Mary’s University students a vocational lift.
Rattlers mascot celebrates a century at St. Mary’s University
The emblematic snake that charms the hearts of students and alumni became part of the official verbiage for St. Mary’s University Athletics 100 years ago. The reptilian references evolved later into the beloved mascot, Rattler Man.
St. Mary’s History alumnus crafts legacy at the Alamo
Since his first trip to the Alamo lit up his eyes about the historic Texas site, Ernesto Rodriguez III (B.A. ’96, M.A. ’04) finds joy in interpreting history in real-world settings. He and other History alumni share their work with the community and enlighten others by contextualizing the region and its journey.