Alumni

Tina Garza (B.S. '91)

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.

Bjorn Dybdahl (B.A. '70)

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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Damien and Fabien Chavez perform in the Treadaway Recital Hall.
Arts and Humanities

Twin brothers share love and experience of music with future musicians

Damien and Fabien Chavez look forward to spreading their love and knowledge of music to the next generation after graduating from St. Mary’s University this May.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks to the law school in a conference room. She is wearing a bright pink blouse and a black jacket.
Law

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares career insights with St. Mary’s Law community

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares career insights with St. Mary's Law community.

Laurene Robinson sits with her computer and volleyball.
Science and Tech

Cybersecurity scholar tackles AI challenges for a safer tomorrow

Laurene Robinson is following her "techie" inclinations at St. Mary’s University, earning a bachelor’s in Computer Science and a master’s in Cybersecurity while playing Rattler Volleyball.

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