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Liberal arts education inspires, encourages original works
The single stroke of a paintbrush or a music chord can begin a grand masterpiece. Meet the newest creators across the St. Mary's community.
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.
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.
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.
Rattler Den Food and Hygiene Pantry open to students
Launched in Fall 2023, the Rattler Den is a full pantry located in the Center for Life Directions, and free to all St. Mary's students.
Winston Erevelles shares his journey to the St. Mary’s presidency and outlook on the next chapter
Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., has been a fixture of the University’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology as its long-time Dean and Professor of Industrial Engineering. On June 1, he became St. Mary's University's 14th president.
Honoring our legacy, shaping our future
This summer, St. Mary’s University will celebrate its 172nd anniversary. It is deeply moving and inspiring to reflect on the hopes and aspirations the Marianist brothers must have had as they helped boldly lay the first stones of St. Louis Hall in the late 1800s.
Chris Erevelles highlights her trusting partnership with husband Winston Erevelles
Since a faith-inspired 2001 meeting in Pittsburgh placed Christine “Chris” Erevelles, M.D., in touch with her future husband, Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., their trusting partnership has grown along with their dedication to St. Mary’s. Learn more about her in this Q&A.
Peruvian student helps fellow international students
When she was a high schooler in Lima, Peru, Brissa Campos Toscano never imagined she would one day attend college in the United States. After arriving at St. Mary’s University in 2021, she made it her mission to help other international students.
Retiring President Thomas M. Mengler leaves lasting mark
Over the course of 12 years, Thomas Mengler — the second most famous face of St. Mary's behind Rattler Man — shared his vision of expanding the University’s Catholic and Marianist traditions.
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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.
J.D. alumna follows Marianist values, parents’ example to serve community
Jordyn Roberts learned in elementary school that she was destined to become an attorney. Her dream never wavered as she grew up.
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 ...