The fiscal year 2015-16 at Saint Mary’s College saw a collective commitment to excellence by members of our community. Bold Action, the College’s annual report, showcases how the commitment of our dedicated and accomplished faculty, our student scholarship, and the academic and faith foundations in our Catholic, Lasallian and liberal arts traditions have yielded significant results for the College.
Award-winning poet Brenda Hillman was named chancellor of the Academy of American Poets while colleague Matthew Zapruder, was named the new poetry editor for the The New York Times Magazine.
In addition to being ranked by the Wall Street Journal and the Princeton Review, Saint Mary's was listed as one of the Top 10 Regional Universities in the West by U.S. News and World Report.
Our 2016 Commencement speaker was actor Mahershala Ali '96, who recounted his Saint Mary's journey from athlete to artist, and offered the undergraduate class advice on the secrets of success.
For alumni who studied human anatomy with Professor Greg Smith, their uncommon undergraduate learning experience anchors their medical and health careers as doctors, nurses, and researchers.
