Alumni

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Always a Gael!

50,000 Gael alumni are always welcome back to their alma mater for networking, mentorship, and other engaging ways to stay connected to Saint Mary's College.

Gael Friendsgiving

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You are warmly invited to Gael Friendsgiving, a family-friendly celebration for alumni, family, and friends of Saint Mary’s College. 

Saturday, November 22 • 5 PM
Oliver Hall

Bring your loved ones and join us for an afternoon filled of food and fellowship to share the spirit of the season. 

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GaelConnect

Introducing GaelConnect, an online platform where alumni, students, and others come together for mentorship and career development. In this trusted network, find people and exchange messages to further your professional journey.

GaelConnect

Get Connected

Take advantage of being a lifelong Gael

See You Soon

December 28 - Pregame Party: Los Angeles Off-campus
January 13 - Pregame Party: San Francisco Off-campus
January 24 - Portland Pregame Party Off-campus
February 18 - Seattle Pregame Party Off-campus

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Alumni Stories

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Advancement Office
Giving Tuesday is December 2—Here’s How You Can Make an Impact at Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary’s joins thousands of colleges and nonprofits around the world for Giving Tuesday on...
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Rugby - Mens
Men’s Rugby Alumni Association Honors Matt Heafey ’88 with the 2025 Patrick. B. Vincent Lifetime Achievement Award
Decades of generations gathered in the annual celebration to honor the life and legacy of Pat...
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NewsCenter
How Bart the Horse Became Everyone’s Favorite Four-Hoofed Gael
The stallion has been a highlight of wellness fairs since 2022, offering creaturely calm to the SMC...
Ryan Geissberger '27 on campus
NewsCenter
Magic in (Minecraft) Moraga: The Third-Generation Gael Who Built a Virtual Saint Mary’s
Ever since Marketing major Ryan Geissberger ’28 decided to anonymously recreate the campus on...

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