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Men's Basketball player Jordan Ross drives against USF in January 2025

Undefeated Gaels Answer ‘Untested’ Claims with 71–51 Victory over San Francisco

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Paulius Murauskas leads scoring against the Dons with 24 points. Mitchell Saxen and Jordan Ross score in double figures. Saint Mary’s is alone atop the West Coast Conference and is ranked No. 1 in the country among mid-major basketball programs.

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Men's Basketball Player Augustas Marciulionis shoots against Pepperdine on January 18, 2025

Gaels Down Pepperdine 74–50 and Are the Only Undefeated Team in West Coast Conference Play

Luke Barrett once again leads scoring against the Waves with 14 points. Augustas Marciulionis joins the 1,000 point club. Saint Mary’s is…

In Their Own Words: Lydia Miller’s Summer in the Studio Taught Her ‘How to Be a Working Artist Today’

Supported by SMC's Liberal Arts Bridge (LAB) Program, Miller pursued an internship at a renowned gallery in Oakland. It was an education…

Close-up of actor Chadwick Boseman for film Black Panther

We Can Be Heroes: One Month Journeys of Inspiration and Making Music Videos

Ever wanted to learn about the roots or heroism, or explore the elements needed to make your own music videos? You’re in the right place.…

Collage of Alumni Award recipients

2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards: Meet the Honorees

Leaders in the arts, law enforcement on the global stage, and philanthropy across dozens of countries. A World War II vet with decades of…

Men's Basketball player Mikey Lewis with the ball against San Diego in January 2025

Gaels Put up Best Offensive Performance Yet this Season, Down Toreros 103–56

Mikey Lewis leads scoring with 18 points, with five Gaels in double figures. Saint Mary’s hits season highs in points, three-pointers, and…

Mens rugby

Men’s Rugby: Gaels Crush Grand Canyon in a Win of Epic Proportions

Saint Mary’s shows impeccable skill and speed with the 92–3 victory over the Lopes…

Scientist James Pesavento holds up algae in dishes while two students look on

Saint Mary’s Thought Leaders in 2024: Groundbreaking Research in the Lab and the Field, Politics Across the Country, and the Story of a Poem

Highlights from 18 scholars, scientists, and writers whose research and creative work shaped conversations locally, regionally, and…

Amy Chu outside Brousseau Hall

Scientist at Work: Amy Chu on Green Chemistry, National Support for Groundbreaking Research with SMC Students, and ‘Thinking Cyclically’

Chu joined SMC’s faculty in 2022 and was recently awarded a $188,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Working together with her…

Students at the Farewell BBQ in front of the Chapel in 2023

Saint Mary’s in the Top 3% of Master’s Universities in the Country, Says Washington Monthly

When it comes to service, Saint Mary’s is the No. 2 Catholic master’s university in the nation. Plus, SMC earns accolades once again from…

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The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China's 'panda diplomacy.' NPR turns to SMC's E. Elena Songster to understand the history and significance of this moment.

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Saint Mary’s men remain unbeaten in WCC by routing USF 71-51

The Mercury News and East Bay Times

Sharp-shooting Saint Mary’s dominates USF again, pushes rivalry win streak to 11

San Francisco Chronicle

WATCH: Saint Mary's College Australian pipeline continues to expand after more than two decades

KTVU TV

Whose Latinos? Which Ones? SMC's César J. Baldelomar on the Complexity of Politics and What It Means to Be Latino

Commonweal

LISTEN: San Ramon Valley Unified School District and Saint Mary's College are teaming up on a new teacher residency program aimed at bringing more educators to the East Bay

KCBS Radio

Corbin Burnes, the lure of family, and a Diamondbacks championship window that remains open

The Athletic / New York Times

Mikey Lewis Named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week—for the Second Week in a Row. It's His 4th WCC Honor This Season

WCC Sports

Former Gael Patty Mills Becomes first Australian to play 1,000 NBA games

FOX Sports Australia

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