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In Their Own Words: Rose duPont ’26 on Wells Fargo and the Power of In-Person Connections

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In 2024, the Finance and Music double major met a Wells Fargo recruiter at an SMC networking event and hit it off. Now she’s stepping into a role as a commercial banking analyst at the bank’s San Francisco office. Her advice? “Own your skill set.”

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In Their Own Words: Candace Jones, EdD ’26 on Choosing a Doctorate in Education Program that Drives Real Change

A longtime college administrator, Jones was looking for a graduate opportunity that was flexible and equity-focused. She found that at SMC,…

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Making Contact: For Mia Franceschi ’27 and the Oakland Ballers, It’s About Community

Learning the tools of the trade is only part of her experience in Saint Mary’s Media Production Program, which set Franceschi up for a…

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Saint Mary’s College President Thompson Co-Authors Op-Ed on the Future of College Basketball

In a new opinion piece, Thompson and University of Dayton President Eric Spina argue that college athletics should allow recent reforms time…

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WATCH: They Earned an EdD at Saint Mary’s. Here’s What Happened Next.

As Saint Mary’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD) celebrates 30 years, its faculty and alumni share what makes this program so…

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KSOE Alumni Spotlight: Frank Martinez ’12, MA ’16 on Becoming an Award-Winning School Counselor

Martinez was recently recognized as San Joaquin County's School Counselor of the Year. A “first-gen” college student himself, Martinez…

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Conference Champs, National Semifinals, and a Perfect Record in the Postseason: Celebrating the 2025–26 Season in Club Sports

Men’s Rugby shows why they’re a national powerhouse. Women’s Rugby earns back-to-back titles. Plus accolades for Men’s Club Soccer, Women’s…

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Educator at Work: Jonathan Montoya Is Using AI to Connect with Students on the Margins

An assistant professor of Teacher Education at SMC, Montoya and a team of fellow educators were among a handful selected for the Create+AI…

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Beyond the Screen: Gaels Discover Inspiration at San Francisco International Film Festival

For those studying media production at Saint Mary’s, behind-the-scenes access to the longest-running film festivals in the country comes…

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Making Family History: Jaden De Souza ’25, MA ’26 on Her Route to Teaching and Surfing Around the World

She’s a “first-gen” college student and runner from Kauai. She left a record-breaking legacy with Women’s Track and Field. And after…

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Saint Mary's bring Aussie pipeline full circle with NBL tour

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Saint Mary’s Goalkeeper Kate Plachy Named to 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy NCAA Division I Watch List. Last Season Plachy Was One of the Top Goalkeepers in the Country and Was Named West Coast Conference Goalkeeper of the Year

United Soccer Coaches

Saint Mary’s College of California Launches School of Arts & Sciences, Names Inaugural Dean

The Columbus Dispatch

LISTEN: Cinderella Doesn't Make the Bracket: Inside the Fight Over the House Cap. A Conversation with Saint Mary's President Roger Thompson and University of Dayton President Eric Spina

Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders on College Athletics

Why Enrollment Leaders Are Poised for the Presidency. Three presidents who came to their positions by way of enrollment management, including Saint Mary's Roger Thompson, offer advice on this pathway

Inside Higher Ed

WATCH: Four Players from Saint Mary’s Taken in the MLB Draft. KRON4’s Erin Wilson Talks with Coach Eric Valenzuela, Who Helped Guide Those Players to the Big Leagues.

KRON4

‘Gen Z Fell Out of Love With Work. I Don’t Blame Them.’ Journalist Emi Nietfeld Talks with SMC's Alejandra Perez ’26, Mary Volmer ’01, MFA ’05, Nathan Majeed ’25, and Others.

The New York Times

‘Books You Will Not Get To’ — a Poem by SMC Professor Emerita Brenda Hillman

Harper’s

Former Livermore Little League player drafted by Kansas City Royals. SMC’s Tanner Griffith shares the tale of his journey, including finishing as part of the West Coast Conference All-Tournament Team.

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