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The Documentary ‘The Plastic Detox’ Is Sobering and Startling. Research by Sonya Schuh and Her Students Helps Explain Effects of Compounds Known as Potent ‘Endocrine Disruptors’

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The film traces six couples who are struggling to conceive a child and take steps to remove plastics from their lives. It also features research at Saint Mary’s that points to the damage chemicals in plastics cause in development.

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Scholar at Work: James McCauley on Autism, Acceptance, and Building Community

Saint Mary’s hosted a meeting of the Bay Area Autism Consortium this spring—with SMC scholars, alumni, and students showcasing their…

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From Gael to Gold Bar

Top-ranked ROTC cadet Dylin Ganassin ’26 prepares for Commencement, commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, and a future of Army service.…

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In Their Own Words: Saifo Haddad and Sara Alhejazin on Identity, Leadership, and ‘Passing the Torch’

Saifo Haddad ’27 and Sara Alhejazin ’26 grew up in the same Jordanian-American circles. They’re now co-presidents of SMC’s Middle Eastern…

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Recognizing Coach Miles McAfee, a Boundary-Breaking Champion of ‘Hard-Nosed Baseball’

The first Black D-1 baseball head coach at a non-historically Black institution. The program’s winningest coach for decades. And a mentor to…

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WATCH: Saint Mary’s Library Modernization Is in Full Swing

We’ve begun work on a new chapter for the SMC Library. This full-scale renovation—one will reimagine the library as a dynamic hub for study,…

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‘Privileged and Blessed’: Jared Ralleta ’24 on His Role in the Artemis II Lunar Mission

A first-generation college student, Ralleta’s flightpath to NASA began at SMC, conducting research with Professor Alice Baldridge. Now, he…

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Alumni Spotlight: Ina Haybaeck-Rogers ’19, MA ’21 on Dance, Leadership, and the Transformative Power of a Saint Mary’s Education

Building on a career in dance, Haybeck-Rogers completed her bachelor’s through the LEAP Program—and soon found herself inspired to continue…

Barbara McGraw, Professor of the Year 2025-26

Professor of the Year Barbara McGraw Would Like to Have a Conversation About Faith, Politics, and Leadership

She has been a leader in interfaith efforts, advocating for religious liberty in prisons, and a scholar focused on the importance of…

Adrian Lossada and Jasper Pacheco pose with the trophy on campus

There’s No Argument—Saint Mary’s Has the Number One-Ranked Parliamentary Debate Team in the Country

Jasper Pacheco ’27 and Adrian Lossada ’26 recently won first place at one of the most prestigious collegiate debate competitions. In doing…

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Saint Mary's John Damozonio Named a College Baseball National Pitcher of the Year Semifinalist

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Saint Mary's Odhi Vasquez Once Again Wins West Coast Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week. The Gaels are 33–12 and lead the WCC

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The Common Reader: In his forthcoming volume, ‘A Third Commonness,’ the California Book Club’s April author, Robert Hass ’63, connects the dots between writing and reading

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The Plastic Detox: This eye-opening documentary follows six couples with unexplained infertility as they lower their exposure to plastics in hopes it helps them conceive. It features research by SMC's Sonya Schuh and her students

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Whiting Foundation names its 10 emerging authors of 2026 — including SMC Visiting Writer Carvell Wallace

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WATCH: As the US President Criticizes Pope Leo on Political Terms, SMC's Tom Poundstone Talks with KTVU to Provide Insight from a Catholic Perspective

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WATCH: Gael Rugby Defeats Colorado State 69–10 in Round 1 of Playoffs

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WATCH: Countdown to Splashdown. SMC's Aaron Lee in the Studio with KTVU as Artemis II Returns to Earth

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Odhi Vasquez from Saint Mary's Named National Pitcher of the Week

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