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In Their Own Words: Rose duPont ’26 on Wells Fargo and the Power of In-Person Connections
by Hayden Royster, Associate Editor |
In Their Own Words: Candace Jones, EdD ’26 on Choosing a Doctorate in Education Program that Drives Real Change
by Anne Williston, MFA ’27, Graduate Editorial Fellow |
Making Contact: For Mia Franceschi ’27 and the Oakland Ballers, It’s About Community
by Lucas Maas ’24, MFA ’26 |
Saint Mary’s College President Thompson Co-Authors Op-Ed on the Future of College Basketball
by Mike Janes, Office of Marketing & Communications |
WATCH: They Earned an EdD at Saint Mary’s. Here’s What Happened Next.
by Office of Marketing and Communications Staff |
KSOE Alumni Spotlight: Frank Martinez ’12, MA ’16 on Becoming an Award-Winning School Counselor
by Kalmanovitz School of Education Staff |
Conference Champs, National Semifinals, and a Perfect Record in the Postseason: Celebrating the 2025–26 Season in Club Sports
by Isabella Buoncristiani ’28, Club Sports Writer |
Educator at Work: Jonathan Montoya Is Using AI to Connect with Students on the Margins
by Anne Williston, MFA ’27, Graduate Editorial Fellow |
Kroner’s Corner Year in Review: The Most Successful Year in Saint Mary’s Athletics History
by Steve Kroner, SMC Athletics |
Beyond the Screen: Gaels Discover Inspiration at San Francisco International Film Festival
by Lucas Maas ’24, MFA ’26 |
This ‘Season of Independence’ Begins with Juneteenth
by Terri Jett, PhD, Associate Vice President, Office of Inclusion and Belonging |
Making Family History: Jaden De Souza ’25, MA ’26 on Her Route to Teaching and Surfing Around the World
by Maddy Hunter, Student Writer |
Stories, Scenes, and Snapshots: Video Highlights from Commencement 2026
by Francis Tatem |
Strengthening Partnerships: Saint Mary’s Hosts Virtual ‘Cafecito’ to Bring Together Hispanic-Serving Institutions from Across California
by Institute for Latino and Latin American Studies Staff |
Resilience in Togetherness: Highlights from the 2026 Cultural Graduate Celebrations
by Office of Marketing and Communications Staff and the Intercultural Center |
Saint Mary’s Makes History, Defeats No. 1 UCLA in Elimination Round to Earn a Place in the NCAA Baseball Regional Final for the First Time
by Evan Roehrig, Director of Communications, SMC Athletics |
Gaels Fall to Mustangs to Setup Rematch with No. 1 UCLA on Sunday in Elimination Game in NCAA Baseball Regional
by Evan Roehrig, Director of Communications, SMC Athletics |
Down Goes No. 1: Gaels Shock the Bruins with 3–2 Victory in NCAA Baseball Regional Opener
by Evan Roehrig, Director of Communications, SMC Athletics |
Saint Mary’s Names Gesine Gerhard Inaugural Dean of the New School of Arts & Sciences
by Mike Janes, Office of Marketing & Communications |
In His 2026 Commencement Speech, Matthew Dellavedova ’13 Spoke on Failure, Fortitude, and Fatherhood
by Office of Marketing and Communications Staff |

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