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SMC's Kate Plachy Named to United Soccer Coaches Goalkeepers to Watch Preseason List
United Soccer Coaches | SMC in the News
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2026 Alex Dubé Scholarship Recipients, including SMC LEAP alum Norika ’22
Broadway World | SMC in the News
After this Berkeley beekeeper’s colony collapsed, she wrote the book on what’s plaguing the bee. Jennie Durant '99, MFA '06 interviewed commercial beekeepers and investigated the threat industrial farming poses to the country’s pollinators.
Berkeleyside | SMC in the News
La Generación Z perdió el amor por el trabajo y no los culpo. Crecieron viendo salarios estancados, empleos más precarios y títulos universitarios con menor valor en el mercado laboral
La Nación, Argentina | SMC in the News
SMC's Sam Reider with Jorge Glem at Roxbury Arts Center on July 31
The Daily Star | SMC in the News
USA Eagles Center Dominic Besag ’26 Signs for Sharks in South Africa
Americas Rugby News | SMC in the News
‘A surreal feeling’: Livermore native, De La Salle and Saint Mary’s alum Tanner Griffith signs with Kansas City Royals after MLB Draft
Pleasanton Weekly | SMC in the News
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 | SMC in the News
‘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 | SMC in the News
‘Books You Will Not Get To’ — a Poem by SMC Professor Emerita Brenda Hillman
Harper’s | SMC in the News
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.
KTVU | SMC in the News
Cinderella may soon be casualty of college basketball's money war. An op-ed by Saint Mary’s President Roger Thompson and University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina
The Columbus Dispatch and Yahoo! Sports | SMC in the News
University of Dayton President co-authors column about college basketball’s ‘money war.’ In a piece co-written with Saint Mary’s President Roger Thompson, UD’s Eric F. Spina argues the revenue-sharing settlement should be honored.
Dayton Daily News | SMC in the News
Sydney Kings add Towering Talent to NBL27 Roster: Saint ’s Harry Wessels
NBL.com.au | SMC in the News
Remembering Claire Sheridan ’78, MA ’86, who founded groundbreaking degree program for professional dancers at Saint Mary’s College
Berkeleyside | SMC in the News
Comeback Kids Do It Again: USA Men’s National Rugby Team Makes It Three Comeback Wins in a Row with 29–22 Decision over Spain. This was perhaps one of the best games for the Eagles for Dom Besag ’26
Goff Rugby Report | SMC in the News
LISTEN: How to Become a College President: Saint Mary’s Roger Thompson discusses educational leadership, student support, and resources available to help students succeed on campus.
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation | SMC in the News
WATCH: Spurs vs. Suns — Harry Wessels from Saint Mary’s Throws It Down
NBA.com and Yahoo! Sports | SMC in the News
WATCH: Mantas Juzenas from Saint Mary’s had one of the craziest performances you'll ever see
FIBA Basketball | SMC in the News
Hearst Foundations award more than $3 million in grants for California organizations, including for Nursing scholarships at Saint Mary's
KCRA 3 News | SMC in the News

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