'Sport is Sacred': SMC's Mary Volmer on the Value of Athletics at Catholic Colleges and Universities

The Mission Fellow for Athletics, Volmer is also director of SMC's College Sport For Humanity Higher Education Initiative—a newly-established effort to champion athletic programs emphasizing "character development and care for the whole student."

by Mary Volmer ’01, MFA ’05, Mission Fellow for Athletics | March 3, 2026

Making Family History: Jessiah Jones ’27 on Finding ‘Calm,’ Confidence, and Community at Saint Mary’s

A Business Administration major and member of the High Potential program, Jones overcame a lot to be where he is. Now, as Vice President of the Black Student Union, he's trying to foster community and empower “first-gen” students like him.

by Hayden Royster, Associate Editor | February 12, 2026
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