Historic Run for Saint Mary’s Comes to an End at NCAA Tournament with Loss to Oregon State

The Gaels’ remarkable season included their second West Coast Conference championship and their first-ever victory in the NCAA Tournament. After defeating OSU on Friday night in a major upset, SMC fell to the eighth-ranked team on Sunday. 

by Evan Roehrig, Director of Communications, SMC Athletics | June 2, 2025

For the Class of 2025, the Cultural Graduate Celebrations Offer Solidarity and Celebration

Highlights and snapshots from the Intercultural Center's graduate celebrations: Lavender, Asian Pacific Islander, Black, and Latinx. For graduating Gaels, it’s a chance to recognize successes, obstacles overcome, and the many supporters along the way.

by Office of Marketing and Communications Staff and the Intercultural Center | May 23, 2025

‘Cultural Constellations’ Offered Gaels a Chance to Shine

The third Cultural Night Showcase provided Saint Mary’s students a space to express their unique backgrounds and identities. The event was also a celebration of the Delphine Intercultural Center, which turned 20 this academic year.

by Office of Marketing and Communications Staff | May 18, 2025

WATCH: Amaya Simoni-Walters ’25 on What It Means to Receive the De La Salle Award — and to Leave a Legacy

She’s the winner of both the College’s highest honor and the top School of Science award. A transfer and Biology major, she made her mark in athletics and research. And thanks in part to her efforts, the College has an official land acknowledgment.

by Hayden Royster and Francis Tatem | May 10, 2025

In Their Own Words: Callista Yu ’25 on ‘Resilience’ and Rewriting Her Story

As someone who struggled in high school, Callista Yu says, “I didn’t think I’d even be able to get into college.” Now, after transferring to Saint Mary’s in 2023, she’s graduating with the Byron Bryant Award, the highest honor for a Communication major.

by Hayden Royster , Staff Writer | May 9, 2025

Making Family History: Jose Miranda ’25 on Baile Folklórico, Mentorship, and the Importance of Putting Yourself out There

A class of 2025 encore story. The Sports Management major is a first-generation college student who aspires to work with the San Francisco 49ers. Miranda credits the High Potential Program and faculty with giving him the confidence to risk and succeed.

by Sam Nobile ’25, Student Writer | May 5, 2025

Room to Breathe: Environmental Research Is Just Part of the Journey for Desiree Sturrock '25

A class of 2025 encore story. Desiree Sturrock spent the summer of 2023 studying port pollution in Oakland. For her, the research was just one way SMC allowed her to “combine everything and make a place for myself.”

by Hayden Royster | May 5, 2025
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