Spring 2025
St. Mary’s University Ministry leads students on a spiritual journey in Big Bend
During Spring Break 2025, undergraduate students, led by St. Mary’s University Ministry, embarked on a journey into the Chihuahua Desert in far West Texas.
St. Mary’s alumna draws Latinas in PR together for new anthology
Culture meets communication by Jennifer R. Lloyd (M.B.A. ’16) Public relations strategist and author Melissa Vela-Williamson (B.A. ’02) isn’t afraid of the curve balls a career in PR can throw at professionals — either those new to ...
Communication Studies major leads with passion on the tennis court and in community
Balancing academics as a Communication Studies major and athletics on the Women's Tennis team has been a challenge, but one Stela Sifuentes tackled with determination.
Online MBA student believes in the transformative power of entrepreneurship
Ben Hodge’s growth as an entrepreneur has roots in his family tree that has branched into his second year as a student in the Online MBA for Professionals program at the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business.
Political Science alumnus inspires change through community impact
Lawrence Scott, Ph.D. (B.A. ’01), found his mission at St. Mary's University to transform generations as a professor and nonprofit leader.
As the Marianist sisters celebrate 75 years, Sister Grace Walle and others champion service and tradition
by Michelle Mondo and Jennifer R. Lloyd (M.B.A. ’16) For then-teenage Grace Walle, what started as a fun, and ultimately failing, attempt to play pipe organ with her best friend Laura Leming at the Marianist Family Retreat ...
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Rattler Den Food and Hygiene Pantry open to students
Launched in Fall 2023, the Rattler Den is a full pantry located in the Center for Life Directions, and free to all St. Mary's students.
Non-traditional J.D. student to receive law degree at December commencement
Although her dream of attending law school was delayed, Lyda Creus Molanphy is earning her J.D. to better serve her clients after working for Gov. Ann Richards and with the Great Springs Project.
Study highlights benefits of Catholic higher education
Wanting to show how religious-affiliated universities, like St. Mary’s, offer more than just an education, Jason King, Ph.D., partnered with market research group YouGov to see how graduates of Catholic institutions fare against their secular school counterparts.