In Their Own Words: Amaya Simoni-Walters ’24 on Bringing Her Native Experience to SMC, Biology, and Beyond
Like her mother, she's looking for ways to intertwine Native practices and knowledge with her passion for science. As President of SMC's Native American and Indigenous Student Association, too, she’s striving to create community and raise awareness.
by Sam Nobile '25, Student Writer |
May 30, 2024
In Their Own Words: Andrew Aroutynov ’24 on Being a ‘Data Science Pioneer’ and Doing Classwork with a Fortune 500 Company
He’s one of the first graduates of the new Data Science program. He’s worked on projects with NASA and Chevron. And he recently won the inaugural Ada Lovelace Award. What has he appreciated most about SMC? “The opportunities,” he says.
by Hayden Royster , Staff Writer |
May 14, 2024
Introducing SMC’s Amanda Hofmann '24, This Year’s Class Valedictorian
“It’s not about me; it’s about honoring our students and this amazing graduating class,” says one of the College’s top achievers about her upcoming Commencement speech. She’ll take that humble attitude into a post-graduation job she’s just accepted.
by Mike Janes, Office of Marketing & Communications |
May 13, 2024
Making Family History: Integral Major Richard Trinh ’24 on the Importance of Creating Space, in the Classroom and the Canon
First-generation college student whose parents immigrated from Vietnam. President of the Asian Pacific American Student Association. And here’s why they value the unique pedagogy of SMC’s Integral Program.
by Jordan Sapp MFA ’25 |
May 9, 2024
Gaels Win Rugby National Championship
In an epic battle on May 4 in Houston, Saint Mary’s defeats Navy 26–22 to bring home the Division 1A Trophy.
by Steven Boyd Saum, Office of Marketing & Communications |
May 4, 2024
In Their Own Words: Father Kwame Assenyoh on ‘Restoring Humanity's Inherent Diversity’—in Ghana, Louisiana, and Here and Now
Originally from Ghana, his first experience as a pastor was overseeing Black Catholic parishes in the American South. Now he’s the new Chaplain at SMC, encouraging students to embrace the Lasallian principle of “respect for all persons.”
by Hayden Royster , Staff Writer |
April 26, 2024
At the 2024 High Potential Graduate Celebration, Students Mark ‘Carrying the Dreams’ of Loved Ones Across the Finish Line
For those first-generation and low-income students in the High Potential Program, Commencement has added weight. Forty-four HP members are graduating on May 25 —a poignant highlight in the Program’s 50th year.
by Hayden Royster, Staff Writer |
May 24, 2024
Honoring the ‘Resilience’ of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Gaels at the 22nd API Graduate Celebration
For members of the Class of 2024, the event was a chance to mark how far they’ve come amidst unprecedented times—and the loved ones who helped them get to where they are.
by Hayden Royster , Staff Writer |
May 22, 2024
In Their Own Words: Sports Podcaster Brandon Cadiz ’20 on Creating His Own Career Opportunities
He built broadcast chops doing play-by-play of SMC Women’s Basketball. Amid COVID lockdown, he launched a sports podcast with friends. Then a former SMC journalism professor offered him a spot hosting on a nationwide sports network.
by Jordan Sapp |
April 9, 2024
Belay On! Climbing Wall Revived with New Equipment and Climbing Routes
Through student enhancement fee funding, efforts led by the Climbing Club, Residence Hall Association, and Campus Recreation refresh the climbing wall at the Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center.