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Tuesday, Apr 16

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Women’s Golf student-athlete wins consecutive conference award

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For the second consecutive year, Rattler Women’s Golf team member Rebecca Reed (B.B.A. ’22) has been recognized by the Lone Star Conference. Reed was named Lone Star Conference Women’s Golf Academic Player of the Year on April ...

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Peruvian student helps fellow international students

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When she was a high schooler in Lima, Peru, Brissa Campos Toscano never imagined she would one day attend college in the United States. After arriving at St. Mary’s University in 2021, she made it her mission to help other international…

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St. Mary’s undergraduates embrace mock trial team

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During his internship at the Bexar County Courthouse, Eduardo Saucedo Moreno struck up a conversation with a local attorney about the lack of a mock trial team for undergraduate students at St. Mary’s University. The interaction sparked an…

Tuesday, Apr 9

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St. Mary’s community offers up summer reading options

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Alumni and faculty from St. Mary's University offer up new reading materials, helping you find a cool way to stay out of the summer heat this year.

Monday, Apr 8

STUNT qualifies for second-straight National Championship

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STUNT the sport announced the eight qualifiers for the 2024 DII STUNT National Championship, and for the second consecutive season, the St. Mary’s University team has qualified. STUNT is a four-quarter game version of competitive…

Thursday, Apr 4

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Let it Shine on Fiesta Oyster Bake 2024 parking

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The lyrics of American rock band Collective Soul may offer clues about how to see them, along with the other scheduled bands, during St. Mary’s University’s annual Fiesta Oyster Bake. “Show me where to look/Tell me what ...

Tuesday, Apr 2

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Alumni family donates for students in need

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Establishing the Mitchell Family Rattler Endowed Fund in 2023, Greg Mitchell (B.B.A. '02), his father, Michael M. Mitchell (B.B.A. ’68), and brother, Kevin M. Mitchell (B.B.A. ’05), hope to assist students encountering hardships ranging…

Tuesday, Mar 26

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The Hector and Gloria López Foundation donates $2.5M to St. Mary’s University to enable student success

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The gift will provide financial assistance to help López Scholars graduate debt-free The Hector and Gloria López Foundation today announced it has awarded St. Mary’s University a grant of more than $2.5 million to help more Texas ...

Friday, Mar 22

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St. Mary’s Law’s National Dispute Resolution Team wins national championship

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Advocacy Program sets record by reaching national finals in five categories during single academic year While many students took time off during Spring Break, the St. Mary’s University’s School of Law’s National Dispute Resolution Team was…

Thursday, Mar 14

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St. Mary’s Law and San Antonio Bar Foundation celebrate 30th Annual People’s Law School

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The joint program brings legal expertise to the public On Saturday, March 23, members of the community are invited to participate in the 30th Annual People’s Law School, hosted by St. Mary’s Law and the San Antonio ...

Friday, Mar 8

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Nursing bachelor’s earns approval from accrediting body

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The St. Mary’s University Nursing Program is expected to enroll students in Fall 2024 St. Mary’s University announced today that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has approved its Bachelor of…

Monday, Mar 4

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Tuesday, Feb 20

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St. Mary’s draws policymakers, experts to address homelessness

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Panelists include former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Haven for Hope President and CEO Kim Jefferies, and Clinical Professor of Law Genevieve Hébert Fajardo On Tuesday, Feb. 27, St. Mary’s…

Tuesday, Feb 13

Couple who met in Biology class celebrate 10 years together

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Marina Salgado (B.A. ’17) and her husband, Mario Salgado (B.A. ’17), didn’t expect to find chemistry in a Biology class. But in Fall 2013, the couple, in the first semester of their first year of college, met in Biology 1301 at St. Mary’s…

Monday, Feb 12

New conference room name will honor the Menglers

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On Friday, at the annual appreciation dinner for St. Mary’s University benefactors who give generously to support student scholarships, professorships, academic programs and facilities, attendees also paid tribute to President Tom Mengler,…

Friday, Feb 9

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Forensic Science transfer student finds path to community impact

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As a St. Mary’s University junior transfer student majoring in Forensic Science (Criminology Option), Anna Marie Wojnar believes working as a crime scene investigator or in forensics can impact others.

Thursday, Feb 8

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Wall Street Journal recognizes Economics professor for accurate 2023 predictions

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She may not have a crystal ball, but Economics professor Belinda Román was recognized by the Wall Street Journal for giving an almost accurate economic 2023 forecast.

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St. Mary’s Spanish professor wins major Peruvian literary award

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Christian Elguera Olórtegui, a novelist who teaches Spanish at St. Mary’s University, has won a top literary prize in his home country of Peru, the Copé Award.

Tuesday, Jan 30

St. Mary’s honors the 2024 Marianist Heritage Awards recipients

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St. Mary’s University gathered to celebrate the life and heritage of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, founder of the Society of Mary. The community also honored eight members of the St. Mary’s University community with a 2024 Marianist ...

Monday, Jan 29

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The Rev. Brandon Paluch revels in role at St. Mary’s University

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Before he began to consider becoming a Marianist, the Rev. Brandon Paluch, S.M., learned the foundations of ministry on the golf course.

Tuesday, Jan 16

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St. Mary’s Law clinic students help keep our community housed

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Eviction prevention is the focus of the St. Mary's University School of Law Consumer Protection Clinic and the Real Estate Clinic.

Associate Dean makes humanitarian causes her career mission

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St. Mary's Law Associate Dean Ramona Lampley inspired much of her legal work on preventing forced labor in international supply chains.

Friday, Jan 12

Military veteran turns legal interest into second career

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Using his military mindset and 20 years experience as a combat medic in the United States Army, David Louis would excel in his studies as he made the leap to St. Mary’s School of Law.

Urban litigator brings small-town values to practice

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Julia Mann (J.D. ’94) has held just about every job one could have at a law firm. She is the managing partner of Jackson Walker LLP’s San Antonio office and as a high school student, worked at the law firm of her father's office in Lake…

Law alumnus goes from academic struggles to top Dallas attorney

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After his first semester at St. Mary’s Law, C. Gregory Shamoun’s GPA was below what was required to continue. Undeterred, Shamoun not only raised his GPA, but graduated and became a sought-after attorney in Dallas.

Thursday, Jan 11

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Law alumnus founds environmental clean-up nonprofit

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Tyler J. Ryska (J.D. ’17), an Austin-based attorney, founded a new environmental clean-up nonprofit, The Clean Initiative Project.

Wednesday, Jan 10

Alumnus leads international legal transactions in Mexico, philanthropic efforts at home

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Many may see Alex Pérez (J.D. ’96) as an international attorney, a tax law expert or a leader in San Antonio’s philanthropic efforts as the San Antonio Area Foundation’s board chair. But he views himself, fundamentally, as an interpreter.

Saturday, Dec 16

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School of Law graduate aims to become a military attorney

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December School of Law graduate Meagan Folmar (J.D. ’23) plans to join the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Wednesday, Dec 13

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St. Mary’s University appoints Winston Erevelles as its 14th president

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Erevelles has held leadership roles at St. Mary’s since 2009 Following a national search, the St. Mary’s University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary’s University,…

St. Mary’s Names Next President – Winston Erevelles, Ph.D.

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A message from Lynda Ellis, Chair of the St. Mary’s University Board of Trustees I am delighted to announce that the St. Mary’s University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next President ...