Saint Mary's Responds to Financial Aid Challenges

Vice Provost for Enrollment Michael Beseda shares students' challenges in the face of recent cutbacks in federal and state funding, and how Saint Mary's is addressing the situation.   

Jan Term Speakers Announced

The exciting lineup of Jan Term speakers includes Jeanne Woodford, former director of California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and current leader of Death Penalty Focus; San Francisco cultural historian Rebecca Solnit; and Oakland-based hip hop artist, activist and playwright Ariel Luckey.

Brother Mel Anderson's

Book of Memoirs

Former SMC President Brother Mel Anderson has recently completed Years of Yearning, a memoir that highlights the societal, academic and financial complexities of the Moraga campus from 1969 to 1997.  

Bishop of Monterey Addresses Church's Role in Curbing Gang Violence

Bishop Richard Garcia of the Monterey Diocese spoke to the Saint Mary's community about the Catholic Church's obligation to help eliminate gang violence.

Veterans Make

Saint Mary's Home

After the Military

Shomari Carter is just one of many veterans who have come to the College after serving in the military. Since Saint Mary's instituted the federal Yellow Ribbon Program in 2009, the veteran population has increased from 12 to 34 students.

T-GEMBA Students Help Nonprofits in India

Students in Saint Mary's Trans-Global Executive MBA program recently traveled to India to lend their experience to nonprofit agencies. 

New Addition to the Alumni Team!

Join us in welcoming alumna Molly Matles '10 to the Office of Alumni & Volunteer Engagement.  In her role as event coordinator, Molly will be responsible for planning and staffing regional alumni chapter and pre-game events, as well as assisting the alumni team with reunion weekend, annual athletic fundraisers and recognition celebrations.

Gaels Defeat BYU in WCC Opener

Men's basketball opened their WCC schedule against conference newcomer BYU, posting a spirited 98-82 victory over the Brigham Young Cougars on national TV.

Gaels Host USF and USD in Women's WCC Action This Week

Following victories over Loyola Marymount and Brigham Young last weekend, the women's basketball team (11-4, 2-0 WCC) returns to McKeon Pavilion to host USF on Thursday and USD on Saturday.

Historic Ranking for Men's Soccer

The men's soccer team ended the year with its highest national ranking in school history, finishing 14th in the nation in the final National Soccer Coaches Association of America Poll.

Women's Tennis Well Represented in First ITA Rankings

After their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance last season and a 13-10 record, the Gaels will open the 2012 season ranked No. 41 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

Jan. 5: Basketball Pre-Game Party: SMC vs. USD (San Diego)

Jan. 6: 25th Annual Dia de los Reyes Concert

Jan. 10: Jan Term Speaker Series: Jeanne Woodford

Jan. 12: Basketball Pre-Game Party: SMC vs. Gonzaga (Moraga)

Jan. 14: Basketball Pre-Game Party: SMC vs. Portland (Moraga)

Jan. 17: Jan Term Speaker Series: Rebecca Solnit

Jan. 18: From Moraga's Hills to the Rocky Mountains (Denver)

Jan. 18: LUNAFEST Film Festival

Jan. 21: Basketball Pre-Game Party: SMC vs. SCU (Santa Clara)

Jan. 24: Jan Term Speaker Series: Ariel Luckey

Jan. 25-26: Performing Arts Presents Hansel and Gretel

Jan. 26: Basketball Pre-Game Party: SMC vs. LMU (Los Angeles)

Jan. 27: From Moraga's Hills to Washington, D.C.

Jan. 28: Basketball Pre-Game Party: SMC vs. BYU (Provo, Utah)

Jan. 30: Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment

Save the Date

Feb. 11: Saint Mary's College 35th Annual Car Drawing presented by STEADAUTO.COM

Feb. 17: Baseball Meet the Players Night

Feb. 23: Basketball Pre-Game Party: SMC vs. Portland (Portland, OR)

May 7: 33rd Annual Gael Golf Classic

June 24 - July 5: 150th Anniversary Cruise to Italy and Croatia

July 20-22: Alumni Reunion 2012