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One Day One SMC is Thursday, April 23!
by Office of Advancement |
Recognizing Coach Miles McAfee, a Boundary-Breaking Champion of ‘Hard-Nosed Baseball’
by Hayden Royster, Associate Editor |
WATCH: Saint Mary’s Library Modernization Is in Full Swing
by Lauren MacDonald and Bryan Navarro |
Gaels Roll Past Colorado State 69–10 to Advance in Rugby Playoffs
by AJ Clement ’26, Club Sports Writer |
Honoring a Pioneer: Join Us for the Jersey Retirement of Dr. Miles McAfee
by Roger J. Thompson, EdD, President |
‘Privileged and Blessed’: Jared Ralleta ’24 on His Role in the Artemis II Lunar Mission
by Hayden Royster, Associate Editor |
Alumni Spotlight: Ina Haybaeck-Rogers ’19, MA ’21 on Dance, Leadership, and the Transformative Power of a Saint Mary’s Education
by Kalmanovitz School of Education Staff |
Professor of the Year Barbara McGraw Would Like to Have a Conversation About Faith, Politics, and Leadership
by Steven Boyd Saum, Office of Marketing & Communications |
Gaels Enter Rugby Postseason as Number 2 Seed, Falling to Bears in Fierce Showdown
by AJ Clement '26, Club Sports Writer |
There’s No Argument—Saint Mary’s Has the Number One-Ranked Parliamentary Debate Team in the Country
by Maddy Hunter ’27, Student Writer |
Kroner's Corner: Welcome to the McConnell Era
by Steve Kroner, SMC Athletics |
Saint Mary’s Announces Mickey McConnell as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
by Ryan Barnett, Assistant Athletic Director for Communication |
After 25 Years of Gael Greatness, Randy Bennett Takes Head Coach Position at Arizona State University
by Ryan Barnett, Assistant Athletic Director for Communication |
As a Fulbright Specialist, Jyoti Bachani Will Bring Her Improv and Management Expertise to Central India
by Office of Marketing and Communications Staff |
Gaels Limit Aggies to Season-Low 63 Points but Fall in NCAA Tournament
by Ryan Barnett, Assistant Athletic Director for Communication |
Ryan Coogler’s Journey to Oscar Gold Began in a Saint Mary’s Classroom
by Hayden Royster, Associate Editor |
The Gaels Are Dancin’! Saint Mary’s Is Headed to the NCAA Tournament for the Fifth Time in a Row, Bound for OKC as a Seven Seed
by Ryan Barnett, Assistant Athletic Director for Communication |
Making Family History: Alejandra Perez ’26 is Building a Buzz in Business
by Anne Williston, MFA ’27, Graduate Editorial Fellow |
Kroner’s Corner: Selection Sunday, Here We Come
by Steve Kroner, SMC Athletics |
Gaels Fall in Tightly Contested West Coast Conference Semifinal Bout to Santa Clara, 76–71
by Ryan Barnett, Assistant Athletic Director for Communication |

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