Mike Janes

Sep 30, 2024 | stmarys-ca.edu | Mike Janes

At a recent event honoring excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship, six faculty members at Saint Mary’s College were granted tenure. Tenure status ensures job security and the protection of academic freedom while also promoting research and innovation. Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, and members of the President’s leadership team gathered at the Faculty Recognition Dinner on September 13 to recognize faculty achievement and milestones.

Aug 5, 2024 | stmarys-ca.edu | Mike Janes

As we gear up for the return of students for the beginning of the 2024–25 Academic Year—and as Roger Thompson takes the reins as Saint Mary’s 31st President—this seems an opportune time to look at how the College has forged ahead to make SMC’s strategic plan, Transformation 2028 (T2028), an impactful and highly actionable document. The majority of implemented initiatives are in the areas of academic and educational excellence, student support, and foundational work that bolsters student success.

May 17, 2024 | stmarys-ca.edu | Mike Janes

Texting potential students a “not too late to apply!” message might seem like a last-gasp measure. Josh McClendon '21, MA '24, however, is living proof that SMC’s Office of Admissions knows exactly what it’s doing. “My coming to Saint Mary’s was destiny,” the Vallejo, California, native half-jokes.

May 1, 2024 | forbes.com | Mike Janes

Mike Janes, SVP - Direct Line Global. My company has worked with a major Silicon Valley company since 2017. In 1999, their first GPU transformed PC gaming and modern computer graphics, and they continue to lead the way in innovation. Over 34 projects, our two companies have collaborated closely to drive the adoption of ML and GenAI models. (Quick fact: Bloomberg predicts that GenAI will become a $1.3 trillion market by 2032.)Here are five areas of focus that drive this successful pairing.

Jan 10, 2024 | stmarys-ca.edu | Mike Janes

Thanks to the generosity of a foundation donor and a strong collaborative effort between several SMC departments, Saint Mary’s lacrosse players, club sports and intramural athletes, community members—as well as students who just want a pickup game of soccer or softball—now have a newly refurbished field available to them. The foundation, which wishes to remain anonymous, provided $500,000 toward the restoration of the field, located in the upper sports complex.