Steven Saum

Feb 19, 2024 | stmarys-ca.edu | Ryan Barnett |Steven Saum

After a commanding win over Pepperdine last week, the Gaels are now ranked No. 18 in the country by both AP and the USA Today Coaches polls. The Gaels have not lost a conference game this season, and have won 13 in a row overall. Dig into basketball stats, and Saint Mary’s continues to hold the No. 15 spot in the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) rankings.

Dec 19, 2023 | stmarys-ca.edu | Economic Realities |Steven Saum |Kevin Wing

Saint Mary’s educators are well known for bringing their research and scholarship to the classroom, creating a vibrant learning community for undergraduates and graduate students alike. In 2023, SMC faculty and leaders were also tapped by numerous news outlets and publications for their expertise and creative work. Here are some highlights from the past year from more than a dozen Saint Mary’s scholars.

Dec 18, 2023 | stmarys-ca.edu | Steven Saum |Kevin Wing

The year 2023 got off to a roaring start for the Saint Mary’s community: with the Men’s Basketball team ranked nationally, Coach Randy Bennett racking up his 500th win, and the team returning to do battle in the NCAA Tournament in March. Before the year was out, SMC was recognized for the first time as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institute Leader, with College faculty also securing landmark grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support their teaching and research.

Dec 15, 2023 | stmarys-ca.edu | Hayden Royster |Mike Janes |Steven Saum

Saint Mary’s 160th year was one of breaking ground—on the court, in the classroom, and out in the world. by Hayden Royster, Mike Janes, and Steven Boyd Saum | December 15, 2023 In the summer of 1863, on a windswept and foggy plot of land south of San Francisco, Saint Mary’s College opened its doors for the first time.

Sep 25, 2023 | stmarys-ca.edu | Steven Saum

Here at Saint Mary’s, we’re in the midst of celebrating Latinx Heritage Month. Held each year from September 15 to October 15, this is an opportunity to honor the rich cultures, histories, and invaluable contributions of Latin American and Hispanic individuals in the United States. Saint Mary’s is proud to have earned recognition as a Hispanic Serving Institution—and, just this month, to have once again earned recognition as a First-gen Forward college within the First Scholars Network.