Leave a Legacy
As a 1997 graduate of Saint Mary, I feel indebted to my professors, classmates, and the Sisters of Charity. I want the university to be shared with generations to come, so [...]
June 2020
Saint Mary Strong
A Snapshot of Spire Stories during the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has strained nearly every aspect of life in recent months. But the Saint Mary spirit remains [...]
Saint Mary Through and Through
USM Alumni Are Shaping Education at Their Alma Mater On a bitterly cold November morning, Sister Rosie Kolich huddled in quiet reflection with a small group of students. She [...]
And the Survey Says…
Thank you to everyone who completed the 2020 Friends of Saint Mary Survey! We were amazed by the number of responses and are so grateful for all of you. We learned so much, [...]
Class Notes
’40s Clara Lemm Brogan, C’45, Concord, N.H., celebrated her 96th birthday on Dec. 31. She is still storytelling to second graders at her local school. Patricia Denk [...]
Letter From the President
Dear Friends and Alumni, Many of you have reached out during this challenging time of COVID-19. You have provided words of encouragement, supported student scholarships, and [...]
Alumni Calendar
Homecoming* Oct. 17 | 1 p.m. Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium 2021 SpireFest April 17 Olathe Embassy Suites Conference Center 10401 S. Ridgeview Road Olathe, KS 66061 2021 [...]
Virtual Spirefest Raises $215,000 for Student Scholarships
The 17th annual SpireFest gala broke tradition this year. Out of concern for the community, the University of Saint Mary transformed SpireFest into a virtual event. [...]
Saint Mary Excellence on Display During Day of Giving
On Feb. 20, University of Saint Mary alumni, friends, faculty, and staff gathered for a common goal – supporting USM students. During the inaugural Day of Giving, Saint [...]
In Memoriam – Summer 2020
’40s Mary Riordan, A’40, C’44, Scottsdale, Ariz., died on Nov. 8. Marjorie Kinney, A’41, Kansas City, Mo., died on Oct. 5. Jean Burke Maupin, A’42, Leawood, Kan., [...]
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