December 2024 – Aspire Magazine

University of Saint Mary Honors 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

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In September, the University of Saint Mary celebrated a prestigious group of alumni whose accomplishments changed the landscape of Spire Athletics. These seven outstanding [...]

Spires in the Big Leagues

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Saint Mary Alumni Building Careers in Professional Sports Mel Roberts, U’20, grew up going to Kauffman Stadium. In childhood, she watched her hometown team, the Kansas City [...]

Patricia O’Brien, C’77, Receives National Recognition for Social Justice Advocacy and Research

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Several University of Saint Mary alumni are paving meaningful careers in professional sports. [...]

In Memoriam

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We strive to bring you the most up-to-date alumni news, especially regarding those Saint Marians who have passed away. Please note that due to publishing deadlines, the [...]

Celebrating Success: Saint Mary Alumni Awards

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The annual Saint Mary Alumni Reunion is not just a time for reconnecting but a celebration of individuals whose lives continue to reflect the values of Saint Mary. This year, [...]

Class Notes

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’70sFather Michael Stechmann, O.A.R., C’76, Oxnard, California, celebrated his Golden Jubilee. ’80sCindi Lamas, C’82, Kansas City, Missouri, serves as secretary of [...]

Smart Giving – Donating Via Stock and IRA to the University of Saint Mary

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When it comes to charitable donations, many people overlook one of the most beneficial ways to give: donating stock. If you’ve held stock for over a year and it has [...]

Endowment at a Glance

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An Academic Update from the Provost

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I am pleased to share two transformative programs that reflect USM’s commitment to addressing pressing societal needs while providing unique learning opportunities. [...]

USM Receives $2 Million Grant to Support STEM Students

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The University of Saint Mary has received a nearly $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation for a STEM student scholarship program. USM will now be able to [...]