Virtual SpireFest Raises $225,000 for Student Scholarships
For the second year in a row, SpireFest transformed into a virtual event. And, as they always do, University of Saint Mary alumni and friends came out in droves – raising [...]
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Campus Community Followed New Guidelines to Ensure Safe Return to In-Person Learning
It had been five months since the University of Saint Mary hosted a lecture on its historic Leavenworth campus. From mid-March to August 2020, USM was quiet. The growth of [...]
Day of Giving, ‘Always a Spire’ Events Showcase Strength of Saint Mary Community
The University of Saint Mary hosted a pair of one-day fundraising events during the 2020-21 academic year – both of which exceeded expectations. On Oct. 16, alumni, family, [...]
USM Launches New Doctor of Education in Leadership Program
During a time marked by uncertainty and change, the University of Saint Mary is helping to develop forward-thinking educational leaders. One of USM’s newest programs, the [...]
Honor Roll of Donors
Mother Xavier Society$100,000+The Estate of Charles BerkelSisters of Charity of LeavenworthPete & Pat Zink* Saint Vincent De Paul Society$50,000 to $99,999The Goppert [...]
Spires Recognized as NAIA Champions of Character
COVID-19 testing, multiple quarantines, and canceled competitions will be noted in the record books of University of Saint Mary Athletics for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. [...]
Class Notes
’50sMary Cay Weber Smallwood, C’59, Plano, Texas, had two hip replacements in eight months. She is doing very well. ’60sLily Lee Loh, C’63, Palo Alto, Calif., [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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