Summer 2021

USM Celebrates Graduates with Socially Distanced but Tradition-Packed Ceremonies

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The University of Saint Mary class of 2021 would not let the challenges of their final two years at USM define them. When USM transitioned to remote classes in the early days [...]

Luke Skinner’s Leadership Reflects on Program Success

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

University of Saint Mary student-athlete Luke Skinner has been a consistent standout on the cross country course and track for the Spires. The 2021 biology graduate has [...]

Virtual SpireFest Raises $225,000 for Student Scholarships

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Campus Community Followed New Guidelines to Ensure Safe Return to In-Person Learning

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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’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., [...]

University of Saint Mary Introduces New Online Degree Completion Programs

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

The University of Saint Mary launched a suite of online undergraduate degree completion programs in 2021. In February, USM began offering bachelor’s degrees in accounting, [...]