Summer 2021

Trustee Irene Caudillo Receives SCL Vincentian Charism Award

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

As the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth commemorated their 162nd anniversary in November, they also took time to celebrate their roots. For the second year in a row, they presented the Vincentian Charism Award, which honors the works and witness begun by Mother Xavier Ross and the founding SCLs, [...]

Annual Lincoln Event Extends Reach through Virtual Format

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

The University of Saint Mary hosted historian David Trowbridge for the 23rd annual Lincoln Event, “Monumental History: The Civil War Era in History and Memory,” on Feb. 15. For the first time in more than two decades, the program was held virtually rather than on USM’s main campus in [...]

Letter From the President

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

Dear Friends and Alumni, Finally, there is a light at the end of the long dark tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, we have a vaccine. Like you, our lives were upended in March 2020 when the reality of COVID-19 hit. Our amazing faculty transitioned to remote learning in a week, and we all [...]

Spires Roll out New Traditions, Welcome Bowling Teams and Varsity Band

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

During the last decade, the University of Saint Mary Athletic Department has seen unprecedented growth. New teams, new facilities, and a growing student population have helped the Spires become a force in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate [...]

Landon Adamo Earns $127,000 Army ROTC Scholarship

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

In just his first year at the University of Saint Mary, education major Landon Adamo has already mapped out a 10-year plan: Earn a four-year degree from USM and then serve six years as an officer in the Kansas Army National Guard. As a Reserve Officer Training Corps Minuteman Scholarship recipient, [...]

Bachelor of Social Work Internships to Advance Student Careers, Local Communities

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

The University of Saint Mary has extended its commitment to addressing some of society’s most pressing needs by launching a Bachelor of Social Work program. The new degree, which launches in August, will develop professionals focused on providing services that advance the well being of others, [...]

Katie Pierce named NAIA Athletic Trainer of the Year

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

A key component to a student-athlete’s success is a dedicated team of athletic trainers, and University of Saint Mary students have the support of one of the best practitioners in the nation. USM Assistant Athletic Trainer Katie Pierce received the Athletic Trainer of the Year award from the [...]

Cross Country, Track and Field Teams Sweep KCAC Championships

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

The University of Saint Mary cross country and track and field teams consistently perform well at the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships. The 2020 and 2021 seasons were no different. The men’s and women’s cross country teams swept the KCAC Championships in November, and both [...]

Andy Wu Leads Occupational Therapy Program as Founding Director

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

The University of Saint Mary is promoting healthier and more productive lives for all populations with the launch of its new Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. The inaugural cohort arrived in June to begin the three-year program. “We are excited to watch the program grow and for our students [...]

USM Celebrates Graduates with Socially Distanced but Tradition-Packed Ceremonies

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 of the COVID-19 pandemic, students logged in and listened up. When Spires returned to campus in fall 2020, they faced new [...]