Saint Mary Stories

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, [...]

Expanding the Mission, USM Educating Students at Lansing Correctional Facility

June 16, 2021 // 0 Comments

The University of Saint Mary is extending its mission – not just to students on its Leavenworth, Overland Park, and online campuses but also to incarcerated students. The [...]

Saint Mary Strong

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Building a Fabric Bridge

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

How Quilting Helped Jean Ameduri, C’69, Establish Lasting Cultural Connections As soon as Jean Ameduri crossed the threshold, she could tell how different her life was [...]

Guardian Angel Leaves Behind Legacy of Devotion

November 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

She’s known for her loving spirit and a kind smile that often trailed into a giggle. For her generosity and chocolate chip cookie recipe. For her devotion to the University [...]

The Voice of Marshallese Women

June 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Mona Levy-Strauss, C’80, Following Her Call Empowered by her Saint Mary education, Ramona “Mona” Levy-Strauss (C’80) has dedicated her life to the advancement of [...]

Teaching the Teachers of Tomorrow

November 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Being in a military family inevitably means moves. And for Cheryl (Stein) Reding, C’89, that meant moving away from Leavenworth after just one year at Saint Mary. As with [...]

Faking Symptoms – It’s What She Does Best

June 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sarah DaMetz, U’16, Puts Her Theatre Degree to Work Sarah DaMetz, U’16, spent her days at the University of Saint Mary gracing the stage in Xavier Theatre. From day one [...]

Building Small-School Comradery in the Big City

October 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Thomas Grossman, U’14, Initiates Spire Alumni Chapter Born and raised in Southern California, Thomas Grossman, U’14, would have never thought “home” would be [...]

Suiting Up To Change The World: Keeton Krause, U’16, Tests Live Zika in Search of a Vaccine

December 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

Think back to August—the threat of the Zika virus plastered the news. Rio-bound Olympians were turning in their tickets, while countries were taking every possible [...]