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St. Mary’s University celebrates accomplishments of University and Law graduates at Fall Commencement
December 10, 2024Alumna Angela Van Dyke of McKesson to be Commencement speaker St. Mary’s University will honor the accomplishments of its 215 new graduates with an in-person Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Fall 2024 Commencement will begin …
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10th annual StMU 5K for the Neighborhood participants to raise funds for Holy Rosary Catholic Church
October 04, 2024San Antonians run or walk on Saturday, Oct. 19 Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages will tie their laces and leash up their dogs on Saturday, Oct. 19, for the 10th annual St. Mary’s University 5K …
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Law Alumni Association honors 2024 distinguished graduates
October 04, 2024The St. Mary’s University Law Alumni Association will honor three graduates at its Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Westin San Antonio North. The Association hosts the event to raise funds for scholarships …
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St. Mary’s Law signs agreement with the State of Nuevo León, Mexico
September 27, 2024Memorandum of Understanding creates partnership with educational, cultural and economic opportunities The St. Mary’s University School of Law and the State of Nuevo León in Mexico formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sept. 19 in Nuevo …
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St. Mary’s University takes No. 1 spot in U.S. News & World Report Best Value in the West ranking
September 24, 2024Rankings for 2025 also highlight the University’s excellence in social mobility and serving veterans St. Mary’s University has secured top rankings in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges guide. The rankings released …
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Red Mass marks 72 years of uniting San Antonio’s legal community in faith
September 23, 2024Event brings together legal professionals of all faiths for tradition, reflection and prayer The St. Mary’s University School of Law, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild, will host the 72nd annual …
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St. Mary’s Law and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health to offer dual M.Jur. and Public Health degree
August 21, 2024New M.Jur./M.P.H. degree launches Spring 2025, following new St. Mary’s B.S. in Public Health this fall St. Mary’s University and the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health today announced the launch of a new and unique dual …
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St. Mary’s Law’s Advocacy Program shares top ABA ranking for first time in University’s history
August 12, 2024Advocacy Program also sets record by reaching national finals in five categories during an academic year For the first time in St. Mary’s University School of Law history, the Advocacy Program, known as the National Team, has …
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Rebecca Reed earns Academic All-America first team honors
July 16, 2024Women’s Golf Team Finishes Seventh in WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Race Golfer Rebecca Reed (B.B.A. ’22, M.Jur. ’24) earned Academic All-America first-team honors by the College Sports Communicators to round out her fifth and final year at St. …
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New study captures value of college education beyond financial rewards
June 24, 2024Catholic university graduates more likely to report higher fulfillment, ideal life and that morality is extremely important in decision-making A comprehensive new study challenges the current narrative around the value of higher education. It reveals that the …
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St. Mary’s celebrates graduates with Commencement ceremonies
May 14, 2024Tickets will be required for all guests St. Mary’s University will celebrate its 565 new graduates with two in-person Commencement ceremonies in May, honoring their achievements. The University Commencement was held on Saturday, May 11. The School …
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Rattler’s Women’s Golf team advances to NCAA finals
May 10, 2024For the fourth time in St. Mary’s University history, the Rattler Women’s Golf team will advance to the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships. Members of the golf team finished with a combined score of 289 on …
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St. Mary’s University announces second community garden location
May 08, 2024Call it the not-so-secret garden. St. Mary’s University, at the recommendation of its Laudto Si’ Implementation Committee on Sustainability, continues to find ways to implement Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home by announcing …
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St. Mary’s Law joins UTHealth Houston School of Public Health to offer dual J.D. and Public Health degree
May 08, 2024The new J.D./M.P.H. program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2025 St. Mary’s University will collaborate with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health to create a new dual degree program for students to earn a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a …
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Women’s Golf student-athlete wins consecutive conference award
April 16, 2024For the second consecutive year, Rattler Women’s Golf team member Rebecca Reed (B.B.A. ’22) has been recognized by the Lone Star Conference. Reed was named Lone Star Conference Women’s Golf Academic Player of the Year on April …
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Let it Shine on Fiesta Oyster Bake 2024 parking
April 04, 2024The lyrics of American rock band Collective Soul may offer clues about how to see them, along with the other scheduled bands, during St. Mary’s University’s annual Fiesta Oyster Bake. “Show me where to look/Tell me what …
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St. Mary’s Law’s National Dispute Resolution Team wins national championship
March 22, 2024Advocacy Program sets record by reaching national finals in five categories during single academic year While many students took time off during Spring Break, the St. Mary’s University’s School of Law’s National Dispute Resolution Team was hard …
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St. Mary’s Law and San Antonio Bar Foundation celebrate 30th Annual People’s Law School
March 14, 2024The joint program brings legal expertise to the public On Saturday, March 23, members of the community are invited to participate in the 30th Annual People’s Law School, hosted by St. Mary’s Law and the San Antonio …
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New conference room name will honor the Menglers
February 12, 2024On Friday, at the annual appreciation dinner for St. Mary’s University benefactors who give generously to support student scholarships, professorships, academic programs and facilities, attendees also paid tribute to President Tom Mengler, J.D., and his wife, Mona …
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St. Mary’s honors the 2024 Marianist Heritage Awards recipients
January 30, 2024St. Mary’s University gathered to celebrate the life and heritage of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, founder of the Society of Mary. The community also honored eight members of the St. Mary’s University community with a 2024 Marianist …
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St. Mary’s University appoints Winston Erevelles as its 14th president
December 13, 2023Erevelles has held leadership roles at St. Mary’s since 2009 Following a national search, the St. Mary’s University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary’s University, beginning June …
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St. Mary’s Law launches the nation’s first master’s in special education advocacy
December 11, 2023Master of Jurisprudence trains non-lawyers to navigate legal aspects of special education advocacy As the need for special education advocates grows, the St. Mary’s University School of Law announces a new Master of Jurisprudence (M.Jur.) degree concentration in …
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City of McAllen, St. Mary’s University partner for internship opportunities for Rio Grande Valley students
December 05, 2023Experience, work skills and leadership development for public sector work goal of program The City of McAllen and St. Mary’s University have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide internship opportunities at the municipal organization for St. …
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St. Mary’s celebrates University and Law graduates at Fall Commencement
December 04, 2023Sister Norma Pimentel, TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020, will be the Commencement speaker St. Mary’s University will honor the accomplishments of its 276 new graduates with an in-person Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 9. …
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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to illuminate campus
November 27, 2023Get ready to light up the St. Mary’s University campus with holiday cheer as the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Alumni Christmas Social returns. The annual event will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Alkek …
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Law Alumni Association honors 2023 distinguished graduates
October 12, 2023The St. Mary’s University Law Alumni Association will honor three graduates at its Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the La Cantera Resort and Spa. The Association hosts the event to fund scholarships and …
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StMU 5K for the Neighborhood participants to raise funds for Holy Rosary Catholic Church
October 05, 2023San Antonians run or walk on Saturday, Oct. 28 Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages will tie their laces and leash up their pups on Saturday, Oct. 28, for St. Mary’s University’s annual 5K run/walk — …
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St. Mary’s President affiliates with Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success network
October 03, 2023Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority in efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced today that St. Mary’s University President Thomas M. Mengler, J.D., has chosen to be part of the Presidents for Latino …
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U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Mary’s second in the West for Best Value
September 18, 2023St. Mary’s University also ranks top in San Antonio for social mobility St. Mary’s University is just one spot away from the top ranking in the West region in the Best Value Schools rankings by U.S. News & …
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St. Mary’s Law Advocacy Program earns top four ABA ranking
August 22, 2023The American Bar Association has ranked the St. Mary’s University School of Law Advocacy Program’s National Team as fourth in the nation in the 2022-2023 ABA Competitions Championship. The St. Mary’s Law National Team prepares students to …
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St. Mary’s University rallies volunteers for Continuing the Heritage
August 14, 2023Biannual service event on Aug. 19 continues work with local nonprofits St. Mary’s University students, faculty, staff and alumni will volunteer across San Antonio on Saturday, Aug. 19, for Continuing the Heritage — the biannual event during …
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St. Mary’s draws experts to discuss immigration reform
August 10, 2023Panelists include former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, Sister Norma Pimentel of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and Clinical Professor of Law Erica Schommer To continue St. Mary’s University’s dedicated pursuit …
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St. Mary’s Law lands on U.S. News’ most diverse list
July 17, 2023U.S. News and World Report named the St. Mary’s University School of Law to its short list of racially and ethnically diverse law schools. The list included 23 law schools from across the U.S. and its territories. …
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St. Mary’s creates unique Business and Law undergrad major
July 13, 2023The new B.B.A. in Business and Law provides business students with an understanding of legal topics St. Mary’s University has created a collaborative major for undergraduate students interested in the intersection of business and law, unique among …
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St. Mary’s University School of Law announces collaboration with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
July 07, 2023The St. Mary’s University School of Law has signed a memorandum of understanding with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Law School based in Mexico City, bringing the two institutions together to collaboratively advance legal studies. …
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St. Mary’s University remains dedicated to holistic admission review
July 05, 2023A message from President Thomas M. Mengler, J.D.: Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard last week, St. Mary’s University issued two statements to the media: one concerning our undergraduate program …
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St. Mary’s University honored as a 2023-2024 College of Distinction
June 12, 2023The college resource recognizes St. Mary’s University for excellence in hands-on learning and student success St. Mary’s University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking its commitment to providing a high-quality …
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Stella Silva named Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
June 05, 2023St. Mary’s University today announced that Stella Silva, Ph.D., will serve as the University’s Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence. “Inclusive excellence builds on the ideas of diversity, equity and inclusion and underscores an essential element of …
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St. Mary’s Law receives grant from Texas Bar Foundation for public service fellowships
May 22, 2023The St. Mary’s University School of Law received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to encourage pro bono legal work through public service fellowships. The grant will provide financial support to six St. Mary’s Law …
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St. Mary’s celebrates University and Law Commencement ceremonies
April 27, 2023Tickets will be required for all guests St. Mary’s University will honor the accomplishments of its 601 new graduates with two in-person Commencement ceremonies in May. Each ceremony will be held in the Alumni Athletics & Convocation …
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St. Mary’s presents a discussion on Finding Common Ground for the Common Good
March 21, 2023Panelists include former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, former City of San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Joe Straus and the Rev. David Garcia As part of St. Mary’s University’s commitment …
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University Alumni Association honors distinguished alumni
March 20, 2023The St. May’s University Alumni Association will recognize five notable individuals during its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Dinner on Tuesday, March 28, in the University Center, Conference Room A. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award honorees include Juan A. …
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People’s Law School opens the law classroom to the public
March 16, 2023The joint program by the St. Mary’s University School of Law and the San Antonio Bar Foundation celebrates its 29th year For nearly three decades, the St. Mary’s University School of Law has invited the community into …
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St. Mary’s celebrates Women’s History Month with campus-wide events
February 28, 2023St. Mary’s University will honor women and their impact with numerous events throughout March in recognition of Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories said, organizer Angeli Willson, Ph.D., Associate Professor …
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St. Mary’s Law Moot Court Team earns third national title
February 24, 2023The St. Mary’s University School of Law National Moot Court Team has been crowned national championships at the 52nd Annual William B. Spong Jr. National Moot Court Competition, giving them their third victory in a three-month span. …
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Law journal to host symposium on constitutional rights
February 15, 2023National legal experts and scholars will join the Feb. 24 symposium The St. Mary’s University School of Law’s student-led publication, The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice, will host its 2023 Annual Symposium on …
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The Princeton Review names St. Mary’s Law and MBA programs among the best
February 01, 2023The Princeton Review on Tuesday ranked the St. Mary’s University School of Law and the MBA Program through the Greehey School of Business on its best schools lists. The St. Mary’s Law ranking The Princeton Review’s Best …
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St. Mary’s Law advocacy team wins back-to-back National Trial League championship
January 24, 2023The St. Mary’s University School of Law National Trial Team became national champions Jan. 22 by beating some of the toughest advocacy teams in the nation at the National Trial League Competition. This is the second consecutive …
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St. Mary’s Alumni Association celebrates Distinguished Faculty
January 24, 2023The St. Mary’s University Alumni Association will recognize five faculty members during its annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner on Friday, Jan. 27, in the University Center. The Distinguished Faculty Award was established in 1984 to recognize outstanding faculty …
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St. Mary’s honors the 2023 Marianist Heritage Awards recipients
January 19, 2023St. Mary’s University today gathered to celebrate the life and heritage of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, founder of the Society of Mary. The community also honored the five members of the St. Mary’s University community with a …
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St. Mary’s University joins NACU consortium
January 10, 2023The New American Colleges and Universities (NACU), a national consortium of higher education institutions that integrate liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement, has announced St. Mary’s University as its newest campus. NACU campuses are distinguished, like-minded …