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Get Ready for 44 Days, Saint Mary’s Signature Celebration of Black History, Scholarship, Culture, and Excellence
We're Making a Joyful Noise. For 44 days beginning February 11, Gaels take part in talks, workshops, and events, exploring everything from the intersection of sports and activism to racial dynamics within the literary canon.


Mahaney Game-Winner Puts SMC in National Spotlight as Gaels Beat BYU at Buzzer
With less than a second on the clock, freshman Aidan Mahaney delivers a game-winning shot for the ages and Saint Mary's beats BYU in the Gaels' final conference trip to Provo, Utah. Now AP puts the Gaels at No. 18 in the nation.


Gaels Men’s Basketball is Ranked No. 22 in the Nation
In polls by AP and USA Today, Saint Mary’s has climbed into the top 25. The Gaels lead the West Coast Conference and are undefeated in conference play. Get into NET Rankings and KenPom rankings—which use more fine-toothed analytics—Saint Mary's is rated the highest in program history.


In Their Own Words: Business Graduate Student Brian Muganda Is Saying Yes to Every Opportunity
After traveling from Nairobi to Moraga, Brian Muganda hasn't slowed down a bit. When he's not studying at the School of Economics and Business Administration or working, he's filling his calendar with every basketball game, guest lecture, or cultural event possible. For him, Saint Mary’s is about academics, experience, and community—and it offers a "chance to begin life anew, starting from scratch."


Jan Term Is BACK — At Home and Abroad
A signature program at Saint Mary’s returns full force in 2023. Students immerse themselves in one special course—right here on campus or in countries around the world. Here’s a quick refresher and a preview.


Meet the Winners of the 2023 Alumni Awards
We honor Gaels for excellence and service. They include scholars of politics and world languages and cultures, founders of a school, a leader advancing professional opportunities for Latinas, a young biochemist, Golden Gael Br. Camillus Chavez—plus Athletics Hall of Fame inductees Bryan White and Corbin Burnes.


Saint Mary’s Commitment to Sustainability Earns a Nod in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges
That's thanks to passionate learners and committed citizens caring for our common home—with students leading the way. And take a deeper dive into Sustainability at SMC, from a living laboratory on campus to STARS Gold to River of Words.


Making Family History: Angela Garcia Aims Toward the Major Leagues
Education and baseball have always been the most important things for her. She’s also the first in her family to attend college.
Stories
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It isn’t in Saint Mary’s men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett’s character to sing his own praises. Asking him to reflect on the magnitude ...
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When the 2022–23 season began for Saint Mary's men's basketball, a lot of questions were at the forefront. Would Mitchell Saxen be able to...
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As institutions throughout the United States and Canada begin recognizing Black History Month, Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce...
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What is Jan Term? Ask any Saint Mary’s student, and you’ll probably get a similar answer: the unique opportunity to spend a month diving...
SMC in the News
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Saint Mary's alum Maurice Harper '75 is featured on the cover of the current edition of The Catholic Voice, the monthly magazine published...
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As Saint Mary's men's basketball coach Randy Bennett closes in on career win No. 500, East Bay Times and San Jose Mercury News...
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Now one of the top freshmen in college basketball, Aidan Mahaney grew up just a few miles from University Credit Union Pavilion and the...
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The bronze sculpture of Saint John Baptist de la Salle has long held a commanding presence at the heart of the Saint Mary’s campus. That...