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“What Though the Odds”

Alumna Haley Scott DeMaria prepares to address graduates on facing the unexpected

When Haley Scott DeMaria received a call earlier this year from University President Fr. John Jenkins, she had some idea about what their conversation would entail. But the last thing she expected was for Jenkins to ask her to give this year’s Commencement address. Full story

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Seniors react to choice of 2012 Commencement speaker

When Notre Dame administrators took more time than usual to announce the 2012 Commencement speaker, senior Jeremy Lamb said he hoped the delay meant his class would be addressed by a prominent orator.
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Two graduating Saint Mary’s College seniors share top spot

Two valedictorians will leave a unique legacy at the College when they address the Saint Mary’s Class of 2012 at Saturday’s Commencement ceremony.
University awards 2012 Laetare Medal

Ken Hackett, former president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), will receive the 2012 Laetare Medal during the 2012 Commencement Ceremony.
SMC honors alumnae at Commencement Day

Commencement Day at Saint Mary’s is more than just a day to celebrate the Class of 2012. It is also a day when the school honors former Saint Mary’s women and people who have made significant contributions to the College.
ROTC seniors prepare for service

The men and women in Notre Dame’s ROTC battalions will serve more than clients and bosses in their future work. They will be serving their country.
Five hall rectors leaving Notre Dame at end of academic year

Residents of Farley Hall are used to knocking on rector Sr. Carrine Etheridge’s door to ask for advice and to walk Etheridge’s dog, Farley. But after 19 years as rector of Farley Hall, Etheridge will take Farley the dog from her namesake hall when she returns to Virginia to be closer to her 91-year-old mother.
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College students welcome Hobson as commencement speaker

The Saint Mary’s Class of 2012 will welcome Mellody Hobson as their commencement speaker Saturday.
Graduates compete in job market, enter work force

As their collegiate careers wind down, members of the Class of 2012 have set sights on their professional futures. A majority will enter the work force with the strength of a Notre Dame degree backing them up, as statistics show University graduates fare well in job placement.
College celebrates students, faculty at Honors Convocation

Three Saint Mary’s College professors and one student earned awards of distinction at the College’s annual Honors Convocation on May 6.
Inn at Saint Mary’s hosts student photography contest

Photography by three Saint Mary’s seniors will decorate the walls of the Inn at Saint Mary’s even after they graduate from the College on Saturday.