Making a Better Life for Herself: Quetzalli Pliego Omaña Realizes her Dreams

January 2

By Sean McCarthy / Omaha Magazine - Photography by Bill Sitzmann - One month after the twin towers fell in New York City, Quetzalli Pliego '10 and her three younger siblings crossed the boarder of...

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CSM Student Migrates from Jamaica, Driven by Dream to Teach

December 7

OMAHA, NEB. – As a little girl in Jamaica, Lorraine Dostal used to peek into her mother’s classroom. She would watch intently as the teachers instructed students, noting each move. When she went home...

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Learning Continues, Even for the VP of a Multimillion-Dollar Company

December 7

OMAHA, NEB. – For Shelly Blakeman ’05, the path to becoming a recognized and respected executive leader was a grind. Starting her career as a single mom and an entry-level employee at Ford Credit,...

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Sixty-six students to graduate from College of Saint Mary on Dec. 15

November 20

WINTER COMMENCEMENT 2018 PHOTO GALLERY OMAHA, NEB. – College of Saint Mary will graduate 66 students during Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15th. They include two associate’s degrees, 30...

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