Addison Miller
Addison Miller, a Papillion, Neb., native, was recruited to College of Sant Mary to swim for the Flames. After arriving on campus, the elementary and special education major sought opportunities to... Learn More »
Natalie Briggs
Natalie Briggs had just settled into her biology class at Plattsmouth (Neb.) High School when she was called to the vice principal’s office. She was confused, but she hadn’t done anything wrong.
“I... Learn More »
Haley Bedlan
Haley Bedlan had always wanted to be a teacher, but during her senior year of high school, she decided to pursue a business degree.
After her freshman year at College of Saint Mary, Haley realized... Learn More »
Autumn Neale
Autumn Neale has always been interested in science. “It’s an area I’ve always thrived in,” she said.
In middle school, the Lincoln native was diagnosed with a chronic illness – Hashimoto’s... Learn More »
Emily Faubel
Emily Faubel made a last-minute decision to play golf in college. It’s a decision that changed the trajectory of her academic career and led her to College of Saint Mary.
The junior from Elverson, Pa... Learn More »
Gabby Felker
Gabby Felker was 9 years old when her sister had an accident. Molly, then 2, choked on a hot dog that left her with a traumatic brain injury.
“Throughout my childhood, I witnessed a lot of healthcare... Learn More »
Lyna Truong
When Lyna Truong chose to major in biology, she was unsure what career path she would take with the degree. But as a recipient of College of Saint Mary’s prestigious Marie Curie Scholarship, the... Learn More »
Pam Martinez
When Pam Martinez enrolled at College of Saint Mary, she was unsure what she wanted to study. “In high school, a lot of things piqued my interest, so I didn’t know what direction I wanted to go,” she... Learn More »
Ritzy Dominguez
Ritzy Dominguez was 14 years old when she first learned to play golf. She was encouraged by her dad who wanted someone to join him on the course.
“He told me I should try it. It felt kind of boring... Learn More »
Mackenzie Vitosh
Mackenzie Vitosh has always loved working with kids. However, she wasn’t sure how that would come into her life. For the longest time, she wanted to be a lawyer.
“My parents said I was good at... Learn More »
Grace Blum
Grace Blum returned to College of Saint Mary’s campus this fall, not to take classes, but to serve as an assistant cross-country coach. The 2022 graduate learned about the opportunity to rejoin the... Learn More »
Jaidyn Vanschoiack
Jaidyn Vanschoiack knew she didn’t want to attend a big university.
“I wanted to go somewhere I could feel a sense of community,” she said. “I wanted to be able to walk into lunch and always be able... Learn More »
Jimena Estrada
Jimena Estrada learned about College of Saint Mary’s Misericordia Scholarship for undocumented students when she was still in middle school. Her brother’s fourth-grade teacher was a recipient and a... Learn More »
Kaitlin Smith
Several factors played a role in Kaitlin Smith’s decision to attend College of Saint Mary. The Fort Calhoun High School graduate wanted to play collegiate soccer, have a transformational educational... Learn More »
Jasa Wiedel
Jasa Wiedel has been around volleyball her whole life. Her father coached the sport when she was younger and in her final two years of high school at Thayer Central. Playing in college was inevitable... Learn More »
