Beth Ellis
In the summer of 2021, College of Saint Mary and the Stephen Center developed a partnership, establishing more collaboration between the two institutions.
The University and the Omaha homeless... Learn More »
Kaya Pleiss
Kaya Pleiss knew she wanted to work in healthcare. She attended a big university, but it wasn’t a good fit. She tried nursing school, but that wasn’t right either.
Then, she started as a certified... Learn More »
Makayla Bossman
When she enrolled at College of Saint Mary, Makayla Bossman had considered a degree in nursing, but she decided it wasn’t for her.
“I didn’t want to do direct patient care,” the junior said. “I still... Learn More »
Maddie Mollner
Maddie Mollner struggled with her love of language arts and writing until she met her seventh-grade teacher, Mrs. Goodrich.
“She empowered me. She was different from other teachers,” Maddie said. “... Learn More »
Christi Glesmann, EdD
Christi Glesmann, EdD, was still a high school student when she first stepped onto College of Saint Mary’s campus. As she was visiting various colleges, a family friend suggested she check out CSM.
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Ethan Goetzinger
When Ethan Goetzinger sought a graduate program to advance his education, he had to look no further than his sister, Allison, for inspiration.
Allison, a 2022 College of Saint Mary graduate,... Learn More »
Maggie Feehan
When choosing a college, Maggie Feehan was looking for an athletic opportunity and a high academic standard in the healthcare field. She found both at College of Saint Mary.
“My journey at College of... 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 »
Jessica Tienda
Jessica Tienda knew getting into college would be more difficult for her than other students.
“But it didn’t hit until my senior year,” the Sedalia, Mo., resident said. “I had applied for... 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 »
Diauvion Conner
Diauvion Conner knew from a young age that she wanted to be a nurse.
“Since I was a little kid, I’ve gotten a lot of compliments about how I’ve always been helpful. I’ve always had this nurturing... 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 »
Mary Barber
Mary Barber’s favorite day of the year is Commencement at College of Saint Mary.
“Hands down,” she said. “The end goal of everybody at CSM should be watching that students walk across the stage. It... Learn More »
Rosario Chaclan
When Rosario Chaclan toured College of Saint Mary during her senior year of high school, two things stood out to her: the people and the small campus.
Now a junior biology major and Spanish minor,... Learn More »
