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 »
Anthony Cole
Anthony Cole began working in the registrar’s office at his alma mater before he had even graduated. The Bowie, Md., native began working in various offices as a sophomore at St. John’s College, a... 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 »
Larissa Buster
Larissa Buster applied as a residence assistant during her senior year at Wayne State College. That decision led her to a career in higher education and residence life.
The Lincoln, Neb. native, who... Learn More »
Altovise White
Altovise White worked as a massage therapist for about 15 years before deciding to make a career change.
“I knew that many of my clients were more therapeutic massage than relaxation,” the 38-year-... Learn More »
Kelly Murphy
Dr. Kelly Murphy studied accounting at DePaul University in Chicago after high school graduation. But after two trimesters, the South Sioux City, Neb., native was homesick and realized he didn’t want... Learn More »
Jocelyn Farhar
Following the Colorado State Cross Country Meet in her senior year of high school, Jocelyn Farhar realized how much she would miss running. The Broomfield, Colo., native wanted to run in college.... Learn More »
Elisabeth Weatherly
During high school, Elisabeth Weatherly had to undergo double hip surgery, which required her to go through rehabilitation. That’s when she discovered occupational therapy – the hands-on career the... Learn More »
Dr. Jennifer Kuchta
In her 10 years at College of Saint Mary, Dr. Jennifer Kuchta has enjoyed watching her students in the Practical Nursing Certificate program achieve their dreams.
“Most of these students have,... Learn More »
Kamryn Willman
Volleyball played a major role in Kamryn Willman’s college choice. The Grand Island, Neb., native first started getting recruited when she was 15. But a major health issue nearly took it all away.... Learn More »
Hanna Hopkins
Hanna Hopkins was attending massage therapy school when the coronavirus pandemic gripped the world in March 2020. The school closed and never reopened. “It was kind of a pivoting point,” she said.... Learn More »
