Faith Kozisek
Faith Kozisek clearly remembers the day she was surprised with College of Saint Mary’s prestigious Marie Curie Scholarship at David City Aquinas High School. “I was overwhelmed with gratitude. It got... Learn More »
Timothy Siragusa
Timothy Siragusa had worked his entire career in the restaurant industry until the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 forced him to look in another direction.
He began working as a paraprofessional... Learn More »
Cynthia Meyer
Cynthia Meyer was taking classes part-time at a local community college when she realized she needed more if she was going to finish a degree. So, she transferred to College of Saint Mary. “I felt... Learn More »
Chyna Delker
Chyna Delker was sitting with her father during his Stage 4 esophageal cancer treatment when he fell asleep. While he slept, the then-high school senior visited with another patient who was sitting... Learn More »
Andre Saldana
After earning his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California-Riverside, Andre Saldana was unsure which career path to take. His parents wanted him to go to medical school to... Learn More »
Kaylie Ratzlaff
While Kaylie Ratzlaff wanted to play collegiate soccer, she needed to prioritize her education. “I wanted to make sure I could balance school first and soccer second,” she said. “Because I won’t be... Learn More »
Rachel Cushing
Rachel Cushing’s two older sisters played soccer at the collegiate level. It seemed likely she would, too. “I grew up with it my whole life,” she said.
But a phone call from College of Saint Mary... Learn More »
Abbie and Kylie Anderson
Sisters Abbie and Kylie Anderson have played soccer since they were 3 years old, but never on the same team. That is until Abbie followed her older sister to College of Saint Mary after graduating... Learn More »
Savannah Armendariz
Savannah Armendariz wants to go to medical school. “I really enjoy learning,” she said. “I just wanted to take my knowledge and really put it to good use.”
The College of Saint Mary junior and human... Learn More »
Victoria Burgos
When Victoria Burgos was looking for a Doctor of Education program, there were a few things she knew she needed. A program that was 100% online would allow her to balance school with her job as... Learn More »
Macey McGargill
Macey McGargill will be honest. One thing drew her to College of Saint Mary: “The free backpack,” she said with a smile. On a day off from classes, she and some of her friends from Mercy High School... Learn More »
Macy Homes
Macy Homes has always loved animals. “I have two dogs – a German shepherd greyhound mix rescue and a Shih Tzu poodle,” she said.
And she’s always wanted to be a veterinarian. So much so that she... Learn More »
Jarrod Russ
Jarrod Russ was seven years old when he was first introduced to physical therapy. His mother, a praise dancer at their local church, was injured during rehearsal. “She was walking backward on the... Learn More »
Tiara Brown
Tiara Brown, 32, was considering going back to school to earn a nursing degree when she drove past the College of Saint Mary campus. “I just loved the atmosphere and the buildings,” she said. “I came... Learn More »
Cassidy Bradley
Cassidy Bradley stays busy with her classes and on the lanes. The College of Saint Mary junior is seeking a business major with an emphasis on human relations while competing for the Flames bowling... Learn More »
