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 »
Tori Suto
Though most of her family had studied science, Tori Suto wanted to learn something different. “I had a very close relationship with my high school art teacher, and she inspired me to go into art,”... Learn More »
Abril Serrato
"College of Saint Mary is a place where not only can you grow as a student, but also grow as an individual."
Abril Serrato, a senior at CSM, once planned to become a high school teacher. However, at... Learn More »
Morgan Ethen
At every home softball game, Morgan Ethen’s biggest fan – her mom -- can be found in the stands. And Amy (Peterson) Ethen knows a thing or two about Flames athletics. Morgan is a second-generation... Learn More »
Jadai Burns
Jadai Burns knew at a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer and make a difference. “I’m a minority, so you don’t hear a lot of minorities talking about wanting to go into law enforcement or... Learn More »
Renee Acena
Renee Acena has a competitive drive to win. As an 8-year-old, the College of Saint Mary (CSM) sophomore began playing recreational tennis with friends in her hometown of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.... Learn More »
Danielle Abboud
Soon after Danielle Abboud’s son, Aiden, was born, she and her husband noticed the infant was missing milestones. At 15 months old, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
After nine years of intense... Learn More »
Grace Rooks
On any given day, Grace Rooks can be found heading to class, giving a tour to prospective students, helping students in her role as a resident advisor, or participating in one of the several... Learn More »
Kendra Wiese
Kendra Wiese remembers the day College of Saint Mary officials surprised her with a life-changing opportunity during her senior year at Scotus Central Catholic High School in Columbus, Neb.
Kendra... Learn More »
Richard Hendley
Growing up in a low-income neighborhood, college seemed out of reach for Richard Hendley. Most of his friends, as well as his brother and sister, didn’t graduate high school.
But the Jacksonville,... Learn More »
Morgan Weeg
Morgan Weeg always had an interest in the medical field though it wasn’t clear what she would do. Through internships, she discovered physical therapy and began working with children in a PT clinic... Learn More »
Ni Watson
Ni Watson wanted to go to college. But the New Jersey native had just given birth to her daughter, Autumn. How would she juggle a child and college classes?
Ni began searching online for schools that... Learn More »
