Mary’s Festival is back!
At St. Mary’s we are blessed with a campus that sits on such beautiful land with a beautiful view of Fish Creek Park and our friends with the Sisters of
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Welcoming Trisa Soroski: A New Chapter for the Woitas Centre
On Monday, August 25, the St. Mary’s University community came together to celebrate an exciting new chapter for inclusive education with a special Meet and Greet event. Hosted at the
St. Mary’s University welcomes Trisa Soroski as inaugural Executive Director of the Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education
The Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education at St. Mary’s University is pleased to announce the appointment of Trisa Soroski as the inaugural Executive Director, effective July 22, 2025. Trisa, the
Dr. Scott Morrison Named Interim President at St. Mary’s University
President Vanderpool Accepts New Opportunity in Texas CALGARY – July 8, 2025 – St. Mary’s University (St. Mary’s) accepted the resignation of Dr. Sinda K. Vanderpool, President and Vice-Chancellor since
Lightning Welcome Andrew Muir as First-Ever Badminton Coach
St. Mary’s University is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Muir as the inaugural head coach of the Lightning badminton program. St. Mary’s University is excited about the introduction
From the Stage to the World: Dr. Harrison Campbell’s Global Adventure and Academic Achievement
Dr. Harrison Campbell, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education in the Faculty of Education, began his academic journey at the University of Alberta, where he graduated with Distinction in his Bachelor
Rooted in Faith, Growing Together: A St. Mary’s Mother-Daughter Legacy
At St. Mary’s University, the values of education, service, and faith are often planted in the hearts of students—but in the case of alumna Erika Nieukerk and her daughter Catherin,
Nathan Ruff Named ACAC Athletic Director of the Year
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference President Jim Knight (left) presenting Nathan Ruff with the 2024-25 ACAC Athletic Director of the Year award. St. Mary’s University is proud to celebrate Nathan Ruff,
In Memoriam: Pope Francis, 1936 – 2025
Dear Members of the St. Mary’s University Community, With profound sorrow, we join the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who returned to the Father’s house
Spring in Full Harmony: St. Mary’s Choir Delights Crowd at McGivney Hall
Spring showed up in style at St. Mary’s University — not just with warmer weather, but with the joyful sounds of our University Choir filling McGivney Hall on April 9th.
St. Mary’s University Empowers Future School Leaders with Online Leadership Courses
School leadership is about more than managing day-to-day operations — it’s about inspiring students, guiding teachers, and shaping the future of education. Recognizing the need for strong, values-driven leadership in