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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 Providence. What better way to highlight both our beautiful campus and the amazing people who work here than to host a festival with fun for
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 former Supervisor of Diverse Learning for the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD), will step into this exciting new role that was created thanks to the
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 July 2022, to support her appointment as the next president of the University of St. Thomas – Houston. “We are deeply grateful for Dr. Vanderpool’s
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 of Badminton into its Varsity Sports offerings. Badminton is on the rise in the ACAC and St. Mary’s is excited to add an additional sport
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 of Education. He then returned to Calgary to teach English Language Arts and Drama across elementary, junior high, and high school levels. His passion for
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, they’ve taken root across generations. Erika felt the call to education early in life. With a heart for teaching and a deep sense of purpose,
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, who has been named the 2024–25 ACAC Athletic Director of the Year — a well-earned honour recognizing a transformative year for Lightning Athletics and the
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 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. As the 266th successor of St. Peter, Pope Francis will be remembered for his unwavering compassion, his commitment to
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. Over 100 guests gathered for a night of music, community, and feel-good vibes, all thanks to the amazing talent of our choir. The evening’s lineup
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 Alberta’s schools, St. Mary’s University is proud to offer two new online courses designed specifically for aspiring school administrators and teacher leaders. These 3-credit courses,
Calgary, AB – St. Mary’s University (StMU) and Bow Valley College (BVC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement enabling a seamless block transfer pathway for students graduating from Bow Valley College’s Early Childhood Education and Development Diploma program. This agreement, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, allows eligible graduates to transfer