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CALGARY – A respected educational leader with a distinguished 30-year career in Catholic education, including extensive experience in senior administration Mr. Vincent Behm brings a proven record of strategic leadership,
For Read, the decision to join St. Mary’s was about more than athletics.
It was about people.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to join the Lightning family,” said Read. “From my first conversations with the administration, it was clear that St. Mary’s values people, relationships, and student-athlete success. I have tremendous respect for the coaches and student-athletes who have helped build that foundation over the years. I’m excited to continue raising the standard of excellence both on the course and on the track.”
Those values align closely with Read’s own coaching philosophy.
The Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education is excited to welcome Lesley Jeannotte as its Inclusive Education Specialist. Lesley joins the Woitas Centre with nearly 20 years of experience in inclusive and early learning education—focusing on inclusion, neurodiversity, collaboration, and
St. Mary’s University is proud to announce the addition of badminton to its Lightning Athletics varsity offerings, beginning in the 2026–2027 season. This expansion reflects a continued commitment to growing
For St. Mary’s University student Shavoy Edwards, attending Future Makers 2026 was an opportunity to turn curiosity into clarity. Edwards, who is in her final year of a General Studies
CALGARY – St. Mary’s University has appointed Dr. Scott Morrison as President and Vice-Chancellor for a five-year term following a successful international search. Dr. Morrison has served as Interim President
Tackling a masterpiece like Dante’s The Divine Comedy can seem intimidating, with its hundreds of intricate cantos. On February 12, George Ferzoco made the work approachable, witty, and meaningful during his presentation at Inspiration Unplugged.
St. Mary’s alumni reflect on sustaining hope in the education profession St. Mary’s University alumni Kevin Legare (BEd ’12) and Iriel Jaroslavsky (BEd ’16) returned to campus to speak candidly about the
St. Mary’s University students are gaining first-hand insight into professional education through experiential learning opportunities that connect academic study with future career paths. In late January, Dr. Duncan MacLean, Assistant Professor
The 2026 Inspiration Unplugged Lecture Series opened on January 22 with international speaker Heather Khym, welcoming students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider community for an evening of reflection