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For Gaels, the San Francisco Bay Area is our backyard. Redwood forests, pristine beaches, vibrant cities, world-class dining and shopping—all that opportunity can get overwhelming! Here are a few ideas to get you started exploring.

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In Their Own Words: Callista Yu ’25 on ‘Resilience’ and Rewriting Her Story

As someone who struggled in high school, Callista Yu says, “I didn’t think I’d even be able to get into college.” Now, after transferring to…

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Making Family History: Jose Miranda ’25 on Baile Folklórico, Mentorship, and the Importance of Putting Yourself out There

A class of 2025 encore story. The Sports Management major is a first-generation college student who aspires to work with the San Francisco…

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Room to Breathe: Environmental Research Is Just Part of the Journey for Desiree Sturrock '25

A class of 2025 encore story. Desiree Sturrock spent the summer of 2023 studying port pollution in Oakland. For her, the research was just…

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Brain Blast: How Spending the Summer Building Machine Learning Programs Put These Students on the Leading Edge of AI Technology

A class of 2025 encore story. Connor Li and Nate Isaeff modeled artificial neural networks, working under guidance of Zahra Sajedinia in the…

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Well-Traveled Lexington Freeman Is Set for Her Next Move

This nomadic lawyer-to-be found a home at Saint Mary’s. She took full advantage of the Gael student experience and, near the end of her…

Winner of Gaels Ignite 2025 competition with dean and judge

At Saint Mary’s, Students Aren’t Just Pitching Ideas—They’re Building What’s Next

Blending startup energy with mission-driven purpose, Gaels Ignite underscored what happens when big ideas meet real opportunity.…

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In Their Own Words: Fiona Quimby ’22 Is Helping Transform the Future of Cancer Treatment

An Assistant Specialist in Radiology at UCSF, Quimby is on a team that’s developing a radical new approach to radiotherapy. It’s a dream…

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Saint Mary’s College and Mt. Diablo Unified School District Announce New Teacher Residency Partnership

Transformative program creates affordable pathway to teaching while addressing critical classroom needs in Contra Costa County…

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Making Family History: As a Scientist, Leader, and Dancer, Sharbel AbouBechara ’25 Is Daring to Experiment

A “first-gen” college student and Biochemistry major, AbouBechera has conducted groundbreaking research with faculty and scored a…

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