Addison Miller
Addison Miller, a Papillion, Neb., native, was recruited to College of Sant Mary to swim for the Flames. After arriving on campus, the elementary and special education major sought opportunities to... Learn More »
Natalie Briggs
Natalie Briggs had just settled into her biology class at Plattsmouth (Neb.) High School when she was called to the vice principal’s office. She was confused, but she hadn’t done anything wrong.
“I... Learn More »
Haley Bedlan
Haley Bedlan had always wanted to be a teacher, but during her senior year of high school, she decided to pursue a business degree.
After her freshman year at College of Saint Mary, Haley realized... Learn More »
Emily Merten
Emily Merten initially opposed a career in medicine. Her mother is a nurse, while her father is a pharmacist. “I was going to become a teacher,” she said.
But during her junior year of high school,... Learn More »
Autumn Neale
Autumn Neale has always been interested in science. “It’s an area I’ve always thrived in,” she said.
In middle school, the Lincoln native was diagnosed with a chronic illness – Hashimoto’s... Learn More »
Jennifer Nemtiz
Jennifer Nemitz enjoyed working as a medical receptionist. Later, she became a certified nursing assistant. But she realized she wanted and needed more.
“I needed to level up,” she said. “I have a... Learn More »
Emily Faubel
Emily Faubel made a last-minute decision to play golf in college. It’s a decision that changed the trajectory of her academic career and led her to College of Saint Mary.
The junior from Elverson, Pa... Learn More »
Gabby Felker
Gabby Felker was 9 years old when her sister had an accident. Molly, then 2, choked on a hot dog that left her with a traumatic brain injury.
“Throughout my childhood, I witnessed a lot of healthcare... Learn More »
Lyna Truong
When Lyna Truong chose to major in biology, she was unsure what career path she would take with the degree. But as a recipient of College of Saint Mary’s prestigious Marie Curie Scholarship, the... Learn More »
Pam Martinez
When Pam Martinez enrolled at College of Saint Mary, she was unsure what she wanted to study. “In high school, a lot of things piqued my interest, so I didn’t know what direction I wanted to go,” she... Learn More »
Kayla Richmond
Kayla Richmond was in the process of completing College of Saint Mary’s Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) program last summer when she realized that she wanted to further her education. Then, she... Learn More »
Leslie Le
Leslie Le was completing her training to become a certified nursing assistant when she learned about College of Saint Mary’s Josie Harper Scholarship from her professor.
Through the Josie Harper... Learn More »
Blaze
Over Christmas break, Rosario Chaclan, a junior at College of Saint Mary, talked with her mother about starting a Bible study group on campus. Her mother encouraged her to speak to Liz Ludvik, the... Learn More »
Ritzy Dominguez
Ritzy Dominguez was 14 years old when she first learned to play golf. She was encouraged by her dad who wanted someone to join him on the course.
“He told me I should try it. It felt kind of boring... Learn More »
Mackenzie Vitosh
Mackenzie Vitosh has always loved working with kids. However, she wasn’t sure how that would come into her life. For the longest time, she wanted to be a lawyer.
“My parents said I was good at... Learn More »
