Science and Tech
St. Mary’s alumna becomes second woman in 51 years to earn engineering honor
St. Mary’s University alumna Jennifer “Jenny” LaFoy reached a career milestone in 2025 when the Texas Society of Professional Engineers named her Engineer of the Year. She is only the second woman to receive the distinction in the award’s 51-year history.
Computer Engineering graduate finds family among St. Mary’s community
Computer Engineering student Nnamdi “Jesse” Onwuzurike knew he would be a Rattler ever since his oldest sister first traveled from Nigeria to attend St. Mary’s University in 2011.
St. Mary’s begins incorporating artificial intelligence into its faith-filled education
The rise of artificial intelligence brings questions about its impact on humanity and faith. Many professors at St. Mary's University have already begun incorporating AI into their curriculum. Early adopters have even created classes on using and viewing it in ethical ways.
Engineering and Softball alumna turned medical student credits St. Mary’s for graduate school preparation
Softball player. Biomedical engineer. Medical student. Dermatology residency candidate. For Alexandra McLennan, her list of titles is ongoing, but one that remains close to her heart is St. Mary’s University alumna.
St. Mary’s University welcomes its first student to the Nursing Program
If the scrubs fit, wear them. Paige Severson is the first student to officially enter St. Mary’s University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
St. Mary’s Mechanical Engineering professor fires up classes
If you can’t stand the heat, don’t get out of the kitchen; talk to Morgan Bruns. He may play cool about his career, but his résumé, as members of Gen Z would say, is fire.
Biology major looks at healing in holistic way
Nadia Abdulbaki has always been fascinated with the medical field and helping others since childhood. That's why the Biology major and member of the St. Mary's University Honors Program hopes to go into the medical field after graduation.
New labs and programs offer a wellspring for innovation in St. Mary’s health care education
The new Nursing Program at St. Mary's University, along with other new and revamped degrees in Public Health, Medical Humanities, and Exercise and Sport Science, further the University's mission of teaching holistic health.
St. Mary’s student from India adds math to her career
A Mathematics major with a minor in Computer Science at St. Mary’s University, Dhwani Chandi is passionate about Applied Mathematics.
Construction Management offers strong support
Coming to St. Mary’s University, Eduardo “Ed” Lopez (B.S. ’22, M.S. ’23) wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps in construction. During his studies, he took courses learning about the management side of construction management, an area of study he had not previously considered.
St. Mary’s student studies native plant species for more sustainable landscape
Growing up in Lima, Peru, Jose Cornejo became environmentally conscious after studying at a Marianist high school that valued God’s creations. He would take those values to heart and decided to do something about to benefit the planet.
Founding Director of Nursing shares path toward the St. Mary’s Nursing Program
Gold & Blue magazine sat down with Donna M. Badowski, DNP, Vice Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, and Founding Director of Nursing, to learn more about her background and get the inside scoop on the planned Nursing Program.
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St. Mary’s Law Online J.D. student represented U.S. in 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
St. Mary’s Law cheered on a special Team USA athlete in the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Online J.D. student Winter Vinecki placed sixth in the women’s freestyle skiing aerials competition.
St. Mary’s double alumna called to economic development of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
Christine Serrano (B.B.A. ’95, M.B.A. ’99) embraces business and desire to serve as the Director of Economic Development for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe near El Paso.
St. Mary’s School of Law fulfills midlife career dream for J.D. alumna
Laveta Casdorph (J.D. ’99) was well into her career as a federal civil servant in employee relations when she entered law school and pivoted her career.