ππ Celebrate Foundersβ Day on 11/11!
Honor USMβs legacy with a $19.23 gift, recognizing 1923, the year Saint Mary was founded. Help carry our mission forward for future Saint Marians.
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#USMAlumni #FoundersDay #SpirePride
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πππ USM Student Spotlight!
Meet Daniela Jimenez-Paz, Mβ27, a Master of Science in Athletic Training student at the University of Saint Mary!
π₯ Watch Daniela's student spotlight to learn more about her journey at USM!
#GoSpires #FirstCityU
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ππ Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Topeka Alumni Gathering! Special thanks to the Cyrus Hotel for hosting!
πΈ View more photos at f.mtr.cool/mhhczq9vy6
#USMAlumni #SpirePride
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ππ Celebrate the holidays with fellow Spires at J. Rieger & Co.!
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Nov. 17 | 5:30β7:30 p.m.
π Kansas City, MO
Meet University President Dr. Ann Marie Fallon and reconnect with USM alumni & friends.
Register
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ππ Student Spotlight: Madison Miller, DPT β27!
A lifelong student-athlete, Madison is pursuing her DPT at USM while serving as a student ambassador and competing in slow-pitch softball.
Read her story: Madison Miller, DPT β27
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#SpirePride
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ππ Keep Homecoming going after Saturdayβs football game! Join fellow Spires for After Hours at Ten & Two in Lansing.
Free to attend; guests are responsible for their own purchases.
Register for Homecoming
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#USMHomecoming #USMAlumni
π Where should the Spires go next? Weβre planning a future USM Alumni Trip! Choose from 2 Ireland options, Greece, or Turkey. Only ONE trip will be selected.
βοΈ 6β8 days | $2,500β$3,700/person
Survey closes Sept. 23 at midnight!
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Topeka Spires, weβre coming your way! ππ
Join us Oct. 22, 5:30β7:30 p.m. at Cyrus Hotel for our Alumni & Friends Happy Hour! Complimentary appetizers & beverages provided.
Register: f.mtr.cool/v5mjy86sm8
#USMAlumni #SpireNation
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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Wray, Uβ20 ππ
From Saint Mary to the next chapter of his career, Michael credits his USM experience and mentors with helping shape his journey.
Read his story: f.mtr.cool/4vhnt2r5p5
#USMAlumni #SpireNation
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ποΈ Join us for Berkel Bash!
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Sept. 28
β° 6:30β8 p.m. β come & go anytime!
ποΈ FREE
πΏ Free popcorn
Try different sports, hang out with USM athletes & coaches, win prizes, and enjoy Berkel Stadium under the lights!
#GoSpires #SpirePride
π Alumni Spotlight: Alstin Benton, M'16 ππ
From coaching champions to mentoring student-athletes, Coach Benton continues to make a lasting impact at Saint Mary.
Read his story:
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#USMAlumni #SpiresForever #ExcellenceLivesLocally
Help shape the future of health care at Saint Mary! ππ
We've raised $1.9M toward our $2.5M Simulation Center goal. Reach the goal by July 14, 2027, and USM receives a $500K Mabee Foundation challenge grant!
Learn more and give:
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π Spires are headed to Bethany College! ππ
Join us Sept. 12 and meet President Ann Marie Fallon, Ph.D.!
π Tailgate: 4:30 p.m.
π Kickoff: 6 p.m.
π½οΈ Free food
ποΈ Complimentary game ticket
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π Congratulations to the University of Saint Mary 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Class! ππ
π Alstin Benton, M'16
π Jordan Wilcox, U'14
π Kenny Nez, U'16
π Amelia (Noll) Joyce, U'13
πββοΈ Lorena Moreno, U'19
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π Come home to Saint Mary! ππ
Reconnect with classmates, cheer on the Spires, and celebrate Homecoming 2026!
Register & view the schedule:
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#Homecoming2026 #USMAlumni #SpirePride #FirstCityU
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ποΈ Denver-area Spires! ππ
Join us Oct. 8 for the Denver Alumni & Friends Happy Hour at Puttshack!
π€ Meet President Ann Marie Fallon, Ph.D.
π΄ Complimentary food & beverages
π 5:30β7:30 p.m.
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π Calling all USM Volleyball Alumni! ππ
Join us for the Volleyball Alumni Game!
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Aug. 15
π 6:00 p.m.
π Ryan Sports Center
Questions or RSVP:
π§ [email protected]
Tag a former teammate! #USMVolleyball #USMAlumni #GoSpires
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β³ Register today for the USM Golf Classic 2026!
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Oct. 5
π Canyon Farms Golf Club, Lenexa
β° Registration: 8:30 a.m.
ποΈ Tee Time: 10 a.m.
Register or become a sponsor:
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#USMGolfClassic #USMAlumni #SpirePride
π Join fellow Saint Marians at Chicken N PickleβOverland Park!
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Sept. 17 | 5:30β7:30 p.m.
Meet President Ann Marie Fallon, Ph.D., hear campus updates, and enjoy complimentary appetizers & drinks.
Register:
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π£ Keep Your Contact Information Up-to-Date! π£
Stay connected with us by ensuring your contact information is current. Click the link below to update your details and never miss out on important news, events, and updates from us!
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