Home » Gold & Blue Magazine » U.S Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shares career insights with St faculty and staff took advantage of a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from U.S the first Latina and third woman to be appointed to the nation’s highest court in the Mengler Conference Room in the University Center Sotomayor answered questions from law students who were interested in her journey to the Supreme Court Sotomayor walked around the capacity crowd As a Puerto Rican girl growing up in a housing project in the Bronx Sotomayor shared that her career has led her much further than her dreams “Take each day as one step into doing something a little better,” she said Warning against worrying about measuring up to others “I only looked at what I was doing; I didn’t compare myself to others.” When asked about navigating the legal field as the only Latina in her early days Sotomayor advised students to remain who they are You have to be able to live in your own skin.” Sotomayor praised the students for choosing a law school that prioritizes serving the community “Being a good person is a choice in life,” she said “You can make a choice to do good in this world Culture meets communication  by Jennifer R ’16)  Public relations strategist and author Melissa Vela-Williamson (B.A ’02) isn’t afraid of the curve balls a career in PR can throw at professionals — either those new to .. A $5 million donation establishes the Bennie W Bock II Center for Business and Transaction Law at the St is emerging as a thought leader in the intersection of business and human rights along with other new and revamped degrees in Public Health further the University's mission of teaching holistic health Ben Hodge’s growth as an entrepreneur has roots in his family tree that has branched into his second year as a student in the Online MBA for Professionals program at the St Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Wanting to show how religious-affiliated universities partnered with market research group YouGov to see how graduates of Catholic institutions fare against their secular school counterparts 6at1Mount St Photo by: Lucas MorrellMountain Hawks Sweep Doubleheader at Mount St Mary's to Close Out Regular Season5/3/2025 4:13:00 PM | Softball Game Recap: Softball | 5/3/2025 3:48:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting Home » Gold & Blue Magazine » Director of Student Records continues mother’s work Every St. Mary’s University School of Law student record since 1987, from grades to certifying J.D. degree requirements, has crossed the desk of Yvonne Olfers (B.A. ’80) If you haven’t met Yvonne Olfers, School of Law Dean Patricia Roberts, J.D. will ensure you know about her family’s legacy in the office “When alums or anybody comes by the office Yvonne Olfers grew up in a house on the West Side of San Antonio Her mother was always enamored with the landscape of the University Sophie Olfers started working full time for the School of Law under the direction of then-Dean Ernest A the namesake of the school’s easily recognizable and he would call me ‘Little Olfers,’” Yvonne Olfers said also worked for 19 years at the University as a carpenter in facilities “Mother really valued education,” Yvonne Olfers said “She was always very disappointed that she didn’t get past high school.” Yvonne Olfers and her brother received their undergraduate degrees from St After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1980 Olfers’ mother encouraged her to apply for her position as she neared retirement with the upgraded title of Director of Student Records under Law Dean Emeritus James Castleberry Yvonne Olfers realized she loves working in academia “What I learned is I like working with the students,” Yvonne Olfers said embarked on a journey into the Chihuahua Desert in far West Texas Patricia Howey is the first to earn a Master of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Special Education Advocacy at St Mary's School of Law after a first career as a school administrator attempt to play pipe organ with her best friend Laura Leming at the Marianist Family Retreat .. The newly created Texas Business Court features two alumni from the St Whatever phrase you want to use for persisting through all manner of strenuous challenges though his favorite wording might be removing borders Mary’s Medical Group will host ribbon-cutting events for two new locations in May Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates will host the event at 2 p.m May 7 at its second office at 678 North Chase St. Mary’s Family Medicine will host a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m The ribbon cuttings are open to the public Working out of this family medicine office is Dr along with nurse practitioners Jennifer Sutherland and Christine Harr The Athens Areas Chamber of Commerce will join the ribbon cutting at the Chase Street factility The internal medical service provides healthcare for adults ages 18 and over while the family medicine unit sees patients of all ages “We are excited for the expansion and new locations for St Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates,” said Brandt Halbach “These state-of-the-art locations allow us to accommodate continuing growth and expanded access in easily accessible and convenient locations for our patients.” MORAGA– Competing in the team's final game of the 2025 season 4-11 WCC) dropped their series finale with Saint Mary's (26-22 9-3 WCC) by a 3-2 final score on Sunday afternoon at Cottrell Field Kelsey Tadlock threw her second complete game of the weekend by tossing 6 2/3 great innings and allowing just three runs in her final outing of the season Thanks for visiting Mary's Medical Center has been recertified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center and a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Essentia is the only hospital in northern Minnesota to hold these designations The recertification of these programs underscores the hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional Mary’s offers the highest standard of trauma care providing total care for patients from emergency through rehabilitation This includes 24/7 availability of trauma surgeons as well as access to specialists such as neurosurgeons and trauma fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons Mary’s also engages in trauma-related research and education to improve patient outcomes and community health The Level II Pediatric Trauma Center designation signifies that St Mary’s Children’s Hospital is equipped to handle the unique needs of injured children with a dedicated pediatric emergency department staffed by pediatric emergency medicine doctors This ensures that young patients receive specialized age-appropriate care when they need it most "I am extremely proud of the entire trauma team at St "Successful recertification as a trauma center is a reflection of our longstanding commitment to being the regional leader in providing comprehensive trauma care Mary’s Medical Center is a vital health care resource for rural communities throughout the region The hospital’s trauma services are designed to provide immediate reducing the need for long-distance travel and ensuring timely treatment for patients For more information about Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center and its trauma services, please visit our website.  Like most websites, we use cookies and other technologies to keep our website reliable, secure, and to better understand how our site is used. 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Learn More Home » Gold & Blue Magazine » Graduate of first-in-the-nation master’s degree focuses on special education law Just because you’ve been doing something for more than 40 years doesn’t mean there isn’t something new to learn in that field even with four decades of experience as a parent advocate A parent advocate is someone who provides support for parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs such as helping them secure accommodations at school no federal guidelines or regulations exist for the profession meaning no formal training is required to advise on complex issues you can’t serve families of children with special needs efficiently effectively and professionally,” Howey said Continuing her education, Howey enrolled in the St. Mary’s University School of Law’s Master of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Special Education Advocacy The program is the first of its kind in the nation Howey was able to attend the program online — her preferred method of learning all of which directly affect the work of a parent advocate “There have been advocates who have no idea whether what they have advised their client is appropriate or not,” Howey said “There have been good issues that were ruined because the advocate did not understand contract law.” Howey has authored Special Education: Plain and Simple and a series of books centered on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act She also worked in several different roles including as a faculty member at William & Mary Law School’s Institute of Special Education Advocacy in Williamsburg It was there that she met Patricia Roberts, J.D. Their shared history inspired Roberts to host the Special Education Advocacy Summit at St The 2025 Special Education Advocacy Summit is scheduled for July 23 through July 26 on the St The summit provided training in special education advocacy for experienced advocates new attorneys and attorneys new to special education law “Her determination in educating others and professionalizing the role of special education advocates is shaping the field at St Howey hopes to continue her goal of making parent advocacy a regulated field in Indiana and in other states While continuing her education in her chosen field the School of Law also gave her a chance to fulfill a career milestone “I’ve always wanted to get my master’s degree but not just to get a master’s degree; I wanted something that fit in with what I’d been doing for the past 40 years,” she said and I am proud to be the first graduate in the nation with this degree and this concentration.”  Mary’s University School of Law student record since 1987 has crossed the desk of Yvonne Olfers (B.A Balancing academics as a Communication Studies major and athletics on the Women's Tennis team has been a challenge but one Stela Sifuentes tackled with determination Mary's University to transform generations as a professor and nonprofit leader 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 and she preceded him in death on December 17 Brian (Marlene) Steele of Saint Marys; by his grandchildren: Courtney (Matthew) Gabringer of Cincinnati; Dustin Steele of Bowling Green He is also survived by  numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School He was a retired truck driver and over the years had driven for Beatrice Foods He enjoyed firearms and was an excellent pool player He liked spending time camping with his family and friends and he was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys Funeral rites will be held 12:00 Noon on Monday Sunday and from 10:00-12:00 noon on Monday at the funeral home Memories and condolences may be sent to Jerry’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net North Shore news powered by The Daily Item LYNN — Fraser Field was the place to be over the weekend with the junior varsity baseball teams of Lynn Classical Mary’s squaring off in the third annual Dick Maag JV Memorial Tournament Maag coached baseball with Classical for more than 20 years and was part of Lynn’s school system for 38 years created the tournament in 2023 after hearing of Maag’s passing “We had a great showing this weekend and a lot of people came down to watch,” Whalen said Mary’s captured its third consecutive title with Saturday’s 15-4 win against English and Kalen Huddle combined for eight hits and four RBI while Cam Charest caught eyes with an inside-the-park home run tossing five innings that included nine strikeouts Jake Desmond of the Rams threw a no-hitter Mary’s first-round matchup against Classical – a 10-5 win Friday – Lucas Downey (5 K) earned the victory Huddle did offensive damage with two hits and three RBI Lynn Classical game had a lot of excitement to it,” Whalen said “The umpire came up to me after the game and said that out of all the games he’s umpired on the JV level that was the most varsity-like atmosphere.” Huddle was the weekend’s Most Valuable Player The all-tournament team consisted of Tech’s Yandel Nin “I also want to give a few shoutouts: the three JV coaches at Lynn Tech Lynn Classical Athletic Director Josh Mower for helping me set this up We are looking forward to year four next year.” Joey Barrett is the Daily Item's Sports Editor Barrett was also Sports Editor at Endicott College and treasurer of Endicott's Society of Professional Journalists branch Game Recap: Softball | 4/29/2025 8:03:00 PM Thanks for visiting has filed a lawsuit against The Leapfrog Group accusing the organization of publishing misleading and harmful hospital safety ratings The hospitals involved are Delray Medical Center According to the news release sent to CBS 12 by Tenet the lawsuit claims Leapfrog's ratings are inaccurate and corrupt The hospitals argue that these deceptive rankings damage their reputations and mislead the public about the quality of care they provide CBS 12 reported in December that these hospitals received "D" and "F" grades in Leapfrog's Fall 2024 survey The Palm Beach Health Network contends that these scores do not accurately reflect their safety standards they did not submit data to Leapfrog’s voluntary survey which is not a regulatory or credentialing requirement the hospitals have repeatedly tried to engage with Leapfrog to address their concerns about the rating methodology They claim Leapfrog changed its criteria last year to fail hospitals that did not participate in the survey deliberately Leapfrog unfairly evaluates non-participating hospitals by assigning them scores equivalent to the 'Worst Hospital’s Score' on several measures They argue this does not accurately reflect hospital performance or patient outcomes Florida residents should be very concerned when local hospitals.. waste money and court time to try to suppress publication of critical information their patients deserve to know," Leapfrog wrote in its response to CBS12 News The company expressed confidence that it would win emphasized the hospital's commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence “Our hospitals are continuously working to improve the patient experience and have been recognized repeatedly for our leadership in quality We will not allow that record to be smeared by The Leapfrog Group’s reckless and fundamentally dishonest ratings system,” she said See Also: Teen dies after being found unresponsive inside Stuart behavioral facility The hospitals accuse 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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center is excited to welcome Margaret Lane LeMay a certified physician assistant practicing vascular surgery “I chose to join Essentia because of the strong vascular team,” said Lane LeMay and working in this field allows me to contribute to working towards enhancing patients' quality of life.” Lane LeMay received her education from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Manchester She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants “I am passionate about helping patients understand their conditions and helping them make informed decisions about the treatments available that align with their goals of care,” said Lane LeMay “Vascular conditions often require ongoing management which allows you to develop a rapport with patients.” please visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on “Doctors & Providers.” Mary’s College of Maryland has found its new president the current president of Chatham University in Pittsburgh a public liberal arts college in Southern Maryland distinguished service building honors programs and hands-on approach to leadership are but a few of the qualities that made her the clear choice for this moment,” said John Bell which has an endowment of about $90 million The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. Her experience navigating tight budgets could be helpful at St which has an endowment of just under $40 million though it ended the year in a net positive because of a 2020 revenue bond Phillips was the inaugural dean of the honors college at Purdue University and associate dean of the honors college at Arizona State University She also made history as the first woman to earn a doctoral degree in city and regional planning from Georgia Tech University Phillips will succeed Tuajuanda Jordan, who will retire at the end of June after 11 years at St. Mary’s. Jordan’s tenure is marked by the construction of four major campus facilities, a tuition reduction and the creation of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland. This reporting is part of The Banner’s Education Hub, community-funded journalism that provides parents with resources they need to make decisions about how their children learn. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com KX NEWS Voices for the Missing at Bismarck State College Three more cases of measles confirmed in Williams County From poems to purpose: Minot rapper Dakotah Faye gets deep about recovery Eighth Circuit rules ND state law defines Ordinary High Water Mark for Missouri River NDFU urges Congress to pass bill to support family farmers The housing market is more competitive around Bismarck and Mandan in 2025 compared to the last two years Volunteers are still looking for Keith Schmidt in Dickinson Firefighters were fighting more grass fires around North Dakota over the weekend A rendering of the new critical care tower planned at St Mary’s Hospital took a step forward this week The Henrico Planning Commission on Thursday recommended approval of a zoning request tied to an eight-story critical care tower that Bon Secours wants to build at its hospital off Monument Avenue The 200,000-square-foot project would rise on an existing parking lot and patient drop-off area at the hospital’s main entrance that fronts Bremo Road the new tower is planned to feature six operating rooms and two catheterization labs among other facilities The tower is expected to have six levels of active facilities when it opens The project’s upper two floors would be built as shell space for future expansion Bridges are planned on several levels to connect the new tower to the existing hospital Bon Secours is seeking a provisional use permit from Henrico to allow the building to be built to the desired height and to relocate the hospital’s helipad which would be moved to the top of the new building The helipad is currently situated in a parking lot and the current pad would be converted to 55 parking spots The 0.8-acre site of the future tower is zoned Office (O-3) and is between two existing buildings of similar height on the St Buildings in O-3 are allowed to be a maximum of 110 feet tall by right and Bon Secours is seeking permission for a building height of 158 feet to accommodate an elevator shaft and other structures on top of the building though the building itself would remain within the zoning district’s by-right range A site plan of the new critical care tower proposed for the St The planned new building is outlined in black at the top of the image The request now heads to the Henrico Board of Supervisors for final approval Mary’s is a hub of higher level medical care for Bon Secours’ Richmond-area operations and the project is intended to better position the 744,000-square-foot hospital which is also a regional center for pediatrics and neonatal care The project is expected to nearly double the critical care capacity at St The tower would be part of an overall $370 million project at St which Bon Secours announced earlier this year Upgrades included in the project include making all patient rooms at St the hospital’s nearly 400 beds are split between private and shared rooms The hospital would tap into its existing stock of licensed medical beds to outfit the tower and would add 10 more bassinets and relocate existing ones as part of the tower project Other changes include improvements to the hospital’s loading dock The expansion project’s general contractor is DPR Architecture firm Perkins&Will was tapped to handle the project’s design CMTA and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger are also involved in the project Bon Secours expects to break ground on the project this summer and plans to start vertical construction of the tower The tower is currently slated to open in 2028 and the proposed expansion would be the latest in a series of projects over the years The last major project at the hospital was an emergency room that opened in 2013 This story is for our paid subscribers only Please become one of the thousands of BizSense Pro readers today Renew now by choosing a subscription below YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM ALL CHARGES FOR MONTHLY OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE EACH MEMBERSHIP WILL ONLY FUNCTION ON UP TO 3 MACHINES ACCOUNTS ABUSING THAT LIMIT WILL BE DISCONTINUED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM Jack joined BizSense in 2020, covering startups, retail, healthcare, public companies and nonprofits. 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Reach him at jack@richmondbizsense.com or 804-554-6545 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Looks fine but they shoehorned it right up on the south MOB Feel sorry for any patients in the rooms in that alley between the buildings Somehow I don’t think a lot of patient’s primary worry is a view out the window This expansion does away with all of the handicapped parking in that area It does away with the handicap parking in that space but it most certainly not do away with “all” the handicap parking in the “area” The hospital by law has to have a certain amount of handicap parking within a certain distance of the building I actually like how close it is to the south MOB Can’t imagine how bad it will be after they make this addition I have never had any trouble parking at St © 2025 Richmond BizSense - All Rights Reserved Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now × Recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Essentia Health-St it appeared that Ariana Sleen would need to postpone her wedding scheduled for Saturday Mary’s with severe back pain and a urinary tract infection and Ariana was placed on a ventilator and moved to the ICU a day before she was supposed to marry her fiancé Recognizing that she wasn’t going to be out of the hospital by then the couple decided to keep their wedding day and got married in one of the large patient rooms in the St Mary’s birthplace that includes a stunning view of Lake Superior and Canal Park were instrumental in preparing the room and ensuring it was ready for her big day Ariana and Chandler could be back in that same birthplace room in the near future — Ariana is about 30 weeks pregnant with their first child Here are a couple media stories of the Sleens’ resilience and unlikely wedding.  Northern News Now: Save the date: Duluth couple married in hospital after bride-to-be rushed to ICU WDIO: Bride gets married in the ICU after just coming off of the ventilator Home » Campus Life » Center for International Programs At the Center for International Programs (CIP) at St we are dedicated to supporting international students every step of the way From your first steps toward obtaining a visa to navigating life on campus we’re here to ensure your journey is seamless and enriching We’re more than a support office; we’re your partners in making your experience at St Mary’s University has earned the 2024-2025 Colleges of Distinction International Recognition celebrating our commitment to supporting international students with tailored resources and services at every stage of their academic journey This honor highlights our dedication to enriching the student experience through initiatives like International Student and Scholar Services academically and professionally in a new cultural environment Review the admission process for international undergraduate and graduate students Our dedicated staff is here to help with every step of the international student admission process from applying to submitting visa requirements to transitioning to living on campus Learn more about your next steps to apply as an international student at St 90% Participate in Optional Practical Training with full-time employments in the U.S ISSS is part of the Center for International Programs offering tailored support for international students and scholars Whether it’s navigating legal complexities or finding the best local spots to explore ISSS is here to support you throughout your time at St Our Study Abroad programs open the door to transformative international experiences we encourage students to explore new cultures The IEP is designed for non-native English speakers to master the language and prepare for academic success at St Mary’s Law equips students with lawyering skills and real-life experiences through our special programs Mary’s offers exceptional international experiences to Law students The Center for International Programs hosts many events during the year Learn more about our events by clicking on the buttons below The Center for International Programs team is happy to assist you Get to know the amazing people that make up the CIP team International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)Center for International ProgramsCenter for Life Directions Room 132 210-431-5091cip@stmarytx.edu Home » News » St Mary’s celebrates scholarship during Research Showcase Mary’s University will host Research Showcase 2025 a fun and engaging event to celebrate the scholarly and creative achievements happening throughout campus the event kicks off with a networking event for faculty and students followed by an inspiring alumni panel discussion a poster symposium featuring faculty and student research this event provides a dedicated space for faculty and student researchers to connect exchange ideas and explore opportunities for scholarly engagement Faculty are invited to showcase their research and discuss potential projects while students can learn how to get involved in faculty-led research Faculty seeking student researchers for the summer and fall semesters are invited to participate in this event.   Mary’s will host a keynote panel as well as faculty and student awards to celebrate achievements Mary’s University faculty on the topic of Building and Broadening Interdisciplinary Research  Information regarding Research Showcase can be found on the University’s Academic Research website. For questions, email URC@stmarytx.edu Thanks for visiting MYLAPORE TIMES Church-goers staged a protest at Our Lady of Visitation Church on St Mary’s Road this Monday morning when staff of GCC arrived at the campus to followup on a court order to close and demolish what is the present main church premises A large posse of policemen and women were also stationed at the church premises to handle untoward incidents The GCC team which oversees the local area returned to its office after it was told that the church was in the process of challenging the court order The church has been at the centre of legal as well as internal battles that have been going on for sometime now Much of this seems to have started after the church authorities won a legal battle against a set of families who rented church property as residences and where many unauthorised houses had come up The aggrieved seem to be the ones who have challenged the church the group challenged the building of a grotto and bell tower inside the church The issue was taken to GCC which  slapped a ‘stop’ notice on this project and froze this work did not have requisite orders for its building and development and hence must be closed and demolished The High Court accepted the plea of the petitioners and ordered requisite action A lawyer who handles legal cases of the church and is in the know of the local issues said that there were ‘mistakes’ made by the state in land records and that those were set right but also admitted that the church was built without obtaining all required permissions and that the church/diocese has appealed to CMDA and asked it to approve the church building small church which is associated with the legends of saint Thomas It is said that the apostle used to rest and preach here while moving between San Thome and Little Mount __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting