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Eric Shaughnessy ’25 shared these remarks during the 2025 Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Good evening, faculty, families, friends and my fellow graduates.…

Faith Featherston ’25 shared these remarks during the Board of Trustees General Session in May 2025 As I prepare to graduate tomorrow, I would like to ta…

Lillie Gendel ’25 shared these remarks during the Board of Trustees General Session in May 2025 Good afternoon, Thank you for the opportunity to speak wi…

Marcia Miller, Ph.D., RN, dean of the Division of Nursing and Sciences, shared these remarks during the 2025 Nursing Pinning Ceremony. It is both an honor …

Eleni Miller ’25MSN spoke to fellow graduates on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the Woods Online and Graduate student speaker for the 3 p.m. ceremony. Good a…

Classes are over for the semester, so you may have more time on your hands. There are still plenty of ways to make the most of your summer, though. Be sure…

Jonathan Hayden ’25 spoke to fellow graduates on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as the campus student speaker. “Before we begin, take a moment to remember…

Name: Mikayla MillsMajor: Nursing and PsychologyHometown: Brownsburg, Indiana 1. Why did you choose to earn your degree at SMWC?The original reason I looke…

By Hannah Harvey, senior environmental science major My time at The Woods will truly stay with me forever. I have gotten the amazing opportunity to connect…

Name: Darcie Cox Major: K-6 Elementary Education w/ Mild InterventionHometown: Roachdale, Indiana 1. Why did you choose to earn your de…

By Ashley Bennett, M.Ed., Education Department Chair, Assistant Professor As a professor at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, I believe teaching is one of t…

Name: Rachel FoyMajor: Music TherapyHometown: Nashville, Indiana 1. Why did you choose your earn your degree at SMWC?I chose to go through the program here…