Renee Acena
Renee Acena has a competitive drive to win. As an 8-year-old, the College of Saint Mary (CSM) sophomore began playing recreational tennis with friends in her hometown of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.... Learn More »
Danielle Abboud
Soon after Danielle Abboud’s son, Aiden, was born, she and her husband noticed the infant was missing milestones. At 15 months old, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
After nine years of intense... Learn More »
Grace Rooks
On any given day, Grace Rooks can be found heading to class, giving a tour to prospective students, helping students in her role as a resident advisor, or participating in one of the several... Learn More »
Kendra Wiese
Kendra Wiese remembers the day College of Saint Mary officials surprised her with a life-changing opportunity during her senior year at Scotus Central Catholic High School in Columbus, Neb.
Kendra... Learn More »
Richard Hendley
Growing up in a low-income neighborhood, college seemed out of reach for Richard Hendley. Most of his friends, as well as his brother and sister, didn’t graduate high school.
But the Jacksonville,... Learn More »
Morgan Weeg
Morgan Weeg always had an interest in the medical field though it wasn’t clear what she would do. Through internships, she discovered physical therapy and began working with children in a PT clinic... Learn More »
Ni Watson
Ni Watson wanted to go to college. But the New Jersey native had just given birth to her daughter, Autumn. How would she juggle a child and college classes?
Ni began searching online for schools that... Learn More »
Gabby Linbrunner
Gabby Linbrunner remembers being so nervous as she began middle school at the former Papillion Junior High. But Gabby, who is now a senior education major at College of Saint Mary (CSM), thrived in... Learn More »
