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Saint Martin's University earns Gold for Higher Education in 2026 Best of South Sound Awards

LACEY, Wash. — Saint Martin's University is honored to announce that it has once again been named the Gold winner in the Higher Education category in the 2026 Best of South Sound awards. Chosen entirely through community voting and presented annually by The Olympian, the award recognizes organizations making a positive difference that have earned the trust and support of residents across the South Sound.

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The School of Health and Allied Health (SHAH) builds on the foundation of a liberal arts education at Saint Martin's University. The School educates students to be transformational leaders, grounded in Benedictine values, committed to social justice and dedicated to lifelong learning. Through a holistic approach, the School embodies a learner-centered education grounded in the University's core values of faith, reason, service and community. The School prepares graduates who are courageously committed to evidence-based practice, social justice and a lifelong spirit of inquiry, equipping them to meet the needs of the global community.

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