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Saint Martin’s University celebrates 20 years of the Gala, raising $2 million for student scholarships with Chef Rick Bayless

LACEY, Wash. — Saint Martin’s University celebrated the 20th anniversary of its signature black-tie Gala on Saturday, November 1, 2025, raising $2 million for student scholarships. Hosted by celebrity chef Rick Bayless, the milestone event honored two decades of generosity and community support that have made a Saint Martin’s education accessible to all students.

Saint Martin’s University upgrades baseball field thanks to unprecedented donation

School sports teams often rely on the generous support of dedicated fans, former players and alumni. At Saint Martin’s University, an anonymous $1.5 million gift was recently earmarked for the Saints Athletics baseball program. These funds will help with facility and field upgrades as well as other team needs, working to create what the school hopes will be the best baseball diamond in all of Olympia.

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Washington State Representative Melanie Morgan ’95 advocates for every voice
“Engage your community and stand up for those who cannot speak out or cannot vote. That is how we ensure the pathway is clear and free, just as it is promised in our Constitution.”
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Melanie Morgan '95
Washington State Representative
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Stewardship
To appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. "Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar." — Rule of Benedict 31
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Melanie Morgan '95
Washington State Representative
From the front lines to the front row: Washington State Representative Joshua Penner ’09 leads with purpose
“If you’re in the room, you belong in the room."
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Joshua Penner '09
Washington State Representative
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Stewardship
To appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. "Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar." — Rule of Benedict 31
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Joshua Penner '09
Washington State Representative
Saint Martin’s University announces 14th cohort of Benedictine Scholars
Ten incoming first-year students have been selected to serve as the 14th cohort of Benedictine Scholars.
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Benedictine Scholars Program
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Community Living
To become who we are by our relationships with others. “Let all things be common to all.” — Rule of Benedict 33
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Benedictine Scholars Program
Saint Martin’s University announces 2025 Trustee Scholarship recipients
“We’re thrilled to welcome Sophie, Bailey and Julissa to the Saint Martin’s community and support them as they shape meaningful futures in their fields.”
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Caitlin Gordon
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
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Caitlin Gordon
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Computer Science students visit Microsoft Campus, hosted by alumna Nargiza Yusupova
"The opportunity to visit an active location where a modern tech company operates, and interact with people who understand its inner workings, was invaluable. Overall, it was a cool experience that assisted in professional development!"
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Ben Gress '25
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Dignity of Work
To appreciate the dignity of work in God’s creation. "They live by the labor of their hands.” — Rule of Benedict 48
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Ben Gress '25
Could you negotiate a climate deal? ENVS 340 students just did
From negotiation tables to press interviews, our students tackled real-world challenges and worked together to keep global warming below 2°C.
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Climate Simulation Conference
Facilitated by UN advisor Dr. Amanda Bielawski
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Living Our Benedictine Values
Drawing of a goblet
Stewardship
To appreciate and to care lovingly for all the goods of this place. "Regard all utensils as if they were the sacred vessels of the altar." — Rule of Benedict 31
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Climate Simulation Conference
Facilitated by UN advisor Dr. Amanda Bielawski
The Phantom Regret: A Day on the Set of a Student Production
SMU student Alex Greene stars as Amelia Sinclair in ‘The Phantom Regret’ | Photo Courtesy of Cassandra England.
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Cassandra England '25
Communication studies & theater arts
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Cassandra England '25
Communication studies & theater arts
CAS students present at American Chemical Society Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium
"It was a wonderful experience for our students to see the research of undergraduate students at peer institutions."
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Sailaja Arungundram, Ph.D. & Brandy Fox, Ph.D.
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Dignity of Work
To appreciate the dignity of work in God’s creation. "They live by the labor of their hands.” — Rule of Benedict 48
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Sailaja Arungundram, Ph.D. & Brandy Fox, Ph.D.

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