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Saint Martin’s University empowers military-affiliated students with gold standard services

LACEY, Wash. — Military veterans and transitioning active-duty students bring valuable skills and life experience to the college environment. At Saint Martin’s University, the Veterans Center serves as a vital resource for these hardworking soldiers and their families, offering support that spans academic advising, peer connection, career development, mentorship and assistance with VA benefits and financial aid. This commitment to military-affiliated students earned Saint Martin’s the Gold designation as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School, awarded by VIQTORY. The distinction honors institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting military and veteran communities, and complements Saint Martin’s recent recognition as a 2025–2026 Military Support College of Distinction.

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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
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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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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.
Shining Bright: Tom and Pat Barte’s 60 years with Saint Martin’s University
Saint Martin’s did so much for us; we are happy to give what we can.
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Tom ('68) & Pat Barte
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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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Tom ('68) & Pat Barte
Finding self and a second home in Ireland
People often talk about "finding themselves," and I never truly understood that until I experienced this incredible year. Living in a new country, surrounded by fresh perspectives and endless opportunities for adventure, breathed new life into me.
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Deena Benmouloud '25
Biology
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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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Deena Benmouloud '25
Biology

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