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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.