OMAHA, NEBRASKA (August 12, 2020) — College of Saint Mary would like to congratulate the 226 students of this year's spring and summer graduating class. These students received their degrees at Commencement on Sunday, August 2, at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. The commencement address was delivered by Laurie Smith Camp, judge of the United States District Court. CSM President Dr Maryanne Stevens presented degrees to the graduates. The Spirit of Saint Mary Award, the University's highest accolade, was awarded to Miriam Olague Cepeda '20.
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONOR (if listed)
East Moline, IL
Alleigh Gates, Bachelor of Science
*Graduation Honors
Graduation with honors is based on the undergraduate student's quality-point average for College of Saint Mary courses only. To be eligible for honors, the student must complete at least sixty-five semester hours of CSM courses at the bachelor's degree level or thirty-seven semester hours at the associate's degree level.
For Bachelor's Degrees
- summa cum laude: a student must obtain a quality-point average of at least 3.9
- magna cum laude: a student must obtain a quality-point average of at least 3.7
- cum laude: a student must obtain a quality-point average of at least 3.5
For Associate's Degrees
- with highest honors: a student must obtain a quality-point average of at least 3.9
- with high honors: a student must obtain a quality-point average of at least 3.7
- with honors: a student must obtain a quality-point average of at least 3.5
College of Saint Mary has been educating leaders since 1923. Founded for women by The Sisters of Mercy, CSM is a thriving Catholic university that provides access to affordable education. CSM fosters potential and leadership through academic excellence, scholarship, and lifelong learning. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in many of today's highest-paying, in-demand fields, including physician-assistant studies, occupational therapy, nursing, science, education, business, and legal studies.
CSM offers its student body an enriching collegiate experience that includes competitive athletics and a wide range of fine arts opportunities. A member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), CSM Flames student-athletes field teams in 11 competitive sports: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, bowling, competitive dance, golf, swimming, tennis, track & field, and cross country. Fine arts play a large role in rounding out an academic experience, and CSM provides students with the opportunity to continue their passion for music, art and drama.
Located in the heart of Omaha, home of four Fortune 500 companies, CSM's 40-acre campus is adjacent to Aksarben Village's vibrant and bustling retail and entertainment space, as well as Baxter Arena. CSM is minutes from world-class attractions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Joslyn Art Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, and CenturyLink Center Omaha.
