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Public History Programs at St. Mary’s University Thanks for visiting the StMU History program. Our faculty educate and prepare our students for careers in public history and teaching. History Department at St.

Mary's University encourages participation and interaction. This page serves as a forum for discussions about University-related topics and interactions among people with an interest in our school. We hope to provide a forum for dialogue among the many diverse voices of our University, and we encourage comments about the content you find here.

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Take a look back at St. Mary's University history through The Rattler! From student life and campus humor to political d...
10/16/2026

Take a look back at St. Mary's University history through The Rattler! From student life and campus humor to political debates and changing technology, these newspaper clippings highlight the stories and conversations that shaped different generations of Rattlers.

Save the Date! Check the link in bio and register for the TX Latino Economic Mobility Symposium!
10/14/2026

Save the Date! Check the link in bio and register for the TX Latino Economic Mobility Symposium!

When we think about the Underground Railroad, we often imagine enslaved people escaping north. However, some freedom see...
10/13/2026

When we think about the Underground Railroad, we often imagine enslaved people escaping north. However, some freedom seekers traveled south, crossing the dangerous waters between Florida and the Bahamas.

Known as the Saltwater Underground Railroad, these maritime routes offered another path toward freedom. Their stories remind us that the fight for freedom went beyond borders and that the Underground Railroad was not limited to one direction.

Every photo tells a story, and every memory is a piece of our history!Join us in preserving the moments that made the La...
10/12/2026

Every photo tells a story, and every memory is a piece of our history!

Join us in preserving the moments that made the Law community special through our Time Capsule Project! Whether it's an old photograph, a favorite memory, or a story worth sharing, we want to hear from YOU!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your memories digitally! No physical items are needed to participate.

Calling all student creators, storytellers, and historians!!Have a project, poem, essay, photograph, or story that explo...
10/12/2026

Calling all student creators, storytellers, and historians!!

Have a project, poem, essay, photograph, or story that explores empathy and community? Submit it for inclusion in St. Mary's upcoming Zine focused on Empathy in Public History.

Deadline: November 1, 2026

History lives in the archives! 📚 Join us as we explore past editions of St. Mary's University's student newspaper, uncov...
10/08/2026

History lives in the archives! 📚 Join us as we explore past editions of St. Mary's University's student newspaper, uncovering campus stories, student voices, and memories from October 8 throughout the years.
Through Public History and Archives, we preserve these moments and connect today's Rattlers with generations before them! 💙💛

Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm in a discussion about Fred Carrasco!
09/22/2026

Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm in a discussion about Fred Carrasco!

Calling all student creators, storytellers, and historians!Have a poem, essay, photograph, or story that explores empath...
09/22/2026

Calling all student creators, storytellers, and historians!

Have a poem, essay, photograph, or story that explores empathy and community? Submit it for inclusion in St. Mary's upcoming zine focused on Empathy in Public History.

Deadline: November 1, 2026

Join us for the Mexican American Studies Mixer during Hispanic Heritage Month! Connect with new friends and learn about ...
09/21/2026

Join us for the Mexican American Studies Mixer during Hispanic Heritage Month! Connect with new friends and learn about this year's MAS and CMAS offerings.
Monday, Sept. 21 | 3:30–4:30 PMUC Alumni Conference Room

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