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CULTIVATING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL # Nebraska's College of Saint Mary prepares students to thrive. By Jennifer Gravely E PHOTOS BY HEATHER HALL xpanding the mind and spirit is the objective at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. This all-women's institution offers associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in a supportive, spiritual environment that holds true to the university's Catholic heritage. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Mercy, College of Saint Mary provides a liberal arts education to a student population of roughly 1,000 and is the only all-women's college within a ﬁve-state area. The majority of students major in occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant studies, education, business, or the sciences. One of the university's goals is to make higher education more affordable, and many academic departments have been restructured to achieve this. For instance, a new three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is being introduced that will save students more than $20,000 if they attend year-round. The university also offers unique suite-style campus apartments for single student mothers and their children called Mothers Living and Learning, the largest initiative of its kind in the nation. As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference, College of Saint Mary offers competitive cross country, soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, swimming, golf, and volleyball. With a central location in the city of Omaha, students also beneﬁt from a wide array of cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities outside of campus. Pair that with the supportive, academic-based collegiate community, and students have everything they need to thrive at College of Saint Mary. From top: Biology major Brianna Tureaud (left, Class of 2015), Nursing major Bridgette Weishaar (Class of 2017), and Physician Assistant Studies major Jessica Parks (Class of 2016) 7000 Mercy Rd. Omaha, NE 402.399.2355 CSM.edu usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2014 199 http://www.CSM.edu http://www.CSM.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Best Cultural Sites
Great Escapes: RIU Hotels and Resorts
Style Spotlight: Beach Wear
Golf: Wyndham Championship
Diversions: Stargazing
Connections: Everybody's Business
Gear Up: Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Vancouver
Great Tastes: Bonefish Grill
Special Section: Orange County, California
University Spotlight: Salisbury University
Special Section: Celebrate Opera
To Your Health: Lumiday and Luminite
Special Section: Newport News, Virginia
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Great Dates: Las Vegas Marathon
Special Section: Women's College Coalition
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2014