School of Liberal Arts (SOLA)

Your gift to the School of Liberal Arts supports opportunities for students to engage in transformational experiences.

Students who pursue an education in the liberal arts often aspire to intern with nonprofit and public-sector organizations where these internships are largely unpaid.

And, with 57% of Saint Mary's students receiving need-based financial aid, the majority of students simply cannot afford to forgo paid experiences despite how menial they may be.

Your gift to the Liberal Arts Bridge Program will support Internship Scholarships, so that our students can explore career interests in the fields of the visual and performing arts, community development or local government, build professional networks and develop skills that will prepare them for their first professional opportunity.

Your investment in the Dean's Fund for Academic Distinction will provide important resources to be used at the dean’s discretion to support emerging maker spaces, student and faculty research and scholarship, and unanticipated needs within our departments.

Join our generous supporters and make a gift today to provide transformative experiences for students in the School of Liberal Arts!