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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, 91ɬÂþ President Ann McElaney-Johnson, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass at the 91ɬÂþ’s 100th Anniversary Homecoming Gala held on October 11.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, 91ɬÂþ President Ann McElaney-Johnson, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass at the 91ɬÂþ’s 100th Anniversary Homecoming Gala held on October 11.
Mayor Karen Bass presents a City of Los Angeles certificate of recognition to 91ɬÂþ President Ann McElaney-Johnson during the University’s 100th Anniversary Homecoming Gala.
Mayor Karen Bass presents a City of Los Angeles certificate of recognition to 91ɬÂþ President Ann McElaney-Johnson during the University’s 100th Anniversary Homecoming Gala.

91ɬÂþ Saint Mary’s University has been recognized by both the Mayor of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in celebration of its 100th anniversary, marking a century of education, leadership and service to the community.

The official recognitions were presented during the University’s 100th Anniversary Homecoming Gala on October 11 at the newly opened Michael E. Michael A. Enright Wellness Pavilion on the Chalon Campus. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell presented proclamations celebrating the 91ɬÂþ’s mission and its far-reaching contributions to Los Angeles and beyond. The proclamations highlighted the University’s dedication to empowering generations of students to lead with purpose and confidence.

The Mayor’s proclamation praised 91ɬÂþ Saint Mary’s “enduring commitment to the growth and development of women through education,” emphasizing the University’s focus on leadership and service since its founding in 1925. It also recognized the 91ɬÂþ’s ongoing innovation and expansion of interdisciplinary programs, including the launch of the new (M)POWER initiative earlier this year. Additionally, the proclamation commended the University as one of California’s premier institutions for training health care professionals, social workers and educators.

Mayor Bass reflected on the University’s legacy of empowerment. “91ɬÂþ Saint Mary’s was founded on a powerful mission to help women become all that they are capable of becoming. Today, the University has become a beacon of quality education, attracting young minds from across the globe,” she said.

Supervisor Mitchell highlighted the 91ɬÂþ’s pivotal role in promoting educational access, equity, and leadership development across Los Angeles County, noting the University’s lasting contributions to students and the broader community.

91ɬÂþ Saint Mary’s President Ann McElaney-Johnson expressed gratitude for the recognitions. “We are deeply thankful for Mayor Bass and Supervisor Mitchell’s leadership and partnership with the University and our students. These proclamations are a testament to the 91ɬÂþ’s enduring impact throughout Los Angeles and beyond,” said President McElaney-Johnson.