2011
St. Mary's University College marks its 25th anniversary with several celebrations throughout the year.
Dr. Gerry Turcotte is appointed St. Mary's University College's third president.
The former Midlands United Church is renamed Father Michael J. McGivney Hall at a dedication ceremony recognizing the contributions of the Knights of Columbus of Alberta, and the Supreme Council.
St. Mary’s University College initiates a site development planning process to identify guiding
principles, development options and concept plans for its 35-acre campus.2010
Catholic Women’s League endows the $1.2 million CWL Chair for Catholic Studies at St. Mary’s University College. Dr. Michael Duggan is appointed to the inaugural Chair.
St. Mary's awards its first Bachelor of Education degrees at its largest convocation to date, with 32 students receiving BEd degrees and 54 earning Bachelor of Arts degrees.
Lightning Athletics is accepted into the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) beginning in 2012.
St. Mary’s University College partners with the Ukrainian Catholic University to promote academic, research and cultural exchanges.
St. Mary’s University College is admitted to the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU).
The Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) evaluates and affirms the baccalaureate programs at St. Mary’s University College.
2009
St. Mary's University College marks its tenth anniversary on the former Father Lacombe Home site in Midnapore.
St. Mary's produces the Canadian premiere of Speak Truth to Power, a play, photography exhibition and book which herald human rights defenders from around the world.
2008
A new Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree is introduced. Canada's first education degree specifically designed to prepare teachers for Catholic schools attracted full enrolment in Fall 2008. The former Midlands United Church is renovated to accommodate this new program.
St. Mary's University College is awarded a Calgary Heritage Authority Lion Award for restoration of the Le Fort Centre.
2007
Renovation of the historic Lacombe heritage buildings is completed thanks to the generous donation of Ron and Tara Mathison. The buildings are renamed The Le Fort Centre in honour of Monsignor Joseph Le Fort.
Lightning Athletics bring home gold in men's and women's basketball and women's futsal.
Three-year degrees with concentrations in History and Psychology are introduced.
2006
The Midlands United Church is purchased.
Restoration of the historic Lacombe heritage buildings begins.
2005
For the first time in St. Mary's history over 500 students were enrolled.
Course registrations were up 30 per cent over the previous year.
The St. Mary's University College Library upgraded to an internet-based system that linked it electronically to the University of Calgary Library as well as to the Alliance/Nazarene University College libraries.
In the 2005 provincial budget, St. Mary's became eligible to receive public funds.
2004
In the 2003-2004 academic year, Lightning Athletics brings home ACAL gold in men's volleyball, men's and women's basketball and futsal, and bronze in hockey.
The Private Colleges Accreditation Board recommends to the Ministry of Learning that St. Mary's College be authorized to grant three- and four-year degree programs in English.
The St. Mary's College Act is amended. By Order-in-Council the Government of Alberta authorizes the college to grant three-year BA degrees with concentrations in General Studies and English, and a four-year BA degree with a major in English.
The Minister of Learning grants approval to designate St. Mary's a University College. On June 16, St. Mary's University College officially comes into existence. On September 25, 2004, St. Mary's University College holds its first convocation and awards its first BA degrees.
2003
The Private Colleges Accreditation Board recommends to the Ministry of Learning that St. Mary's College be authorized to grant a three-year BA degree with a concentration in General Studies. The College is informed that the St. Mary's College Act has to be amended before degree programs can be implemented.
In December, the College applies to the Private Colleges Accreditation Board for authorization to grant a three-year BA degree with a concentration in English and a four-year BA degree with a major in English.
In September full- and part-time enrolment increases to 432 students.
2002
St. Mary's College submits its application for its first BA degree to the Private Colleges Accreditation Board, Ministry of Learning and Province of Alberta. In September, full- and part-time enrolment increases to 373 students.
2001
St. Mary's College completes an agreement with the Diocese of Calgary to purchase the 35-acre Lacombe site. The College receives eight acres as a grant from the Diocese and purchases the remaining 27 acres for $8.75 million.
Lightning Athletics men's and women's basketball compete for the first time in the Alberta Colleges Athletic League (ACAL). Women win gold. Athletics grows to include men's and women's basketball, volleyball and ice hockey. In September, full- and part-time enrolment increases to 277 students.
2000
In September, full- and part-time enrolment increases to 237 students.
1999
St. Mary's moves to the historic Father Lacombe Centre in Midnapore. A new library building is completed and named St. Basil's Hall in recognition of the Basilian Fathers' donation of the library and their general support of the college.
Dr. Terrence Downey is appointed College President. In September there are 183 full- and part-time students enrolled.
1998
St. Mary's completes its last full year on the St. Anthony's School campus and prepares to transfer the College to the Lacombe Centre.
The student body numbers 101.
1997
St. Mary's hires its first faculty, enters into an affiliation agreement with St. Francis Xavier University and begins to offer university transfer courses at St. Anthony's School.
1996
Dr. David Lawless becomes the first full-time president.
1994
St. Mary's begins to offer professional development courses for teachers and education students in collaboration with the Calgary Catholic School Board.
St. Mary's College Foundation is created.
1993
Dr. John Thompson is named acting president of St. Mary's College.
1991
The Board of Governors decides to create an independent Catholic liberal arts college following the University of Calgary's decision not to proceed with affiliation.
1986-1991
An affiliation proposal with the University of Calgary is prepared and on-going discussions are held with the University and the Catholic community.
1986
The St. Mary's College Act is passed by the provincial legislature.
1985
Fr. Tom Mohan, CSB, Dr. John McCarthy, and Mr. William Dickie draft a charter for a Catholic College to be known as St. Mary's and affiliated with the University of Calgary.