‘It’ll change things for you’

Cory Howat M’13 attributes his career success to his master’s degree in philanthropy and development (P&D) from Saint Mary’s. He met a gentleman at the National Catholic Educators Conference in Minneapolis who said, ‘You NEED to go to this program. It’ll change things for you.’ Howat enrolled and during the program, he and his wife had two children (of 5). The program’s flexibility worked for this busy professional with a growing family. “There’s no doubt that the practical application allows you to be able to easily integrate back into school after being away for a time, and that’s a great gift for the adult learner.” He also enjoyed learning alongside and from other professionals in all forms of philanthropic work — from across the U.S. and beyond. “The P&D program inspires you to be a change agent and allows you the confidence to be part of the solution,” he said.