Roger J. Thompson

Thrilled to be serving as the 31st President of Saint Mary's College of California. SMC's student-centered learning community is like no other. Go Gaels!

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

Prospective students, are you ready to join and study at the US News & World Report, “#1 Ranked in the West” institution!! It’s November, and we have students studying by the Swimming Pool—highlighters in hand!! Come join us in the California Sun!! #smcadmissions #GoGaels #SMC

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

Thank you, @ronkroichick! @sfchronicle

[Ron Kroichick @ronkroichick]

Amid turbulent times in college sports, with many schools cutting non-revenue programs, St. Mary’s is going the other way. SMC will announce today it is adding men’s and women’s swimming, and also men’s and women’s water polo. Chronicle scoop: https://t.co/7mPXBEaro7

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

@Gregory_Gardens @SMC_WSoccer @stmarysca Glad you had a terrific time at the Saint Mary’s Stadium! Go Gators & Gaels!

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

All Gaels, let’s get out & support our soccer team! See you next Thursday at the stadium! Go Gaels!! @smcgaels @GaelAlumni

[Gregory Gardens Elem. @Gregory_Gardens]

Our first Gator Night Out of the School year and this time we are checking out the @SMC_WSoccer! Grab the fam, your Gator Gear and meet us at the game!
Discounted tickets available- https://t.co/5Aybfzrv6i
@smcgaels @SMCPresThompson

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

@smcgaels @GaelAlumni @SMC_Baseball There are very few times you can do something that has not been done before. Yesterday, Gaels Baseball won the first NCAA Regional over #8 & host Oregon State—CONGRATS!! Complete team effort!! PROUD of Coach V and the team—ONWARD!! #GoGaels

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

@GaelAlumni @stmarysca On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and the families who supported them. Today, more than most days, reminds us, Freedom is not Free. @USArmy @USNavy @usairforce @USMC @uscoastguard

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

@SMC_Baseball @smcgaels @GaelAlumni @WCCsports INCREDIBLY PROUD of Coach V and the guys, who tonight in Vegas WON the WCC baseball tournament Championship!!! YES, NCAA TICKET PUNCHED!!! CANNOT Wait to welcome the WCC CHAMPIONS back to campus!! GO GAELS!!

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

Thanks, @KTVU, for having me on to discuss my @sfchronicle op-ed. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with @sal_castaneda about why @stmarysca believes so strongly in creating more opportunities and exceptional experiences for its students. @GaelAlumni
https://t.co/uJ1JMPlxvp

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

@T3Bracketology You bet, @T3Bracketology!

And don't forget our outstanding academics, small class sizes, national recognition as a College That Changes Lives, and a 7th-seeded Men’s Basketball team that's moving on to the second round of March Madness! #GaelMadness @stmarysca @GaelAlumni

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

Happy to share an op-ed of mine, published today in the San Francisco Chronicle:
https://t.co/Ino2d2yFPd
@sfchronicle @stmarysca #GaelsMadness

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

@coreydu @saintmaryshoops @uoregon @coreydu You are the BEST Corey! One of my favorite all time Ducks pulling for the Gaels! Let’s get both teams victories tomorrow! By the way, You are excused from work tomorrow!! #GoGaels #GoDucks @CBSSports @MarchMadnessMBB @CBSSportsCBB

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

Go Gaels!! #GaelMadness #GaelsRise #GoGaels
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[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

It was great hosting actor-educator @William_Allen_Young yesterday here at @stmarysca! Mr. Young heads up the Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment.

As a proud partner, we can't wait to start offering scholarships to students coming from the Young Center. Go Gaels!

[Saint Mary's Softball @GaelsSoftball]

Don’t mind us, just sweepin’ 🧹

Congratulations to Mia Zabat who has been named @wccsports Player of the Week AND Odhi Vasquez for being named Pitcher of the Week!

#GaelsRise

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

@smcgaels @saintmaryshoops @GaelAlumni @WCCsports @espn CONGRATULATIONS to Coach Bennett & the entire team on clinching the WCC Conference Championship in Spokane tonight! Gutty, gritty WIN—25-4—PROUD of the guys!! GO GAELS!! #Gaels

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

Our first holiday season at @stmarysca has been special for me and Deb. In this short video, recorded at our on-campus residence, we share some thoughts on what makes SMC such a wonderful place this time of year. I hope you enjoy it.

Have a joyous Christmas and a wonderful 2025!

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

.@GoDucks .@USC_Athletics .@uscfb With the passing of Coach John Robinson, I send my condolences to his family & everyone at USC. I was honored to know Coach. A University of Oregon alum, John Robinson was a leader, teacher and one heck of a football coach. RIP Coach Robinson

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

Today, I hope you will join me and the @stmarysca community in showing our gratitude and support for those who have worn the uniform. Their contributions have shaped our nation and our local communities, and they deserve our respect and recognition. https://t.co/szmz5KrTUE

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

To my colleagues and friends in Eugene, sending my condolences on the passing of “Frog”. I just learned he passed away. The .@uoregon & Eugene without Frog and his tremendous sense of humor and welcoming personality will be missed! RIP. #Legend #GoDucks

[Roger J. Thompson @SMCPresThompson]

There are just so many places to go and things to do when you're at Saint Mary's! See this awesome Instagram video by @smccampusrec https://t.co/hTvweZ8DqS