WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in April 2023. Student name, hometown, parents’ or guardians’ name/s Shamat Abraha, Saint Paul, Minn., Amanuel Abraha Teklemariam and Wikyanos Affa Jostin Alvarado, Northlake, Ill., Erika and Leonel Alvarado Elise Amerongen, Lake Elmo, Minn., John and Lisa […]
Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Bob Elmore, Ph.D., has been named dean of academic affairs. Elmore started in the role on June 5. As dean of academic affairs, he will oversee curriculum and instruction, registrar, online operations, accreditation and assessment, among other responsibilities. Elmore has worked in higher education for more than 20 […]
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks to the generosity of two alumni benefactors, Saint Mary’s University’s Max Molock Field, and its Fastpitch Softball Field will have a new look in the fall. Gary Klein, Saint Mary’s vice president for advancement, and Brian Sisson, athletic director, announced that a significant gift of more than $800,000 — spearheaded by […]
The Very. Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., Saint Mary’s University president, was one of eight honorees celebrated for excellence by Synergy & Leadership Exchange and Saint Mary’s at the Character Recognition Awards luncheon on May 16. Father Burns was presented with the 2023 Champion of Character Award. This award was developed by the Synergy […]
Members of the Saint Mary’s community continue to show their expertise in the academic disciplines they study. This has been on display the last few months as staff and faculty have published research, in panel discussions, and received awards for work in their field. Wieser publishes research focusing on MBAs and gender pay gap Michelle […]
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is announcing the election of The Most Reverend Robert E. Barron, D.D, S.T.D., Bishop of Winona-Rochester to its Board of Trustees. The university is governed by its Board of Trustees, which has fiduciary responsibility for the governance of the university. The Most Reverend Robert E. Barron is […]
Having worked as a teacher for years, Samantha Holland knew when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it would have a long-lasting impact on school classrooms. To combat those disruptions, Holland made the decision to apply to Saint Mary’s to pursue her Ed.S. in Educational Administration degree and become an administrator. “As a teacher, you manage your […]
WINONA – Today, Saint Mary’s and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Saint Mary’s student Riley Hall has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement at participating […]
Kintzi named Distinguished Fellow Audrey Kintz is recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as one of this year’s Distinguished Fellows. The Distinguished Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have made significant leadership contributions to the association and the fundraising profession. The designation represents the pinnacle of service to the tenets of giving, volunteerism, and […]
Saint Mary’s staff, faculty, and alumni continue to show they are experts in the academic disciplines they study. This has been on display the last few months as faculty members and alumni have published books, published papers in academic journals, and provided expert advice to those considering higher education. Faculty member, alumna of Saint Mary’s […]
During this year’s Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition April 18, Lasallian students from across the U.S. examined a major ethical dilemma facing today’s top largest technology companies — and Saint Mary’s team brought home the trophy for first place. The real-world scenario is an annual opportunity to test students’ research and presentation skills, but also […]
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Chris Ebert B’20 was stuck. He was ready for a new challenge at work, but advancing without a bachelor’s degree was going to be nearly impossible. “I was stuck against that ceiling,” he said. “I was lucky to get as far as I did without a degree. I needed that piece of paper to knock […]
Dan Pierce believes earning his undergraduate degree is essential to his personal and professional growth and will help him advance his career and achieve his long-term goals. Pierce, who’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in spring 2023, selected Saint Mary’s Adult Education Program due to the flexibility that allowed him to […]
It has been six months since the launch of Saint Mary’s new website. In that time, thousands of changes and improvements have been made with continuous improvement the name of the game for the university’s top channel of communication. As was noted upon the launch of the site, the focus of the site is reaching […]
WINONA/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Just weeks after announcing a record $25 million gift commitment, Saint Mary’s University has received a new gift of $4.5 million. “Two gifts of this importance in such a short amount of time is extraordinary,” said the Very Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., Saint Mary’s president. “At a time when the […]
With philanthropy being a key focus to help advance Saint Mary’s strategic plan, the university community is pleased to announce that it has received a $4.5 million gift. The gift comes from an anonymous donor and will be used for the renovation of Aquinas Hall. This new gift comes just weeks after the university received […]
As the academic year winds down in Winona, with commencement slated for Saturday, April 29, and with adult learners continuing their Saint Mary’s education wherever they are along their path, it is a good time to celebrate the progress made and reflect on the many months of good work completed. The year-long effort to advance […]
GiGi Centeno B’22 decided that the best way she could bring about positive change in society is by pairing a career in politics with gathering international teaching experience. A job with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s office and a plan to teach in Korea this spring has solidified that she is on the right path. When […]
When Rebecca Beaufeaux first stepped in the door at Saint Mary’s, a master’s degree was not her end goal. Like most educators, Beaufeaux, an music and arts education teacher in Chippewa Falls, Wis., was required to accrue professional development hours. Because of a partnership between her school and the university, she was able to fulfill […]