As the Saint Mary’s community prepares for the upcoming school year, the B.S. in Nursing program is excited to welcome over 40 new students to the program, nearing the cohort’s capacity of 50 students. With the incoming class of 43 students and the existing two cohorts, the program now has 72 students enrolled in total. “It's surprising that the program has grown so fast,” said Sister Agnes Mary Graves, RSM, DNP, director of the B.S. in Nursing program. “I know…
Collaborative workspace inspires students' creativity From crafting holiday gifts for family members to building 3D models of the COVID-19 virus and learning about how to market and mass produce products — there is no limit to the creativity and hands-on learning that takes place in the Anthony B’59 and Sandra Adducci Family Makerspace. "Our goal with the purpose and the physical location of the makerspace is to bring business and science together,” said Michelle Wieser, dean of the School of…
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2023 spring semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes 465 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale. Aidan Adamek, Helena, Mont. Elise Amerongen, Lake Elmo, Minn. Philip Apel, Saint Paul, Minn. Ryann Aschenbrener, Whitewater, Wis. John Assaf, Rock Island, Ill. Guadalupe Avalos, Zion, Ill. Julia Backlund, Jordan, Minn. Allysa Barlow, Appleton, Wis. Dylan Bartlett, Forest Park, Ill.…
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 Amerongen Raheem Anthony, Chicago, Ill., Adeyanju and Mohammed Bello Jared Antony, Marshall, Minn., Mark and Karla Antony Jack Arndt, Coon Rapids, Minn., Tara and Mike…
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 Wieser, dean of the School of Business and Technology, recently published research with the Forté Foundation that focuses on the gender pay gap for individuals…
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 years and has a strong background in teaching, online learning, program development, and curriculum design. Since 2001, he has run Elmore Consulting, working with colleges…
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 & Leadership Exchange to honor individuals for consistently demonstrating positive character as a visible role model. Honorees were recognized in five categories: Minnesota Ethical Leadership…
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 classroom but the only way to effect change on a big basis is to go to the next level, which is administration,” she said. Since…
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 campuses. Hall joins a group of 175 students recognized for their voter registration, education and turnout efforts ahead of last year’s historic midterm elections. The…
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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 P&D program recognized by Association of Fundraising Professionals Audrey Kintz, program director for the M.A. in Philanthropy and Development program, was recognized by the Association…
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 prospective students and providing them with a top-notch experience during their visits - and hopefully repeat visits. The site is functioning well and more data…
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 a $25 million gift commitment. Read the entire news release about the university’s newest gift: https://newsroom.smumn.edu/2023/04/12/saint-marys-university-receives-4-5-million-gift/
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 Centeno arrived at Saint Mary’s, she began pursuing an education degree; it was a natural choice for her to follow in the footsteps of many…
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 those requirements through Saint Mary’s. Shortly after she started her professional development, her school launched a program that allowed her to pursue a master’s degree…
After enjoying over 30 years of making music with Saint Mary’s University students, Dr. Janet and Eric Heukeshoven have chosen to close this chapter of their teaching careers. To celebrate the impact music has made in their lives and the lives of their students, a special Music Alumni Reunion Weekend is planned with alumni from many decades returning to sing and play. The choir performance will take place in the sumptuous Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels on Saturday,…
Name LJ (John) Taugher Program Counseling and Psychological Services M.A. Program Completion date June 2020 Why did you choose Saint Mary’s? They were supportive of people restarting their careers and returning to school to do so. What can you do with a M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services? Primarily work as a therapist in a range in populations and types of settings – in clinics, with children or adults. Work as a therapist. What made you decide to go back…
Name LJ (John) Taugher Program Counseling and Psychological Services M.A. Program Completion date June 2020 Why did you choose Saint Mary’s? They were supportive of people restarting their careers and returning to school to do so. What can you do with a M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services? Primarily work as a therapist in a range in populations and types of settings – in clinics, with children or adults. Work as a therapist. What made you decide to go back…
Four Saint Mary’s students had an opportunity to take part in a real-world learning experience through the Minnesota Private College Council’s Innovation Scholars program. Through Innovation Scholars, Saint Mary’s students from across academic disciplines have an opportunity to research and make recommendations on innovative medical technology that is in development at Mayo Clinic and Medical Alley, a network of organizations in the healthcare industry. The Saint Mary’s students who took part in this year’s Innovation Partners included Sophia Gannon ’24…
This year’s Holiday House — an annual New York City design world go-to event and fundraiser for breast cancer research — featured work by one of Saint Mary’s own! Katie Murphy Brandt B’86 was the only non-New York designer selected to design a space. Approximately 20 of the industry’s top interior designers transformed spaces in penthouse apartments to showcase cutting-edge decor and chic lifestyle concepts to be viewed by the general public, the design industry, and design enthusiasts in November…