As part of Saint Mary’s University’s ongoing work in character education and virtue formation, we welcome our next guest speaker, Julie Nagashima, Ph.D., to present “Faculty Perceptions of University Character Education” Wednesday, Nov. 10, on our Twin Cities Campus. The university is expanding the integration of character and virtue throughout the university with the goal […]
The Marketing and Communication Office will be profiling Saint Mary’s University leaders regularly in the Cardinal Update. Our goal is to showcase those overseeing and guiding key areas important to our strategic initiatives. This week, we feature Niki Peterson, dean of students on the Winona Campus, a position vital to student satisfaction and a successful […]
Thought leadership is an important strategy as we seek to enhance our reputation and therefore our brand. Thought leadership ranges from placing opinion pieces and editorials in the media to keynote speeches, and panel and conference presentations, to sponsorships that advance our strategic goals and highlight our academic excellence. Having our faculty and staff attend, […]
Saint Mary’s University recognized the generosity of two alumni families — Anthony ’59 and Sandra Adducci and Robert J. ’49 and Lucille G. Stiever— with the Heritage Award for Transformational Philanthropy on Oct. 15. The Heritage Award, given annually at the university’s Celebrating a Tradition of Philanthropy benefactor dinner, recognizes special individuals whose exceptional philanthropy […]
On a night dedicated to recognizing the generosity of benefactors and supporters of Saint Mary’s University, the Most Rev. John Quinn, AFSC, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, was surprised with the Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit for serving as an inspiring leader, engaging shepherd and teacher, and genuine friend of the university. During […]
Twenty five years ago, Saint Mary’s University’s GeoSpatial Services (GSS) was formed with just a handful of employees and the desire to provide hands-on digital mapping and experiences for students. This on-campus project center has grown to: 80 employees (including 27 permanent plus 50 students on both Saint Mary’s Twin Cities and Winona campuses); Providing […]
Welcome to a reenvisioned Cardinal Update, which will continue to be sent to faculty, staff, and university trustees every other Tuesday. With our new internal communication, Saint Mary’s Today, which includes day-to-day updates, news, and events, we are focusing the Cardinal Update content on high-profile, high-level news, important updates, stories about key events, and notable […]
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked No. 3 in the “Best Value” category among all Regional Universities in the Midwest — and No. 1 among all Minnesota universities in this category — according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 ratings. According to criteria, the Best Value calculation takes into account the school’s academic quality […]
The Department of Fine and Performing arts is pleased to announce the first exhibition of the 2021-22 academic year. Today through Friday, Oct. 8, Presently by Mary Beth Magyar will be on view in the Lillian Davis Hogan Gallery in the Toner Student Center. There will be an opening with the artist on Thursday, Sept. […]
In recognition of his inspirational dedication to and support of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, the Most. Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, was named an Affiliated Christian Brother Aug. 25 in the Brothers’ residence on Saint Mary’s University’s Winona Campus. The highest honor the Institute of the Brothers of […]
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) notified Saint Mary’s University last week that we have successfully completed our Open Pathway Year 4 Assurance Review and, significantly, we have met all standards with no monitoring required. This is the highest level of passing we can achieve. This is cause to celebrate! We have now completed the mid-cycle […]
Formerly known as the Adducci Science Center’s Hoffman and Brother Charles Halls, this newly renovated science, nursing, and business facility on the Winona Campus has a new name. On Tuesday, Aug. 24, we will bless and host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the building, which will be known as Aquinas Hall. You’re invited to join in […]
New faculty and staff or anyone looking to update their existing photo will have upcoming opportunities to have a professional headshot taken to be used in the Saint Mary’s directory. Winona Campus Stop by Room 115 in Saint Mary’s Hall to have your photo taken: Monday, Sept. 13, from noon to 4 p.m., or Tuesday, […]
The Winona Campus mailroom summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Courier service is scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from the Central Services Office in Heffron Hall and Monday through Friday from the Toner Student Center Mailroom. Any outgoing mail received by 11 a.m. will go out that same day […]
To further support and enhance Goal 1 of the strategic plan, Building a Future Full of Hope 2025, Matthew Gerlach, Ph.D., has been appointed as vice president for character, virtue, and ethics and core associate professor of ethics and leadership as well as the director and endowed chair of the Hendrickson Institute. Dr. Gerlach will […]
Lynn Albee ’06, M’07, Ed.D., has been named associate dean for Advancing Studies and director of Summer Programming. This new position will assist in achieving goal two of the strategic plan: growing enrollment. Albee will focus on the vital work of building and evolving our B.S. Completion programs in the School of Business and Technology […]
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the first semester 2021 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes 438 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale. Shamat Abraha, Saint Paul, Minn. Aidan Adamek, Helena, Mont. Ivan Alatorre, Lake Station, Ind. Mandukhai […]
Saint Mary’s University’s Winona Campus hosted nearly 220 priests for their biennial Presbyteral Assembly between June 20-24. For the attendees — priests of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis — it was a time for fraternity, prayer, and learning. And it was the first time the group was able to come together since the […]
This past weekend, during virtual Reunion Weekend 2021, Saint Mary’s University honored alumni who have made outstanding achievements in their professional careers, who best exemplify the Lasallian charism Saint Mary’s was founded upon, and who have generously contributed time and talent to the goals and objectives of their alma mater. Those honored were: Michael Cannon […]
Saint Mary’s first virtual 2021 Business Intelligence Summit, held June 2, was an inspiring engagement between students, industry leaders, faculty, and alumni. More than 70 guests engaged in discussing innovative, best-practice artificial intelligence and business analytics in a Catholic and Lasallian spirit. Breakout session topics included ProPurchaser Supply Chain, Digital and Social Media Analytics, Working […]