Members of the Saint Mary’s University community continue to highlight the academic excellence our university has to offer in several ways. This includes presenting at academic conferences, having research published in academic journals, and being cited in a National Geographic story. Feder-Lewis, Dean present at Conference on College Composition and Communication Earlier this month, Sonia […]
Since the university first began work on our new website in spring 2021, much of the most critical work on this project has occurred in the background, including extensive research into prospective student needs; identifying technical requirements; auditing our current website for content; and working with faculty and staff to identify priorities. In the past […]
Name: James Bedtke, but everyone calls me Jim. Title: My current title is vice president of university facilities, however, my colleagues and friends tease me about the number of titles I have accumulated over my years of service. Today, I work with the talented and capable maintenance staff on the Winona and Twin Cities campuses. […]
In the past weeks, administrators, faculty, and students have been able to share our Saint Mary’s story with a wider audience through regional media. These articles showcase the expertise of our faculty and staff, and the ability of our students to knowledgeably weigh in on important issues. Krull highlights advocacy with MAPCS in Star Tribune […]
After receiving a health and physical education degree, Dr. Jamell Tidwell D’22 never planned to go into the field of education. “I don’t think I chose education,” he said. “Education chose me.” Tidwell is currently serving as an assistant administrator and athletic director at Valley Middle School of STEM in Apple Valley and holds an […]
Saint Mary’s University has been recognized for its excellence in preparing Minnesota’s principals, as well as for its significant market share within the state for preparing educational administrators. Each year in October, Minnesota school districts are required to report to the Board of School Administrators (BOSA) on the success of their probationary principals. This information […]
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University will present awards to our beatified alumnus, Blessed James Miller, FSC ’66, M’74, as well as one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 15, on the Winona Campus. Blessed James Miller will receive an honorary Doctorate […]
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has recently been awarded a $1.18 million NSF Noyce Grant in support of the university’s new Inclusive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Teacher Education Pipeline (ISTEP) project. ISTEP is designed to increase the number of secondary STEM teachers (or teacher candidates) from diverse backgrounds who are committed to teaching […]
Two Saint Mary’s undergraduate students had the opportunity this past week to share their research during the Minnesota Private College Council’s Scholar Showcase to state legislators, as well as the general public. The annual event showcases the academic excellence occurring within private colleges and universities across the state. Student presentations span a variety of disciplines, […]
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 Tianna Johnson, Saint Mary’s assistant vice president for information technology Name: Tianna Johnson Title: Assistant vice president for […]
Service has long been a part of Saint Mary’s mission as a Lasallian Catholic University, and our faculty, staff, and students are showing their commitment to bettering their communities in a number of ways. Student-athletes recognized by trustees for being NCAA Division III Team Works Service Challenge winner Last Friday, the Saint Mary’s University Board […]
The Very Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., has agreed to a contract extension as president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for an additional five-year term. The announcement comes from board chair Mr. Terry K. Russell B’76, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Saint Mary’s. According to Mr. Russell, “Saint Mary’s is […]
In the last few editions of the Cardinal Update, we’ve shared stories where Saint Mary’s University is in the spotlight. That trend continues. It’s vital we look for new ways to tell the school’s story as we focus on our mission to be a “nationally prominent, regionally dominant” university. Father Burns appears on Real Presence […]
America Magazine’s article “Will Catholic universities survive the upheaval in higher education? The next 10 years will tell” highlights what Saint Mary’s is facing in today’s Catholic higher education climate. Faculty and staff are invited to read the article about how small to mid-size schools need to clearly, concisely, and consistently demonstrate their Catholic identity […]
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announced today that renowned author and speaker Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist widely considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of morality, will speak on the topic “What Capitalism Does To Us and For Us” at its 2022 Hendrickson Forum. At the Thursday, April 7, […]
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 Amy Heinz, O.T.D., dean of the School of Health and Human Services. Name: Amy Heinz Title: Dean for […]
As Saint Mary’s University continues to strive to be nationally prominent and regionally dominant, we look to identify ways to stand out for prospective students and their families. In the past few weeks, Saint Mary’s has been elevated in the public eye with new rankings released by U.S. News and World Report, as well as […]
On Saturday, Jan 22, the Saint Mary’s University community gathered to celebrate the graduates of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. Inside Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, a new venue for the university’s SGPP commencement ceremonies, bachelor’s completion, master’s, and doctoral degrees were conferred upon nearly 330 graduates. During the ceremony, graduates heard words […]
Blessed James (Brother James “Santiago” Miller B’66, M’74) was a dedicated De La Salle Christian Brother and Saint Mary’s alumnus who died serving and protecting the youth he served 40 years ago. Blessed James was only 37 when he was shot and killed as he was mending a wall outside of a school where he […]
As Saint Mary’s University continues to find new ways to reach prospective students and their parents, the university has received two accolades that will help reach our target audiences. Recently, Saint Mary’s was named a 2021-2022 College of Distinction by the higher education guide that bears the same name. Along with being named a College […]