Kevin Bross M’03 was recently named one of TIME Magazine’s 10 Innovative Teachers for his work in implementing instructional rounds at Blaine (Minn.) High School. Modeled on medical rounds performed by doctors, Bross and other teachers observe a classroom teacher and later conduct a debriefing that notes the effective educational practices they observed. Teachers are […]
Last month, the Saint Mary’s community welcomed hundreds of alumni back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2022. This was the first time Reunion Weekend was held in person since 2019. During the event-filled weekend, Saint Mary’s celebrated the following individuals during the 2022 Alumni Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 25: Robert ‘Bob’ Skemp ’49 Distinguished […]
A summer internship with Saint Mary’s GeoSpatial Services would normally mean testing water samples in a lab, as well as mapping at a computer. And while the majority of her internship will include just that, Katrina Danzinger had a unique opportunity to save the environment more directly. Earlier this month, Danzinger, a Saint Mary’s senior […]
WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in May 2022. Student name, hometown, parents’ or guardians’ name/s Kiarra Ahrens, Richmond, Minn., Rick and Deb Ahrens Jillian Alekna, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Michael and Janet Alekna Mandukhai Alimaa, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Alimaa Namsrai Noah Anderson, Roseville, Minn., […]
In the most recent episode of Saint Mary’s Currents, assistant professor of business Andrew Scott discusses inflation. With prices increasing at the fastest rate in 40 years, Scott outlines considerations people may need to make in their everyday lives while navigating these times of rapidly changing high prices. If you enjoy the show and the […]
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to beatified alumnus Blessed James Miller, FSC ’66, M’74 posthumously, as well as one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration, which was held on March 15. In recognition of his lifelong dedication (and ultimately tragic death) […]
On February 24, 2022, after months of amassing troops at the border of Ukraine, Russia, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, launched an attack on the country. As of Thursday, March 10, Reuters reported thousands of people have been injured, 13,000 people have been killed, and nearly 2,000 buildings have been destroyed because of […]
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 […]
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University has always touted that those who play collegiately for the Cardinals are not only great athletes, but great students as well. But being a successful student — and an athlete — are just two of three prongs to being a Cardinal. The third? A desire, drive, and determination to […]
Saint Mary’s University is listed No. 1 in Minnesota for its online MBA and its online business master’s programs, according to U.S. News and World Report’s latest rankings, announced Jan. 25. Saint Mary’s ranks 191 in the 2022 “Best Online MBA Programs” category and is the top Minnesota school listed. It also ranked No. 103 […]
Like many of her colleagues at Saint Mary’s University, Mallory Knipe, DSW, has presented research at multiple academic conferences during her career in higher education. However, Knipe, chair of the social work programs at Saint Mary’s, is likely the first from the university to present research at a “Star Trek” convention. Over the course of […]
By Tom Brandes Saint Mary’s University student Brady Lindauer didn’t know what to expect when his Business Intelligence and Analytics professor Michael Ratajczyk suggested he call alumnus Joe Hettinger ’87, a member of the university’s Business Advisory Council (BAC). During the very first phone call, the two talked for an hour about life and business […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saint Mary’s seniors Rose Kraus, Cole Gunneson, Abbi Mazurek, Ally Niedospial, and Julia VanWatermeulen are laying down the tracks for research in a newer, lesser-known area of ecological study. In June, the five students, along with assistant professor of biology Ben Pauli, Ph.D., spent time in the bluffs near the university’s Winona Campus trying to […]
Stepping into the newly created position of vice president for inclusion and human dignity, Leon Dixon says he’s not one to shy away from a challenge. He is ready and well-prepared to advance Saint Mary’s goal to develop and foster a more inclusive university community that emphasizes human dignity. “Anywhere you go, universities exist to […]
Sonya and Samantha Ganther will soon share more than family ties. This fall, the mother-daughter duo is set to begin programs at Saint Mary’s University. Samantha will start as a first-year student at the Winona Campus, while Sonya will be pursuing an M.A. in Human Resource Management online. After graduating early from high school and […]
By Krista Joy Coleman Cynthia Leon began her college career at Saint Mary’s as a biology major hoping to go into premed, but she realized there was more than one way to help people and switched her area of study to psychology and Spanish. With a heart for helping others and her family’s support, she […]
Sue Fangel M’09, ’19 knows Saint Mary’s from pretty much every angle: graduate student, nontraditional undergraduate student, undergraduate parent, and alumna. And now she’s using her knowledge — and her vast career experiences in nursing administration — to prepare Saint Mary’s for the students of tomorrow. Her introduction to Saint Mary’s came while her eldest son, […]
By Tom Brandes Sometimes, literally going the extra mile is so worth it. Jessica Lochen, an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) who has earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare and Human Services Management, could have attended a college closer to her home near St. Cloud, Minn., but chose Saint Mary’s University due to the […]