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 […]
Signe Nestingen, Psy.D., a professor and director of clinical training for Saint Mary’s Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology program, is receiving two honors from the U.S. Navy. This spring, she will receive the U.S. Navy’s Impact Influencer Award. Candidates for this award exemplify education and have been exceedingly impactful to the U.S. Navy Medical Recruitment Program. […]
Andrea Carroll-Glover, vice provost of online strategy and programs at Saint Mary’s, is one of 13 new board members for the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the Washington, D.C.-based association for college and university leaders in professional, continuing, and online education. Elected earlier in November 2021, these individuals will assume their roles at […]
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, Dr. Knipe, chair of the social work programs at Saint Mary’s, is likely the first from the university to present research at a “Stark Trek” convention. Throughout the pandemic, […]
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 Kerri Carlson Anderson, director of Career Services. Name: Kerri Carlson Anderson Title: Director of Career Services How long […]
This past fiscal year, through the generosity of our alumni and friends, as well as the hard work of the Advancement team under the leadership of Gary Klein, we have received a number of inspirational and sizable gifts. These gifts help the university advance its strategic plan and serve our students in the best way […]
Story by Tom Brandes Quincy Guinadi, an international student and fourth-year counseling psychology doctoral (Psy.D.) student at Saint Mary’s Minneapolis campus, formed her worldview during her first year in the program. She was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, moved to Singapore at age 5, and came to the U.S. in 2012 to begin her undergraduate studies […]
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Employees on both the Winona and Twin Cities campuses were recognized recently for their contributions and dedication to the university. These staff members are living our mission in their day-to-day work and setting examples of strong character for all those who work alongside them and for our students. Honored Dec. 8 on the […]
As part of Saint Mary’s Lasallian Catholic mission, the university was excited to welcome 40 religious sisters from Latin America to its Winona Campus the week of Nov. 14. The sisters’ visit was made possible through the U.S.-Latin American Sisters Exchange Program, a partnership between Catholic Extension and Saint Mary’s. As a part of the […]
Strong partnerships between universities and the local dioceses in which they reside can positively impact both higher education and help advance the work of the diocese. Saint Mary’s relationship with the Diocese of Winona-Rochester was highlighted at the 2021 Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) earlier this month in […]
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 Dr. Marisa Naryka, Ed.D., vice president of mission and ministry. Name: Dr. Marisa Naryka, Ed.D. Title: Vice President […]
The University Program Planning Committee (UPPC), met on Nov. 3, 2021 to consider available university resources and opportunities related to current and proposed programs. At the meeting, the UPPC reviewed recommendations from the school deans, operational units, and curriculum committees regarding new, closing, and revised programs for the 2022-23 academic year and beyond. Based on […]
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 Michael Lovorn, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education. Name: Michael Lovorn Title: Dean of the School of Education How […]
Two longtime Lasallian professors and scholars from Saint Mary’s University will be honored with the Brother John Johnston, FSC Award for their significant contributions to the Lasallian mission on Saint Mary’s campus and beyond. Roxanne Eubank, Ed.D., and Mary Catherine Fox, AFSC, Ph.D., will be celebrated during the opening session of the Huether Lasallian Conference […]
As Saint Mary’s continues facilitating conversations around character and virtue education, the School of Education hosted Dr. Julie Nagashima, Ph.D., Nov. 10 to discuss faculty perceptions regarding the teaching of character education. Nagashima led a seminar for faculty, staff, and administration, focusing on an article she co-authored for the Journal of Moral Education, titled “Sensegathering […]
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and the University of San Diego are pleased to announce a new partnership that provides flexibility and an added academic pathway for students studying innovation and entrepreneurship at both schools. Beginning with the spring semester 2022, students at Saint Mary’s who successfully complete a graduate certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship […]
Saint Mary’s University’s Marketing and Communication Department is launching a new podcast series on current topics relevant to the world of work and life. Welcome to the first edition of Saint Mary’s Currents, where we address issues that are trending, relevant, and yes, sometimes divisive or controversial. Just as current is a flow of positive […]
On Oct. 18, guest speaker Michael Lamb, Ph.D., defined character and articulated its importance in college and university classrooms to the very Saint Mary’s educators who are defining and articulating character within their own classrooms. While on the Twin Cities Campus, Lamb led a seminar for 20 faculty members from across the university centered on […]
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 […]