Larkin Clem came to Saint Mary’s University for volleyball but she’s leaving with a fulfilling career path. The Elk River, Minn., native came to campus knowing she was a future Cardinal athlete and also that she was interested in biology. Now retired faculty member Randy Krainock told her about all the research opportunities she would […]
Ephrem Eshete B’23 is excited about his future. First, he has enlisted in the Army Reserve and is headed to basic training, excited to serve the country he has called home since 2017 when he moved here from Ethiopia. When he returns, he has a dream job waiting for him with a Big 6 accounting […]
Equipped with a juris doctorate, Dinyar Mehta had spent years climbing the ladder at a major Twin Cities-based corporation when he felt he needed to make a career change. Rather than going to a competitor for a new job title and a little more money, he decided to look beyond the corporate world. “After I […]
Ree Guyer B’81 makes a name for herself in the music industry As a young woman, just starting out in the music industry in the mid ’80s, Ree Guyer B’81 walked into the office of Billy Sherrill, a big name record producer who ran Columbia Records. Sherrill was intimidating, not necessarily in stature, but certainly […]
Renee Thompson B’03, M’07 is earning her third degree from Saint Mary’s Renee Thompson B’03, M’07 is hoping to add another degree from Saint Mary’s after her name this year as she earns a Doctorate of Business Administration. Thompson will soon have seen the university from every angle: as a bachelor’s degree completion student, an […]
Ronnie Edwards B’05 and his wife excel in the business of fitness What do you call a professor who tells corny jokes? In the case of the persistently punny Dean Beckman, associate professor of business and communication at Saint Mary’s, the answer is role model, adviser, and a favorite professor. For Ronnie Edwards B’05, Beckman […]
Jake Mencacci B’18 is a major league staff assistant for Pittsburgh Pirates Jake Mencacci B’18 knows he’s somewhat of an anomaly. Getting a foot in the door to your dream job before graduating college doesn’t happen every day. It often takes years of what Mencacci has already: patience, hard work, passion, building connections, and certainly […]
Kintzi named Distinguished Fellow Audrey Kintzi is recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as one of this year’s Distinguished Fellows. The Distinguished Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have made significant leadership contributions to the association and the fundraising profession. The designation represents the pinnacle of service to the tenets of giving, volunteerism, and […]
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 […]
Students debate current moral dilemmas through Lasallian lens Lasallian students from across the U.S. are examining major ethical dilemmas facing today’s top largest technology companies in an annual Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition — and this year Saint Mary’s team brought home the trophy for first place. The real-world scenario is an opportunity to test students’ […]
Kendall Archer B’21 is excelling at The George Washington Law School There’s no disputing Kendall Archer’s passion for law. It started back when Archer B’21 asked Saint Mary’s alumni in the law profession to build a case for attending Saint Mary’s while she was choosing between 16 colleges. A Google search of “notable alumni of […]
Evance Chiinze B’20 diversifies his sill set to stay current in his field Evance Chiinze B’20 knows that with a more diverse skill set, you become more valuable to employers and can both advance and be more successful in your career. Which is why, as a finance analyst at Medtronic, Inc., it’s his goal to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is announcing the election of The Most Reverend Robert E. Barron, D.D, S.T.D., Bishop of Winona-Rochester to its Board of Trustees. The university is governed by its Board of Trustees, which has fiduciary responsibility for the governance of the university. The Most Reverend Robert E. Barron is […]
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 […]
Dan Pierce believes earning his undergraduate degree is essential to his personal and professional growth and will help him advance his career and achieve his long-term goals. Pierce, who’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in spring 2023, selected Saint Mary’s Adult Education Program due to the flexibility that allowed him to […]
Chris Ebert B’20 was stuck. He was ready for a new challenge at work, but advancing without a bachelor’s degree was going to be nearly impossible. “I was stuck against that ceiling,” he said. “I was lucky to get as far as I did without a degree. I needed that piece of paper to knock […]
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 […]