Award winning film editor connects with Saint Mary’s students thanks to local film festival
Winona, Minn., can call itself home to many things — gorgeous views, amazing donuts, and a robust arts scene — no matter the time of year. And for one week in February, documentary films take center stage in Winona for the Frozen River Film Festival. Since its...
Interest in hospitality grows for Stafford thanks to Saint Mary’s internship
When Jonah Stafford ’25 began exploring colleges to further his education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presented a unique mix of opportunity and the right fit. A public relations and digital media major with a business minor, Jonah heard about Saint Mary’s...
Small town to small school leads to big internship
Saint Mary’s senior Ella Boomgaarden grew up in the small Minnesota town of Saint Peter, Minn. A member of a smaller graduating high school class, she knew when it was time to pick a college that she wanted to keep the small-town experience with her, which is what led...
Visitor from Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation to present lectures at Saint Mary’s
Members of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community are invited to lectures from Dr. Pierluca Azzaro that will occur on both the Minneapolis and Winona campuses on April 10 and 11. Azzaro teaches history of political thought and Eastern European history at...
Nelson discusses special education teacher shortage on Currents
The rise of special education students along with a shortage of special education teachers is a concern for schools in Minnesota and across the nation. This month Ben Rodgers speaks with Kate Nelson, program director for the M.A. in Special Education program at Saint...
Hall of Fame Profile: Marc Weisenburger B’75
WINONA, Minn. — Marc Weisenburger B'75 does not like to be the center of attention — he is much more comfortable going about his business behind the scenes. This time around, however, the former Saint Mary's standout catcher can't dodge the limelight. That's what...
Doctoral research spotlight: Lelna Desta
Lelna Desta has spent the last seven years working in the health insurance world with UnitedHealthcare. Desta, a student in the Saint Mary’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, has a background in biomedical engineering, and an MBA with a focus on...
Hall of Fame Profile: Jenny (Folgers) Baertsch B’05
WINONA, Minn. — Jenny (Folgers) Baertsch B'05 will be the first to admit that she never expected to be among those considered for the Saint Mary's University Sports Hall of Fame. Her accolades, however, told an entirely different story. And now, the most decorated...
Hall of Fame Profile: Jamie (Rattunde) Nelson B’05
WINONA, Minn. — Jamie (Rattunde) Nelson B'05 was a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court — and her efforts during her four years as a Cardinal did not go unnoticed. One of the most decorated women's basketball players in program history, Nelson is days...
Vatterott applies classroom experience to real world work
Tom Vatterott’s passion for social justice is evident in everything he does. A case manager for Minnesota nonprofit Simpson Housing Services, Tom’s work focuses on supporting families experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness. His work is varied, ranging from...
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