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Catholic Educator Promise to offer free tuition to dependents of Minnesota Catholic School employees

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Lasallian Catholic mission is rooted in service, faith, and education. Because of this, the university is proud to offer the Catholic Educator...

Saint Mary’s University, Word on Fire presented with Pope Benedict XVI’s chasubles

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries were presented with chasubles worn by Pope Benedict XVI at the Mass celebrated for the Solemnity...

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota launches record $125 million comprehensive campaign

WINONA, Minn. — On Thursday, Oct. 10, Saint Mary’s University launched the public phase of its $125 million “Rooted in Faith: Growing Our Future” comprehensive campaign — the most ambitious...

Saint Mary’s honors the Slaggie Family Foundation and first university leader of development with Heritage Awards

WINONA, Minn. — The Slaggie Family Foundation and the late Brother I. Patrick Hayes, FSC, were presented with the Saint Mary’s University Heritage Award for Transformational Philanthropy Thursday, Oct. 10,...

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Noyce Scholar ready to spark an interest for science

Sam Gerdts wanted a career change that would be meaningful. A voice inside his head kept telling him teaching was the right direction. That voice may have been his wife,...

Education helps Kaine-George examine and break down biases

Ellena Kaine-George B’16, M’18 came to Saint Mary’s with an associate degree, an 8-year-old, a busy work life schedule, and a desire to help individuals and families, particularly those from...

Cancer research internship opens doors to future

When Fran Perroud, a Saint Mary’s University senior biology major, told one of his professors that he would be spending the summer working on liver cancer research, the professor couldn’t...

Degree helps Xiong look at healthcare and public policies from a broader lens

It was a mixture of grief and desire to improve public health during the pandemic that drove Mary Xiong M’24 to pursue a Master of Public Health Degree. “I was...

Myers makes the shift from classroom to high school president

After receiving a degree in education, Jeb Myers M’16, M’24 looked forward to working in a classroom for his entire career. Working as a school administrator never crossed his mind. ...

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Saint Mary’s University, Word on Fire presented with Pope Benedict XVI’s chasubles

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries were presented with chasubles worn by Pope Benedict XVI at the Mass celebrated for the Solemnity...

Kubbestol honors legacy of beloved Christian Brother

Though Steve Speltz and the late Brother Charles Severin, FSC, Ph.D., never met each other, they are kindred spirits. Brother Charles, the founder of Saint Mary’s University’s Biology Department and...

Guiding minds in faith-based education

Winona educator believes Saint Mary’s certificate enhances leadership skills in and out of the classroom Looking back, Caysie Lavigne C’23 can safely say her interest in guiding and caring for...

Catholic School Leadership certificate helps Rochester teacher grow as a faith-based educator

Emily Heydon C’16, M’17, C’23 comes from a family of teachers. “My mom was a teacher, my grandma was a teacher. It’s something that really stood out to me,” she...

Saint Mary’s University announces election of Bishop Robert E. Barron, D.D., S.T.D., to its Board of Trustees

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...

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In the news: Campus Connection: Cancer research internship opens doors to future

The Winona Daily News recently showcased Francis Perroud’s work as an intern with the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, an internship program at The Hormel Institute in Austin, Minn....

In the news: Saint Mary’s University to cover tuition of families of Catholic school workers

The Winona Daily News wrote a story covering Saint Mary’s Catholic Educator Promise, which will offer free college tuition to dependents of Minnesota K-12 Catholic school workers. From the Story:...

In the news: With enrollment push, Saint Mary’s numbers are steady

Michael McMahon, Saint Mary’s vice president for enrollment management, spoke with the Winona Post about Saint Mary’s recent enrollment status. In the last two years, enrollment has become steady again...

In the news: Saint Mary’s presented former pope’s vestments

The Winona Post highlighted Saint Mary’s reception of Pope Benedict XVI’s chasubles in a recent article. The vestments, which the Pope wore on special occasions, were received by the Very...

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A podcast series on current topics relevant to the world of work and life. Just as current is a flow of positive electric charge, the goal of Saint Mary’s Currents is to find a positive path forward.

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When justice is served — every case has significance

A celebrated lawyer, Merle Wilberding B'66, J.D., has worked with two cases that made national attention and helped create change in abuse cases within the military.

Building bridges — eliminating barriers to mental health services

Ali Aden M'20, C'20 and his wife Lul Nur M'11 opened a mental health center in St. Cloud for East Africans — with a goal of being more culturally responsive to immigrants.

Unleashing a better life — Can Do Canines places 900 dogs

In 1987, Alan Peters B'74 founded Can Do Canines to help those with physical limitations. Since then, the Minnesota nonprofit has placed 900 dogs, with another 45+ being trained for placement this year.

Change starts with community — ensuring all Minnesotans have a seat at the table

Within a year of her appointment as the State of Minnesota's Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Stephanie Burrage C'95 had traveled to every region but one. Her goal? To ensure that everyone has both a seat and a voice at the table.

Rural health care focus — finding solutions to a national crisis

In 2022, the Minnesota Department of Health reported that rural parts of the state face a "severe shortage" of health care practitioners of all types. Saint Mary's Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program works to help alleviate the national crisis.

The epidemic of human trafficking — education and prevention is key

Katie Boller Gosewisch B'01 is the executive director of the Alliance to End Human Trafficking – an organization that supports survivors and advocates for the eradication of human trafficking.