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Saint Mary’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2025 fall semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes undergraduate students who earned a grade point...

Tim Marx, counsel at Winthrop & Weinstine and dedicated servant leader, to receive Saint Mary’s Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announced today that Tim Marx, counsel at Winthrop & Weinstine, will receive its Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership at its Hendrickson Forum...

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota invites public to free concert with visiting violinist Jan. 17

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota invites the public to attend an upcoming concert with visiting violinist from the National University of Music in Peru, professor Carla Loayza Álvarez on Saturday,...

Expanding mission: New 90-credit online program launches at Saint Mary’s University

Saint Mary University of Minnesota has long been an innovator in online adult education. For more than 30 years, we’ve met adult learners where they are delivering access, flexibility, and...

BECAUSE OF YOU EXPLORE THE INCREDIBLE STORIES OF THE SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY.

Knight turns setback into opportunity

Growing up, Susan Knight M’24 knew she wanted to do something in either psychology or law enforcement. Little did she know she would eventually end up doing both. Knight worked...

A combined 75+ years of service to Saint Mary’s

It’s all about the students and building community In the Toner Student Center hangs a plaque engraved with many names. The plaque recognizes those employees who have worked for more...

Alumnus and former teacher, while sharing love of mathematics, has two theorems named after him

Looking back on his 48-year mathematics teaching career, Paul A. Froeschl B’67, Ph.D., has much to be proud of. First, he factors in the large number of students who have...

“The forefront of innovation” — Dr. Kheybari leads new mechatronics engineering program

Mechatronics engineering might sound complex to those unfamiliar with the field. But for Majid Kheybari, Ph.D., assistant professor in Saint Mary’s University’s new mechatronics engineering program, it is an industry...

Saint Mary’s helps Striemer become responsive leader in Catholic education

Sarah Striemer M’16, S’25 knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a little girl. “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to be,” she said, adding that her dream...

Faith and Mission

Dr. White believes in pairing faith integration with clinical psychology

Tim White, Psy.D., field placement director and assistant professor in Saint Mary’s M.S. in Clinical Psychology program, says that faith has always been very important to him. In fact, called...

Saint Mary’s helps Striemer become responsive leader in Catholic education

Sarah Striemer M’16, S’25 knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a little girl. “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to be,” she said, adding that her dream...

Dr. Isacco knows faith integration and clinical psychology is a successful pairing

Saint Mary’s program is launching its M.S. in Clinical Psychology program this fall, the first online master’s program of its kind in the U.S. with Catholic faith integration. Rooted in...

Waddell enjoys how Saint Mary’s philosophy program examines history of philosophy

When junior Patrick Waddell’s brother entered the seminary, Patrick was a junior in high school, and he was able to get his first introduction to being around young priests and...

Father Burns and Dr. Azzaro discuss the papal transition on Saint Mary’s Currents

With the passing of Pope Francis at the end of April, the world is watching closer than ever on what comes next for the Catholic Church. With global media attention...

IN THE NEWSSAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AND ITS EXPERT LEADERS HIGHLIGHTED BY THE MEDIA

In the news: Saint Mary’s enrollment continues steady growth

Vice President for Enrollment Management Michael McMahon spoke with the Winona Post about Saint Mary’s increase in undergraduate enrollment over the last few years. He discussed how tuition assistance programs...

In the news: Concert Choir and Band perform at Chapel of Saint Mary’s of the Angels

Winona Post highlighted Saint Mary’s Concert Choir and Band’s performance, Lessons and Carols. The performance took place at Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels which celebrated its 100 year...

In the news: Saint Mary’s women’s hockey team rallies around teammate undergoing cancer treatment

News 8 Now released an article and news segment highlighting Saint Mary’s women’s hockey team’s Rally for Riley game, a recent event held in support of teammate Riley Vander Esch,...

In the news: Saint Mary’s launches loan repayment assistance program

Winona Post recently published an article highlighting Saint Mary’s new Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) — The Cardinal Pledge — which will be available to all incoming first-year and transfer...

Saint Mary’s Currents

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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A combined 75+ years of service to Saint Mary's

Jeff Wieczorek, Dean Beckman, and Nicole Witt Gerdes B'98 all came to Saint Mary's for different reasons. The reasons why they stay are similar.

Saint Mary's capstone leads to flourishing business

The Vogt family shares love of Saint Mary’s and, of course, making wine.

A legacy that spans three generations

Three generations of the Munns family members thought about how they would describe Saint Mary’s to someone unfamiliar with their alma mater. Words like “family,” “home,” and “community” came up often.

Gelgelu uses double degree to change lives

Gene Gelgelu M’08, D’22 knew, while he was finalizing his MBA at Saint Mary’s, that it was time to do something new — something that would be life changing not only for him, but for others.

Saint Mary’s School of Advancing Studies is off to a ‘fast start’ with plans for 90-credit degrees

Hoppy Tapper, J.D., dean of the School of Advancing Studies discusses the launch of a new 90-credit online undergraduate degree option at Saint Mary's through the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs.

Latest in Cardinal Athletics

Knutson Nets First Collegiate Goal at River Falls

To close out the nonconference slate, the Saint Mary’s women’s hockey team (8-11-2) faced the No. 1 team in the nation Tuesday night, falling 8–1 to top-ranked UW–River Falls (21-1-0).

Prokop Receives Third Defensive Player of the Week Honors

In just his first year, freshman goaltender Adam Prokop has received his third defensive player of the week honors.

This Week in Cardinal Athletics

The busiest stretch of the year has arrived, and there’s no shortage of excitement ahead for Saint Mary’s student-athletes as multiple programs gear up for big weekends.

Late Rally Lifts Cardinals to Perfect Day in Ripon

The Saint Mary’s men’s tennis (3-4) team put together a perfect day in Ripon on Sunday, earning a pair of road victories with a 6–1 win over Wisconsin Lutheran (0-5)...

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