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Three alumni honored during Reunion Weekend

Saint Mary’s University welcomed more than 300 alumni, family, and friends back to the Winona Campus June 26-28 for Reunion Weekend. Most notable of the various events held on campus...

Saint Mary’s surpasses $5 million matching gift challenge

Overwhelming community response secures future-forward support for the university’s Lasallian Catholic mission Following months of incredible campaign momentum, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is thrilled to announce that it […]

U.K.’s The Lord Chamberlain’s Men returns to Saint Mary’s to perform Othello

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this fall for a performance on their second American tour of “Othello” — a powerful story of deception, jealousy, and a man that loved not...

Saint Mary’s 2026 Spring Graduates

WINONA, Minn. – The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor’s degrees in May 2026. Connor Abric, Hayward, Wis. Gabriella Acosta, Crystal Lake, Ill., Lisa Acosta ...

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Pike takes leadership skills from campus to career

As a future third-grade teacher, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Pike B’26 knows that building leadership skills in college is important. That’s why the elementary education major from Rochester, Minn., is glad she...

For Fiala, good friends are key to college success

Jacob Fiala B’26 describes his time at Saint Mary’s in two ways: fun-filled and life-giving. The philosophy major from Welcome, Minn., primarily focuses on the relationships he’s built here these...

Saying yes to opportunity

One of the things Melanie Winzenburg B’24 loved most about her time at Saint Mary’s were all of the opportunities that are available if you just say “yes.” She advises...

DNP education empowers Drentlaw in critical situations

Every day when Carmen Drentlaw D’24 goes to work at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Crosby, Minn., she has no idea what she’ll face, but that’s exactly why she...

Saint Mary’s culture encourages opportunities for building connections

When Colin Tushie B’26 first arrived on Saint Mary’s Winona Campus, he admits, he had no idea what was in store, despite having taken some college prep courses in high...

Faith and Mission

Grosser invests in her future with Saint Mary’s Clinical Psychology program

Ava Grosser loves a true Minnesota winter. “The weather was the biggest shock for me moving from the south where the winters are like 40 degrees,” she laughed. “When I...

Dr. Isacco and Dr. White discuss faith and mental health on podcasts

Dr. Anthony Isacco, program director of our M.S. in Clinical Psychology program, appeared on Nathan Crankfield’s Seeking Excellence podcast. The two spoke about Dr. Isacco’s work at Saint Mary’s, where...

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...

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In the News: Saint Mary’s offers faster degree path

Dean of the School of Advancing Studies, Holly Tapper, spoke with the Star Tribune about Saint Mary’s new FastTrack 90™ program, which offers six online, accelerated bachelor’s degree pathways. Saint...

In the news: Southern Minnesotans have made Saint Mary’s softball team a national power

Coach John Tschida was recently interviewed by the Rochester Post Bulletin along with softball players Peyton Berg and Makayla Steff about Saint Mary’s softball team’s rise in ranks after Coach...

In the news: Students put marketing skills to work with local business

Assistant professor Miranda Greenwold and students Vivian Stolz and Lars Bergo spoke with Winona Post about Saint Mary’s new student-led marketing agency, Red Feather Marketing. The program started with eight...

In the news: Saint Mary’s students embrace Shakespeare

The Winona Post celebrated Saint Mary’s Shakespeare Showcase in a recent article, a theatrical production held in collaboration with the university’s Co-curricular Arts program and the Great River Shakespeare Festival....

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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. They shared their stories with us and why they continued to be invested in the Saint Mary's community.

Saint Mary's capstone leads to flourishing business

The Vogt family shares love of Saint Mary’s and, of course, making wine. Vicky Vogt B’08 came to Saint Mary’s with a dream of starting a winery and bringing her family closer together. In just a few short years, Vogt used her degree to make those dreams reality.

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. The Munns family legacy at Saint Mary's spans three generations, and each family member has enjoyed their experience as much as the last.

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. e formed African Economic Development Solutions nonprofit organization, and it’s been changing lives ever since.

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

Seven Cardinal Hockey Players Named AHCA Krampade All-American Scholars

Seven members of the Saint Mary’s University men’s and women’s hockey programs have been recognized as American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Krampade All-American Scholars, honoring student-athletes who have demonstrated […]

Best in the Nest Moments from the 2025-26 Athletics Year: Rally for Riley

As Saint Mary’s Athletics looks back on some of the unforgettable moments that defined the 2025-26 academic year this summer, a weekend that united the Cardinal women’s hockey program, […]

Cash Elevated to Lead Women’s Soccer Program

Averi Cash, who has served as the assistant women’s soccer coach for the past three years, has been named the new head coach of the women’s soccer team, athletic […]

84 Winter/Spring Student-Athletes Tabbed Academic All-Conference Honors

On Thursday, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its 2025-26 Winter and Spring Academic All-Conference honorees, including 1,468 student-athletes.

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