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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...

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Chemistry Department receives approval from the American Chemical Society

The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Chemistry Department is proud to announce that it has been granted approval by the American Chemical Society (ACS), recognizing the department’s commitment to excellence...

End of the road: After 29 years, Nadeau stepping down as Saint Mary’s SID

For the past 29 years, Donny Nadeau B’85 — as Saint Mary’s sports information director — has been in the dugout or on the sidelines, carefully recording the action during...

$3 million estate gift commitment made to help secure Saint Mary’s University’s future

With a recent $3 million estate gift commitment, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota continues to build toward its ongoing $100 million challenge, made in 2023. The most recent gift commitment,...

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MBA helps Stevens marry business concepts and real-world experience

There’s really no class that tells you what you want to be when you grow up. For Derek Stevens M’24, he just knew he liked to help people. Well, that...

Rural health care focus

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...

Change starts with community

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...

Unleashing a better life

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...

Building bridges

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...

Faith and Mission

Partnership shows global impact of education

Through a partnership with the American Creativity Academy, Saint Mary’s is offering graduate education for teachers in Kuwait. The American Creativity Academy is the largest private school in Kuwait educating...

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...

Brother Frank keeps the Lasallian spirit flowing at Saint Mary’s

If Brother Francis “Frank” Carr, FSC B’66 looks familiar, it could be because of his growing social media presence. He is, after all, a star of Saint Mary’s Instagram and...

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

In the news: No offseason for Saint Mary’s ice rink

Ryan Egan, head coach of Saint Mary’s men’s hockey team, spoke with Winona Post about hosting youth hockey camps at Saint Mary’s this summer. Saint Mary’s ice arena is the...

In the news: Graduating Latin American sisters featured by Catholic Extension

As Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024, it also celebrated the conferring of degrees upon the first cohort of religious sisters who are...

In the news: Saint Mary’s softball aims to use this season’s successes as a launching pad

Jim Tschida, head coach of Saint Mary’s women’s softball team, spoke with Winona Daily News about this year’s season. From the story: With all the promise the young Cardinals team...

In the news: Film editor connects with students through local film fest

Winona Daily News Campus Connection series featured documentary film editor, Diana Jenkins, sharing about her recent work and experiences in the film industry with Saint Mary’s students. This opportunity was...

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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What drives people to commit financial fraud, why was it so prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what sort of steps can be taken to combat it?

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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.

Latest in Cardinal Athletics

Volleyball Splits First Day of Games at Ripon Invitational

The Cardinals volleyball team had swept Alverno in the first game of the Ripon Invitational and took Carroll to four sets and losing the second game of the day.

Winning Streak Snapped at Coe

The men’s soccer teams best start to a season, since 1983, had come to an end on the road.

2025 Women’s Tennis Season Preview

The Cardinals have started their 2025 season with a road trip to River Falls for one of their two fall matches before kicking off the new year in January.

The Winning Streak Extends

The Cardinals traveled to Menomonie to take on the first year UW-Stout men’s soccer team in a non-conference match up on Wednesday.

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