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October 12, 2026

In the News

Saint Mary’s vice president for Enrollment Management, Michael McMahon, and senior director of Admission and Early College, Tim Gossen, spoke with the Star Tribune about Saint Mary’s Cardinal Pledge, a loan repayment assistance program offered to incoming first-year and transfer students studying in person at Winona starting in 2026-27 that helps repay federal, parent PLUS, and private loans of participating graduates who earn under $60,000 per year.

From the Story:

““We believe … students are going to be well-prepared for employment and land a great job, but we also know sometimes annual salary might not be everything,” McMahon said. “We want to support those who feel called to careers in service, education [and] nonprofits.”

Read the full article via The Minnesota Star Tribune.