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Zitzow and Goettelman discuss the “Caitlin Clark effect” and rise of women’s sports on Currents

This past season, college basketball phenom Caitlin Clark shattered records, showcasing the undeniable impact of what's been coined the "Caitlin Clark effect." This phenomenon isn't just boosting ticket sales and revenue; it's also sparking significant conversations...

U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara receives Father Burns

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Her Excellency, U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara received the Very Reverend Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, at her residence in Kuwait. Father Burns was accompanied by Andy Dirksen,...

Award winning film editor connects with Saint Mary’s students thanks to local film festival

Winona, Minn., can call itself home to many things — gorgeous views, amazing donuts, and a robust arts scene — no matter the time of year. And for one week in February, documentary films take center stage in Winona for the Frozen River Film Festival. Since its...

Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight

Two new Minnesota school districts have joined Saint Mary’s Trusted Partner Program. These districts are Saint Cloud Public Schools and Central Public Schools. Saint Cloud Public Schools is the state's 16th largest district, with nearly 10,000 students and over 1,700...

Saint Mary’s Event Services launches internal event request form for Winona Campus events

As the number of internal and external events on Winona Campus continues to increase, it is important to ensure we are providing the best possible experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests attending these events. Going forward, all internal events being...

Saint Mary’s in the news

Saint Mary’s student’s research on social media addiction featured in MinnPost The MinnPost recently featured Saint Mary’s psychology student Kyle Palmberg’s capstone research on social media addiction. “I think from my perspective as someone who’s been really...

Interest in hospitality grows for Stafford thanks to Saint Mary’s internship

When Jonah Stafford ’25 began exploring colleges to further his education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presented a unique mix of opportunity and the right fit. A public relations and digital media major with a business minor, Jonah heard about Saint Mary’s...

Small town to small school leads to big internship

Saint Mary’s senior Ella Boomgaarden grew up in the small Minnesota town of Saint Peter, Minn. A member of a smaller graduating high school class, she knew when it was time to pick a college that she wanted to keep the small-town experience with her, which is what led...

Higher education in the headlines

Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country: Minnesota State names next Winona State University president - Star Tribune Marquette...

Visitor from Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation to present lectures at Saint Mary’s

Members of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community are invited to lectures from Dr. Pierluca Azzaro that will occur on both the Minneapolis and Winona campuses on April 10 and 11. Azzaro teaches history of political thought and Eastern European history at...