
Saint Mary’s celebrates 2023 graduates
WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in April 2023. Student name, hometown, parents' or guardians’ name/s Shamat Abraha, Saint Paul, Minn., Amanuel Abraha Teklemariam and...
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. St. Cloud State announces deeper cuts Upper Iowa University announces layoffs, site...
Elmore named dean of academic affairs
Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Bob Elmore, Ph.D., has been named dean of academic affairs. Elmore started in the role on June 5. As dean of academic affairs, he will oversee curriculum and instruction, registrar, online operations, accreditation and...

Alumni benefactors donate more than $800,000 for artificial turf for Saint Mary’s ballfields
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks to the generosity of two alumni benefactors, Saint Mary’s University’s Max Molock Field, and its Fastpitch Softball Field will have a new look in the fall. Gary Klein, Saint Mary’s vice president for advancement, and Brian Sisson, athletic...

‘Top-notch’ program helps Saint Mary’s grad thrive in marriage and family therapy field
Equipped with a juris doctorate, Dinyar Mehta had spent years climbing the ladder at a major Twin Cities-based corporation when he felt he needed to make a career change. Rather than going to a competitor for a new job title and a little more money, he decided to look...
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 university is governed by its Board of Trustees, which has...

Degree prepares grad for accounting, military experiences
Ephrem Eshete B’23 is excited about his future. First, he has enlisted in the Army Reserve and is headed to basic training, excited to serve the country he has called home since 2017 when he moved here from Ethiopia. When he returns, he has a dream job waiting for him...

Graduating senior aims for Ph.D. and career in cancer research
Larkin Clem came to Saint Mary’s University for volleyball but she’s leaving with a fulfilling career path. The Elk River, Minn., native came to campus knowing she was a future Cardinal athlete and also that she was interested in biology. Now retired faculty member...

Hall recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
WINONA – Today, Saint Mary’s and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Saint Mary’s student Riley Hall has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing...

Adult education program offers convenience and flexibility
Dan Pierce believes earning his undergraduate degree is essential to his personal and professional growth and will help him advance his career and achieve his long-term goals. Pierce, who’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in spring...