John (Jack) McClure, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education announces retirement
Dear Faculty and Staff, With bittersweet feelings and much appreciation, I share that Dr. John (Jack) McClure, Ph.D., has announced that he will retire as the dean of the School of Education, effective December 31. Before coming to Saint Mary’s in 2006, Dr. McClure...
Michelle Wieser, MBA, Ph.D., dean of School of Business and Technology, will depart for global corporate opportunity
Dear Faculty and Staff, As many of you may be aware, Dr. Michelle Wieser, dean of Saint Mary’s University’s School of Business and Technology, has recently announced her decision to accept a new leadership position with QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher...
FAST progress update
Dear Faculty and Staff, As we move through the summer months, I want to provide another update regarding the Financial Accountability and Strategic Thinking (FAST) Task Force. As indicated in our last update, we have now completed proposal reviews for Focal Area #3...
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 high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid...
Faculty spotlight: Raj Beekie
Meet Raj Beekie, Ed.D., a core professor in Saint Mary's Doctor of Business Administration program. In this interview, Beekie discusses the Saint Mary's DBA program, beekeeping and its connection to the business world, and his favorite books and hobbies. Question:...
Father Nathan LaLiberte to serve as part-time chaplain on Minneapolis Campus
The university is pleased to announce Father Nathan (Nate) LaLiberte will be joining the Saint Mary’s community on Aug. 1 as the part-time university chaplain for the Minneapolis Campus. In his role, Father Nate will be available to students, staff, and faculty for...
$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, from a graduate who wishes to remain anonymous, brings the total raised...
Compensation update
Dear Saint Mary's Community, Following the remarkable celebrations of our undergraduates and graduates at commencement at the end of the academic year, I want to take this opportunity to express my ongoing appreciation for the invaluable contributions you make to our...
Amy Heinz to depart as dean of the School of Health and Human Services; Susan Jarosak, assistant dean, will serve in the interim role
Dear Faculty and Staff, It is with a mixture of emotions that I convey Dr. Amy Heinz's decision to depart from Saint Mary's University and enter the corporate sector at OPTUM Health, a UnitedHealth Group division. Dr. Heinz will leave Saint Mary's effective July 18....
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
The Saint Mary’s Partnership Collaborative is an initiative populated with key partners from the Schools of Business and Technology, Health and Human Services, and Education that provide students, faculty, and alumni with opportunities for professional development,...
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