Philanthropic gifts fuel our work, advance our strategic plan
This past fiscal year, through the generosity of our alumni and friends, as well as the hard work of the Advancement team under the leadership of Gary Klein, we have received a number of inspirational and sizable gifts. These gifts help the university advance its...

Elected to national leadership position, graduate student is a strong advocate for social justice
Quincy Guinadi, an international student and fourth-year counseling psychology doctoral (Psy.D.) student at Saint Mary’s Minneapolis campus, formed her worldview during her first year in the program. She was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, moved to Singapore at age 5, and...
Employee awards recognize staff dedication to Saint Mary’s
Employees on both the Winona and Twin Cities campuses were recognized recently for their contributions and dedication to the university. These staff members are living our mission in their day-to-day work and setting examples of...

Catholic Latin American Sisters visit Winona Campus
As part of Saint Mary’s Lasallian Catholic mission, the university was excited to welcome 40 religious sisters from Latin America to its Winona Campus the week of Nov. 14. The sisters’ visit was made possible through the U.S.-Latin American Sisters Exchange Program, a...

Partnership with Diocese of Winona-Rochester, an exemplar
Strong partnerships between universities and the local dioceses in which they reside can positively impact both higher education and help advance the work of the diocese. Saint Mary’s relationship with the Diocese of Winona-Rochester was highlighted at the 2021 Fall...
Saint Mary’s spotlight on Marisa Naryka
The Marketing and Communication Office will be profiling Saint Mary’s University leaders regularly in the Cardinal Update. Our goal is to showcase those overseeing and guiding key areas important to our strategic initiatives. This week, we feature Dr. Marisa Naryka,...
UPPC announces new, closing, and revised programs for 2022-23 academic year and beyond
The University Program Planning Committee (UPPC), met on Nov. 3, 2021 to consider available university resources and opportunities related to current and proposed programs. At the meeting, the UPPC reviewed recommendations from the school deans, operational units, and...
Saint Mary’s spotlight on Michael Lovorn
The Marketing and Communication Office will be profiling Saint Mary’s University leaders regularly in the Cardinal Update. Our goal is to showcase those overseeing and guiding key areas important to our strategic initiatives. This week, we feature Michael Lovorn,...
Eubank and Fox receive Brother John Johnston, FSC Award for contributions to Lasallian mission
Two longtime Lasallian professors and scholars from Saint Mary’s University will be honored with the Brother John Johnston, FSC Award for their significant contributions to the Lasallian mission on Saint Mary’s campus and beyond. Roxanne Eubank, Ed.D., and Mary...

Saint Mary’s continues conversations around character and virtue education with visit from Dr. Julie Nagashima
As Saint Mary’s continues facilitating conversations around character and virtue education, the School of Education hosted Dr. Julie Nagashima, Ph.D., Nov. 10 to discuss faculty perceptions regarding the teaching of character education. Nagashima led a seminar for...