
Bishop Quinn receives Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit
On a night dedicated to recognizing the generosity of benefactors and supporters of Saint Mary’s University, the Most Rev. John Quinn, AFSC, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, was surprised with the Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit for serving as...

Hurley receives Brother Julius Winkler, FSC, Adjunct Faculty Recognition Award
Harry Hurley, course-contracted assistant professor, was awarded the Brother Julius Winkler, FSC, Adjunct Faculty Recognition Award during the virtual Fall Faculty Conference on Sept. 25. Each year, the Brother Julius Winkler, FSC, Adjunct Faculty Recognition Award is...

Research led by Wieser finds inequities in MBA education, outcomes
Recent research conducted by Michelle Wieser, dean of the Saint Mary’s University School of Business and Technology, found inequities in the academic experience and career outcomes of female and minority MBA students and graduates of top-tier business schools. Wieser...
Heinz to serve as interim dean for School of Health and Human Services
Due to personal family circumstances, Susan Jarosak has returned to her role as assistant dean for the School of Health and Human Services. We thank her for her dedication and continued leadership. Amy Heinz, OTD, has graciously agreed to step in as the school’s...

Join forming character within the university presentation Oct. 18
Saint Mary’s University will welcome Michael Lamb, Ph.D., to present “Several Reasons why it is Good to form Character within the University.” This presentation is open to Saint Mary's students, faculty, and staff and will take place Monday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. in...
Recruiting plans for upcoming terms, fall enrollment update
Recruiting plans Plans and activities are underway at Saint Mary's University for the next recruiting cycle. The Undergraduate College Admission Office has initiated a major shift to a new and improved partner to help target, craft, and deliver compelling messaging to...
Ranked No. 1 for ‘Best Value’ in Minnesota
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked No. 3 in the “Best Value” category among all Regional Universities in the Midwest — and No. 1 among all Minnesota universities in this category — according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 ratings. Prospective students...
Telling Saint Mary’s story: Brand refresh and website redesign update
The Marketing and Communication team is making great strides on our brand refresh and web redesign project thanks to the wonderful support and ongoing feedback from many individuals across Saint Mary’s community. We started working with an external partner this summer...

Ongoing Character and Virtue programming in the School of Education
As a Lasallian Catholic institution, empowering our students to live ethical lives has always been at the core of our work at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Thanks to resources made possible through the Kern Family Foundation, we are able to renew and...
Welcome to a reenvisioned Cardinal Update
Welcome to a reenvisioned Cardinal Update, which will continue to be sent to faculty, staff, and university trustees every other Tuesday. With our new internal communication, Saint Mary’s Today, which includes day-to-day updates, news, and events, we are focusing the...