June 2024 SGPP commencement ceremony
Saint Mary’s University will celebrate our graduates in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. In addition to the in-person commencement ceremony, family and...
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...
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...
Cardinal Update Live reminder
The Saint Mary’s community will gather from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 for Cardinal Update Live. Staff and faculty are encouraged to gather in the University Center Ballroom East on the Minneapolis Campus and Aquinas 200 in Aquinas Hall on the Winona...
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: Fontbonne University to Close in 2025 due to enrollment and budget challenges - Inside...
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
New Smith Schafer partnership fuels intern, scholarship program Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and CPA firm Smith Schafer are pleased to announce that a student from the university’s B.S. in Accounting program is the first official recipient of the scholarship...

Four honored during Saint Mary’s Founders’ Day celebration
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 19, on the Winona Campus. Robin Wisniewski, Psy.D., program director of...
Jessica Uhlig to depart as dean of academic support services; Scott Walker to serve in interim role at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Dear Faculty and Staff, With mixed emotion, we share Dr. Jessica Uhlig’s difficult decision to depart from Saint Mary’s and her role as dean of academic support services. Due to family commitments, she will leave the Saint Mary’s community effective March 13. We...