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: Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake (NPR)...

Mary Jo Copeland, founder and director of Sharing and Caring Hands, to receive Saint Mary’s Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announced today that Mary Jo Copeland, founder and director of Sharing and Caring Hands, will receive the Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership. Mary Jo Copeland is often referred to as ''America's Mother...

Cardinal Excellence Fund Dinner will honor three graduates March 23
Saint Mary's to induct three members into Saint Mary's Sports Hall of Fame on March 23 The Saint Mary's University Athletic Department, in association with the Saint Mary's Alumni Association, will induct three members into the Saint Mary's Sports Hall of Fame on...
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
Saint Mary’s is honored to add two more school districts to our “Trusted Partner Program.” These districts are Proctor Public Schools and Lake Superior Public Schools. Proctor consists of four schools and a community education space, serving 1900 students with a...
Saint Mary’s Currents relaunch
The Marketing and Communications is pleased to announce that Saint Mary’s Currents, the university’s podcast, has returned from hiatus. With Saint Mary’s Currents, host Ben Rodgers and his guests discuss topics that are trending, relevant, and yes, sometimes divisive...

AXIS transitions to higher education partnership
AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education is now under the leadership of the six Lasallian institutions of higher education in the United States, Christian Brothers University, La Salle University, Lewis University, Manhattan College, Saint Mary’s College of...

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota increases mental health support for students
Campus adds teletherapy and a crisis connection for students Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, today, announced a partnership with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, to supplement the college’s existing counseling...
Update on Financial Accountability and Strategic Thinking (FAST) Task Force
Dear Saint Mary’s Faculty and Staff: I hope this finds you well after a Christmas break full of blessings and an abundance of time with your loved ones. As we enter the month of January, I wanted to welcome you back to campus and provide a brief update regarding the...
Inclusion and Human Dignity Week
The Saint Mary’s community is invited to the Office of Inclusion and Human Dignity’s inaugural Inclusion and Human Dignity Week. Each day during the week of Jan. 15, there will be different opportunities to celebrate and discuss the university’s inclusive community...
Celebrating the launch of enhanced program pages on smumn.edu
The Marketing and Communications Department is thrilled to announce a significant achievement in its digital journey – the launch of revamped program pages for all 23 majors at the College, now live on smumn.edu. This success is thanks to a collaborative effort...