Important spring calendar dates
The President’s Cabinet would like to provide faculty and staff with a number of events that can be added to calendars. Additional information will be shared as available. January: Jan. 20 - SGPP Commencement February: Feb. 8 - Cardinal Update Live March: March 17-23...
Brand messaging research highlights
This fall the Marketing and Communications Department commissioned benchmark research to measure the university’s new brand messaging launched in Fall 2022, hoping to confirm its effectiveness. The “Because of You” campaign delivered powerful and positive meaning,...
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
The Saint Mary’s Partnership Collaborative is a new 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,...
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: UW system will launch direct admissions initiative with 2024 senior class (WPR) New Title...
Cardinal Update Live reminder
Be sure to mark your calendar for upcoming Cardinal Update Live events. The Saint Mary’s community will gather from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11 for Cardinal Update Live. Staff and faculty are encouraged to gather in the University Center Ballroom East on the...
Jenzabar update
A little over four months ago, Saint Mary’s was in the Go Dark period while switching between the university’s old student information system (SIS) and the new system, Jenzabar. Since that time, significant improvements have been made. Here are a few of the major...

Save the Date for Hendrickson Institute Forum, featuring Jon Clifton
Save the date for Wednesday, April 10, when Jon Clifton, CEO of the Gallup Organization, the global analytics and advisory firm, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Hendrickson Forum on Saint Mary’s Minneapolis Campus. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with the...
Letter from Father Burns regarding Financial Accountability and Strategic Thinking Task Force
Dear Saint Mary’s Faculty and Staff: Recently, our dear friends and benefactors - the Slaggie Family - gifted Saint Mary’s with a transformative $10 million gift for innovative, faith-based education. As I expressed during our State of the University, it is important...
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 governor drops college-degree requirement for most state jobs (MPR) Nearly...
Faculty, staff receive additional courtesy half-day off to celebrate Thanksgiving
All faculty and staff will receive an additional courtesy half-day off to celebrate Thanksgiving in recognition of and in gratitude for everyone's hard work and dedication throughout this past year. Providing the whole day off the day before Thanksgiving will provide...