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. Saint Mary's named one of America's Best Colleges by Money magazine U.S. Supreme Court...

School of Education hosts 3rd annual Summer Institute
The School of Education hosted its Summer Institute on June 15 and 16 for candidates in the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration program on the Minneapolis Campus. Supported by the $1.7 million grant received from the Kern Family Foundation, the...
Nursing program enrollment update
As the Saint Mary’s community prepares for the upcoming school year, the B.S. in Nursing program is excited to welcome over 40 new students to the program, nearing the cohort’s capacity of 50 students. With the incoming class of 43 students and the existing two...
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts to join Cotter Schools Aug. 1
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University has announced that it will transfer ownership and operation of the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts to Cotter Schools on Aug. 1. Cotter will continue to offer community arts education and performance programs — furthering the...
Update on Jenzabar
Saint Mary’s has reached a new milestone and has officially entered the Go Dark period for the university’s Student Information System (SIS). The new SIS, Jenzabar, will go live on July 17, and most will know it by the new portal name, The Nest. What does this mean to...

Saint Mary’s receives newest $4 million estate gift commitment; celebrates benefactor’s dedication to mission
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — With a recent $4 million estate gift commitment, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has raised close to $35 million in transformational gifts during the past four months - an unprecedented level of philanthropic support shown for the...
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. St. Cloud State announces deeper cuts Upper Iowa University announces layoffs, site...
Father Burns celebrated at Character Recognition Awards
The Very. Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., Saint Mary's University president, was one of eight honorees celebrated for excellence by Synergy & Leadership Exchange and Saint Mary’s at the Character Recognition Awards luncheon on May 16. Father Burns was presented...

Alumni benefactors donate more than $800,000 for artificial turf for Saint Mary’s ballfields
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks to the generosity of two alumni benefactors, Saint Mary’s University’s Max Molock Field, and its Fastpitch Softball Field will have a new look in the fall. Gary Klein, Saint Mary’s vice president for advancement, and Brian Sisson, athletic...

Saint Mary’s students win Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition
During this year’s Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition April 18, Lasallian students from across the U.S. examined a major ethical dilemma facing today’s top largest technology companies — and Saint Mary’s team brought home the trophy for first place. The...