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Schroeder plans to support those with addictions and their families

Kim Schroeder admits she was nervous about going back to school to complete her bachelor’s degree. “I hadn’t taken a class for 20 years, and I had never done an online class, so I was really nervous about that,” she said. “I’m learning the content but also how to...

O’Boyle finds flexibility in online B.S. program

When Jessica O'Boyle was looking at universities in order to complete her bachelor’s degree, flexibility was key. For example, could she take her pre-planned family vacation to Jamaica and not fall behind on her studies? As she responds to questions from the beach …...

Outstanding in his fields

Henry Gathje '25 is both a nursing student and a Cardinal catcher Henry Gathje ’25 hopes one day to work as a travel nurse in underserved and impoverished communities; it’s his dream to improve lives. Until then, he’s proving that it’s possible to be both a nursing...

Four year degree helps alumna advance in her career

Kim Postier B’23 is a mom. Taking care of her family has always been a priority — scuttling her kids to hockey practice and games, keeping up with her family’s needs. Yet it had always been her dream to get a four-year degree. With Saint Mary’s, she learned she could...

Flexibility, applicable coursework makes M.A. in Teaching program perfect for new educators

Kelsey Philipsek is a student enrolled in Saint Mary’s M.A. in Teaching program. The M.A. in Teaching program is designed for students who did not receive an undergraduate degree in education, but want to pursue a teaching career and receive the proper licensure....

Alumnae’s work featured in major design industry event

This year’s Holiday House — an annual New York City design world go-to event and fundraiser for breast cancer research — featured work by one of Saint Mary’s own! Katie Murphy Brandt B’86 was the only non-New York designer selected to design a space. Approximately 20...

Student starts publishing company to give voice to immigrants, refugees

Hudda Ibrahim, a current Ed.D. student at Saint Mary’s, started Diverse Voices Press to “give attention to the unheard voices of refugees, immigrants, and other underrepresented people, affirming their limitless capacity for resilience and success.” Ibrahim, who is...

Brother Frank keeps the Lasallian spirit flowing at Saint Mary’s

If Brother Francis “Frank” Carr, FSC B'66 looks familiar, it could be because of his growing social media presence. He is, after all, a star of Saint Mary’s Instagram and Tik Tok accounts, garnering a large and devoted following. Or, maybe you’ve seen him in the...

Five honored during Saint Mary’s Founders’ Day celebration

In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to one faculty member, two staff members, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 14, on the Winona Campus. Andy Robertson, executive director of...

Academic organization update

One of the first strategic actions taken by Dr. Max Bonilla, provost and dean of faculties, since his arrival at the beginning of February was to determine the academic affairs leadership positions reporting to the provost’s office. Vacancies and transitions in...