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Communication students add real-world experience to their education

When it comes to the communication department at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, the goal is to always balance knowledge gained inside the classroom with experience outside of it.

MCA forms Recorder Choir with Riverway Learning Community students

WINONA, Minn. — Riverway Learning Community students have a special opportunity to participate in a Recorder Choir each week. The choir, directed by Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) instructor Lisa Douglas, includes fourth- through sixth-grade students, who...

Page Series presents stories of ‘SEVEN’ inspirational women March 11

Five Minnesota venues present national tour during Women’s History Month WINONA, Minn. — In honor of Women’s History Month, five Minnesota performing art centers — including the Saint Mary’s University Page Theatre in Winona — will proudly present SEVEN, a riveting...

Theatre major works with grade school students on original production

Ahnika Lexvold wanted a challenge when it came to her theatre major capstone course. By setting up a workshop with area grade school students, she found both a challenge and an opportunity to share her passion for acting.

National radio show runs Ed.D. in Leadership professor’s story of ‘awakening’

As Paul Kotz, Ph.D.,found out, grace can appear in very odd places, like at a table inside a dumpster in Kansas City.

Full circle: MSW professor lectures, gives back in home country of Sierra Leone

Although Sylvester Amara Lamin is based on the Twin Cities Campus, his heart is never far from his native country of Sierra Leone.

Page Series to present internationally acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú Feb. 27

WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will bring renowned Irish music ensemble Danú to Winona for one night only. The band will perform a 7:30 p.m. concert at the Page Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 27. Hailing from historic Counties...

Saint Mary’s students to stage ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ Feb. 20-23

WINONA, Minn. — Never underestimate the power of friendship or the strength of a woman — much less three! Saint Mary’s Department of Theatre and Dance will stage a familiar and funny favorite, “9 to 5: The Musical,” Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 20-23 in Page Theatre....

A quick study: Learning Design and Technology graduate earns statewide recognition for work inside and outside classroom

Lukas Gotto M’17 is not one to boast, but his actions led to him being named the 2019 Technology Leader of the Year at the most recent Impact Education Conference.

Saint Mary’s graduates rank high for earning potential

The Minneapolis Saint Paul Business Journal reported that, per federal data from the U.S. Department of Education, Minnesota’s highest first-year earners are certified registered nurse anesthetists who earned their master’s degrees from Saint Mary’s University. Leah...