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United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals fall behind initial hopes, lacks needed funding

In 2000, United Nations member states adopted eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which featured a number of ambitious global initiatives, such as eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, and achieving universal primary education in all countries around the...

Ants and plants, a mutually beneficial relationship

Ant-plant interactions are really common in nature, and while people might most often picture ants as carrying pieces of leaves cut from tropical plants, ant behavior in the Midwest is less appreciated. Moni Berg-Binder, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Saint...

A passion to serve: Saint Mary’s educator balances higher ed schedule with volunteer firefighting, emergency services

George Diaz M’10 is a man who wears many hats — including a firefighter’s helmet when duty calls.

Student’s fundraising efforts turn tragedy to triumph

For Saint Mary’s University student Aimee Boggs ’20, hearing that her hometown school was in need of help was heartbreaking. Largely because of her ongoing fundraising efforts for the school, a tragic turn of events has turned into an uplifting story of generosity. On...

Saint Mary’s furthers collaboration with Mayo Clinic Health System through athletics partnership

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare have entered into a joint venture focused on athletics. "At Saint Mary's, the health and well-being of our student-athletes is always our top priority," said...

With Brexit looming, more is unknown than known with British economy, trade agreements

Although it has been in the works since June 2016, the transition phase of Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) — more commonly known as “Brexit” — is set to take place on Jan. 31. It is a date that will most likely leave a ripple of economic uncertainty in the United Kingdom in its wake

Going green: National mental health awareness movement reaches Winona Campus

This semester, the Winona Campus at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota may look a little greener than usual with the addition of 55 lime green bandanas tied to students’ backpacks.

Finding a match: Former Cardinal tennis star takes passion for game to the working world

Laura Sonday ’19 made a name for herself at Saint Mary’s on the tennis court. Now, she is getting the opportunity to share her passion for the game with fellow tennis fans around the country as a marketing ambassador for a growing fan experience app.

Saint Mary’s University announces December 2019 graduation list

WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in December 2019. Carley Cronen, daughter of Michael and Debra Cronen, Kandiyohi, Minn. Mariah D'Souza, daughter of Roger and Meggin...

Saint Mary’s completes new women’s softball locker room facility

It was a home run in a doubleheader. Saint Mary’s University athletics unveiled and blessed a new locker room facility for Cardinal women’s fastpitch softball Monday, Jan. 20 — one year after unveiling its new clubhouse for men’s baseball. “We know that key components...