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Hall of Fame Profile: Marc Weisenburger B’75

WINONA, Minn. — Marc Weisenburger B'75 does not like to be the center of attention — he is much more comfortable going about his business behind the scenes. This time around, however, the former Saint Mary's standout catcher can't dodge the limelight. That's what...

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: Fontbonne University to Close in 2025 due to enrollment and budget challenges - Inside...

Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight

New Smith Schafer partnership fuels intern, scholarship program Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and CPA firm Smith Schafer are pleased to announce that a student from the university’s B.S. in Accounting program is the first official recipient of the scholarship...

Doctoral research spotlight: Lelna Desta

Lelna Desta has spent the last seven years working in the health insurance world with UnitedHealthcare. Desta, a student in the Saint Mary’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, has a background in biomedical engineering, and an MBA with a focus on...

Four honored during Saint Mary’s Founders’ Day celebration

In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 19, on the Winona Campus. Robin Wisniewski, Psy.D., program director of...

Hall of Fame Profile: Jenny (Folgers) Baertsch B’05

WINONA, Minn. — Jenny (Folgers) Baertsch B'05 will be the first to admit that she never expected to be among those considered for the Saint Mary's University Sports Hall of Fame. Her accolades, however, told an entirely different story. And now, the most decorated...

Hall of Fame Profile: Jamie (Rattunde) Nelson B’05

WINONA, Minn. — Jamie (Rattunde) Nelson B'05 was a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court — and her efforts during her four years as a Cardinal did not go unnoticed. One of the most decorated women's basketball players in program history, Nelson is days...

Vatterott applies classroom experience to real world work

Tom Vatterott’s passion for social justice is evident in everything he does. A case manager for Minnesota nonprofit Simpson Housing Services, Tom’s work focuses on supporting families experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness. His work is varied, ranging from...

Doctoral research spotlight: Keith Anderson

The culture of an organization and how it shapes an individual’s moral identity has always been of interest to Keith Anderson D’23. So much so, that he made it the topic of his doctoral dissertation. Anderson, a graduate of Saint Mary’s Doctor of Business...

Doctoral research spotlight: Rustam Musevi

Rustam Musevi’s doctoral research dissertation is very personal to him. Musevi, a student in Saint Mary’s Ed.D. program, was born and raised in Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic in the South Caucus region of Asia. In Azerbaijan, Musevi studied dentistry and went on...