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Adult learners graduate June 2 on Saint Mary’s Twin Cities Campus

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — More than 500 adult learners will graduate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and its Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs in June. Three commencement convocations are planned for Saturday, June 2, to honor the graduates. The...

Track athlete makes third national championship appearance [video]

By Donny Nadeau Saint Mary’s Sports Information Director WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University track athlete Becca Dup may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound like Superman, but she certainly can leap past her fellow competitors in a single — or...

MCA inducts local students into National Honors Society for Dance Arts

WINONA, Minn. — Four outstanding students were inducted into the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) Chapters National Honors Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA). Jasmine Albrecht and Nathan Graff were inducted into the Secondary Chapter for High School Students and...

MCA celebrates National Tap Dance Day

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Students from the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will perform in the 2018 National Tap Dance Day Celebration Showcase on Sunday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Como Park Lakeside Pavilion in Saint Paul. The Twin Cities tap dance...

MCA hosts local student art exhibit throughout May

WINONA, Minn. — Artwork created by local students is now on display in Galleria Valéncia at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA), 1164 W. Howard St. The artwork was created by students of Brianna Haupt, who teaches K-12 at Riverway Learning Community....

Saint Mary’s professor recognized for leadership in mental health

Dr. Kenneth Solberg, professor and core faculty in the Psy.D. program at Saint Mary’s University, received the Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya Distinguished Elders Award for Leadership in Minnesota Psychology from the Minnesota Psychology Association (MPA). Dr. Solberg was...

Mike Gostomski receives honorary doctorate at Saint Mary’s commencement

WINONA, Minn. — An honorary Doctorate of Humanities was presented to Michael “Mike” Gostomski during the May 12 commencement ceremony at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Gostomski, a 1962 Saint Mary’s graduate, was honored for his work as a longtime benefactor...

International partnerships celebrate success

As part of its efforts to increase the enrollment and visibility of the university — as well as extend its Lasallian mission of making college accessible — Saint Mary’s has formed several international partnerships. This year marks a significant milestone for the...

Gostomski receives honorary doctorate

Saint Mary’s presented an honorary Doctorate of Humanities to Michael “Mike” Gostomski ’62 during the May 12 commencement ceremony on the Winona Campus. Gostomski was honored for his work as a longtime benefactor and generous supporter of the university. A lifelong...

Saint Mary’s dedicates school of sciences

Saint Mary’s University celebrated the dedication of The John C. Parmer School of the Sciences on May 11 in the lobby of the Science and Learning Center. In grateful recognition, Saint Mary’s named its school of sciences in honor of the late John C. Parmer ’50. The...