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WKBT-TV featured the announcement of Saint Mary’s plans to launch a B.S. in Nursing program on the Winona Campus in fall 2021, including an interview with Todd Reinhart, Sc.D., dean of Sciences and Health Professions. Evan Shockley ’14, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago, was quoted in The New York Times (as well as in a number of science publications).
SGPP course delivery plan for fall taking shape
Plans for fall 2020 course delivery in Saint Mary’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) are taking shape. The university has decided to offer a majority of its SGPP courses online with some specific programs being offered on-ground. Courses being offered on-ground include those courses in the DBA program and select courses in a few graduate programs. Program directors are continuing to assess the needs of faculty and students and adjust accordingly.
Fall 2020 planning
Dear Cardinal, I hope you’re having a safe and healthy summer. I’m sure you have many questions as we are heading into fall, and you are beginning to think about returning to campus. I would like to update you on progress being made, so we can begin to answer some of...
Fall reopening 2020 committee
Students and administrators have been meeting together for the last three weeks to discuss possible fall reopening plans for the Winona Campus. Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs, is chairing the committee along with various administrators and student leaders.
Student accommodation process
The university is continuing to assess the needs of students and adjusting accordingly. Students who are at high risk are invited to fill out this form by Saturday, Aug. 1. Online components will be offered for students who need special accommodations. All courses...

Adult learners to graduate virtually July 17
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A total of 609 adult learners will graduate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and its Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs on Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. during a virtual ceremony. The ceremony can be viewed at...

Gallup poll finds NCAA student-athletes more engaged, likely to thrive post-college
WINONA, Minn. — According to a 2020 study, Gallup found that NCAA student-athletes engaged in important undergraduate experiences at higher rates than their non-athlete peers and are more likely to be thriving in many post-college domains. Which comes as no surprise...
MCA to offer unity-building initiative using rock art
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites community members to join in a unique community-building initiative. Each week, MCA will share information about an important artist of color or of an indigenous background and their approach to art....
Saint Mary’s to offer online teaching certification to faculty
Starting in July, Saint Mary’s will offer an online instructor certification for all instructors. This series of three, four-week courses will help ensure faculty are equipped to offer online education informed by best practices.
Parking permits available for purchase
Parking permits can be purchased through the student portal. The permits open up for purchase by class year, starting with the seniors Aug. 1 then each week following with a new class year. The permits are $60 dollars for students who live on campus and $40 for...
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Assumption of Risk
The university hereby advises student and student acknowledges that by [participating in Activity] during the pandemic, the student may likely be exposed to COVID-19 or other risks that may result in illness, personal injury, or death, and the student understands and chooses to voluntarily [participate in Activity] and accept all risk to health that may result therefrom. Student understands and accepts that University cannot control these risks and may not be able to provide the necessary medical care that the student’s situation may require. Student understands that University is not responsible for any medical or other expenses associated with any property damage or personal injury student may sustain and that University does not maintain any insurance policy pertaining to any potential illness student may develop or other damage student may sustain. As such, student is aware that student should review personal insurance coverage. Student Voluntarily assumes full responsibility for any risks of loss, property of damage or personal injury, including death that may be sustained by student as a result of [participating in activity].