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Saint Mary’s renovating science center for collaborative learning
Benefactors make campus expansions possible WINONA, Minn. — Winona Campus students at Saint Mary’s University will be welcomed back to numerous changes, upgrades, and continued renovations — all of which are being made possible solely through philanthropic support....

Plans underway to launch undergraduate nursing program on Winona Campus in fall 2021
WINONA, Minn. — As a direct response to market research and an identified need in the workforce, Saint Mary’s University has announced its plan to establish a B.S. in Nursing program in fall 2021 at its Winona Campus. The university is currently renovating its Adducci...
Winona Campus construction continues thanks to generous benefactors
Thanks to the generosity of anonymous benefactors, Saint Mary’s continues to make changes to its Winona Campus entrance area. These gifts have allowed us to construct Brother William Hall, tear down Saint Edward’s Hall, and remove the hill in the plaza. This summer, the project has continued with the construction of new entrance signage, an enclosure wall around the trash receptacles at the Toner Student Center loading dock, and additional work in the plaza. The reception booth near the entrance will also be upgraded.
Dr. Christine Beech featured in CORI report on rural institutions of higher ed
Christine Beech, D.M., executive director of the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and assistant professor of business, was recently featured in a report titled “Higher ed’s key role in rural innovation ecosystems” from the Center on Rural Innovation.
Meet Dr. Knipe, associate professor in Master of Social Work
Mallory Knipe, DSW, associate professor in the Master of Social Work program, joined Saint Mary’s University on May 4.
Saint Mary’s in the news
Recent news articles featured Saint Mary’s on topics including university plans for fall, how COVID-19 is affecting healthcare professionals, data from GeoSpatial Services, and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts online programs.
Saint Mary’s University announces May 2020 undergraduate graduation list
WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in May 2020. Student name, hometown, parent or guardian names Juan Altamirano Herrera, Appleton, Wis. Cray Alvarez, Winona, Minn., Virginia...
Fall 2020 dining transformation
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is introducing an all new dining program on the Winona Campus, including new meal plan options.
Grading option for summer 2020
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Mary’s is delivering all summer 2020 coursework remotely. The pass/no credit option made available for the spring 2020 semester is being extended for the summer 2020 semester for all schools and all programs.
Lessons from the coronavirus for Catholic higher education
The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) recently published a piece by Michael Hahn, Ph.D., assistant professor and the Character and Virtue Education program director.
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