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R.I.S.E. UpdatesCardinal Update Live reminder
The Saint Mary’s community will gather from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 for Cardinal Update Live. Staff and faculty are encouraged to gather in the University Center Ballroom East on the Minneapolis Campus and Aquinas 200 in Aquinas Hall on the Winona...
SMU welcomes 3 into Sports Hall of Fame
The Saint Mary's University athletic department welcomed three new members into its Sports Hall of Fame on March 23 as part of the third annual Cardinal Excellence Fund Dinner, held at Visions Event Center in Winona. More than 150 people were in attendance to...
Nelson discusses special education teacher shortage on Currents
The rise of special education students along with a shortage of special education teachers is a concern for schools in Minnesota and across the nation. This month Ben Rodgers speaks with Kate Nelson, program director for the M.A. in Special Education program at Saint...
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...
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