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Sisters share Saint Mary’s connections
WINONA, Minn. — When Maddie Bollig B’20 walked into a Saint Mary’s University biology class with Dr. Ray Faber, he did a double take. “Didn’t I already teach you?” he asked with furrowed eyebrows. Maddie explained that although she was new, she bore an admitted...
Dr. Max Bonilla named provost and dean of faculties at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — Max Bonilla, SSL, STD, an experienced Catholic higher education administrator in both the U.S. and Europe, has been named provost and dean of faculties for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, effective Feb. 1. Dr. Bonilla comes to Saint...
Saint Mary’s athletic department to celebrate 50-year anniversary of Title IX
WINONA, Minn. — During the week of Feb. 20, the Saint Mary’s University athletic department is planning a weeklong celebration in recognition of the 50-year anniversary of Title IX. “We are thrilled to celebrate women in sport and 50 years of Title IX with a number of...

Saint Mary’s to celebrate 2022 graduates from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
Saint Mary’s looks forward to celebrating our 2022 graduates from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs this coming weekend at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. In addition to the in-person commencement ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m., family and friends...

Klosky discusses serial killers and society’s obsession with them on podcast
In this episode of Saint Mary’s Currents, podcast host Ben Rodgers is joined by Tricia Klosky, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice, to discuss the psychology of serial killers and why society has such an interest in these individuals. If you enjoy the show...

Saint Mary’s congratulates December 2022 graduates
WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in December 2022. Student name, hometown, parents' or guardians’ name/s Cory Molzahn, Wauconda, Ill Jeffery Truax, Winona, Minn. Tucker...
Important calendar dates for Spring 2023
As we enter the busy new year and welcome students back, it is a good time for calendar planning. Please review the events below and add them to your calendars. Additional information will be shared as available. Many of the events will be live with a virtual viewing...
Assistant vice president for human resources named
Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Fernando Rosas has been named assistant vice president of human resources and will begin on Jan. 19. Rosas brings more than 20 years of experience to Saint Mary’s including managing human resources in multiple locations,...
Save the Date for Hendrickson Institute Forum, featuring David Brooks
Once a year, during the Hendrickson Forum, Saint Mary’s brings an internationally recognized speaker to its Minneapolis Campus to engage Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, and students, and the wider community in timely and important conversations. From global migration to...
Dixon departing from Saint Mary’s
Mr. Leon Dixon, vice president for inclusion and human dignity, will step down from his position, effective Jan. 13, 2023. Dixon, who joined Saint Mary’s in June 2021, has accepted a new position in the Twin Cities where he will lead a nonprofit that serves 1,700...
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