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Business degrees run in the family
The family who studies together stays together. The Lafond family of Chicago, Ill., took family togetherness to a new level May 12, as William "Bill" Lafond ‘85, M’18, and his two children, Patrick Lafond ’12, M’18 and Lauren (Lafond) Moderson M’18, all received...

From countdown to commencement
First generation students achieve dream of college graduation From the moment they first stepped onto the Saint Mary’s University Winona Campus as eighth-grade Countdown to College students, they have been encouraged to build the future of their dreams. As they walk...

Saint Mary’s University invites public to dedication of Cascade Meadow addition
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will conduct a ribbon cutting and dedication of the 10,000-square-foot expansion of its Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24. This expansion will house the graduate...
Alumni to be honored at reunion weekend
The university will recognize four outstanding alumni at a ceremony June 23 during Reunion Weekend on the Winona Campus. Dr. Bobbie (Smith) Gostout ’83 will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award which recognizes outstanding accomplishments in career and...
Winona Campus raises sexual assault awareness
In April, the Saint Mary’s Winona Campus united to raise awareness for sexual assault alongside the national “It’s On Us” pledge and theme Embrace your Voice. Students, faculty, and staff joined together in solidarity to support survivors by placing teal handprints on...
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Author tells student leaders ‘Dare to try!’ [video]
More than 35 Saint Mary’s University undergraduate student leaders learned how to engage and innovate from international best-selling author and global consultant Dr. Jackie Freiberg at the 2018 Hendrickson Forum on April 24. The students met Dr. Freiberg, recognized...

Miss Winona shares important message
Serving as Miss Winona, Casey McCarraher ’20 proudly wears a sparkling crown and sash, as she waves in parades and makes countless guest appearances. Behind her outgoing personality and beautiful smile, McCarraher is also spreading a very serious and personal message...

Boston College dean named 14th president of Saint Mary’s
The Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies and Summer Session at Boston College, has been named the 14th president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Mary Ann Remick, chair of the university’s board of trustees, announced...

Saint Mary’s breaks ground on new baseball clubhouse
Saint Mary’s broke ground May 1 on a new $704,000 baseball clubhouse, and excitement was in full swing. Assistant athletic director and Cardinal head baseball coach Nick Winecke ’07 told the audience, “Having a facility that sets us apart from the competition will...
Commencement ceremony scheduled for May 12
On Saturday, May 12, the Winona Campus will host a joint commencement ceremony for Winona undergraduate and graduate students, beginning at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium. Undergraduate student reflections will be offered by this year’s Outstanding Male and Female Seniors...
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