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Early start benefits student on way to medical career
WINONA, Minn. — Homecoming week — and all the activities that come with it — are a major highlight for any high school student, especially for seniors. When Matthew Schell was a senior at Lewiston-Altura High School, he missed most of the homecoming fanfare as he was...
Dr. Matt Nowakowski announces retirement
Dr. Matt Nowakowski, vice provost for faculties and academic affairs, shared that he will be retiring at the end of this semester to devote more time to writing, wildlife photography, and travel with his family. His last day will be Dec.16. In his 16 years at Saint...
Important dates: Open enrollment, Cardinal Update Live
Open Enrollment The Saint Mary’s Human Resources Department would like to remind staff and faculty that the open enrollment period for benefits is currently open and will remain open through Friday, Nov. 18. Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to add, change,...
An extra half day of vacation in thanks and appreciation
In recognition of and gratitude for everyone’s hard work and dedication throughout this academic year, Father James P. Burns is announcing that all faculty and staff will receive an extra half day off in celebration of Thanksgiving. Replacing the already scheduled...
Saint Mary’s committed to service
Service has long been a part of Saint Mary’s mission as a Lasallian Catholic University, and our faculty, staff, and students are showing their commitment to bettering their communities in a number of ways. Saint Mary’s Athletics Saint Mary’s student-athletes continue...
Alumni association launches new video campaign
In a new video campaign, Saint Mary’s alumni are sharing with audiences why they chose Saint Mary’s and the impact it has had on their lives. The videos, which are titled “Why Saint Marys,” are a part of an initiative launched by the Saint Mary’s Alumni Association to...
Dave Miliotis announces departure for new opportunity
Dave Miliotis, assistant vice president for human resources, announced he will be departing from Saint Mary’s University after accepting the position of senior human resource business partner with St. Croix Hospice. His last day at the university will be Dec. 2....
With help of students, Saint Mary’s GeoSpatial Services submits testimony used in Supreme Court case
GeoSpatial Services assists in Supreme Court case

Inaugural Noyce Scholars named, recognized in local media
Saint Mary’s University junior Evelyn Sanchez and senior Simon Warmkagathje, as well as Kelsey Philipsek, who is a student in the M.A. in Teaching program, have been named the inaugural Noyce Scholars. Saint Mary’s was recently awarded a $1.18 million NSF Noyce Grant...
New videos highlight Saint Mary’s outcomes
A new set of videos produced by the Marketing and Communication Department staff are designed to show the positive outcomes our alumni experience after leaving Saint Mary’s. Two videos showcase David Dahlstrom B’10, director of investor relations for Hormel Foods...
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