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Interest in hospitality grows for Stafford thanks to Saint Mary’s internship
When Jonah Stafford ’25 began exploring colleges to further his education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presented a unique mix of opportunity and the right fit. A public relations and digital media major with a business minor, Jonah heard about Saint Mary’s...

Small town to small school leads to big internship
Saint Mary’s senior Ella Boomgaarden grew up in the small Minnesota town of Saint Peter, Minn. A member of a smaller graduating high school class, she knew when it was time to pick a college that she wanted to keep the small-town experience with her, which is what led...
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: Minnesota State names next Winona State University president - Star Tribune Marquette...
Visitor from Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation to present lectures at Saint Mary’s
Members of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community are invited to lectures from Dr. Pierluca Azzaro that will occur on both the Minneapolis and Winona campuses on April 10 and 11. Azzaro teaches history of political thought and Eastern European history at...
Cardinal 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...
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