Compensation update
Dear Saint Mary's Community, Following the remarkable celebrations of our undergraduates and graduates at commencement at the end of the academic year, I want to take this opportunity to express my ongoing appreciation for the invaluable contributions you make to our...
Amy Heinz to depart as dean of the School of Health and Human Services; Susan Jarosak, assistant dean, will serve in the interim role
Dear Faculty and Staff, It is with a mixture of emotions that I convey Dr. Amy Heinz's decision to depart from Saint Mary's University and enter the corporate sector at OPTUM Health, a UnitedHealth Group division. Dr. Heinz will leave Saint Mary's effective July 18....
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
The Saint Mary’s Partnership Collaborative is an initiative populated with key partners from the Schools of Business and Technology, Health and Human Services, and Education that provide students, faculty, and alumni with opportunities for professional development,...

Saint Mary’s 2024 Spring Graduates
WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in May 2024. First Name, Last Name, City, State, Country, Parent/Guardian Aidan Adamek, Helena, Mont., Andy and Marika Adamek Nicholas...

Saint Mary’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2023 spring semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale. First Name, Last...
New features and content on school landing pages
We are excited to announce the recent updates to the school landing pages for the College and School of Graduate and Professional Programs. Here's what’s new: Enhanced LinkedIn Integration Each SGPP school page now incorporates a live LinkedIn feed from the school’s...
Reaccreditation Steering Committee announcement
As many of you may know, the institution is gearing up for its 10-year reaccreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the university’s accreditation agency, which will officially begin this August. Reaccreditation of the university is our #1...
Scott Walker B’91, M’98 named vice president for student development at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Reflecting an ongoing commitment to student success and retention, Scott Walker B’91, M’98 has been named vice president for student development at Saint Mary’s University. As vice president, Walker will combine his duties as interim vice president for student affairs...
Benefactor expresses support and $100 Million Challenge extension
Benefactor expresses support and $100 Million Challenge extension Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has continued to be blessed with generous benefactors and alumni during a tumultuous time in higher education. In 2023, at a time when many universities pointed to...
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: New Commission on Faith-Based Institutions Launched - Inside Higher Ed New ChatGPT version...