Elmore named dean of academic affairs
Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Bob Elmore, Ph.D., has been named dean of academic affairs. Elmore started in the role on June 5. As dean of academic affairs, he will oversee curriculum and instruction, registrar, online operations, accreditation and...
Members of Saint Mary’s community highlight academic expertise
Members of the Saint Mary’s community continue to show their expertise in the academic disciplines they study. This has been on display the last few months as staff and faculty have published research, in panel discussions, and received awards for work in their field....
Father Burns celebrated at Character Recognition Awards
The Very. Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., Saint Mary's University president, was one of eight honorees celebrated for excellence by Synergy & Leadership Exchange and Saint Mary’s at the Character Recognition Awards luncheon on May 16. Father Burns was presented...

Alumni benefactors donate more than $800,000 for artificial turf for Saint Mary’s ballfields
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks to the generosity of two alumni benefactors, Saint Mary’s University’s Max Molock Field, and its Fastpitch Softball Field will have a new look in the fall. Gary Klein, Saint Mary’s vice president for advancement, and Brian Sisson, athletic...
Saint Mary’s University announces election of Bishop Robert E. Barron, D.D., S.T.D., to its Board of Trustees
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is announcing the election of The Most Reverend Robert E. Barron, D.D, S.T.D., Bishop of Winona-Rochester to its Board of Trustees. The university is governed by its Board of Trustees, which has...

Flexible program allows Saint Mary’s grad to advance in career field
Having worked as a teacher for years, Samantha Holland knew when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it would have a long-lasting impact on school classrooms. To combat those disruptions, Holland made the decision to apply to Saint Mary’s to pursue her Ed.S. in Educational...

Hall recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
WINONA – Today, Saint Mary’s and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Saint Mary’s student Riley Hall has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing...
Members of Saint Mary’s community highlight academic expertise
Saint Mary’s staff, faculty, and alumni continue to show they are experts in the academic disciplines they study. This has been on display the last few months as faculty members and alumni have published books, published papers in academic journals, and provided...

Saint Mary’s students win Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition
During this year’s Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition April 18, Lasallian students from across the U.S. examined a major ethical dilemma facing today’s top largest technology companies — and Saint Mary’s team brought home the trophy for first place. The...
Faculty member, alumna of Saint Mary’s P&D program recognized by Association of Fundraising Professionals
Kintzi named Distinguished Fellow Audrey Kintz is recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as one of this year’s Distinguished Fellows. The Distinguished Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have made significant leadership contributions...