Anonymous vaccination survey to aid in planning
Dear Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community, As we continue planning for fall 2021, it has become apparent that we need better data on the percentage of our faculty, staff, and students who are vaccinated. While the university is not mandating the COVID-19...

Faculty spotlight: Dennis Pedrick
The knowledge our students gain is directly impacted by the experience of our faculty members, which is why we are proud to have Dennis Pedrick as a member of our Business and Communication department. With decades of invaluable experience in a diverse array of...
Honoring and recognizing Juneteenth
This weekend, we at Saint Mary’s University recognize Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth) — the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the...

Knowledgeable DBA instructor shares real-world skills
By Maura Sullivan Hill Nancy Johnson, CPA, D’19 has always been fascinated by the stock market, particularly since she started working in finance in 1986. These days, she shares that passion with students by teaching in Saint Mary’s Doctor of Business Administration...

Cardinals Connecting Cardinals seeking inaugural members
Do you want to be a leader on campus? Do you want to build connections with alumni and gain experience that can help you grow in your future endeavors? Look no further than Cardinals Connecting Cardinals (CCC), a student-led organization that aims to connect current...
TV updates
Beginning this fall on the Winona Campus, TVs in the residence halls will connect to cable via Wi-Fi, instead of using a coax cable. This fall, students will either need a Smart TV to be able to download the HBC application or have a Firestick or Roku stick. The...

Management training allows Hansen-Ley to make a bigger impact
Jessica Hansen-Ley D’21
Expanded access to food assistance (SNAP) includes more college students
In response to COVID-19, the federal government has expanded access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for college students. The federal government has also increased the amount of SNAP benefits those eligible can receive. Right now,...
Students co-author study with former faculty member
Saint Mary's students Alison Riley-Schmida, Kathryn P. A. Faulkner, and Kelsey Maleski, along with former faculty member Dr. Erin Ayala, co-authored a study that has been published. The work, titled Microaggressions Experienced by Women and Gender Diverse Athletes in...

Student to run, walk, or Rollerblade 250 miles in 150 days for Taylor Richmond Benefit Fund
Saint Mary’s University student Jordan Keeley is taking the school’s mission of service and running with it. This summer, Keeley will run, walk, or Rollerblade 250 miles in 100 days to raise money for the Taylor Richmond Benefit Fund. The fund was formed by students...