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News ReleasesMinnesota Conservatory for the Arts to join Cotter Schools Aug. 1
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University has announced that it will transfer ownership and operation of the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts to Cotter Schools on Aug. 1. Cotter will continue to offer community arts education and performance programs — furthering the...
Saint Mary’s receives newest $4 million estate gift commitment; celebrates benefactor’s dedication to mission
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — With a recent $4 million estate gift commitment, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has raised close to $35 million in transformational gifts during the past four months - an unprecedented level of philanthropic support shown for the...
Saint Mary’s University receives $4.5 million gift
WINONA/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Just weeks after announcing a record $25 million gift commitment, Saint Mary’s University has received a new gift of $4.5 million. “Two gifts of this importance in such a short amount of time is extraordinary," said the Very Rev. James P....
Saint Mary’s music alumni reunite for Heukeshoven farewell
After enjoying over 30 years of making music with Saint Mary’s University students, Dr. Janet and Eric Heukeshoven have chosen to close this chapter of their teaching careers. To celebrate the impact music has made in their lives and the lives of their students, a...
Five honored during Saint Mary’s Founders’ Day celebration
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to one faculty member, two staff members, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 14, on the Winona Campus. Andy Robertson, executive director of...
Former Viking, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page to receive Saint Mary’s University’s Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Former Minnesota Viking and State Supreme Court Justice Alan Page (retired) has been named this year’s recipient of Saint Mary’s University’s Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership; he will receive the award Tuesday, April 18, at the...
Saint Mary’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts announces an evening of one-act plays
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is inviting the public to an evening of one-act plays. Two productions — featuring Saint Mary’s student actors and designed and directed by Saint Mary’s students — will run Thursday...
Update: Feb. 18 cross-country ski races canceled due to snow conditions
Update 02/15/2023: Due to snow melt, the cross-country ski races planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, have been canceled. __________________________________________________________ The general public is invited to the Saint Mary’s Winona Campus on Saturday, Feb. 18 for the...
Dr. Max Bonilla named provost and dean of faculties at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — Max Bonilla, SSL, STD, an experienced Catholic higher education administrator in both the U.S. and Europe, has been named provost and dean of faculties for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, effective Feb. 1. Dr. Bonilla comes to Saint...
Saint Mary’s athletic department to celebrate 50-year anniversary of Title IX
WINONA, Minn. — During the week of Feb. 20, the Saint Mary’s University athletic department is planning a weeklong celebration in recognition of the 50-year anniversary of Title IX. “We are thrilled to celebrate women in sport and 50 years of Title IX with a number of...