Saint Mary’s University announces new provost and dean of faculties
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Following a national search, Brian Schmisek, Ph.D., has been selected as the provost and dean of faculties for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, a new position created to help lead the university to even higher levels of academic prominence...
MCA invites public to Main ReACTion performances
WINONA, Minn. — The community is invited to eight weekly performances by Main ReACTion, a new improvisational theatre troupe comprised of Winona area youth. The performances will take place on Tuesdays, June 11-Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at different locations on...

Using personal experience to help others navigate learning obstacles
A group of memorable teachers helped Michaela Heuckendorf ’19 overcome the challenges that once made it difficult for her to learn. Tables in the classroom have turned. Heuckendorf, a recent Saint Mary’s graduate, is now making it her mission to help others overcome...
Olympic coach Sarah Murray to lead Saint Mary’s women’s hockey program
WINONA, Minn. — The credentials speak for themselves — two-time national high school champion; two-time NCAA Division I national champion; and head coach of the Unified Korean National Team at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. And now, Sarah Murray can add one more title...

Saint Mary’s to host open houses for adults interested in returning to school
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host two open house information sessions for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many graduate and professional school program options. The events, which are free and open to the public,...

Adult learners to graduate June 1 on Saint Mary’s Twin Cities Campus
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — More than 440 adult learners will graduate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and its Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs on Saturday, June 1, where three commencement convocations will honor the graduates. The ceremonies, to be...
Expert perspective on a trade war with China and how it could impact a Trump presidency
Trade negotiations between the United States and China have continued to deteriorate over the last few weeks. In efforts to pressure the Chinese to make reforms to trade-related issues such as forced technology transfer and intellectual property rights, the United...

Saint Mary’s hosts second Regenerative Medicine Workshop May 20-24
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks, in part, to a $49,202 grant from Advancing Regenerative Medicine, Saint Mary’s University is hosting its second Regenerative Medicine Workshop for regional college students May 20-24 on its Winona Campus. Ten select students will take part in...

Saint Mary’s students awarded scholarships from MinneAnalytics
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University announced that senior business intelligence and analytics majors Emily Seykora of Lansing, Mich., and Kristjan Meitz of Waukesha, Wis., have each been awarded $1,000 MinneAnalytics Scholarships. MinneAnalytics Scholarships are...

The 2019 Eddie Phillips Scholarship for African-American Men
Congratulations to our very own, Stanley Wright, for being nominated for the 2019 Eddie Phillips Scholarship for African-American Men The Eddie Phillips Scholarship for African-American Men funds development, leadership, and mentoring opportunities for Minnesota...