Welcoming our new president
PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TEAM APPOINTED Mary Ann Remick, chair of the Board of Trustees, has appointed a Presidential Transition Team to assist Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., as he familiarizes himself with the needs, goals, culture, and charism of Saint Mary’s...

Heukeshovens preview new duet before European tour
WINONA, Minn. — Longtime Saint Mary’s music faculty members and husband-wife duo Janet (piccolo) and Eric (euphonium) Heukeshoven will perform “Birdie’s Favorite” at the free Winona Municipal Band concert Wednesday, June 27, at 8 p.m. in the Lake Park Bandshell....

Saint Mary’s honors four alumni at reunion weekend
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University honors outstanding alumni each summer during Reunion Weekend. This year, four alumni will be honored during a reception Saturday, June 23, on the Winona Campus. This year’s Distinguished Alumna Award recipient is Dr. Bobbie...
Prayer for Father Burns
As a member of the Saint Mary’s University community, please help us to welcome Father James Burns as our next president with prayer. Leading up to this selection and announcement we have been praying for the candidates, the search committee, board of trustees, and...
Learning in community benefits students
A new program at Saint Mary’s for undergraduate students provides opportunities for learning in a dynamic and transformational community. Inspired by the First Generation Initiative model and its strategies of providing academic, financial, social, and cultural...
Faculty participate in international Lasallian leadership program
Saint Mary’s faculty members are attending the International Leadership Program for Faculties from Lasallian Universities at the Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Rome. The two-week summer seminar brings together faculty members from Lasallian...
Brother William Mann receives honorary doctorate
On May 20, Brother William Mann, 13th president of Saint Mary’s University, was presented with an honorary doctorate from Lewis University, a Lasallian Catholic university in Romeoville, Ill., for his service in education and to the De La Salle Christian Brothers....
SGPP meeting covers important topics
Faculty and staff met on the Twin Cities Campus for an all Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs meeting that covered active shooter training and featured a discussion on building relationships in an effort to maintain a safe campus and provide a...
Lasallian campus ministers gather
Several campus ministers from Lasallian colleges and universities around the country gathered last week on the Twin Cities Campus to talk about shared mission and how to continue reaching diverse populations of students. Representatives from Saint Mary’s University,...
Brother William Mann says farewell
“Thank you all most sincerely for a wonderful 10 years. Please know that you and this university will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.” - Brother William Mann, FSC, 13th president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota We thank Brother William for his...