Ground broken on new residence hall
As part of our annual Founders’ Day celebration March 13, Saint Mary’s broke ground on Brother William Hall, a 112-bed, three-story residence hall for first-year students, to be completed in 2019. Brother William Hall will be located on the northeast corner of the...
Founders’ Day honors four
At our signature Founders’ Day convocation March 13 on the Winona Campus, we honored four outstanding individuals who represent the ideals and philosophies of our founders and our Lasallian Catholic heritage. Saint Mary’s recognized the dedication and outstanding...
Alternative spring break trips provide growth experiences
Students and faculty participated in numerous alternative spring break trips this year. The trips — designed to provide students with opportunities to travel, connect with outside communities, and serve others — support Saint Mary’s goal to create a transformational...
Leaders who break barriers in athletics
As part of the ongoing Leadership Series events, the Winona Campus welcomed a female groundbreaker in baseball, Ila Borders, to speak on March 8. The event celebrated those who are breaking barriers in women’s athletics, including Dr. Nikki Fennern, Saint Mary’s...
Kabara Institute engages with Rochester entrepreneurial initiatives
Our Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies has been actively engaging with both Winona and Rochester civic, business, and educational efforts to promote entrepreneurship. Along with its programming at the Winona Campus, the Kabara Institute has been involved...
Students represent at 2018 Scholars at the Capitol
Student researchers Chelsea Hiltner ’18, Mark Leonard ’19, and Analiese Schadler ’18 represented Saint Mary’s at the 2018 Scholars at the Capitol in February. The event brought undergraduate students from 16 private colleges to the Capitol to highlight their research...
Power in Diversity leadership conference
Winona Campus undergraduate students and their advisers attended the Power in Diversity conference at Saint Cloud State as an opportunity for personal growth and leadership development in the community and classroom. Under the theme of “Raising Voices, Lifting...
Students present at interdisciplinary research symposium
Saint Mary’s students Alex Cyphert, Leanna Haag, and Michael O’Brien-Britton presented at the fifth annual Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium at The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) in Minneapolis in February. Cyphert’s paper was titled “’No Gods or Kings, Only...
Unity in Diversity events continue through spring
A variety of Winona Campus events celebrating diversity and promoting inclusivity are happening in connection with the national celebration of March as Black History Month and the university’s ongoing initiative for Unity in Diversity. A coalition of student...
Alumni panel talks with students about life after Saint Mary’s
Four Saint Mary’s alumni spoke on the Winona Campus March 9 about their experience in the business world and how Saint Mary’s helped launch them on their career paths. Alumni panel members include: Bobbi Kochevar M’08, Matthew Bilski ’07, Kate Kortsch ’95, and Julie...

