
Jackson discusses fraud prevalence and mitigation on Saint Mary’s Currents
In 2022, 47 former employees of Feeding our Future were indicted by Department of Justice, alleging that the nonprofit had defrauded a USDA food nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being called the "largest case of pandemic fraud in United States history,"...

Degree opens doors to counseling career
BreAnna Hanson B'24 knows how to keep herself busy. A mom to two active, rambunctious children and a proud wife to a dedicated Rochester Police Officer, she still manages to squeeze in time here and there for interests like gardening, CrossFit, traveling, water...

Escape room simulations prepare nursing anesthesia students for clinical rotations
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesiology program has gradually incorporated elements of both gamification and simulation into its curriculum for the last decade. However, the idea to merge the two into a single activity...

Hurley maps out web accessibility after studying Geographic Information Science
A middle school geography project started Kitty Hurley M’09 on what would become her lifelong career. Before the dawn of MapQuest or Google Maps, Hurley and her classmates were asked to construct a detailed map from the school to their homes and back, using landmarks...

Third time is the charm for Daniels and doctorate
Regina Daniels D’24 has a motto: “Let’s strive and fly.” “Don’t limit yourself because only the skies are the limit,” she adds. As she presents during Saint Mary’s June graduate commencement ceremony in Minneapolis, Daniels hopes to inspire others. “I am honored,...

Internship assures Patterson is on the right path for toxicology
Madeline Patterson B’24 knows first hand that stereotypical TV investigations aren’t exactly accurate. Yet, during her recent forensic science internship with the Southern Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office, through a partnership with the Mayo School of Health...

Philanthropy is about building and maintaining relationships
As a child, Dr. Amy Bragg Carey M’98 may not have fully understood what the word philanthropy meant, or exactly what her father did as vice president of development and enrollment management at Bethel University. She just knew she loved growing up in an educational...

Zitzow and Goettelman discuss the “Caitlin Clark effect” and rise of women’s sports on Currents
This past season, college basketball phenom Caitlin Clark shattered records, showcasing the undeniable impact of what's been coined the "Caitlin Clark effect." This phenomenon isn't just boosting ticket sales and revenue; it's also sparking significant conversations...

Award-winning film editor connects with Saint Mary’s students thanks to local film festival
Winona, Minn., can call itself home to many things — gorgeous views, amazing donuts, and a robust arts scene — no matter the time of year. And for one week in February, documentary films take center stage in Winona for the Frozen River Film Festival. Since its...

Interest in hospitality grows for Stafford thanks to Saint Mary’s internship
When Jonah Stafford ’25 began exploring colleges to further his education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presented a unique mix of opportunity and the right fit. A public relations and digital media major with a business minor, Jonah heard about Saint Mary’s...