Lifting lives one car at a time
Cathy Heying M’01 had never even changed a tire before. As a pastoral minister, she was equipped with an entirely different set of tools. She could have never predicted that one day she’d be changing struts, replacing a timing belt, and balancing a set of tires. But...
An invitation to silent reflection in memory of George Floyd
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued a proclamation asking Minnesotans for a moment of silence at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, for 9 minutes and 29 seconds to honor George Floyd on the one year anniversary of his death. In keeping with this proclamation, we...
First Generation Initiative student spotlight: Destiny Walker B’22
Destiny Walker B’22
Baseball alumni prove giving is contagious
It’s been scientifically proven that seeing others give makes an individual more likely to give. Generosity is contagious, and head Saint Mary’s baseball coach Nick Winecke ’07, M’12 can attest to the fact because he’s seen it in action. Benefactors spanning more than...
Message of reflection and planning from Father Burns
Dear Saint Mary's community, As announced earlier this month, Mr. Leon Dixon will be joining Saint Mary’s on June 1 as vice president for inclusion and human dignity. Our strategic plan, Building a Future Full of Hope 2025, identifies the goal of increasing diversity...
Student ‘miles ahead of his peers’ after research experience with Mayo Clinic Health System
Brandon Merfeld – Biology Major
Women and men: Together for change
When Michelle Wieser, Ph.D., became dean of the School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary’s in 2019, she brought with her a vision for opening new pathways to degree completion for a new generation of students. Many of these innovations are designed to appeal to...
First Generation Initiative student spotlight: Raekwon Livingston ’21
By Krista Joy Coleman Saint Mary’s criminal justice major Raekwon Livingston has his eyes set on changing the world, one person at a time. As a Chicago native, he understands first-hand the community's sometimes negative view of the Chicago Police Department and hopes...
Alumna uses degree to lead in geographic information systems
By Maura Sullivan Hill Kendis Scharenbroich M’00 can't recall too many other female CEOs in her industry, but she's more concerned about doing her job and the work she's trained to do. Scharenbroich, a self described knowledge seeker and fact finder, has worked in...
Creating real-life experiences in a virtual world
Mere months from graduating, Saint Mary’s sport management students were set up to successfully market themselves into successful careers. Their résumés already contain direct real-world experience; they’re comfortable with presenting; and they’ve built valuable...
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