Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

09/02/2026

We are just one month away from The Lord Chamberlain's Men's performance of Othello! Othello follows the story of a soldier, Iago, as he plots for revenge against Othello, the Moor of Venice, who overlooked Iago for a promotion. Join us to see the tragedy unfold on the stage as The Lord Chamberlain's Men perform this powerful story the way Shakespeare would have seen it.

The performance will take place Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Page Theare. Buy your tickets now! https://bit.ly/4fS7fHi

08/31/2026

An 18-hour road trip led Gavin Stichman to Saint Mary’s, and it changed his future.

Originally from Billings, Mont., Gavin discovered Saint Mary’s while touring colleges across the Midwest. Today, the environmental biology and conservation major is conducting wildlife research, exploring the bluffs surrounding campus, and preparing for a career in conservation.

From hands-on research opportunities to a campus where nature is just steps away, Gavin found more than a university, he found a community where he belongs.

Read Gavin’s story and see why Saint Mary’s was the perfect fit: https://bit.ly/46cneuh

As an outdoors enthusiast from Billings, Mont., Gavin Stichman was thrilled to stumble upon Saint Mary's Winona Campus. Part of the tuition-exchange program, Stichman was touring several colleges in the [...]

08/31/2026

Today is your last chance to get early bird registration for the Educators AI Summit on Sept. 23! Learn practical strategies and fresh ideas for using AI in the classroom from presentations given by AI experts and fellow professionals in education. The event will take place at the University Center on our Minneapolis Campus. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our event sponsors:
TranslateLive LLC
Ed.ai
CLAROEdu, Inc.
Bullseye Education
Heartland Business Systems
Snorkl
Google for Education
Arista Networks
BG Innovations
Bluum
Amiot Scholastic Recognition

Register now! smumn.edu/educators-ai-summit

08/29/2026

Hannah (Friedrich) Shelton-Davies B’16, M’20 communicates for a living; in fact, her entire job is about meeting new people and building relationships. She says being involved at Saint Mary's helped her grow her communication skills and community, something that now carries over in her role as a a major gift officer at Regions Hospital Foundation in Saint Paul.

Shelton-Davies wasn't sure what she wanted to earn a master's in at first, but she did know the quality of a Saint Mary' education. When she first decided to advance her education, she worked as a nonprofit office manager where she did some fundraising. After hearing about the Philanthropy and Development program at Saint Mary's, she decided the program would be the perfect fit.

Read more about Shelton-Davies: https://bit.ly/4wh1R6p

Saint Mary's helps Shelton-Davies transform Hannah (Friedrich) Shelton-Davies B'16, M'20 communicates for a living; in fact, her entire job is about meeting new people and building relationships. You'd never know [...]

08/28/2026

Learning doesn’t stop when the classroom ends.

This summer, 10 Saint Mary’s psychology students took their knowledge beyond the classroom through paid internships across the Midwest, gaining hand-on experience while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults.

From behavioral health and education to community and residential settings, these students completed more than 3,150 hours of experiential learning while preparing for careers focused on helping others.

Through mentorship, collaboration, and real-world practice, our psychology students are putting the Lasallian mission into action.

Read more about their internship experiences and the difference they are making: https://bit.ly/4xfbXp4

This summer, 10 Saint Mary's psychology students took what they have learned in the classroom and put it to action in a variety of paid internships across the Midwest. In [...]

08/27/2026

That's a wrap on Move-In Day! Thank you to everyone who helped throughout the day to welcome the newest members of the Saint Mary's community!

08/25/2026

His Eminence Kurt Cardinal Koch, a close collaborator of Pope Benedict XVI and one of the Church's foremost theological leaders, will deliver the keynote address, "Rebuilding a Culture of Hope” at the Benedict XVI Centenary Conference on Nov. 3 at the Minneapolis Campus. Learn more about this event and register at smumn.edu/benedict-xvi-conference.

08/24/2026

Make your own move-in memories this Thursday! Here's a look back to one of our past move-in days!

Learn more about Move-In Day and the Welcome Weekend schedule: https://bit.ly/4oLkR9Q

08/21/2026

Saint Mary’s will host the Benedict XVI Centenary Conference Nov. 2-3 at the Minneapolis Campus, featuring keynote speaker His Eminence Kurt Cardinal Koch.

This international celebration commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pope Benedict XVI. Gather with scholars, educators, students, and Church leaders from around the world to explore the enduring relevance of Benedict’s thought and his vision for a culture renewed by beauty, faith, reason, and hope.

Register now at smumn.edu/benedict-xvi-conference.

08/20/2026

He once hated school. Now, he has dedicated his life to helping others succeed.

Timothy Raymond D’25 knows that success doesn’t always follow a traditional path. After struggling in school as a student, he went on to become an educator, principal, district administrator, and Doctor of Education graduate.

Through his journey at Saint Mary’s, Dr. Raymond discovered that the people around him made all the difference. From supportive mentors to dedicated professors, his experience reminded him that growth happens when we have people who believe in us.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4zhZ13f