Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

06/15/2026

Looking for summer plans? Look no further than Saint Mary's! Join us next week for Minnesota Private Colleges Week and explore our beautiful Winona Campus.

Join us for a morning or afternoon session between June 22 and 26. More information and registration can be found at smumn.edu/visit.

06/14/2026

The Cardinals have gone international!🎾 🌍

The Saint Mary's tennis teams recently returned from their trip to the UK and France where they competed against the Alnwick Tennis Club and watched some of the first round-matches of this year's French Open. They played matches against teams from Oxford and York Universities and visited Wimbledon. Sounds like a great trip! 🛫

06/08/2026

After coming to Saint Mary's from a large high school, Colin Tushie B'26 thrived in the intimate class settings at Saint Mary's. As a computer science, cybersecurity, and data science major, building connections with his professors helped him understand the material better and prepare for his career.

Tushie hopes to work in construction management as well as coach young hockey players in the future. He was a player on the Cardinal hockey team and served as team captain for two years. He also served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, was the intramural hockey league commissioner, and was an ice maintenance worker.

Read more about Tushie: https://bit.ly/4ojgVxk

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our undergraduate students who made it on the 2026 spring semester Dean's list. This list includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale. Great job everyone! Keep up the good work! 📚 🤓

For the full list:

Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2026 spring semester Dean's List at Saint Mary's University. The list includes undergraduate students who earned a grade point [...]

06/03/2026

A doctor was ready to discharge the patient. Kylie Davidson B’25 wasn’t.

The Saint Mary’s nursing graduate and RN at Mayo Clinic recently received the Daisy Award, a prestigious national recognition honoring nurses who provide extraordinary compassionate care to patients and their families.

Davidson was nominated after advocating for a patient recovering from a brain biopsy. Recognizing he was not ready to travel home, she questioned discharge plans, took on additional shifts to monitor his condition, and provide reassurance to both the patient and his family during a difficult time.

As a member of Saint Mary’s inaugural nursing class, Davidson credits her education with teaching her to care for the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Today, she continues to embody the compassion, confidence, and adaptability that define Saint Mary’s nurses.

Read more about Davidson’s inspiring story: https://bit.ly/4wYeuUV

05/30/2026

Congratulations to our graduates from our Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs! Welcome to the alumni family. ❤️Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate their amazing achievements today. 🎉

05/30/2026

Commencement is about to begin for graduates from our Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. We will see you at Orchestra Hall at 9:30 a.m. Congratulations graduates!

For those who cannot make it in person, watch the ceremony via livestream: https://bit.ly/42MbAEW

05/29/2026

Peyon Berg B'26 found her community at Saint Mary's in both her academics and her extracurriculars, particularly within her close knit softball teammates. The people around her have helped her grow academically and personally.

Berg studied psychology and was involved with Psychology Club, Student Senate, BUDDIES and the Psychology Honor Society. She’s ready for the next chapter in her life, earning a master’s degree in mental health counseling so she can become a mental health therapist and work with adolescents and young adults.

Read more about Berg: https://bit.ly/3RQ0Jax

05/28/2026

Outstanding Senior Javier Rodriguez Cifuentes B'26 ended his speech at our undergraduate Commencement ceremony earlier this May with a reminder to students of what they are capable of as they take the next steps in their personal and professional lives. They should be proud of the growth and resilience they have demonstrated in the last four years.

Read more about Cifuentes: https://bit.ly/49qqynH

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day the Saint Mary's community would like to honor those who gave their lives in service of our country. We recognize their sacrifice and keep their souls and loved ones in our prayers.