Excellence in Academics . . .

History major David Spriegel was just beginning his summer internship at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Ill. when he discovered two original, previously unknown documents written in 1844 by an up-and-coming lawyer named Abraham Lincoln. The two documents join 1,580 other original Lincoln manuscripts at the library.

Read more about David's history adventure.

English and public relations major Lauren Rothering received first place in the Isabel Sparks President’s Awards of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society, for having the best presentation on world literature. Lauren presented the paper at the 2011 Sigma Tau Delta international convention in Pittsburgh. Her participation in the convention was made possible through support from the Student Senate travel fund, the Lasallian Honors Program, and the English Department.

Global studies and journalism major Karolina Ibarra received a Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs merit scholarship.
 Karolina will be studying in Norway this fall on HECUA’s Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.

We recognized students, alumni and faculty at our Founder’s Day celebration on April 5. The Outstanding Male and Female Senior Awards were presented to students who have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership and service. The Outstanding Male Senior Award went to Sean Ohl, son of John and Lori Ohl of Bloomington, Minn., and the Outstanding Female Senior Award went to Hilary Ethen, daughter of Todd and Lucinda Ethen of White Bear Lake, Minn.

See more photos of the event.
See video of Founder's Day.
Read more about our Founder's Day awards.

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding graduating senior students in late April at the annual Senior Academic Honors Banquet. Highlights of the evening included the announcement of graduate and professional school acceptances, grants and fellowships, and the awarding of special honors. Shown above are students from our Lasallian Honors Program.

See a list of the honors and announcements.