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Student leadership center rebrands and relocates
The Center of Student Leadership and Engagement, formerly known as Student Activities and Leadership Development, has moved from its previous home in Murray Hall to new offices in Mary Hall. The center is recentering its initiatives around student leadership development.
Inauguration ceremony celebrates first joint president
In a historic first, and more than a year after taking office, President Brian Bruess was officially inaugurated as the joint president of both the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. Bruess joins the ranks of 12 past CSB presidents and 19 past SJU presidents.
Harvard professor presents higher education research
Susan Dynarski focused on higher education inequalities during the annual Clemens Lecture Series on Monday evening. Throughout the presentation, she explained her part in helping create a scholarship program that offered college students full four-year financial assistance.
Provost announces same-day graduation ceremony
2024 commencements will be held at different times on the same day this spring. CSB+SJU seniors have mixed reactions.
Institute for Women’s Leadership turns 20
The Institute for Women's Leadership at CSB celebrated their 20-year anniversary with a gathering on the CSB Mall. Since 2003, the IWL has held events and hosted speakers encouraging female empowerment.
10-day enrollment numbers released, admissions goal reached
First-year enrollment is up this year, while total undergraduate enrollment numbers have decreased from last fall. The office of admission hopes to continue strong recruitment efforts for next year with help from an Amazon Prime series featuring CSB+SJU.
17 new faculty members hired for fall
New additions to the CSB+SJU faculty range over 12 different academic departments, including those cut by last year's Academic Program Prioritization.
SJU opens new mini mart
The new self-service convenience store unveiled in lower Sexton is now open 24/7 to CSB+SJU students.
Campus drug policy remains unchanged
CSB+SJU continues to abide by federal marijuana regulations. St. Joseph limits use in public spaces.
New capital improvements make their debut
Students returning to campus may have noticed new banners unveiled on both campuses, among other projects completed over the summer, including finished Seton apartments and a mini mart in lower Sexton.