St. Catherine University College for Women Admission

On May 21, Hannah Olson ‘23 addressed her peers as the College for Women commencement speaker.

In her speech, Olson stressed the importance of the support offered by friends, family, and community, and encouraged the new alumni to follow the example of generations of Katies before: “We are part of a legacy of influential and visionary leaders urging us to learn and discern wisely, live and lead justly, and shape a better world. We must follow in the footsteps of our dear CSJs [Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet], take up space in this world, care for our neighbors, protest, and make our voices heard.”

Hannah just graduated with a major in Women and International Development, and graduated from Centennial High School in 2019. She is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health in Global Health at .

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Congratulations to all of our newest Katie alumni!!

Anchee Nitschke Durban ’24 selected as Truman Scholar | St. Catherine University Friday, April 14, 2023 The junior is one of 62 students nationwide to be awarded the prestigious scholarship this year. Provost Anita Thomas, PhD, and President ReBecca Koenig Roloff ’76 visited Anchee Nitschke Durban ’24 to inform her of her selection as a Truman Scholar. Photo courtesy of D'An...

TRIO program supports students in and out of the classroom | St. Catherine University Tuesday, April 11, 2023 The academic advising program hosts events throughout the year to prepare students for success. A group of TRIO students traveled to Loyola University Chicago and Marquette University in Milwaukee over spring break. Photo courtes...

Congratulations to our Innovation Scholars team!

Through Innovation Scholars, teams of undergraduates from Minnesota private colleges and universities research and recommend next steps for inventions and new products in development at Mayo Clinic and at early-stage companies in Medical Alley.

Learn more about the program here: https://innovation-scholars.org

Happy Friday! Welcome to Monula Xiong!

“I’m so excited to start going to St. Kates, I’m going to be majoring in Nursing and I’m looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends:)”

So excited to have you in the class of ‘27, Monula!! 💜

Our Wildcats are keeping busy — and enjoying warm weather — during spring break this week! 🌴☀️

happy first day of Spring!! have you submitted your tuition deposit yet for the fall?! head to our accepted student page and complete that ASAP!! 🌸

https://www.stkate.edu/admission-and-aid/accepted-students/cfw

This we're highlighting Dr. Taviare Hawkins! An experimental biophysicist, Dr. Hawkins is a Professor of Physics and Chair for the Math & Sciences Division at St. Kate's, overseeing the departments of Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

She is also involved in activities to increase the number of women and other underrepresented groups in physics and astronomy, promote the sciences, and increase the retention and graduation rates of science students, particularly underrepresented students.

Dr. Hawkins is breaking barriers for girls and women in STEM and was recently featured in the news: "They won't have to go through the many firsts that I have. [...] I already did that. So now, they just get to write their story."

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/professor-taviare-hawkins-helps-pave-the-way-for-black-women-in-stem/

Spotted near the O’Shaughnessy 👀

Students aren’t the only ones who call our 110-acre campus home. Nestled in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul, you’ll also find ducks, geese, squirrels, birds…and deer!

This deer has taken a fondness to St. Kate’s this winter and has been seen all over campus! Katies, have you named her yet?