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The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are nationally recognized liberal arts colleges. #csbsju

 St. Joseph & Collegeville, MN
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10 individuals & one team were inducted into the Saint John's University @JClubSJU's Hall of Honor during a ceremony held in Guild Hall on Homecoming night! STORY: gojohnnies.com/news/2026/10/… #GoJohnnies
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The Johanna Kiln returns for its 18th firing this Friday! This year's firing will bring the community together for 10 days of creativity and remembrance, honoring three individuals who helped shape The Saint John's Pottery. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/18th-firing-…

18th firing of the Johanna Kiln dedicated to three who were a big part of The Saint John’s Pottery...

The firing – which gets underway with a ceremony Friday (Oct. 16) – is being held in honor of Catherine Mulligan, Kevin Flicker and James Dean.

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20 years after hosting the first UMACS conference, CSB+SJU welcomed the annual gathering back to campus. See how UMACS and sustainability at CSB+SJU have grown since '06: csbsju.edu/news/upper-midwes…

Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability’s annual conference returns to CSB and SJU for...

Environmental studies department chair Derek Larson, who helped start the organization, received an award during the proceedings, held this past weekend.

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Homecoming 2026 is right around the corner! Join us on campus Saturday, Oct. 17, for a day of CSB+SJU traditions, athletics, community and plenty of Bennie + Johnnie spirit. Explore the schedule: csbsju.edu/alums-and-friends…

Homecoming | Alums and Friends

Homecoming. Our two colleges work passionately to create individual learning experiences that meet the goals of each student.

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What a way to mark 20 years of the McCarthy Lecture. David Brooks spent the day with the CSB+SJU community before joining a full house at Saint Ben’s for an evening centered on character, purpose and the common good. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/david-brooks…

David Brooks stresses importance of growth and purpose while delivering 20th annual Eugene J....

The best-selling author and prominent columnist and commentator spent the day at CSB and SJU, meeting with faculty, staff and students before delivering his remarks.

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Eric “Pogi” Sumangil ’01 is returning to CSB+SJU as guest director of The Realistic Joneses, bringing 25 years of theater experience back to the place where many of those seeds were planted. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/sju-alum-ret…

SJU alum returns to campus as guest director of stage reading of “The Realistic Joneses” | CSB+SJU

Performances of the production are scheduled for Oct. 7-8 at the Colman Black Box Theater in CSB’s Benedicta Arts Center.

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No seat? No problem. Today’s 20th annual McCarthy Lecture with David Brooks is sold out, but you can still tune in live. Listen on any MPR News station or watch via livestream: bit.ly/4y5gwC0
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SJU senior Colin Atkins hit the shot of a lifetime at center ice and won two Minnesota Wild season tickets in the process. Read the full story: kstp.com/minnesota-sports/lu…

Lucky shot, dream prize: St. John's senior Colin Atkins wins Wild season tickets

For St. John's senior Colin Atkins, what began as a casual stop at the Minnesota Wild booth at the State Fair turned into the kind of moment most hockey fans only dream about. Watch our chat with...

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Fledge Outdoors is making its mark in MN's startup community. Founded by Conner Couet ’26, the company recently won the Education and Training Division of the 2026 MN Cup, earning a $25,000 prize. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/sju-graduate…

SJU graduate’s entrepreneurial venture earning acclaim | CSB+SJU

Fledge Outdoors was one of nine division winners in the prestigious MN Cup this past summer and finished in the top 10 of the 2026 Startup World Cup Twin Cities Regional Final in September.

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New York Times columnist and bestselling author David Brooks is coming to CSB+SJU for the 20th annual Eugene J. McCarthy Lecture on Oct. 6. Learn more about Brooks and the upcoming lecture: csbsju.edu/news/prominent-co…

Prominent columnist and commentator David Brooks to deliver 20th annual McCarthy Lecture | CSB+SJU

This year’s lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Benedicta Arts Center on the CSB campus. The event has already filled to capacity, but those interested in viewing it can do so via...

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The CSB community came together for prayer, procession and celebration as a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible was officially welcomed to campus. Learn more: bit.ly/4AgoKJB
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This year, Intercultural LEAD Scholars will work together to tackle issues that matter on campus and beyond, turning ideas into actionable proposals. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/sessions-to-…

Sessions to help Intercultural LEAD scholars brainstorm plans to address key issues | CSB+SJU

The Intercultural LEAD program is partnering with the University of Minnesota Department of Community Development for six sessions over the course of the 2026-27 academic year.

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One of just 299 Heritage Editions of The Saint John’s Bible will soon call Saint Ben’s home. Learn more about this special addition to campus: csbsju.edu/news/csb-will-be-…

CSB now home to Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible | CSB+SJU

The presentation of the gift from the Coborn Family Foundation and the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict was made official with a prayer service and celebration Wednesday (Sept. 16).

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Artist Michael Kareken finds unexpected beauty in what we throw away. See his exhibition Salvage at Saint John’s University Sept. 15-Oct. 24. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/new-art-exhi…

New art exhibition shows beauty can be found in items thrown away | CSB+SJU

Salvage is a collection of works by artist Michael Kareken inspired by scrap and recycling facilities in the Twin Cities area.

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This year’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb brought together Bennies and Johnnies from across campus, with strong participation both in and beyond ROTC. Together, they climbed in remembrance of those who lost their lives and those who answered the call to serve.
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Today, we remember and honor the lives lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001, and all those whose lives were forever changed. These flags, placed by our students in front of the Quad, stand in memory of those we lost and invite us to pause, honor and reflect. 🇺🇸
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Twenty-four years apart, Tom Burnett ’85 and his nephew Devin O’Brien ’05 each faced an unimaginable moment and made the choice to act for others. Their stories are connected by family, Saint John’s and shared commitment to service when it mattered most: csbsju.edu/news/from-9-11-to…

From 9/11 to Annunciation: Tom Burnett and nephew Devin O’Brien found the will to act when needed...

Burnett ’85 and his fellow passengers saved countless lives and sacrificed their own by storming the cockpit on United Airlines flight 25 years ago; Last year, O’Brien ’05 was among those who braved...

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Before classes even begin, Collegebound gives incoming Bennies and Johnnies a chance to explore the outdoors and start finding their people. See how this CSB+SJU tradition helps students get a head start on college life: csbsju.edu/news/collegebound…

Collegebound programs help students explore the outdoors, get a leg up on college life | CSB+SJU

The programs, sponsored by Outdoor U, include both an on-campus series of activities and a Boundary Waters trip.

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55 Fulbright awardees in 11 years. Preston McGraw ’24 is the latest to join that list after an unexpected June notification moved him from alternate to Fulbright recipient. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/last-minute-…

Last-minute surprise makes SJU graduate a Fulbright grant recipient | CSB+SJU

Preston McGraw leaves in early September to teach for a year in Germany.

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Fr. Tim wants to remind you to join your fellow Bennies and Johnnies for Oktoberfest on September 20! Expect good food, great company and plenty of festive fun. Register today: connect.csbsju.edu/register/…
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