Mission and Vision

Mission

Enriched by the Lasallian Catholic heritage, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership.

Vision

Grounded in its Lasallian Catholic identity, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a nationally ranked transformational and innovative university with a global footprint. Saint Mary’s graduates gain the advanced knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, successful workers, good neighbors and ethical citizens that ensure Saint Mary’s standing as a well-known top-tier national university preparing tomorrow’s leaders.