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Memorial Day is a time to reflect and honor the sacrifices of Bennie and Johnnie alumni, and all who have given their lives in service to our country.

A weekend that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of what’s next. The future looks good on you. Congrats, Class of 2026 🎓

Proud to celebrate SJU alum Reynaldo “Reggie” Aligada ’98 on his appointment as Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and the first Asian Pacific American justice in MN history. Congratulations, Justice Aligada. csbsju.edu/news/sju-gradu…

The final weeks at CSB+SJU are filled with the moments you wish you could bottle up forever. Here’s to the celebrations and traditions leading up to commencement. ❤️

Tennis captain, researcher, mentor, study abroad student and Johnnie leader. Senior Finn Dolezal ’26 made the most of his time at Saint John’s. Read more about his journey: bit.ly/4dkxQdK

CSB+SJU computer science students spent the semester designing, building and testing their own video games, gaining hands-on experience in problem-solving and software development along the way. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/computer-…

Meet the voices of Commencement 2026. 🎓 Dr. Michael Kelly ’20 and Sally Koering Zimney ’99 will deliver this year’s commencement addresses, joined by student speakers Robert Christy ’26 and Ana Dailey ’26 as we celebrate the Class of 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4wgqLU3

Congratulations to CSB senior Josie Braun on receiving the Donald G. Paterson Award, recognizing the top psychology student in Minnesota. Her research on adoption, identity, and human development is making an impact both in and beyond the classroom. csbsju.edu/news/connectin…

CSC Day 2026. A day filled with research and creative work across CSB+SJU. Thank you to everyone who shared their work and showed up to support!

Join Saint John’s Wrestling alumni, parents, and friends for a special evening welcoming new head coach Alex Van Krevelen! Come meet Coach, connect with the Johnnie wrestling community, and hear his vision for building a championship future. Learn more:bit.ly/4n4aLAk

Congrats to the newest Benedictine Volunteer Corps cohort. These Johnnies are heading out for a year of service around the world, putting Benedictine values into action. Read more about where they’re headed: bit.ly/4tbhWZh

22 Bennies have been inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma, a national Catholic honor society, recognized for academic excellence, service, and involvement across campus and community. Help us congratulate this year’s inductees and read more: bit.ly/424Vupq

Bennies and Johnnies showed up for this year’s Benedictine Day of Service, with nearly 550 volunteers across 21 projects in MN and across the country. Learn more: bit.ly/4t2lnBe

Congratulations to the 42 CSB and SJU students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honor societies. Your dedication to learning and the liberal arts is worth celebrating! See the full list of inductees: csbsju.edu/news/phi-beta-…

Three Johnnies are being recognized for the impact they’ve made on campus and beyond. Connor Brynteson, Derek Pass and Kobe Forbes have been named this year’s SJU Extraordinary Service Award recipients. Learn more: bit.ly/4trHKkN

From storytelling to research on real-world challenges, student projects on display at Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day reflect the depth and range of work happening across CSB and SJU. Join us April 30 to explore their work and more. Learn more: bit.ly/4dYDcgM

23 Bennies and Johnnies were inducted into Tri-Alpha, recognizing the academic achievements of first-generation students and the paths they’re forging on campus and beyond. Read more: bit.ly/3OJ7sBU

Earth Day at CSB+SJU is a reminder of just how much this place gives us, from quiet forest trails to open water and the everyday moments outdoors. ❤️ 🌲

Hailey Meiners and Andrew Roggeman have been named CSB+SJU Student Employees of the Year, and the Spirit Shop student team earned Team of the Year honors for their leadership and initiative across campus. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/student-e…

Ellie Rose Piette, Ted Gordon and the Salem Community Outpost were honored by the Seed Coalition for their impact in civic engagement and community partnerships. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/seed-coal…