CSB+SJU

First-year student Alexis Olson ’29 turned a personal challenge into a big idea. Her concept, Circle Gloves, earned top honors at this year’s Eric Rego Big Idea Competition hosted by the McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/csb-first…

Dr. Barbara J. May has been named provost of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, beginning July 1, 2026. Learn more about Dr. May and what her leadership means for the future of our institutions: bit.ly/4s3uGkH

Sauna village on campus! Thanks to Superior Recovery—founded last year by current Johnnies Charlie Ryks and Tom Kuriscak—and Roam Sauna Co., the sauna rental company started by SJU alum Joe Henry, for bringing both the heat and the cold to SJU.

CSB junior Charlotte Whiting is a finalist for the prestigious Truman Scholarship, one of the nation’s top honors for students pursuing careers in public service. csbsju.edu/news/csb-junio…

CSB+SJU Night at Target Center. 🏀 Our Bennie and Johnnie community showed up, the @Timberwolves got the win and the night ended with a visit on the court!

Haley Zelen & Brayden Slavik were named the @MIACathletics Swimmers of the Year at this season's meet. It marks the first time @CSBSJU has swept the award in a season. Now the pair are chasing a national title. STORY: csbsju.edu/news/zelen-sla… #GoBennies | #d3swim

CSB+SJU showed up strong at @MNUFC’s home opener at Allianz Field. Members of the @Johnnie_Soccer team handed out limited-edition beanies while the Fighting Saints Battalion presented the colors. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/csb-and-s…

Jake Sullivan, former U.S. National Security Advisor, will speak at the 19th annual McCarthy Lecture on March 12 at Saint John’s University. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/former-na…

From ancient Rome to AI-driven healthcare, CSB+SJU students brought big ideas to the MN State Capitol. Four Bennies and Johnnies showcased their research at Scholars at the Capitol. csbsju.edu/news/csb-and-s…

SJU professor Kyhl Lyndgaard ’99 conquered the Arrowhead 135, Tuscobia Winter Ultra, and Actif Epica — earning a spot in the elite Order of the Hrimthurs. He was the only finisher to do so this year. Read the full story: csbsju.edu/news/csbsju-pr…

CALLING ALL STUDENTS! Thanks to the @CSBSJU student senates, students can receive free admission to this week's playoff games (while they last)! -First 250 Johnnies & 250 Bennies w/ID at Thursday basketball -First 100 Johnnies & 100 Bennies w/ID at Saturday hockey #GoJohnnies

What began as an idea during an E-Scholars trip is now a growing business. SJU seniors Charlie Ryks and Tom Kuriscak founded Superior Recovery and will bring four mobile saunas to the CSB Mall Feb. 25–March 1 for True North Winter Festival. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/sju-duos-…

Gold for Team USA and a proud moment for our Bennie and Johnnie family. A special congratulations to Grace Zumwinkle and to her CSB+SJU alum parents, Mike Zumwinkle ’86 and Lori Zumwinkle ’87. What an incredible achievement for the entire Zumwinkle family!

Together, we marked the start of Lent. Students, faculty and staff gathered for Ash Wednesday at the Abbey Church and Sacred Heart Chapel in a shared moment of reflection. Thank you to SJU Faith and CSB Campus Ministry for guiding our community into the Lenten season.

Still reminiscing about the engaging conversations and sweet treats from our Twin Cities Accepted Student Reception last week. We can’t wait to see what the Class of 2030 brings!

Another year of excellence for The Record. For the third year in a row, the student newspaper finished in the top three for General Excellence at the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, earning 12 total awards. Read the full story: csbsju.edu/news/the-recor…

The inaugural CSB+SJU Winter Festival kicked off the first week of February, bringing the Bennie and Johnnie community together for classic winter activities, bonfires and time outside! ❄️

Drawing on the words of John Lewis and the legacy of Carter G. Woodson, Dr. Yohuru Williams reflects on why Black history is essential to understanding the present moment, ahead of his Black History Month Keynote Address at CSB tomorrow, February 10: bit.ly/4tp3yO3

Back on the Super Bowl stage. Saint John’s alum Trent Kirchner ’00 returns to Super Bowl weekend as Vice President of Player Personnel for the Seattle Seahawks, drawing on years of experience in the NFL front office. Read the full story: csbsju.edu/news/sju-alum-…

A well-earned congratulations to the students recognized on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List! See the full list: csbsju.edu/news/deans-lis…