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Happy Easter from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Today we celebrate hope, new life and the promise of resurrection.

A pretty sweet turnout 🍁 The Maple Syrup Festival brought 800+ people to the Abbey Arboretum for a day of tapping and celebrating the season. From tree to table, it was a reminder of how special spring at CSB+SJU really is.

34 years of marriage and a shared passion for connection. President Brian Bruess and Carol Bruess featured in @MPR Power Pairs series on what makes relationships work. Listen: mprnews.org/episode/2026/0…

Wonder what our Bennies and Johnnies did over spring break? Take a look! Read more: csbsju.edu/news/service-t…

Senior art majors take it all in and let it out. This year’s exhibition, Inhale: Exhale, reflects four years of growth, exploration and creative risk. See it on display through May 9. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/senior-ar…

Join us March 28 from 12–4 p.m. at the Sugar Shack in the Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum for the Maple Syrup Festival. Explore the syruping process, enjoy live music and take in a day built around community traditions and the outdoors. Learn more: csbsju.edu/news/maple-syr…

What started as a field trip is now a career path. Cassidy Tschida is turning early inspiration into real experience through Outdoor U, leading students and building skills for the future. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/csb-sopho…

CSB continues to lead nationally in Gilman Scholarship recipients, marking 25 years of impact in global education. With more than 100 scholars, CSB+SJU students are making their mark far beyond campus. Read more: csbsju.edu/news/csb-recei…

Celebrate Women’s History Month on March 26 with keynote speaker Rachel Evangelisto, MN Supreme Court legal resident, 2022 Ms. Minnesota and advocate for Indigenous youth and culture. Free and open to the public, 7–8:15 p.m., Upper Gorecki. csbsju.edu/news/rachel-ev…

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