Tom McKeown was a member of the school’s Board of Regents from 1986 through 1992, including a lengthy stint as board chair. He remained a current member of the Saint John’s University Leadership Council and was the 1993 winner of the Fr. Walter Reger Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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in Minnesota for Getting Jobs
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University form a welcoming community built on 1,500 years of Benedictine hospitality. Bennies and Johnnies embrace an academically rigorous collaboration between two of the nation’s highest rated liberal arts schools. Whatever’s drawn you here … you have
come to succeed.
College of Saint Benedict
Founded in 1913 by the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.
Saint John's University
Founded in 1857 by the Benedictine Monks of Saint John's Abbey.
Come for a visit, take a tour and begin to discover what being a Bennie or Johnnie is all about!
Our Students Come to Succeed
Accounting and finance major has thrived at CSB+SJU
The 2022-23 SJU Senate President was also part of the Entrepreneur Scholars (E-Scholars) Program through which he traveled to Bosnia and developed his own business
CSB biochemistry major’s research could help in fight against cancer
Jocie Larson, also a member of the Bennie swim team, has been studying the p300 protein’s HAT (histone acetyltransferase) domain – specifically looking for certain drugs that might be able to bind to it and prevent its role in the expression of certain types of blood cancer
Summer research opportunities abound in arboretum at CSB+SJU
Environmental studies and economics major James Siems studied blooming patterns of wildflowers and breeding calls of frogs and toads amid over 3,000 acres of prairie, woods and lakes
A standout athlete, a standout student
Fiona Smith has won two national titles as a distance runner at CSB, while also excelling in a variety of research projects
Student Life
Research shows students living on campus are happier, healthier, more involved and more academically successful.
- 100+ student clubs and organizations
- 17 club sports
- 22 intramural sports
- 19 music ensembles (for all majors)
Learning with Impact
Every Bennie and Johnnie engages in high-impact learning experiences like internships, undergraduate research and study abroad.
- Experience & Professional Development
- Internships & Experiental Learning
- Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholars
- Center for Global Education
- The Study - developing skills for academic success
Academics
Discover majors and minors in fields with interest and impact to prepare you for a lifetime of success.
- 37 majors
- 40 minors
- 19 Pre-professional tracks
- Graduate – nursing
- Graduate – theology
Results
We equip our alums for successful careers and lives of meaning.
- What’s the return on your college investment?
- You really can afford private college.
- Nearly every Bennie and Johnnie receives scholarship help.
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News & Events
Brian J. Bruess, Ph.D. was officially inaugurated as the first joint president of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Friday, highlighting a week-long celebration on both campuses.
Bruess highlights Strong Integration in his inaugural address but vows commitment to liberal arts, residential, Catholic and Benedictine foundational values and how CSB and SJU are uniquely suited to women and men.
Casey Gordon joins six other category honorees who received annual honor on Sept. 15 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.
