Mount Marty University
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South Dakota's Catholic University
Awareness of God | Community | Hospitality | Lifelong Learning
Awareness of God | Community | Hospitality | Lifelong Learning
In this week's Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Dr. Terry Lafferty reflects on 31:10-11 of The Rule of St. Benedict. She poses the question, "Are you treating everything with reverence so that they get good benefit from it, too?"
Read more at mountmarty.edu/these-things-i-own.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/these-things-i-own.
October 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In this week's Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Dr. Terry Lafferty reflects on 31:10-11 of The Rule of St. Benedict. She poses the question, "Are you treating everything with reverence so that they get good benefit from it, too?"
Read more at mountmarty.edu/these-things-i-own.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/these-things-i-own.
"This means they’re devoting precious resources that they could use at any other of the more than 3,600 non-profit, accredited public and private universities across the United States."
Read the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post: mountmarty.edu/hospitality-higher-ed
Read the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post: mountmarty.edu/hospitality-higher-ed
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"This means they’re devoting precious resources that they could use at any other of the more than 3,600 non-profit, accredited public and private universities across the United States."
Read the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post: mountmarty.edu/hospitality-higher-ed
Read the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post: mountmarty.edu/hospitality-higher-ed
Vice President for Enrollment Management Greg Franz says, "When a prospective student decides to visit our campus, they are, obviously, not visiting another campus at that time."
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Vice President for Enrollment Management Greg Franz says, "When a prospective student decides to visit our campus, they are, obviously, not visiting another campus at that time."
Campus visits are not only about recruiting students, but also to practice hospitality to those who come through our doors.
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Campus visits are not only about recruiting students, but also to practice hospitality to those who come through our doors.
This weeks Benedictine Thought & Action blog post is the second installment of Dr. Paul Anders "Benedictine Travel Tips" series, exploring how experiences outside the monastery can impact personal and communal stability.
Read more: mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips-2
Read more: mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips-2
September 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This weeks Benedictine Thought & Action blog post is the second installment of Dr. Paul Anders "Benedictine Travel Tips" series, exploring how experiences outside the monastery can impact personal and communal stability.
Read more: mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips-2
Read more: mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips-2
In the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog, Dr. Jason Heron reflects on 64:8 of The Rule of St. Benedict, noting that "Benedict’s wisdom here is useful for a teacher — perhaps especially for a college professor."
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-5.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-5.
August 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog, Dr. Jason Heron reflects on 64:8 of The Rule of St. Benedict, noting that "Benedict’s wisdom here is useful for a teacher — perhaps especially for a college professor."
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-5.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-5.
In a reflection on The Rule of Saint Benedict, Dr. Paul Anders writes about how Benedict views travel as a time to remember who you are, where you're from, and how to return.
Read the latest post of the Benedictine Thought & Action blog at mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips.
Read the latest post of the Benedictine Thought & Action blog at mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips.
August 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In a reflection on The Rule of Saint Benedict, Dr. Paul Anders writes about how Benedict views travel as a time to remember who you are, where you're from, and how to return.
Read the latest post of the Benedictine Thought & Action blog at mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips.
Read the latest post of the Benedictine Thought & Action blog at mountmarty.edu/benedictine-travel-tips.
In this weeks Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Dr. Jason Heron reflects on what it means to teach as a form of stewardship and sometimes becoming the bridge for others to cross.
Read the full post at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-4.
Read the full post at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-4.
July 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In this weeks Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Dr. Jason Heron reflects on what it means to teach as a form of stewardship and sometimes becoming the bridge for others to cross.
Read the full post at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-4.
Read the full post at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-4.
The Biotechnology Management program at Mount Marty University has been awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation to support their innovative biotechnology workforce development initiative called the Dakota Biotechnology Scholars Program.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/biotech-grant.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/biotech-grant.
July 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Biotechnology Management program at Mount Marty University has been awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation to support their innovative biotechnology workforce development initiative called the Dakota Biotechnology Scholars Program.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/biotech-grant.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/biotech-grant.
In the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Dr. Paul Anders explores how The Rule of St. Benedict holds space for both devotion and intellectual formation.
Read the post here 👉 mountmarty.edu/benedictine-intellectualism
Read the post here 👉 mountmarty.edu/benedictine-intellectualism
July 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Dr. Paul Anders explores how The Rule of St. Benedict holds space for both devotion and intellectual formation.
Read the post here 👉 mountmarty.edu/benedictine-intellectualism
Read the post here 👉 mountmarty.edu/benedictine-intellectualism
In this week's Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Director of Library and Information Services John Badley reflects on how even the desert monks argued over how many psalms to chant until a quiet moment showed that 12 was enough.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/bta-only-twelve-psalms.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/bta-only-twelve-psalms.
June 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In this week's Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Director of Library and Information Services John Badley reflects on how even the desert monks argued over how many psalms to chant until a quiet moment showed that 12 was enough.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/bta-only-twelve-psalms.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/bta-only-twelve-psalms.
In the most recent Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, President Marc Long reflects on how The Rule of Benedict reminds us all to love God fully and love our neighbors deeply.
Read more of President Long's reflection at mountmarty.edu/reflections-of-a-benedictine-university-president.
Read more of President Long's reflection at mountmarty.edu/reflections-of-a-benedictine-university-president.
June 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In the most recent Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, President Marc Long reflects on how The Rule of Benedict reminds us all to love God fully and love our neighbors deeply.
Read more of President Long's reflection at mountmarty.edu/reflections-of-a-benedictine-university-president.
Read more of President Long's reflection at mountmarty.edu/reflections-of-a-benedictine-university-president.
In the third installment of Dr. Jason Heron's reflection on chapter 64 of Benedict's Rule, he touches on the “nature of the burden."
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-3.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-3.
The Abbot and the Teacher 3
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May 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In the third installment of Dr. Jason Heron's reflection on chapter 64 of Benedict's Rule, he touches on the “nature of the burden."
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-3.
Read more at mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-3.
📸 Fra Angelico, “St. Benedict of Nursia” (c. 1437-1446) (photo: Public Domain / Public Domain)
May 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
📸 Fra Angelico, “St. Benedict of Nursia” (c. 1437-1446) (photo: Public Domain / Public Domain)
"St. Benedict reminds us that the simple act of accepting an 'impossible' task is already a movement toward its completion." In the most recent blog post, Dr. Kathy Magorian, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, reflects on Chapter 68 of the Rule: mountmarty.edu/assignment-of-impossible-tasks
May 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
"St. Benedict reminds us that the simple act of accepting an 'impossible' task is already a movement toward its completion." In the most recent blog post, Dr. Kathy Magorian, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, reflects on Chapter 68 of the Rule: mountmarty.edu/assignment-of-impossible-tasks
From peaceful runs on the Meridian Bridge to difficult terrain on the Lewis & Clark Horse Trail, Yankton is where Alexis Gosch '27 prefers to run. "Running allows for your mind to focus on being in the present moment."
Every route has a story. Read more: loom.ly/--iLdN4
Every route has a story. Read more: loom.ly/--iLdN4
April 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
From peaceful runs on the Meridian Bridge to difficult terrain on the Lewis & Clark Horse Trail, Yankton is where Alexis Gosch '27 prefers to run. "Running allows for your mind to focus on being in the present moment."
Every route has a story. Read more: loom.ly/--iLdN4
Every route has a story. Read more: loom.ly/--iLdN4
"Everyone gets a seat at the table, and everyone has a voice to contribute their counsel." Be sure to read the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post by Professor Joe Rutten focusing on Chapter 3 of The Rule.
On Summoning the Brothers for Counsel
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April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"Everyone gets a seat at the table, and everyone has a voice to contribute their counsel." Be sure to read the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post by Professor Joe Rutten focusing on Chapter 3 of The Rule.
In the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Anthony Rosselli asks, "What exactly are the monks doing in the monasteries?"
Read more: mountmarty.edu/the-tools-for-good-works2
Read more: mountmarty.edu/the-tools-for-good-works2
The Tools for Good Works
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April 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In the latest Benedictine Thought & Action blog post, Anthony Rosselli asks, "What exactly are the monks doing in the monasteries?"
Read more: mountmarty.edu/the-tools-for-good-works2
Read more: mountmarty.edu/the-tools-for-good-works2
President Long's commitment to Mount Marty University has helped shape it into the thriving institution it is today. His leadership has greatly impacted the university and will leave a lasting impression on students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Thank you, President Long. 💙💛
Thank you, President Long. 💙💛
March 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
President Long's commitment to Mount Marty University has helped shape it into the thriving institution it is today. His leadership has greatly impacted the university and will leave a lasting impression on students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Thank you, President Long. 💙💛
Thank you, President Long. 💙💛
Under his guidance, the university made history as the first private university in the state to offer doctoral programs, increased enrollment by nearly 30%, and completed the university’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign, more than doubling the endowment.
March 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Under his guidance, the university made history as the first private university in the state to offer doctoral programs, increased enrollment by nearly 30%, and completed the university’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign, more than doubling the endowment.
Throughout his tenure, President Long's dedication has driven significant growth, both in the classroom and in the community, and deepened the university's commitment to its Benedictine mission.
March 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Throughout his tenure, President Long's dedication has driven significant growth, both in the classroom and in the community, and deepened the university's commitment to its Benedictine mission.
After a transformational decade at Mount Marty University, President Marcus Long, Ph.D., has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2025.
Read more here: loom.ly/A6_7nYg
Read more here: loom.ly/A6_7nYg
March 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
After a transformational decade at Mount Marty University, President Marcus Long, Ph.D., has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2025.
Read more here: loom.ly/A6_7nYg
Read more here: loom.ly/A6_7nYg
In part 2 of Dr. Jason Heron's reflection, he was reminded of a moment with a sister. This moment challenged Dr. Heron and set him on a new path.
Read it here: mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-2
Read it here: mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-2
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March 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In part 2 of Dr. Jason Heron's reflection, he was reminded of a moment with a sister. This moment challenged Dr. Heron and set him on a new path.
Read it here: mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-2
Read it here: mountmarty.edu/the-abbot-and-the-teacher-2
This new position will work closely with Mount Marty University's mission partner Avera Health to further the goal of being the preeminent Catholic university focused on rural health and well-being.
Read more: mountmarty.edu/vice-president-for-health-affairs
Read more: mountmarty.edu/vice-president-for-health-affairs
Mount Marty University Appoints First Vice President for Health Affairs and Chief Nursing Officer
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March 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This new position will work closely with Mount Marty University's mission partner Avera Health to further the goal of being the preeminent Catholic university focused on rural health and well-being.
Read more: mountmarty.edu/vice-president-for-health-affairs
Read more: mountmarty.edu/vice-president-for-health-affairs
Mount Marty University is pleased to announce that Danielle Pierotti, Ph.D., RN, has been selected as the inaugural Vice President for Health Affairs and Chief Nursing Officer.
March 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mount Marty University is pleased to announce that Danielle Pierotti, Ph.D., RN, has been selected as the inaugural Vice President for Health Affairs and Chief Nursing Officer.