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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Extends Partnership with Wiley Education Services

Ten-year contract extension includes the launch of two new programs.


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We are confident in our enhanced partnership with Wiley Education Services as we know from experience they have the resources, proven track record, and appetite for innovation that will continue to fuel our online growth initiatives

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, a private, non-profit Lasallian Catholic educational institution, and Wiley Education Services, a division of Wiley that provides tailored services and technology solutions to higher education institutions, are pleased to announce a 10-year extension of their existing partnership. The extension will run through 2029 and includes the launch of two new graduate programs—a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health—and multiple future programs under consideration.  These additions will bring the total number of fully online programs offered at Saint Mary’s, in partnership with Wiley, to sixteen.

 Saint Mary’s and Wiley originally partnered in 2010 to launch and develop the university’s online programs. To date, more than 1200 students have enrolled in the programs.

 “We are confident in our enhanced partnership with Wiley Education Services as we know from experience they have the resources, proven track record, and appetite for innovation that will continue to fuel our online growth initiatives,” said Reverend James Burns, IVD, Ph.D., President, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. “Since the onset of the partnership, Saint Mary’s University and Wiley have recognized the importance of shared values and a long-term commitment to meet the needs of 21st century learners.”

 With plans to substantially increase its online enrollments regionally and nationally by 2025, Saint Mary’s will leverage Wiley to support this goal.  Together, Saint Mary’s and Wiley will continue to launch new online programs, expand into new markets, and maximize the current online student experience to ensure Saint Mary’s continues to offer exceptional learning opportunities.

 “Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an important and valued partner and we have developed a strong, collaborative relationship over the years,” said Matt Hillman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wiley Education Services. “We look forward to continuing our work together over the next 10 years and empowering students to achieve their education and career goals.”

About Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota:

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a private, Lasallian Catholic institution offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. It seeks to awaken, nurture, and empower learners to ethical lives of leadership and service. At Saint Mary’s, students find in every classroom — whether in person or online — a relationship-driven, person-centered education. Through intense inquiry, students discover the truths in the world and the character within.

 Founded in 1912 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Saint Mary’s enrolls 6,500 students at its residential undergraduate college in Winona and its Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, based in Minneapolis but extending worldwide.

 Saint Mary’s offers respected, practical, and affordable programs in a variety of areas leading to bachelor’s, bachelor’s completion, master’s, certificate, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Learn more at onlineprograms.smumn.edu.

 About Wiley:
Wiley is a global leader in education and scholarly research. Our online scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, combined with our digital learning, assessment and certification solutions help universities, learned societies, businesses, governments and individuals increase the academic and professional impact of their work. For more than 210 years, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The company’s website can be accessed at www.wiley.com.

 About Wiley Education Services:
Wiley Education Services, a division of Wiley, is a leading, global provider of tailored services and technology solutions to higher education institutions. It currently partners with more than 30 institutions across the US, Europe, and Australia, supports over 250 degree programs and more than 3000 courses, encompassing on campus, online, and hybrid models. Wiley Education Services works collaboratively with its partners to provide tailored services, technology, insights, and content that help to improve institutional performance and help learners to achieve their goals. For more information go to edservices.wiley.com.


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