On Septemebr 10, 2024, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. The university was recognized on ALL IN’s inaugural list of Top Campuses by 2022 Turnout for 4-year private institutions. The university received the Platinum Seal, reflecting its commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life.
2022 Election Seal Levels:
Bronze: 20-29%
Silver: 30-39%
Gold: 40-49%
Platinum: 50-59%
Diamond: 60%+
The full list of campus award winners can be viewed here.
Thanks goes out to all the students who registered to vote and then, in fact, voted. Hats off to the Student Senate who spearheaded voter registration efforts on the Winona campus!