The HLC Reaccreditation Visit is Complete

Posted By: Tracy Lehnertz On: 2026-10-28
Posted On: 2026-10-28
We did it!  Thanks to everyone (estimate 170 employees) who participated in the visit, which ended at 11:30 on Tuesday.  The HLC Review Team was very impressed by the engagement of our university community.  A special thanks to those who traveled from Minneapolis to participate on-site.
Winners of the SMU Swag drawing are below.  Winona winners have been distributed.  SGPP winners – your items were sent back to Minneapolis with Alison Block, so please contact her about delivery.
Keychain 1: Mary Jacobs
Keychain 2: Joseph Tadie
Keychain 3: Jared Rolo
Blanket 1: Annette Collins
Blanket 2: Gloria Everson
Blue SMU Hoodie: Joseph Gargaro
Red SMU Hoodie: Mirela Wetzel
SMU Navy Blue Polo: Mark Moga
Red SMU T-shirt 1: Robin Wisniewski
Red SMU T-shirt 2: Lindsey Teigland
Water bottle 1: Cindy Ostrem
Water bottle 2: Julie Dalle
SMU Tall Mug 1: Paul Christensen
SMU Tall Mug 2: Jenna Maere
SMU Short Mug: Spencer Wanlass