Through its iterations as a school of nursing, junior college, and St. Kate's campus, the Minneapolis site was a landmark of building ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ access and welcoming the dear neighbor. Its legacy continues in all that faculty, staff, Sisters of St. Joseph, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s, alumni, and community partners have accomplished together.
1887 |
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet assume administration of a hospital started by the Sisters of Mercy. The hospital site would become St. Mary’s Hospital. |
1900 |
St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing opens, admitting three ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s. |
1903 |
The first class of nursing ´ºÓêÖ±²¥s graduates: Mattie Krinbring, Mary Kelly, and Anna Goslin. |
1942 |
The College of St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Department of Nursing assumes direction of both St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Hospital programs. |
1957 |
The St. Mary's School of Nursing incorporates as an independent, three-year diploma program. |
1964 |
St. Mary's Junior College develops from the independent St. Mary's School of Nursing. |
1986 |
St. Mary’s Hospital merges with Fairview Health Services. |
1991 |
In accordance with the terms of the merger, the St. Mary’s Hospital name changes to Fairview Riverside. |
2009 |
The College of St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ becomes St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University. |
2017 |
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet gift the physical Minneapolis Campus to St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University. The land and buildings had been owned by the Sisters for 130 years. |
2018 |
With the support of the CSJs, St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University announces campus integration strategy "One University," relocating its Minneapolis-based coursework and resources to available space on the St. Paul campus. |
2019 |
St. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University and Fairview Healthcare Services announce they have signed a purchase agreement for the Minneapolis campus. |
2020 |
Integration of Minneapolis campus programs and services to the St. Paul campus is complete. |