The President's Perspective is published and distributed bi-weekly.

President Melissa Dan provides the Hill-Murray Community with her perspective on important events, ideas and initiatives that impact students, staff, faculty, families (current and past) and alumni.

Join us on April 25th!

There is something deeply meaningful about coming home. For many of you, Hill-Murray is not just a place that you once attended or your child or grandchild calls home. Whatever

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Why The Nicholas Center Matters

Dear Hill-Murray Community, When I speak about the students whose lives I have seen impacted by The Nicholas Center at Hill-Murray, it is hard not to get emotional. As many

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Spaces That Create Community

With the opening of our new Student Union, I have already noticed something simple but powerful: students lingering a little longer, conversations stretching past the bell, laughter echoing in ways

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Welcoming the New Year Together

Dear Hill-Murray Community, This month, I am particularly thinking of our students, past and present. As a former English and Religion teacher at Nativity of Our Lord in St. Paul,

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Moments of Joy This Advent Season

Dear Hill-Murray Community, Growing up, I remember wondering why the Advent wreath candles weren’t red and green, I didn’t understand the true meaning behind the purple and pink. Knowing now

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Spirit of Saint Nicholas Celebration

Dear Hill-Murray Families, I hope each of you enjoyed a peaceful and joy-filled Thanksgiving. As we return to campus, my heart is full of gratitude for the many blessings that

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