The world needs Katies; it is demanding them. We are in need of the intelligent, talented, altruistic students who choose St. Catherine University for their education — an education grounded in the liberal arts and Catholic intellectual tradition that form a level of excellence only to be found here as you will read about in this issue (“Portraits of Growth,” page 6; “Katies in Action,” page 20; “More Than Money,” page 22). Knowing this demand, we introduce the launch of LEAD & INFLUENCE: The Campaign for the Next Level of Excellence.