Welcome to Doctoral Chevrons
This newsletter features the writing and research of faculty, staff, students, and friends of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Doctor of Business Administration program. Doctoral Chevrons is published three times a year in February, June, and October.
Call for Student Submissions
We are accepting student submissions for upcoming editions of Doctoral Chevrons. Submissions discussing business research, theory, or applied business practice are welcome. Each piece should be between 500-1500 words and must follow APA guidelines. For consideration, please submit your work to mcollins@smumn.edu.
Current Edition
U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara receives Father Burns
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Her Excellency, U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara received the Very Reverend Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, at her residence in Kuwait. Father Burns was...
Award winning film editor connects with Saint Mary’s students thanks to local film festival
Winona, Minn., can call itself home to many things — gorgeous views, amazing donuts, and a robust arts scene — no matter the time of year. And for one week in February, documentary films take center stage in Winona for the Frozen River Film...
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
Two new Minnesota school districts have joined Saint Mary’s Trusted Partner Program. These districts are Saint Cloud Public Schools and Central Public Schools. Saint Cloud Public Schools is the state's 16th largest district, with nearly 10,000...
Saint Mary’s Event Services launches internal event request form for Winona Campus events
As the number of internal and external events on Winona Campus continues to increase, it is important to ensure we are providing the best possible experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests attending these events. Going forward, all...
Saint Mary’s in the news
Saint Mary’s student’s research on social media addiction featured in MinnPost The MinnPost recently featured Saint Mary’s psychology student Kyle Palmberg’s capstone research on social media addiction. “I think from my perspective as someone who’s...
Interest in hospitality grows for Stafford thanks to Saint Mary’s internship
When Jonah Stafford ’25 began exploring colleges to further his education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presented a unique mix of opportunity and the right fit. A public relations and digital media major with a business minor, Jonah heard...
Archive
Small town to small school leads to big internship
Saint Mary’s senior Ella Boomgaarden grew up in the small Minnesota town of Saint Peter, Minn. A member of a smaller graduating high school class, she knew when it was time to pick a college that she wanted to keep the small-town experience with...
Higher education in the headlines
Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country: Minnesota State names next Winona State University president - Star...
Visitor from Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation to present lectures at Saint Mary’s
Members of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community are invited to lectures from Dr. Pierluca Azzaro that will occur on both the Minneapolis and Winona campuses on April 10 and 11. Azzaro teaches history of political thought and Eastern...
Cardinal Update Live reminder
The Saint Mary’s community will gather from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 for Cardinal Update Live. Staff and faculty are encouraged to gather in the University Center Ballroom East on the Minneapolis Campus and Aquinas 200 in Aquinas...
SMU welcomes 3 into Sports Hall of Fame
The Saint Mary's University athletic department welcomed three new members into its Sports Hall of Fame on March 23 as part of the third annual Cardinal Excellence Fund Dinner, held at Visions Event Center in Winona. More than 150 people were in...
Nelson discusses special education teacher shortage on Currents
The rise of special education students along with a shortage of special education teachers is a concern for schools in Minnesota and across the nation. This month Ben Rodgers speaks with Kate Nelson, program director for the M.A. in Special...
Hall of Fame Profile: Marc Weisenburger B’75
WINONA, Minn. — Marc Weisenburger B'75 does not like to be the center of attention — he is much more comfortable going about his business behind the scenes. This time around, however, the former Saint Mary's standout catcher can't dodge the...
Higher education in the headlines
Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country: Fontbonne University to Close in 2025 due to enrollment and budget...
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
New Smith Schafer partnership fuels intern, scholarship program Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and CPA firm Smith Schafer are pleased to announce that a student from the university’s B.S. in Accounting program is the first official recipient...