Doctoral Chevrons

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

Mother and daughter to begin multi-generational academic journey at Saint Mary’s this fall

Sonya and Samantha Ganther will soon share more than family ties. This fall, the mother-daughter duo is set to begin programs at Saint Mary’s University. Samantha will start as a first-year student at the Winona Campus, while Sonya will be pursuing...

First Generation Initiative student spotlight: Cynthia Leon ’23

By Krista Joy Coleman Cynthia Leon began her college career at Saint Mary’s as a biology major hoping to go into premed, but she realized there was more than one way to help people and switched her area of study to psychology and Spanish. With a...

MCA to hold auditions for outdoor performance

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will hold auditions for actors ages 8 through 18 for an outdoor performance of Brian D. Taylor’s production of “Thirty-three Little Pigs.” Auditions will be Monday, June 28, from 6:30 to...

Advising programming by sharing experiences

Sue Fangel M’09, B’19

Faculty promotion congratulations

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is proud to announce the following full-time Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) faculty members who were promoted in 2020-21. John Ebert, professor and director of Data Intelligence and...

Saint Mary’s students receive Stay the Course Grant awards

Saint Mary’s University Master of Science in Accounting students Brent Jambor and Sydney Tribbett have each been awarded a $500 Stay the Course Grant from Wiley Education Services, a strategic partner of Saint Mary’s University. Wiley’s Stay the...

Accepting applications for Student Senate capital improvements

It is that time of year when we start accepting applications for capital improvement projects around the Winona Campus. Every year, the Saint Mary’s community is given the opportunity to renovate or add to our beautiful campus, and any Saint Mary’s...

Student-athletes work to stay COVID-free

You don’t have to be a member of the baseball or fastpitch softball teams to realize that COVID-19 has thrown Saint University of Minnesota student-athletes one heck of a curveball. And the Cardinals have been doing their best to hit it out of the...

Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a system in place to help Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine once they are eligible. This is not information on scheduling an appointment to get your vaccine. The...

Wellness days, Easter holiday, and employee time off

The information outlined below only applies to employees on the Winona Campus. The Twin Cities and Rochester campuses are operating on the regular semester schedule and will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday as previously scheduled. The...

Summary of COVID-19 fall 2020 executive report

The Winona Campus COVID-19 Management Team composed an executive report for fall 2020 which includes information and data of COVID-19 cases among undergraduate students at the College. Here are a few details worth noting. COVID-19 testing Number of...

COVID-19 vaccination update: Winona County

Winona County is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to Winona County residents over the age of 65. Per Winona County Public Health: If you are interested in being vaccinated, please review and complete the online form. Complete the online form for...

Twin Cities Campus prepares for March trial of Derek Chauvin

The City of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota are actively preparing for the potential of civil unrest related to the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd last May. Jury selection...

Expanded definitions of online teaching and learning

To clarify and address questions about our varying teaching and learning methods, Academic Affairs is pleased to offer expanded definitions of online teaching and learning. These definitions are based on approvals from the Educational Standards...

Saint Mary’s University supports student employability with digital credentials

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students will now be able to visually showcase their academic achievements and skill acquisitions through digital credentials made possible through partnerships with Wiley Education Services...