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
Updates to Career Services website
Nearly six years ago, a microsite was built for the university’s Career Services department. Prior to that, the department had a page housed under the school’s main website to showcase its services to students. To show the breadth and depth of what...
Saint Mary’s community invited to virtual lecture from Dr. Robert Enright
The Saint Mary’s community is invited to take part in a virtual lecture from Dr. Robert Enright titled “Forgiveness as a Virtue: Friend or Foe of Justice” from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Enright is the founder of the International...
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’s higher ed enrollment is up, but officials say gaps remain...
The dream career that didn’t get away
Maxwell angles for women’s perspective in fishing Christine Maxwell M’23 works for Northland Fishing Tackle whose tagline is “made by fishermen, for fishermen.” In her position as CFO and vice president of operations, Maxwell reminds her colleagues...
Always remembering where she came from
Witt builds relationships as Hennepin County sheriff For a significant portion of her young life, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt B’07, M’13 only associated negative feelings with police officers. “With my childhood and the challenges we had,...
Comfortable with being first
Hughes named first African American woman president at Bay College Dr. Nerita Hughes M’09, D’20 has had a number of firsts in her career, serving as the first African American woman in a number of administrative roles — including her current...
Archive
Faculty, staff receive additional courtesy half-day off to celebrate Thanksgiving
All faculty and staff will receive an additional courtesy half-day off to celebrate Thanksgiving in recognition of and in gratitude for everyone's hard work and dedication throughout this past year. Providing the whole day off the day before...
Saint Mary’s announces $10 million gift from Slaggie Family Foundation; impactful gift tied to innovation and university’s future
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — The Steve and Barb Slaggie family has long believed in the value of Catholic education and the importance of Saint Mary’s University within the Winona community. Their recent $10 million gift commitment is testimony to...
Merchlewitz awarded Distinguished Lasallian Educator, Robertson nominated
The Saint Mary’s Community is pleased to announce that Ann Merchlewitz, senior vice president and general counsel, has been honored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers—Midwest District with the Distinguished Lasallian Educator award. Andy...
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. Enrollment pressures bear down on Iowa’s private colleges (Cedar Rapids...
Saint Mary’s collaborates with Bloomington Police Department on Brain Health Services program
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is excited to partner with the new Bloomington Community Brain Health Services program. This innovative mental health pilot program will provide in-home, telehealth, and in-office mental health services to...
Saint Mary’s community announcements
Thompson presented with Saint John Baptist de LaSalle Teacher award Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has awarded Renee Thompson the Saint John Baptist de LaSalle Teacher Award. Thompson is a longtime course-contracted faculty member in the M.S....
Benefactors, philanthropic trust awarded Heritage Award for Transformational Philanthropy
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota recognized the generosity of a benefactor family and a philanthropic trust that have been longtime supporters of the university with the Heritage Award for Transformational Philanthropy on Oct. 12. The two...
A message from the chairman of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Board of Trustees
Dear Friends, Many of you know that the Saint Mary’s University Board of Trustees had its fall meeting this past Thursday and Friday (Oct 12 and 13) on our Winona campus. Many of the Trustees are graduates of the College, as are some of their...
Hoping to help others on a large scale
Dr. Gideon Nyakundi B‘16, M’17, senior manager of clinical engineering at the University of Maryland Medical System, will tell you he was born to work in healthcare — and especially to help others. Back in his community in Africa, where healthcare...
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