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

Mary Jo Copeland, founder and director of Sharing and Caring Hands, to receive Saint Mary’s Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announced today that Mary Jo Copeland, founder and director of Sharing and Caring Hands, will receive the Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership. Mary Jo Copeland is often referred to as...

Cardinal Excellence Fund Dinner will honor three graduates March 23

Saint Mary's to induct three members into Saint Mary's Sports Hall of Fame on March 23 The Saint Mary's University Athletic Department, in association with the Saint Mary's Alumni Association, will induct three members into the Saint Mary's Sports...

Lifelong Minnesotan turns Viking fandom into an internship

A lifelong Minnesotan, Saint Mary’s senior Abby Nosbisch grew up a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan. So, the opportunity to make U.S. Bank Stadium her office for the 2023 NFL season felt like a game-winning touchdown. A sports management major, Nosbisch...

Graduate spotlight: Meet Emily Anderson, assistant principal at Anoka Middle School for the Arts

Meet Emily Anderson, assistant principal at Anoka Middle School for the Arts and a graduate of Saint Mary’s Ed.S. program. What do you love about your job? Your school? Your students? I feel blessed to be a part of such a unique program in the...

Measuring the impact of women

Wieser conducts ongoing research about women in the workforce Dr. Michelle Wieser, dean of the School of Business and Technology, has the same thoughts swirling around in her head as most career women. At any given moment, she’s thinking about her...

65 years of empowering girls

Effendi proves Barbie is more than just a pretty face As moviegoers flocked to “The Barbie Movie” this summer, Nadia Effendi B’09 — as senior manager of Barbie Global Marketing at Mattel, Inc., — had a special seat. Paying homage to the iconic...

Staff and faculty announcements

Ayers departs from Saint Mary’s for dean position at Edgewood College Carolyn Ayers has accepted an appointment for a new position as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Edgewood College in Madison, WI. While she will be greatly missed at...

Bedtke to assume interim senior vice president role; departments divided into three tracks

With an eye on stability and proven leadership skills, the Very Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., Saint Mary’s president, announced James (Jim) Bedtke will assume an interim senior vice president role October 16. On August 23, Benjamin (Ben)...

Graduating senior aims for Ph.D. and career in cancer research

Larkin Clem came to Saint Mary’s University for volleyball but she’s leaving with a fulfilling career path. The Elk River, Minn., native came to campus knowing she was a future Cardinal athlete and also that she was interested in biology. Now...

Degree prepares grad for accounting, military experiences

Ephrem Eshete B’23 is excited about his future. First, he has enlisted in the Army Reserve and is headed to basic training, excited to serve the country he has called home since 2017 when he moved here from Ethiopia. When he returns, he has a dream...

‘Top-notch’ program helps Saint Mary’s grad thrive in marriage and family therapy field

Equipped with a juris doctorate, Dinyar Mehta had spent years climbing the ladder at a major Twin Cities-based corporation when he felt he needed to make a career change. Rather than going to a competitor for a new job title and a little more...

Update on Saint Mary’s undergraduate recruitment and enrollment

With students arriving on campus for a new school year, Saint Mary's is pleased to welcome 310 new undergraduate students to its Winona Campus. Of the 310 new students, 31 are transfers. These new numbers put the College ahead of where it was at...

The woman behind the music

Ree Guyer B'81 makes a name for herself in the music industry As a young woman, just starting out in the music industry in the mid ’80s, Ree Guyer B’81 walked into the office of Billy Sherrill, a big name record producer who ran Columbia Records....

Several degrees of connection

Renee Thompson B'03, M'07 is earning her third degree from Saint Mary's Renee Thompson B’03, M’07 is hoping to add another degree from Saint Mary’s after her name this year as she earns a Doctorate of Business Administration. Thompson will soon...

Saint Mary’s executive vice president and chief financial officer Benjamin Murray to depart for nonprofit arts executive role

Saint Mary’s executive vice president and chief financial officer Benjamin (Ben) Murray (B‘96) has accepted the role as CFO for Minneapolis Institute for Art (Mia). Murray will work closely with the Saint Mary’s leadership and finance team until...