
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
Inclusion and Human Dignity Week
The Saint Mary’s community is invited to the Office of Inclusion and Human Dignity’s inaugural Inclusion and Human Dignity Week. Each day during the week of Jan. 15, there will be different opportunities to celebrate and discuss the university’s...
Celebrating the launch of enhanced program pages on smumn.edu
The Marketing and Communications Department is thrilled to announce a significant achievement in its digital journey – the launch of revamped program pages for all 23 majors at the College, now live on smumn.edu. This success is thanks to a...
Important spring calendar dates
The President’s Cabinet would like to provide faculty and staff with a number of events that can be added to calendars. Additional information will be shared as available. January: Jan. 20 - SGPP Commencement February: Feb. 8 - Cardinal Update...
Saint Mary’s announces fall semester 2023 dean’s list
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2023 fall semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes 465 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0...
Makerspace making the news
For Saint Mary’s students in need of a last-minute gift, there was no need for despair. Earlier this month, the Anthony B’59 and Sandra Adducci Family Makerspace opened its doors for a Santa’s Workshop event that was highlighted in a recent Winona...
Brand messaging research highlights
This fall the Marketing and Communications Department commissioned benchmark research to measure the university’s new brand messaging launched in Fall 2022, hoping to confirm its effectiveness. The “Because of You” campaign delivered powerful and...
Archive
Saint Mary’s celebrates 2023 graduates
WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in April 2023. Student name, hometown, parents' or guardians’ name/s Shamat Abraha, Saint Paul, Minn., Amanuel Abraha...
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. St. Cloud State announces deeper cuts Upper Iowa University announces...
Elmore named dean of academic affairs
Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Bob Elmore, Ph.D., has been named dean of academic affairs. Elmore started in the role on June 5. As dean of academic affairs, he will oversee curriculum and instruction, registrar, online operations,...
Members of Saint Mary’s community highlight academic expertise
Members of the Saint Mary’s community continue to show their expertise in the academic disciplines they study. This has been on display the last few months as staff and faculty have published research, in panel discussions, and received awards for...
Father Burns celebrated at Character Recognition Awards
The Very. Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., Saint Mary's University president, was one of eight honorees celebrated for excellence by Synergy & Leadership Exchange and Saint Mary’s at the Character Recognition Awards luncheon on May 16. Father...
Alumni benefactors donate more than $800,000 for artificial turf for Saint Mary’s ballfields
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks to the generosity of two alumni benefactors, Saint Mary’s University’s Max Molock Field, and its Fastpitch Softball Field will have a new look in the fall. Gary Klein, Saint Mary’s vice president for advancement, and Brian...
Saint Mary’s University announces election of Bishop Robert E. Barron, D.D., S.T.D., to its Board of Trustees
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is announcing the election of The Most Reverend Robert E. Barron, D.D, S.T.D., Bishop of Winona-Rochester to its Board of Trustees. The university is governed by its Board of...
Flexible program allows Saint Mary’s grad to advance in career field
Having worked as a teacher for years, Samantha Holland knew when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it would have a long-lasting impact on school classrooms. To combat those disruptions, Holland made the decision to apply to Saint Mary’s to pursue her...
Hall recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
WINONA – Today, Saint Mary’s and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Saint Mary’s student Riley Hall has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards...