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

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...

Hall of Fame Profile: Jenny (Folgers) Baertsch B’05

WINONA, Minn. — Jenny (Folgers) Baertsch B'05 will be the first to admit that she never expected to be among those considered for the Saint Mary's University Sports Hall of Fame. Her accolades, however, told an entirely different story. And now,...

Hall of Fame Profile: Jamie (Rattunde) Nelson B’05

WINONA, Minn. — Jamie (Rattunde) Nelson B'05 was a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court — and her efforts during her four years as a Cardinal did not go unnoticed. One of the most decorated women's basketball players in program...

Vatterott applies classroom experience to real world work

Tom Vatterott’s passion for social justice is evident in everything he does. A case manager for Minnesota nonprofit Simpson Housing Services, Tom’s work focuses on supporting families experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness. His work is...

Doctoral research spotlight: Keith Anderson

The culture of an organization and how it shapes an individual’s moral identity has always been of interest to Keith Anderson D’23. So much so, that he made it the topic of his doctoral dissertation. Anderson, a graduate of Saint Mary’s Doctor of...

Doctoral research spotlight: Rustam Musevi

Rustam Musevi’s doctoral research dissertation is very personal to him. Musevi, a student in Saint Mary’s Ed.D. program, was born and raised in Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic in the South Caucus region of Asia. In Azerbaijan, Musevi studied...

Jessica Uhlig to depart as dean of academic support services; Scott Walker to serve in interim role at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Dear Faculty and Staff, With mixed emotion, we share Dr. Jessica Uhlig’s difficult decision to depart from Saint Mary’s and her role as dean of academic support services. Due to family commitments, she will leave the Saint Mary’s community...