
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
Gallup poll finds NCAA student-athletes more engaged, likely to thrive post-college
WINONA, Minn. — According to a 2020 study, Gallup found that NCAA student-athletes engaged in important undergraduate experiences at higher rates than their non-athlete peers and are more likely to be thriving in many post-college domains. Which...
MCA to offer unity-building initiative using rock art
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites community members to join in a unique community-building initiative. Each week, MCA will share information about an important artist of color or of an indigenous background and their...
Saint Mary’s to offer online teaching certification to faculty
Starting in July, Saint Mary’s will offer an online instructor certification for all instructors. This series of three, four-week courses will help ensure faculty are equipped to offer online education informed by best practices.
Parking permits available for purchase
Parking permits can be purchased through the student portal. The permits open up for purchase by class year, starting with the seniors Aug. 1 then each week following with a new class year. The permits are $60 dollars for students who live on...
Saint Mary’s renovating science center for collaborative learning
Benefactors make campus expansions possible WINONA, Minn. — Winona Campus students at Saint Mary’s University will be welcomed back to numerous changes, upgrades, and continued renovations — all of which are being made possible solely through...
Plans underway to launch undergraduate nursing program on Winona Campus in fall 2021
WINONA, Minn. — As a direct response to market research and an identified need in the workforce, Saint Mary’s University has announced its plan to establish a B.S. in Nursing program in fall 2021 at its Winona Campus. The university is currently...
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Building A 21st Century Public Health Workforce: Saint Mary’s Solution to the Emerging Public Health Challenges
Headlines demonstrate why this is a crucial time for public health advocacy. Important public health threats caused by rising obesity and the opioid epidemic, escalating gun violence, increasing suicide rates, and emerging zoonosis diseases are...
Saint Mary’s recognized by Princeton Review, BestColleges.com
Princeton Review has once again listed Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in its “Best Midwestern” category within the “2019 Best Colleges: Region by Region” report.
New advanced degree addresses emerging public health challenges
Saint Mary’s University has added a new Master of Public Health program which will begin January 2019. The recently accredited program will be offered on the Twin Cities Campus and online and is a response to Strategic Priority 1 – Advance Online...
Twin Cities Campus connects with neighborhood
The Twin Cities Campus participated again this year in National Night Out on Aug. 7. The annual event encourages residents to hold block parties and get to know their neighbors as a way to build community and foster relationships that encourage...
Saint Mary’s soccer player nets national Special Olympics appearance
Mateo Means, member of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota men’s soccer team, was selected to be a member of the FC Dallas Special Olympics team that competed in the first-ever Unified Cup — a 24-team tournament that celebrated the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics.
Day 2: Monday, Aug. 6
You know you're going to have a great day when the first thing you get to do is see giraffes up close. We visited the Nairobi Giraffe Center where we were able to feed food pellet snacks to some of the giraffes. Fun Fact #1: You're allowed to feed...
Update from Presidential Transition Team
It’s been nearly a month since our new President Rev. James P. Burns has joined Saint Mary’s. Several welcome receptions have since taken place to help him get acquainted with the university: On July 9, Father Burns was welcomed by faculty and...
2018 Alumni & Friends Service Trip
Sunday, Aug. 5 From Aug. 5-12, a dozen Saint Mary's alumni and friends are visiting Nairobi, Kenya, meeting with and learning from a few of the alumni who have graduated from our Nairobi Campus in the Christ the Teacher Institute for Education...
Page Series seeks local performers
Local performers are invited to submit online auditions through Sept. 3 to join the cast of Place Please!, a performance that’s part of the 2018 Page Series presented by the Saint Mary’s University Page Theatre.