
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
Making use of the makerspace
Collaborative workspace inspires students' creativity From crafting holiday gifts for family members to building 3D models of the COVID-19 virus and learning about how to market and mass produce products — there is no limit to the creativity and...
Examining the ethics
Students debate current moral dilemmas through Lasallian lens Lasallian students from across the U.S. are examining major ethical dilemmas facing today’s top largest technology companies in an annual Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition — and...
Setting the bar high
Kendall Archer B'21 is excelling at The George Washington Law School There’s no disputing Kendall Archer’s passion for law. It started back when Archer B’21 asked Saint Mary’s alumni in the law profession to build a case for attending Saint Mary’s...
Staying on top of trends
Evance Chiinze B'20 diversifies his sill set to stay current in his field Evance Chiinze B’20 knows that with a more diverse skill set, you become more valuable to employers and can both advance and be more successful in your career. Which is why,...
Spring 2023 dean’s list
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2023 spring 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...
Saint Mary’s receives newest $4 million estate gift commitment; celebrates benefactor’s dedication to mission
MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — With a recent $4 million estate gift commitment, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has raised close to $35 million in transformational gifts during the past four months - an unprecedented level of philanthropic...
Archive
Dixon departing from Saint Mary’s
Mr. Leon Dixon, vice president for inclusion and human dignity, will step down from his position, effective Jan. 13, 2023. Dixon, who joined Saint Mary’s in June 2021, has accepted a new position in the Twin Cities where he will lead a nonprofit...
In 2023, college is a great next step for many after high school
This article, which ran in the Rochester Post-Bulletin, is co-signed by Father James P. Burns, president, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Lori J. Carrell, chancellor of the University of Minnesota Rochester, Jeffery S. Boyd, president,...
Saint Mary’s alumna was first female president of St. Paul Police Academy
Anna (Taylor) Ciconte B’17
Faculty recognized through publications, awards
At Saint Mary’s, we know our staff, faculty, and administration are experts who excel in their fields of study and work. Recently, that expertise and talent has been shared with the public, as a number of faculty members have had their work...
Saint Mary’s brand update
While the university unveiled its new brand earlier this year, the Marketing and Communication Department continues to look at new opportunities and effective ways to showcase our brand and get it in front of as many of our audiences as possible,...
Saint Mary’s employees recognized for commitment and excellence
The university formally recognizes employees in a number of ways. Each spring, we honor employees by length of service and upon their retirements. At other university celebrations in March, we confer awards for dedication to Lasallian teaching and...
Business intelligence and data analytics alumnus turns internship into a career at U.S. Bank
Bradley Hill B’19
Internship spotlight: Grace Howard
Name: Grace Howard Year: Senior (Class of 2023) Major: Psychology Internship site: Minneapolis VA (Veterans Affairs) Medical Center, Service to Science Scholars Research Program (SSS-RP) What were your duties during the internship? My internship...
Saint Mary’s Currents: Positivity During Trying Times with Paul Kotz, Ph.D.
Saint Mary’s Currents, the university’s official podcast, has returned after a brief hiatus. In the most recent episode, Paul Kotz, Ph.D., a core professor in the Ed.D. in Leadership program at Saint Mary’s, comes on the podcast to discuss...