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

Highlighting student achievements, planning for the future

This past spring, we’ve been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic and through the racial divides that continue to challenge our communities, most recently highlighted by the killing of Mr. George Floyd and the events that followed. Yet, even amidst such...

Plans for fall 2020

Saint Mary’s has decided to open the Winona Campus for in-person instruction and on-campus experiences as scheduled in August 2020. This return will be accompanied by accommodations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to promote the health and...

Responding to racism: A Lasallian dialogue

You’re invited to join Responding to Racism: A Lasallian Dialogue on Thursday, June 25. This virtual panel discussion, an initiative of the six Lasallian colleges and universities throughout the Lasallian Region of North America, including Saint...

Students vlog while distance learning

A few of our undergraduate students are sharing a glimpse into life during a pandemic — how they stay organized, stay on top of their classes and jobs, stay active, and stay connected — all while being away from campus. Watch this series of short...

First ever virtual commencement held

Graduating seniors were honored on May 22 in a virtual ceremony, the first of its kind for Saint Mary’s. Faculty, staff, students, their families, friends, and supporters took part in celebrating our 198 graduating seniors and all of their academic...

Chartwells, Saint Mary’s to renovate Cardinal Club, provide expanded meal plan options

Saint Mary’s has partnered with Chartwells for more than a decade to provide student food and catering services on the Winona Campus. Over the past year, Chartwells has worked with Saint Mary’s to develop plans for renovations and expanded meal...

Expanding in Rochester

Saint Mary’s University became a more notable community partner in Rochester, Minn., May 24 at a ribbon cutting dedication for a new 10,000-square-foot addition to the university’s Cascade Meadow facility. Starting in July, the addition will house...

Author tells student leaders ‘Dare to try!’

More than 35 Saint Mary’s undergraduate student leaders learned how to engage and innovate from international best-selling author and global consultant Dr. Jackie Frieberg at the 2018 Hendrickson Forum on April 24. The students met Dr. Freiberg,...

First generation students achieve dream of college graduation

From the moment they first stepped onto the Winona Campus as eighth-grade Countdown to College students, they have been encouraged to build the future of their dreams. As they walked across the commencement stage, they were prepared to make those...

Breaking ground on a new baseball clubhouse

Saint Mary’s broke ground May 1 on a new $704,000 baseball clubhouse. The project was made possible through the generosity of a lead gift from Marc Weisenburger ’75, and more than 50 other young alumni have stepped up to bat to join Weisenburger in...