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

Updates to Winona Campus front entrance

The signs at the front entrance of the Winona Campus are being removed in preparation for construction of a more extensive remodel and upgrade to the campus entrance thanks to private philanthropy from an anonymous donor. The four components to the...

Honoring Student Life Award winners and Outstanding Seniors

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students, faculty, and staff during a virtual awards ceremony May 15. Individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership and service through co-curricular activities at Saint Mary’s are recognized annually....

Students honored for academic achievements

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students by awarding several academic honors. These awards, which include honors from various academic departments, are typically given out at Honors Convocation during the Celebration of Scholarship event. View...

Saint Mary’s announces plan for fall academic programming

MINNEAPOLIS/ROCHESTER/WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University officials have announced they will welcome students to their Winona and Rochester campuses as scheduled in August 2020 for in-person instruction and a modified on-campus fall experience....

Saint Mary’s announces plans for fall 2020

As you may have read in a letter yesterday from Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs and Student Life, Saint Mary’s is excited to welcome you back to 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 safety of our Saint Mary’s community.

Responding to racism: A Lasallian dialogue

On Thursday, June 25, the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities (LACU), in collaboration with the Office for Lasallian Education at Christian Brothers Conference, District of Eastern North America, Midwest District, and District of San Francisco New Orleans, will host Responding to Racism: A Lasallian Dialogue.

$72 million reasons to celebrate

The 2018 Celebration of Excellence was held May 19 on Saint Mary’s Twin Cities Campus. Student showcased some of their research before the evening dinner and program began. Among many reasons to celebrate, Brother William Mann was honored with a...

Three community welcomes planned for Saint Mary’s President Rev. James P. Burns

Saint Mary’s University is inviting the public to welcome incoming President Rev. James P. Burns during three community events being held in Winona, Rochester, and Minneapolis. The welcome is not only a chance to meet the new president, but an...

Welcoming our new president

PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TEAM APPOINTED Mary Ann Remick, chair of the Board of Trustees, has appointed a Presidential Transition Team to assist Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., as he familiarizes himself with the needs, goals, culture, and charism...

Heukeshovens preview new duet before European tour

WINONA, Minn. — Longtime Saint Mary’s music faculty members and husband-wife duo Janet (piccolo) and Eric (euphonium) Heukeshoven will perform “Birdie’s Favorite” at the free Winona Municipal Band concert Wednesday, June 27, at 8 p.m. in the Lake...

Saint Mary’s honors four alumni at reunion weekend

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University honors outstanding alumni each summer during Reunion Weekend. This year, four alumni will be honored during a reception Saturday, June 23, on the Winona Campus. This year’s Distinguished Alumna Award...

Prayer for Father Burns

As a member of the Saint Mary’s University community, please help us to welcome Father James Burns as our next president with prayer. Leading up to this selection and announcement we have been praying for the candidates, the search committee, board...

Learning in community benefits students

A new program at Saint Mary’s for undergraduate students provides opportunities for learning in a dynamic and transformational community. Inspired by the First Generation Initiative model and its strategies of providing academic, financial, social,...

Faculty participate in international Lasallian leadership program

Saint Mary’s faculty members are attending the International Leadership Program for Faculties from Lasallian Universities at the Generalate of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Rome. The two-week summer seminar brings together faculty...

Brother William Mann receives honorary doctorate

On May 20, Brother William Mann, 13th president of Saint Mary’s University, was presented with an honorary doctorate from Lewis University, a Lasallian Catholic university in Romeoville, Ill., for his service in education and to the De La Salle...