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

Saint Mary’s in the news

Father James P. Burns co-authored an opinion piece about creating inclusive and equitable communities that was featured in the Winona Post. Saint Mary’s alumnus Ashley Russell ’03 is quoted in the New York Times because of his work as an instructor with Year Up, a nonprofit job-training and life-changing program in cities across the country.

MCA offers online summer camps and more

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is continuing to offer online programming through at least July 31. Camps and classes for children ages 2 and older through adults are available and designed to inspire creativity and provide opportunities for community members to connect.

Susan Cosby Ronnenberg, Ph.D., selected as next dean of the College

Susan Cosby Ronnenberg, Ph.D., will be the next dean of the College, beginning Monday, July 6. Dr. Cosby Ronnenberg comes to us after 12 years at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., where she rose to become a tenured professor and currently...

Commencement 2020

Saint Mary's University's 2020 Virtual CommencementsOn May 22, Saint Mary's celebrated 198 graduating students during a virtual commencement ceremony. And on July 17 a virtual commencement ceremony celebrated 609 graduates from our Schools of...

Saint Mary’s announces second semester dean’s list

The following undergraduate students were named to the second semester 2020 Dean’s List at the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Winona Campus. The list includes 451 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Statement from Student Senate and Black Students and Allies

Student Senate, in partnership with Black Students and Allies, would like to extend our condolences to the family of George Floyd in light of the injustice that occurred Monday, May 25, in Minneapolis.

$72 million reasons to celebrate

The audience was continuously on their feet with standing ovations. The 2018 Celebration of Excellence, held May 19 on Saint Mary’s Twin Cities Campus, began with a heartfelt tribute to Brother William Mann for his decade of inspiring leadership as...

Dup is All-American in triple jump

By Donny Nadeau Saint Mary's Sports Information Director LA CROSSE, Wis. — For Becca Dup (Albert Lea, Minn.), the third time was most definitely the charm. And that charm had a very nice ring to it … All-American. After 17th- and ninth-place...

Expanding in Rochester

With the snip of a red ribbon, Saint Mary’s University became an even more notable community partner in Rochester, Minn. Starting in July, a new 10,000-square-foot addition to the university’s Cascade Meadow facility — dedicated with a ribbon...

Dup places 11th in NCAA long jump

By Donny Nadeau Saint Mary's Sports Information Director LA CROSSE, Wis. — It may have been her third appearance at the NCAA Division III national championships, but Thursday afternoon was Becca Dup's (Albert Lea, Minn.) first go-around in the long...