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

Pandemic-proof your career search

Join us for these four webinars to help you land a job during this pandemic. You’ll get data, tips, strategies, and resources to help you polish your resume and master the video interview.

Harvard Business Review: ‘3 tips to avoid WFH burnout’

The sudden transition to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges. But with no clear deadline for the current situation in sight, employers should fear a different long-term risk: employee burnout. Harvard Business Review outlines what this risk could mean and shares tips to combat work from home burnout.

Newsletter summer schedule

Beginning in June, CommUNITY will be published bi-monthly on Thursdays. The first issue will be published on June 11 with issues alternating weeks after that.

Newsletter summer schedule

Beginning in June, CommUNITY will be published bi-monthly on Thursdays. The first issue will be published on June 4 with issues alternating weeks after that.

Spiritual offering

Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my...

‘We can have a better life’: Public health alumnus recalls own American journey, works in fight against COVID-19

Okash Haybe ’19 arrived in the U.S. as a wide-eyed 18-year-old. Now, 15 years later, he is working among his Somali community members as a case investigator in the fight against COVID-19.

From countdown to commencement

First generation students achieve dream of college graduation From the moment they first stepped onto the Saint Mary’s University Winona Campus as eighth-grade Countdown to College students, they have been encouraged to build the future of their...

Saint Mary’s University invites public to dedication of Cascade Meadow addition

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will conduct a ribbon cutting and dedication of the 10,000-square-foot expansion of its Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24. This expansion...

Alumni to be honored at reunion weekend

The university will recognize four outstanding alumni at a ceremony June 23 during Reunion Weekend on the Winona Campus. Dr. Bobbie (Smith) Gostout ’83 will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award which recognizes outstanding accomplishments...

Winona Campus raises sexual assault awareness

In April, the Saint Mary’s Winona Campus united to raise awareness for sexual assault alongside the national “It’s On Us” pledge and theme Embrace your Voice. Students, faculty, and staff joined together in solidarity to support survivors by...

Author tells student leaders ‘Dare to try!’ [video]

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

Miss Winona shares important message

Serving as Miss Winona, Casey McCarraher ’20 proudly wears a sparkling crown and sash, as she waves in parades and makes countless guest appearances. Behind her outgoing personality and beautiful smile, McCarraher is also spreading a very serious...

Boston College dean named 14th president of Saint Mary’s

The Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies and Summer Session at Boston College, has been named the 14th president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Mary Ann Remick, chair of the university’s board of...

Saint Mary’s breaks ground on new baseball clubhouse

Saint Mary’s broke ground May 1 on a new $704,000 baseball clubhouse, and excitement was in full swing. Assistant athletic director and Cardinal head baseball coach Nick Winecke ’07 told the audience, “Having a facility that sets us apart from the...

Commencement ceremony scheduled for May 12

On Saturday, May 12, the Winona Campus will host a joint commencement ceremony for Winona undergraduate and graduate students, beginning at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium. Undergraduate student reflections will be offered by this year’s Outstanding Male...