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

Hall of Fame Profile: Bruna Bucciarelli B’76

WINONA, Minn. – It seems fitting that with the celebration of 50 years of Title IX, Bruna Bucciarelli B’76 Is among this year’s induction class into the Saint Mary’s University Sports Hall of Fame. After all, Bucciarelli was a true pioneer for...

Nontraditional path to higher ed

Advanced degrees lead to career advances Growing up, Emy Johnson B’07, M’15 was taught by her mother that one can get by in life with “a little bit of grit, a whole lot of grace, and a whole lot of faith.” That determination launched Johnson, who...

Compassionate care: Former patient studying to become PA

Britney Blacker ’23 can’t remember a time when she didn’t want to go into medicine. She has photos of herself, dressed in scrubs, at the age of 4. And when Blacker wasn’t dreaming of medicine, she was dreaming of softball. She chose to leave her...

Faculty and staff are ‘all in’ for every student

Alex Zuzek B’18, M’22 wasn’t sure, at first, that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his older sisters and study education at Saint Mary’s. But he’s glad he did. And by the time he was ready to enroll in an M.Ed program — largely because of...

Saint Mary’s University students to stage ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’ March 16-18

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will stage the delightful musical tribute “Sondheim on Sondheim” March 16-18 in the university’s Page Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public. Reserve...

University to honor five during Founders’ Day celebration

In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University will present awards to one faculty member, two staff members, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 14, on the Winona Campus. Andy Robertson,...

The Saint Mary’s rebrand, continued

Since we shared the most recent information about the rebrand and its rollout in an earlier Cardinal Update this month, the Marketing and Communications Department has received some great questions, some of which have led to small changes in a few...

Saint Mary’s congratulates May 2022 graduates

WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in May 2022. Student name, hometown, parents' or guardians’ name/s Kiarra Ahrens, Richmond, Minn., Rick and Deb Ahrens...

Scott discusses inflation on Saint Mary’s podcast

In the most recent episode of Saint Mary's Currents, assistant professor of business Andrew Scott discusses inflation. With prices increasing at the fastest rate in 40 years, Scott outlines considerations people may need to make in their everyday...

The Saint Mary’s brand launches

“Your brand is a gateway to your true work… When you create a compelling brand you attract people who want the promise of your brand – which you deliver.” –Coach Dave Buck After a year of work on Saint Mary’s University’s rebrand effort, we are...

Recognizing employee service and retirees

The Saint Mary’s University community congratulates its employees for their years of service and recognizes this year’s retirees. View this year's virtual event and join us in celebrating this year's honorees. To view the retirement videos at the...

Saint Mary’s University, Diocese of Winona-Rochester partner on new graduate program in Catholic school leadership

Beginning in fall 2022, Saint Mary’s University is launching a 15-credit graduate certificate in Catholic school leadership through its new Christ the Teacher program — a joint initiative between the university and the Diocese of Winona-Rochester...

Saint Mary’s celebrates Jamaican partnership

This past Saturday’s SGPP graduation marked the culmination of a decade-and-a-half of collaboration, cooperation, and partnership between Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and the Catholic College of Mandeville, Jamaica. After a year or two of...

Sandbar Storytelling Festival to share ‘Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona’

The Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County History Center, is sharing stories that have shaped Winona in a three-part series of “Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona.” Each storytelling event — free and open to the...

Saint Mary’s to honor graduate and bachelor’s completion students during June 4 commencement

Saint Mary’s University will celebrate its 2022 graduates in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs on Saturday, June 4 at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. An expected 350 students from graduate...