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

Degree opens doors to counseling career

BreAnna Hanson B'24 knows how to keep herself busy. A mom to two active, rambunctious children and a proud wife to a dedicated Rochester Police Officer, she still manages to squeeze in time here and there for interests like gardening, CrossFit,...

$3 million estate gift commitment made to help secure Saint Mary’s University’s future

With a recent $3 million estate gift commitment, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota continues to build toward its ongoing $100 million challenge, made in 2023. The most recent gift commitment, from a graduate who wishes to remain anonymous,...

Compensation update

Dear Saint Mary's Community, Following the remarkable celebrations of our undergraduates and graduates at commencement at the end of the academic year, I want to take this opportunity to express my ongoing appreciation for the invaluable...

Amy Heinz to depart as dean of the School of Health and Human Services; Susan Jarosak, assistant dean, will serve in the interim role

Dear Faculty and Staff, It is with a mixture of emotions that I convey Dr. Amy Heinz's decision to depart from Saint Mary's University and enter the corporate sector at OPTUM Health, a UnitedHealth Group division. Dr. Heinz will leave Saint Mary's...

Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight

The Saint Mary’s Partnership Collaborative is an initiative populated with key partners from the Schools of Business and Technology, Health and Human Services, and Education that provide students, faculty, and alumni with opportunities for...

Saint Mary’s 2024 Spring Graduates

WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in May 2024. First Name, Last Name, City, State, Country, Parent/Guardian Aidan Adamek, Helena, Mont., Andy and Marika...

Three alumni to be honored during Reunion Weekend

Saint Mary’s University will welcome more than 300 alumni, family, and friends back to the Winona Campus June 21-23 for Reunion Weekend. This year, the Class of 1974 will be celebrating its 50th reunion, alumni from 1973 and older are invited to an...

Hurley maps out web accessibility after studying Geographic Information Science

A middle school geography project started Kitty Hurley M’09 on what would become her lifelong career. Before the dawn of MapQuest or Google Maps, Hurley and her classmates were asked to construct a detailed map from the school to their homes and...

Third time is the charm for Daniels and doctorate

Regina Daniels D’24 has a motto: “Let’s strive and fly.” “Don’t limit yourself because only the skies are the limit,” she adds. As she presents during Saint Mary’s June graduate commencement ceremony in Minneapolis, Daniels hopes to inspire others....

Internship assures Patterson is on the right path for toxicology

Madeline Patterson B’24 knows first hand that stereotypical TV investigations aren’t exactly accurate. Yet, during her recent forensic science internship with the Southern Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office, through a partnership with the Mayo...

Academic leadership update

Dear Faculty and Staff, Following conversations with a variety of leaders, faculty, and staff, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Shelly McCallum-Ferguson, DBA, as dean of the College, the dean of the John C. Parmer School of Sciences, and...