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

Sisters share Saint Mary’s connections

WINONA, Minn. — When Maddie Bollig B’20 walked into a Saint Mary’s University biology class with Dr. Ray Faber, he did a double take. “Didn’t I already teach you?” he asked with furrowed eyebrows. Maddie explained that although she was new, she...

Dr. Max Bonilla named provost and dean of faculties at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — Max Bonilla, SSL, STD, an experienced Catholic higher education administrator in both the U.S. and Europe, has been named provost and dean of faculties for Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, effective Feb. 1. Dr....

Saint Mary’s athletic department to celebrate 50-year anniversary of Title IX

WINONA, Minn. — During the week of Feb. 20, the Saint Mary’s University athletic department is planning a weeklong celebration in recognition of the 50-year anniversary of Title IX. “We are thrilled to celebrate women in sport and 50 years of Title...

Saint Mary’s to celebrate 2022 graduates from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs

Saint Mary’s looks forward to celebrating our 2022 graduates from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs this coming weekend at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. In addition to the in-person commencement ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m.,...

Klosky discusses serial killers and society’s obsession with them on podcast

In this episode of Saint Mary’s Currents, podcast host Ben Rodgers is joined by Tricia Klosky, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice, to discuss the psychology of serial killers and why society has such an interest in these individuals. If...

Saint Mary’s congratulates December 2022 graduates

WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in December 2022. Student name, hometown, parents' or guardians’ name/s Cory Molzahn, Wauconda, Ill Jeffery Truax,...

Greek dinner fundraiser April 26 to raise funds for Sandbar Storytelling Festival

WINONA, Minn. — Storytelling is best done around a table as guests share stories and form deeper connections and an understanding of one another. On this theme, the public is invited to register for “My Big Fat Greek Dinner” on Tuesday, April 26, a...

Removing the option to fail

As principal of Sunrise Park Middle School in White Bear Lake, Minn., Christina Pierre C’05, C’10, D’16 deals with a lot of paperwork, personnel, policy revisions, and budgets. Never losing sight that learning is the No. 1 priority of her work,...

Saint Mary’s Spotlight: Nicholas Pritchard

The Marketing and Communication Office will be profiling Saint Mary’s University leaders regularly in the Cardinal Update. Our goal is to showcase those overseeing and guiding key areas important to our strategic initiatives. This week, we feature...

Highlighting academic excellence at Saint Mary’s

Members of the Saint Mary’s University community continue to highlight the academic excellence our university has to offer in several ways. This includes presenting at academic conferences, having research published in academic journals, and being...

Website redesign reaches key milestone

Since the university first began work on our new website in spring 2021, much of the most critical work on this project has occurred in the background, including extensive research into prospective student needs; identifying technical requirements;...

Physician to Olympians

Born and raised on the Mississippi River in Winona, Dr. Heather Cichanowski, a 1995 graduate of Saint Mary’s and lifelong athlete, grew up testing the capabilities of her body. She competed in swimming, biking, and naturally — as the daughter of...

Keeley feels called to serve

Saint Mary’s University senior Jordan Keeley may only be 5’6”— “average” as she calls it — but she’s proof positive that one person can make a big impact. And there’s nothing average about Jordan Keeley. As a goalie for the Cardinal women’s hockey...

Benjamin Dean Taylor selected as next Kaplan Foundation Commissioned Composer

Dr. Benjamin Dean Taylor has been selected for the next Kaplan Foundation Commission at Saint Mary’s University. His new work for concert band will be premiered on April 16, 2023, at Page Theatre by the Saint Mary’s University Concert Band, Dr....

Five honored during Saint Mary’s Founders’ Day celebration

In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to beatified alumnus Blessed James Miller, FSC ’66, M’74 posthumously, as well as one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day...