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

Important calendar dates for Spring 2023

As we enter the busy new year and welcome students back, it is a good time for calendar planning. Please review the events below and add them to your calendars. Additional information will be shared as available. Many of the events will be live...

Assistant vice president for human resources named

Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Fernando Rosas has been named assistant vice president of human resources and will begin on Jan. 19. Rosas brings more than 20 years of experience to Saint Mary’s including managing human resources in...

Save the Date for Hendrickson Institute Forum, featuring David Brooks

Once a year, during the Hendrickson Forum, Saint Mary’s brings an internationally recognized speaker to its Minneapolis Campus to engage Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, and students, and the wider community in timely and important conversations. From...

Dixon departing from Saint Mary’s

Mr. Leon Dixon, vice president for inclusion and human dignity, will step down from his position, effective Jan. 13, 2023. Dixon, who joined Saint Mary’s in June 2021, has accepted a new position in the Twin Cities where he will lead a nonprofit...

In 2023, college is a great next step for many after high school

This article, which ran in the Rochester Post-Bulletin, is co-signed by Father James P. Burns, president, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Lori J. Carrell, chancellor of the University of Minnesota Rochester, Jeffery S. Boyd, president,...

Saint Mary’s alumna was first female president of St. Paul Police Academy

Anna (Taylor) Ciconte B’17

Saint Mary’s University to stage ‘Legally Blonde’

Whether it’s going to the hair salon or going to Harvard, women really can do it all, especially when they have faith in themselves. Saint Mary’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical” 7:30 p.m. Thursday...

Saint Mary’s Spotlight: James Bedtke

Name: James Bedtke, but everyone calls me Jim. Title: My current title is vice president of university facilities, however, my colleagues and friends tease me about the number of titles I have accumulated over my years of service. Today, I work...

Regional media highlights expertise of Saint Mary’s community

In the past weeks, administrators, faculty, and students have been able to share our Saint Mary’s story with a wider audience through regional media. These articles showcase the expertise of our faculty and staff, and the ability of our students to...