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

Saint Mary’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List

Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2023 spring semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale....

New features and content on school landing pages

We are excited to announce the recent updates to the school landing pages for the College and School of Graduate and Professional Programs. Here's what’s new: Enhanced LinkedIn Integration Each SGPP school page now incorporates a live LinkedIn feed...

Reaccreditation Steering Committee announcement

As many of you may know, the institution is gearing up for its 10-year reaccreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the university’s accreditation agency, which will officially begin this August. Reaccreditation of the...

Scott Walker B’91, M’98 named vice president for student development at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Reflecting an ongoing commitment to student success and retention, Scott Walker B’91, M’98 has been named vice president for student development at Saint Mary’s University. As vice president, Walker will combine his duties as interim vice president...

Benefactor expresses support and $100 Million Challenge extension

Benefactor expresses support and $100 Million Challenge extension Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has continued to be blessed with generous benefactors and alumni during a tumultuous time in higher education. In 2023, at a time when many...

Higher education in the headlines

Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country: New Commission on Faith-Based Institutions Launched - Inside Higher Ed...

June 2024 SGPP commencement ceremony

Saint Mary’s University will celebrate our graduates in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. In addition to the in-person commencement...

Zitzow and Goettelman discuss the “Caitlin Clark effect” and rise of women’s sports on Currents

This past season, college basketball phenom Caitlin Clark shattered records, showcasing the undeniable impact of what's been coined the "Caitlin Clark effect." This phenomenon isn't just boosting ticket sales and revenue; it's also sparking...

Third Business Intelligence Summit a success

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s third annual virtual 2024 Business Intelligence Summit, held March 21, was an engaging dialogue between Saint Mary’s students, industry leaders, faculty, and alumni. With over 130 attendees, this year’s summit...

U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara receives Father Burns

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Her Excellency, U.S. Ambassador Karen Hideko Sasahara received the Very Reverend Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, at her residence in Kuwait. Father Burns was...

Award-winning film editor connects with Saint Mary’s students thanks to local film festival

Winona, Minn., can call itself home to many things — gorgeous views, amazing donuts, and a robust arts scene — no matter the time of year. And for one week in February, documentary films take center stage in Winona for the Frozen River Film...

Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight

Two new Minnesota school districts have joined Saint Mary’s Trusted Partner Program. These districts are Saint Cloud Public Schools and Central Public Schools. Saint Cloud Public Schools is the state's 16th largest district, with nearly 10,000...

Saint Mary’s Event Services launches internal event request form for Winona Campus events

As the number of internal and external events on Winona Campus continues to increase, it is important to ensure we are providing the best possible experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests attending these events. Going forward, all...

Saint Mary’s in the news

Saint Mary’s student’s research on social media addiction featured in MinnPost The MinnPost recently featured Saint Mary’s psychology student Kyle Palmberg’s capstone research on social media addiction. “I think from my perspective as someone who’s...

Interest in hospitality grows for Stafford thanks to Saint Mary’s internship

When Jonah Stafford ’25 began exploring colleges to further his education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presented a unique mix of opportunity and the right fit. A public relations and digital media major with a business minor, Jonah heard...