
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
Annual picnics allow community to gather prior to academic year
Last week, members of the Saint Mary’s community had the opportunity to gather, celebrate university achievements, and prepare for the successful year ahead during the annual employee picnic. Along with a wonderful meal, faculty, staff, and...
Incoming, returning students receive academic update letters
As the 2022-2023 academic year quickly approaches, Saint Mary’s University undergraduate students, both returning and incoming, received a letter from Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., highlighting updates to academic and student affairs. The...
Coming soon: The new Saint Mary’s website
We are just two days away from unveiling the New Saint Mary’s website. This site will support our enrollment efforts and offer prospective students a new way to see, experience, understand, and — most importantly — choose Saint Mary’s. This website...
University unveils new look and distinct, but familiar, messaging
Kelly Shannon, vice president of marketing and communication, stands behind Saint Mary’s brand. Saint Mary’s is rolling out the results of a branding refresh in June, and yes, there’s a new logo, but Shannon explains that branding is so much more...
Fastenal internship puts Swanson on fast track to career
Parker Swanson, senior
Saint Mary’s MBA alumnus helps Black community reduce wealth and homeownership gaps
Vachel Hudson M’19
Archive
Research led by Wieser finds inequities in experience, outcomes of MBA students and graduates
During her time working in the corporate world, Michelle Wieser, dean of the School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary’s University, said she regularly saw men advancing in their careers further and faster than women in similar roles. Several...
Department of Fine and Performing Arts to stage The 39 Steps
The Saint Mary’s University Department of Fine and Performing Arts will perform The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 4-6, in Page Theatre. All shows in the 2021-2022 academic year are free and open to the public....
Response to Blackhawks, McDonough mishandling of sexual misconduct
As a Lasallian Catholic university, Saint Mary's University is centered on the respect and dignity of each person. We are disturbed by the allegations made against our alumnus John McDonough and other senior leaders in the Blackhawks organization...
MCA and Saint Mary’s to present ‘Dances from the Nutcracker’
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and the Saint Mary’s University Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Dance Repertory Company in “Dances from the Nutcracker” Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 1-5, in the Page...
Saint Mary’s faculty and students present research at management conference
By Lelna Desta and Dr. Shelly McCallum-Ferguson Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota business faculty and students attended and showcased their scholarly work at the Midwest Academy of Management’s annual conference, hosted by St. Ambrose...
Student leaders share skills beyond campus
Not only do Saint Mary’s University students excel as leaders on campus, they also represent the university well in state and national roles. Using their leadership skills, as well as their strong ethical values, these students embody the mission...
Minnesota Psychological Association names Saint Mary’s Guinadi Outstanding Graduate Student
A Saint Mary’s University Psy.D. student has once again been named the Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year by the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA). This award is given to graduate student members of MPA who take on leadership roles...
Nagashima to address character education and faculty perceptions Nov. 10
As part of Saint Mary’s University’s ongoing work in character education and virtue formation, we welcome our next guest speaker, Julie Nagashima, Ph.D., to present “Faculty Perceptions of University Character Education” Wednesday, Nov. 10, on our...
Saint Mary’s spotlight on Niki Peterson
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...