
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 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...
June update on FAST progress from Dr. McMahon
Dear Saint Mary's Faculty and Staff, I trust that this message finds you in good health and high spirits as we enter the summer months. Reflecting on the exceptional commitment and pride permeating Saint Mary's, I am reminded of our shared purpose...
Escape room simulations prepare nursing anesthesia students for clinical rotations
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesiology program has gradually incorporated elements of both gamification and simulation into its curriculum for the last decade. However, the idea to merge the two into...
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....
Archive
Small town to small school leads to big internship
Saint Mary’s senior Ella Boomgaarden grew up in the small Minnesota town of Saint Peter, Minn. A member of a smaller graduating high school class, she knew when it was time to pick a college that she wanted to keep the small-town experience with...
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: Minnesota State names next Winona State University president - Star...
Visitor from Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation to present lectures at Saint Mary’s
Members of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community are invited to lectures from Dr. Pierluca Azzaro that will occur on both the Minneapolis and Winona campuses on April 10 and 11. Azzaro teaches history of political thought and Eastern...
Cardinal Update Live reminder
The Saint Mary’s community will gather from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 for Cardinal Update Live. Staff and faculty are encouraged to gather in the University Center Ballroom East on the Minneapolis Campus and Aquinas 200 in Aquinas...
SMU welcomes 3 into Sports Hall of Fame
The Saint Mary's University athletic department welcomed three new members into its Sports Hall of Fame on March 23 as part of the third annual Cardinal Excellence Fund Dinner, held at Visions Event Center in Winona. More than 150 people were in...
Nelson discusses special education teacher shortage on Currents
The rise of special education students along with a shortage of special education teachers is a concern for schools in Minnesota and across the nation. This month Ben Rodgers speaks with Kate Nelson, program director for the M.A. in Special...
Hall of Fame Profile: Marc Weisenburger B’75
WINONA, Minn. — Marc Weisenburger B'75 does not like to be the center of attention — he is much more comfortable going about his business behind the scenes. This time around, however, the former Saint Mary's standout catcher can't dodge the...
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: Fontbonne University to Close in 2025 due to enrollment and budget...
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
New Smith Schafer partnership fuels intern, scholarship program Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and CPA firm Smith Schafer are pleased to announce that a student from the university’s B.S. in Accounting program is the first official recipient...