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

Nationally known, on-campus business garners 99% placement rate for student workers

Twenty five years ago, Saint Mary’s University’s GeoSpatial Services (GSS) was formed with just a handful of employees and the desire to provide hands-on digital mapping and experiences for students. This on-campus project center has grown to: 80...

Meet Mary Jacobs, new assistant dean and MBA program director

Driven to fostering notable, necessary change in the workforce, Mary Jacobs brings both a profound, invaluable expertise and a fresh sense of energy and drive to her role as assistant dean and MBA program director within the School of Business and...

Last call: Saint Mary’s invites businesses to career fair

WINONA, Minn. — Is your company looking for great interns and employees? You’re invited to the eighth annual Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Career Fair Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Saint Mary’s gym. Saint Mary’s...

Fine and Performing Arts to stage “Girls Like That”

The Saint Mary’s University Department of Fine and Performing Arts will perform “Girls Like That” by Evan Placey at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 9 in Page Theatre. All shows in the 2021-2022 academic year are free and open...

No immediate change in mask mandate

Dear students, As you are all aware, our Oct. 8 deadline for filing proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or uploading an exemption form is fast approaching. I am writing to let you know what will transpire after that date. A small number of staff in the...

MCA offers percussive music class for older adults

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will offer a discounted, eight-week percussive music class for adults ages 55 and older. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. from Oct. 26 to Dec. 14. Through hand drums and...

Mother and daughter to begin multi-generational academic journey at Saint Mary’s this fall

Sonya and Samantha Ganther will soon share more than family ties. This fall, the mother-daughter duo is set to begin programs at Saint Mary’s University. Samantha will start as a first-year student at the Winona Campus, while Sonya will be pursuing...

First Generation Initiative student spotlight: Cynthia Leon ’23

By Krista Joy Coleman Cynthia Leon began her college career at Saint Mary’s as a biology major hoping to go into premed, but she realized there was more than one way to help people and switched her area of study to psychology and Spanish. With a...

MCA to hold auditions for outdoor performance

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will hold auditions for actors ages 8 through 18 for an outdoor performance of Brian D. Taylor’s production of “Thirty-three Little Pigs.” Auditions will be Monday, June 28, from 6:30 to...

Advising programming by sharing experiences

Sue Fangel M’09, B’19

Faculty promotion congratulations

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is proud to announce the following full-time Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) faculty members who were promoted in 2020-21. John Ebert, professor and director of Data Intelligence and...

Saint Mary’s students receive Stay the Course Grant awards

Saint Mary’s University Master of Science in Accounting students Brent Jambor and Sydney Tribbett have each been awarded a $500 Stay the Course Grant from Wiley Education Services, a strategic partner of Saint Mary’s University. Wiley’s Stay the...

In the news

Saint Mary's athletics was covered in the news quite a bit in recent weeks due to the success of our Cardinal baseball and track and field teams. Here are a few headlines: Schultz named All-Conference Cardinals win playoff title, earn NCAA bid ...

Senior leadership announcement

In our continued efforts to advance our strategic plan, Building a Future Full of Hope 2025, we have two personnel announcements to make. Both support initiative No. 1, Living our Lasallian Catholic Heritage. Marisa Naryka, Ed.D., has been named...

Get to know our faculty: Carie Statz, DBA

This month, we are excited to share more about Carie Statz, DBA, associate professor of B.S. in Marketing. Statz brings a wealth of experience to the classroom in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. What is your position at Saint Mary’s...