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Last month, the Institute for the Environment (I4E) welcomed 3 new graduate assistants to the team. They will be working for I4E to expand our public outreach and bring the […]
Read MoreLast month, the Institute for the Environment (I4E) welcomed 3 new graduate assistants to the team. They will be working for I4E to expand our public outreach and bring the […]
Read MoreThe first principle of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) as taught by the U.S. bishops is simple in its clarity, yet profound in its implications: the life and dignity of the […]
Read MoreAs we near Commencement for the Saint Michael’s College Class of 2025, we are highlighting where our seniors plan to go next and how they’re hoping to use the knowledge […]
Read MoreAs we approach Commencement for the Saint Michael’s College Class of 2025, we are highlighting where our seniors plan to go next and how they hope to apply the knowledge […]
Read MorePicture this: A white Catholic priest hand-in-hand with Civil Rights activist John Lewis when he awoke in the hospital following the events of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama in March […]
Read MoreA new program of study has recently been added to Saint Michael’s College’s list of academics – a minor in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Kate Soons ’92, professor of […]
Read MoreFr. Gregory Boyle, S.J., the founder of the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, will deliver the Commencement address at Saint Michael’s College to the Class of […]
Read MoreLast week, I introduced the seven Catholic principles of social justice, rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). As I have noted in previous blogs, these principles […]
Read MoreCatholic Social Teaching (CST) has deep roots in scripture, tradition, and centuries of Church thought. CST formally began with Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical, Rerum Novarum (“On the Condition of Labor”), […]
Read MoreA club formed at Saint Michael’s in the fall is already showing the wide-reaching applications of the skills students gain through participation. The President of Mock Trial, Ryann Edwards […]
Read MoreMoliere’s 17th-century comedy “Tartuffe” is getting the 21st-century treatment at Saint Michael’s College this spring. The satire on religious hypocrisy was initially banned in France after its debut, but themes […]
Read MoreAt Saint Michael’s College, we are committed to being a community where all people feel welcome, valued, and respected. In working toward that goal, we recognize that Diversity, Equity, and […]
Read MoreWhat cause is so significant it has united the three Saint Michael’s College Institutes – environment, global engagement, and equity & justice – plus the College’s service organization, MOVE, and […]
Read MoreAs a junior at Saint Michael’s College, Ashley DeLeon ’23 took her first film class at the urging of her advisor. While she was hesitant at the beginning of the […]
Read MoreIn the spirit of authentic Catholic identity, Saint Michael’s College affirms that faith is not merely a private matter but rather the foundational heart of our community, guiding our pursuit […]
Read MoreProfessor Peter Vantine has long borne the title of Saint Michael’s College Purple Knight over his more than a decade of teaching French at the College. But, thanks to the […]
Read MoreFor athletes at Saint Michael’s College, the game now represents more than just competition as new additions to the roster are teaching them there is more to play for. The […]
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, I have been replying to questions posed by students who have been emailing me with comments and questions about the blogs that I posted. This […]
Read MoreA longtime Saint Michael’s College professor is set to be honored by the French government for his commitment to promoting French language, culture, and education in the U.S., at the […]
Read MoreEach spring, Saint Michael’s College Art & Design seniors have the unique opportunity to plan, create, and show a solo art exhibit in the College’s on-campus gallery. The opportunity provided […]
Read MoreIt may be more happenstance than by design that six Saint Michael’s College alumni are currently employed by the South Burlington Police Department. But the prevalence speaks to the special […]
Read MoreIn the last blog, I observed that it eventually would become the responsibility of the administration, the faculty, and the staff of Saint Michael’s College to ensure the catholicity of […]
Read MoreThe path to entrepreneurship for alumna Karen Wisehart ’92 was anything but traditional. After earning her business degree from Saint Michael’s College while working full-time, Wisehart began her career in […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to planning their future, St. Mike’s students get a chance tap into one of their greatest (and often under-utilized) resources: alumni. Saint Michael’s College’s Career Connections event […]
Read MoreWe often speak about the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) and indeed have integrated CIT into the curriculum of Saint Michael’s College. Monika Hellwig, to whom many in contemporary Catholic education […]
Read MoreReaders of British Vogue connected with Saint Michael’s College may have noticed a familiar business name in several recent issues. Homegrown Jewelry, a small business created by Francesca D’Elia ’20, […]
Read MoreRemember summer? I’ll wait. It is currently below zero and I can barely remember flowing rivers, bright green plants, and the hot sun. But that is what I am sharing […]
Read MoreIn a previous blog, I noted the significant change that took place at Saint Michael’s College in the late 1960s, following the publication of the “Land O’ Lakes Statement.” For […]
Read MoreWhen Kyle Wentzel ’18 came to Saint Michael’s, he did not have any intention of joining the College’s Fire and Rescue squad. But then a fire alarm went off in […]
Read MoreStudents who come to Saint Michael’s College to major in Engineering get both the technical skills needed for engineering-specific jobs as well as the soft skills – such as writing […]
Read MoreIn my last blog, I noted how Catholic higher education can be home to a diverse population of people, all of whom can be considered guests of the College. Diversity […]
Read MoreTwo instructors who have come to Saint Michael’s College through a new fellowship program are helping answer major environmental questions of the day – and they are involving students in […]
Read MoreFor many students, professional success comes only after years of applying oneself, personal growth and skill development, at times grit, and certainly after college graduation. Saint Michael’s College sophomore, Ada […]
Read MoreIn the last blog, I noted that Society of Saint Edmund (Edmundites) founded Saint Michael’s College as a Catholic college. It was also noted that Dr. Reiss, the fourteenth president […]
Read MoreA group of Saint Michael’s students joined more than 1,000 students from across the world to participate in debate and problem-solving around global issues. Saint Michael’s College students taking part […]
Read MoreSaint Michael’s College was established as a Catholic college in 1904. Ever since, the College has operated as a Catholic institution of higher education in Vermont, and this has been […]
Read MoreCongratulations to students named to Saint Michael’s College Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester! Click the link below to view the list. Fall 2024 Dean’s List.>> *Updated as of […]
Read MoreLast summer, President Richard Plumb asked me to take on the inaugural position of Vice President of the Office of Edmundite Mission. Dr. Plumb decided to create the position and […]
Read MoreIt’s the dead of winter. We are still inside the Persephone Period. The forecast calls for temperatures not getting out of the single digits next week. It looks like the […]
Read MoreColby Fane-Cushing ’25 arrived on Saint Michael’s campus with the goal of becoming a doctor. That dream was briefly in flux when the Colchester native and baseball player struggled through […]
Read MoreFor astronauts, staying well is paramount for serving their function during a spaceflight mission. Saint Michael’s College researchers have been testing virtual reality meditation use’s effect on the immune system […]
Read MoreThe legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. endures and continues to inspire, even after 33 years of Saint Michael’s College celebrating its MLK Convocation. For this year’s four-day celebration, […]
Read MoreAs another fall semester comes to a close, three Saint Michael’s athletic teams have etched their names in the record books with historic seasons. Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s […]
Read MoreThe St. Mike’s Community Commitment Program solidifies what Saint Michael’s has long done: provide generous scholarships and aid for those who have demonstrated financial need – not only for low-income […]
Read MoreFive hard-working and dedicated Saint Michael’s College staff members were cast into the limelight – a place they rarely occupy in the regular course of doing their job – each […]
Read MoreAuthor, professor, and entrepreneur Terri Givens is the headlining keynote speaker for Saint Michael’s College’s 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation this January. Givens is a professor of […]
Read MoreFor most of her scientific career, Biology and Neuroscience Professor Ruth Fabian-Fine has studied spiders’ nervous systems – even overcoming arachnophobia as she was drawn in by the sensory systems […]
Read MoreBridging the line between art and science is the pursuit of interdisciplinary artist Siglinde Langholz. The artist from Yvalgo, Mexico, discussed her artwork in a presentation to Saint Michael’s […]
Read MoreResearchers from Saint Michael’s College and the University of Vermont have made a groundbreaking new discovery that provides a better understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease develops in the human […]
Read MoreThis year, Saint Michael’s College added several new academic programs in response to growing interest in the disciplines of Digital Marketing and Aquatic and Marine Biology. Digital Marketing is a […]
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