Landing the dream job: How a St. Mike’s grad found passion for filmmaking, success with ‘Ms. Rachel’

As 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 […]

Faith in Action: CST and DEI Hand-in-Hand at Saint Michael’s College

In 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 […]

An ‘unwavering dedication’ to French education in the U.S.: St. Mike’s professor knighted by France

Professor 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 […]

Beyond the game: Team IMPACT’s effect on Saint Michael’s College athletes

For 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 […]

The “Catholic Difference” of Saint Michael’s College

Over 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 […]

Saint Michael’s professor to receive French order of knighthood for promoting French language, culture

A 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 […]

Students merge art, food, and light in spring Saint Michael’s McCarthy Art Gallery lineup

Each 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 […]

How St. Mike’s Criminology program became an unofficial pipeline for South Burlington Police

It 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 […]

“In the Light of the Catholic Faith”: Encountering Each Other In Conversation

In 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 […]

From classroom to Cider Lab: One St. Mike’s alum’s path to entrepreneurship

The 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 […]

St. Mike’s re-envisions career event with input from students and engaging local business community

When 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 […]

The Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Pedagogy

We 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 […]

St. Mike’s alum’s business Homegrown Jewelry goes from dorm room pop-up shop to British Vogue

Readers 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, […]

Teaching Elementary Science and Engineering Outside

Remember 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 […]

Preserving the Education of Students “In the Light of the Catholic Faith”

In 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 […]

Chasing fires, not receipts: St. Mike’s alum uses his degree in the College’s fire station

When 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 […]

St. Mike’s engineering alum: 3+2 program with UVM was ‘best of both worlds’

Students 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 […]

A Place to Call Home in the Midst of Difference

In 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 […]

Leahy appropriation at Saint Michael’s funds two inaugural Institute for the Environment fellows

Two 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 […]

St. Mike’s student finds journalistic success: Article lands in major publication

For 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 […]

Saint Michael’s College: Catholic in What Sense?

In 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 […]

Saint Michael’s Model UN heads to McGill University for annual conference, showcasing global leadership skills

A 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 […]

What’s in a Name? The Catholic identity of Saint Michael’s College

Saint 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 […]

Saint Michael’s College announces Dean’s List for Fall 2024

Congratulations 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 […]

Fostering What is Unique about Saint Michael’s College

Last 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 […]

A Deep Dive Into Doug Facey’s Labs

It’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 […]

Taking the lead: St. Mike’s student discovers confidence through spearheading research study

Colby 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 […]

St. Mike’s scientists seek to answer whether VR meditation can help prevent illness among astronauts

For 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 […]

Saint Michael’s College celebrates multi-day MLK event with focus on radical empathy

The 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, […]

Three Saint Michael’s fall Athletic teams complete record-breaking seasons

As 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 […]

Saint Michael’s College is making a top-notch education more affordable with the St. Mike’s Community Commitment

The 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 […]

Saint Michael’s College recognizes five staff members for exemplary service

Five 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 […]

A conversation with Terri Givens, St. Mike’s MLK Convocation speaker on radical empathy

Author, 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 […]

The liberal arts advantage: Saint Michael’s College’s role in a major Alzheimer’s discovery

For 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 […]

Where art meets biology: Interdisciplinary artist from Mexico displays works at Saint Michael’s

Bridging 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 […]

Spider brain research leads VT neuroscientists to groundbreaking discovery in Alzheimer’s-affected human brains

Researchers 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 […]

Two new academic programs capture growing interests of Saint Michael’s students

This 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 […]

Russian photojournalist Dmitri Beliakov shares experience of documenting war in Ukraine

An award-winning freelance photojournalist originally from Moscow, Russia who documented tensions between Russia and Ukraine between 2014 and 2019 recently came to Saint Michael’s College to display his photographs to […]

Why study history? Survey of Saint Michael’s alums highlights wide applications for the academic field

History classes are not a requirement through the core curriculum at Saint Michael’s College – but, History Department leaders say a new survey has revealed a wide variety of applications […]

‘It’s more than just math’: Biostatistician Mackenzie Edmonson ’16 shares story of career after St. Mike’s

Biostatistician and Saint Michael’s alumnus Dr. Mackenzie Edmonson ’16 returned to campus recently to share insights from his career and give advice to current students looking to follow similar paths. […]

How school mascots can be harmful: Author Traci Sorrell gives virtual talk at Saint Michael’s on her novel “MASCOT”

Traci Sorrell, an American author of fiction and nonfiction, recently appeared virtually at Saint Michael’s College for a keynote address about her book, and this year’s Education Department common read, […]

Student Spotlight: Sam Boger ’25

The Student Spotlight Series highlights Saint Michael’s students’ lives in all corners of campus. Students’ answers have been lightly edited for style and clarity. Sam Boger ’25, is from […]

St. Mike’s students help those in need, grasp impact of food and housing insecurity during week of awareness

Food and housing insecurity can seem the plight of distant locales, but in a week of focused activities, Saint Michael’s students will learn how great the need is in their […]

Saint Michael’s College celebrates annual International Education Week with art, talks, and more

Every year, Saint Michael’s College celebrates International Education Week, highlighting its dedication to embracing the value of human connection, cross-cultural understanding, and global citizenship. The week is an initiative by […]

SMC Outdoors This Fall

It has been so fabulous to see all of the folks interacting with and visiting the Outdoor/Living classrooms so far this academic year. What a busy fall! It was great […]

St. Mike’s students recall ‘life-changing’ internships made possible by Freeman Foundation grant

Each year, just over a dozen students at Saint Michael’s receive funding through the Institute for Global Engagement to engage in an opportunity that impacts their personal and professional trajectories: […]

Saint Michael’s voter awareness series preps campus community for Election Day

As Election Day neared, Saint Michael’s College brimmed with initiatives across campus aimed at enhancing voter awareness and engagement. From the Bergeron Wellness Center to the Political Science Department, students […]

Dr. Richard Plumb inaugurated as Saint Michael’s College’s 18th President

Leaders of the Saint Michael’s College Board of Trustees officially bestowed the title of President of the College to Richard Plumb, Ph.D., during the Inauguration Ceremony for the College’s 18th […]

Saint Michael’s College senior explores experience with Cerebral Palsy through original play

An original play by a Saint Michael’s College senior and an accompanying panel discussion will shed light on the lived experiences of people with disabilities. “A Taste of Freedom,” […]

Sitting down with the Plumbs: Connecting with Purple Knights

Throughout his first months as Saint Michael’s College President, Richard Plumb, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Plumb, have looked for ways to meet Purple Knights past and present. From meeting […]