About Saint Michael's
Saint Michael's: The Edmundite College
Saint Michael’s College is the only Edmundite college in the world; we were founded by the Society of Saint Edmund in 1904.
The influence of Saint Edmund and the priests who took him as their patron and spiritual inspiration shape the Saint Michael’s educational experience in many ways:
• Our residential community: Edmund founded the second-oldest residential college at Oxford University, Saint Edmund’s Hall, to which Saint Michael’s retains ties. Like Edmund, we believe the residential experience is integral to learning; all our students live on campus for four years.
• Our commitment to the liberal arts: Edmund was a scholar known for his pursuit of a liberal education as well as his leadership skills. Our students’ liberal arts foundation prepares them well for life with critical thinking and decision-making skills; classroom discussions combine intellectual, ethical and moral perspectives.
• Our passion for social justice: Saint Edmund’s legacy includes his work with those in need; the Edmundites played an instrumental role in the civil rights movement. Today, nearly 70 percent of St. Mike’s students volunteer through MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts). Our Peace and Justice program of study brings issues into the classroom and the Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice connects the campus community to peace and justice concerns and resources.
The Society of Saint Edmund continues to have a presence on campus. Their inclusive nature, tradition of hospitality and passion for social justice continue to make a lasting impact on campus culture. Several Edmundite priests are active members of the faculty while others are focused on the Society’s ministries in Selma, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Visit our Edmundite Campus Ministry page for information on campus spirituality programs.
Visit the Society of Saint Edmund Web site for more information on the Society’s history and mission.
The celebrated abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel. The Edmundites served of caretakers of the abbey from 1867 to 1886 and remained on the island until they were expelled from France. Many found their way to Vermont, using their former home as the namesake for Saint Michael’s College which they founded in 1904.