Innovation in Action

Academic Excellence

Saint Michael’s continues to build on its enduring strengths in academic excellence, experiential learning, and community engagement. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and guided by rigorous academic standards, students collaborate with faculty on impactful research addressing global health, environmental sustainability, and the evolving fields of digital marketing and design. The College is recognized for its academic rigor:

• 78% Student Internships
• Over 80% medical school matriculation rate — more than twice the national average.
• One of only 25 Catholic institutions with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.
• Designated a “Top Producer” of Fulbright scholars by the U.S. State Department.
• One of just 33 U.S. colleges awarded a Freeman Foundation Grant to support internships in Asia.
• Consistent recipient of the NCAA Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence

Leadership, service, and community

Student Investment Fund

A student-led initiative supported by the College that empowers students to manage and invest a portion of the College’s endowment, gaining real-world financial experience.

Pre-law Club & Mock Trial

Provides resources and community for students interested in legal careers. The newly added Mock Trial subgroup is open to all students, regardless of major, offering hands-on legal practice and teamwork.

Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts (MOVE)

Connects students with over 20 local nonprofits, offering meaningful volunteer opportunities that support the most vulnerable members of the community.

Student-Run Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Established 55 years ago, this unique program trains students to serve the surrounding community through emergency response and life-saving efforts.

Adventure Sports

Students hike, rock climb, ice climb, kayak, and ski while developing outdoor skills, practicing environmental stewardship, and building camaraderie.

Four-Year Residential Housing

Fosters a strong sense of belonging and lifelong connections in a safe, inclusive living environment that supports student engagement beyond the classroom.

Nimbleness

We are transforming the College while remaining true to our roots. Over the past 18 months, faculty governance has evolved from a Faculty Assembly of 20 departments to a Faculty Senate comprising four newly established interdisciplinary schools — creating greater efficiency and coherence across the curriculum.

This transformation fosters deeper collaboration among faculty and students through three dynamic co-curricular institutes that address critical issues of the 21st century: Environment, Equity & Justice, and Global Engagement. These institutes serve as living laboratories, where students gain hands-on experience in multidisciplinary teamwork, leadership, research, and experiential learning that enrich traditional academics.

Innovative Programs

The creation of the four schools—Arts & Humanities, Business & Technology, Society & Culture, and Natural & Health Sciences—positions Saint Michael’s to adapt nimbly to emerging workforce demands while remaining rooted in the liberal arts.

New academic offerings are under development in Finance, Nutrition, Science Education, as well as Emergency Services, building on our proud Fire & Rescue legacy.

Explore our Majors and Minors

Mission

We have strengthened our mission focus through the creation of the Division of Edmundite Mission and a new Vice President role reporting directly to the President—ensuring that the Edmundite tradition and Catholic Social Teaching remain vibrant at the heart of our community.

Read the Division of Edmundite Mission blog

Alumni Engagement and Fundraising Momentum

• Alumni engagement is growing through new joint alumni and prospective student events across New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
• A 145% increase in giving in FY 2025, including a 56% rise in Saint Michael’s Fund donations.
• More alumni are including Saint Michael’s in their estate plans, reflecting deep and lasting commitment.

Alumni and family engagement opportunities
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Athletics

Our student-athletes continue to excel both on the field and in the classroom. Competing in the NE10—the most competitive Division II conference in the nation—Saint Michael’s boasts a 92% retention rate among athletes and recently celebrated the NE10 Men’s Hockey Championship.

Visit our Athletics website