Stars are aligning in the budding film, media career of Ashley DeLeon ’23
In her post-graduation quest to build a name and career in the world of film and media, Ashley DeLeon ’23 is making the most of her strong and directly relevant […]
Read MoreSean Morrissey ’16 directs Coast Guard duty toward a law career
From Saint Michael’s to the Coast Guard and now Suffolk Law School, Sean Morrissey ‘16 has always been guided by a strong desire to give back to his community. After […]
Read MorePurposeful Learning staff, students learn lessons as they go
Like the new Saint Michael’s College students it supports, the Office of Purposeful Learning is taking lessons from its first full year on campus to adjust course, adopting intentional strategies […]
Read MoreArmy Guard promotion advances impressive career of Cpt. Jandreau ’18
Cpt. Lance Jandreau ’18 is moving up the ranks quickly in his health-care related mission with the Army National Guard, recently earning promotion to captain at the Guard’s Chief Surgeon’s […]
Read MoreSailing passion becomes internship for Emma Salvatore
This semester, senior Emma Salvatore from Walpole, MA, is combining her passion for sailing with an internship opportunity by working as an intern at U.S. Sailing. Salvatore is an economics […]
Read MorePosters, departmental presentations impress visitors with student achievement
View photo gallery from Symposium>> This year’s Academic Symposium — an annual celebration of the work of Saint Michael’s College students – culminated on a high note this weekend. First […]
Read MoreGlobal Careers Trip to nation’s capital a fruitful collaboration
On Wednesday, March 29, a group of 11 current Saint Michael’s students arrived in Washington, DC, for the inaugural Destination DC: Global Careers Trip, sponsored by the Center for Global […]
Read MoreReturn of in-person alumni events is something to celebrate
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Michael’s College has begun to welcome alumni to in-person events once again. The return to in-person events launched last March […]
Read MoreSaint Michael’s announces new Cybersecurity major, other curriculum changes
Saint Michael’s College is adding its first hybrid-learning undergraduate program to better meet the interests of today’s students and the demands of the industries they eventually will enter. The Saint […]
Read MoreSt. Mike’s master’s was the ideal launchpad for psychologist-author Bradie Hansen M’99
Bradie Hansen M`99 was born and raised in New Jersey, spending her early years between Montclair and North Caldwell. After seventh grade, her family moved to Sanibel Island, FL, where […]
Read MoreA St. Mike’s upperclassmen reflects on the liberal arts advantage
Just under 1,500 students attend Saint Michael’s College, a beautiful campus nestled in the breathtaking mountains of northern Vermont. Here students take advantage of the opportunities provided by the College […]
Read MoreStudent researchers are co-authors on published paper in science journal
Co-authoring a published paper recently for a respected science journal with their faculty mentors was a rare and valuable opportunity for 26 Saint Michael’s College student researchers to gain a […]
Read MoreA civil rights legacy, a sculpture and some St. Mike’s magic converge
It was one of those magical Saint Michael’s moments. That’s what both Lance Reynolds ’19 and Student Success Advisor Vernita Carter-Weller believe about their chance encounter this past weekend not […]
Read MoreHeaded to various medical fields, friends share townhouse
Katie Braman, Nicole Quispe, and Eiley Murphy are senior roommates and close friends at Saint Michael’s College. All three women are looking to pursue careers in various medical fields after […]
Read MoreIntern with nonprofit Rural Vermont taps family connections, faculty guidance for placement
Gabby Doe ‘23, a business major with an environmental studies minor from Barnstable, MA, is currently working as a marketing and operations intern at Rural Vermont, a non-profit based in […]
Read MoreAlumna speaker shares research on mental health issues in courts
Katie Petrozzo ’17, a PhD candidate at the University of Utah, gave a talk Monday evening titled “Mental Illness as a Life Sentence: the (Mis)treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in the […]
Read MoreInternship with state Democrats puts student squarely in political mix
Aisha Navarrete ‘23, an international relations major with an environmental studies minor from Pawlet, VT, is currently working as a campaign intern with the Vermont Democratic Party (VDP). Navarrete spends […]
Read MoreLiberal arts majors immerse students in human experience — Part 3
Liberal arts colleges all over the country have been struggling to keep enrollment numbers up over the past few years, leading to a particular growing emphasis on definitive paths to […]
Read MoreA St. Mike’s education serves sports and outdoor recreation jobs well
Students gathered with successful Saint Michael’s College alumni in the Farrell Room of Saint Edmund’s Hall late Monday afternoon, October 3, to hear a panel presentation with the catchy and […]
Read MoreTeaching a new class on intrepid female journalists, Cynde Strand is also one of the best
Teaching the Saint Michael’s College course “Female Journalists: Headlines, Deadlines and Front Lines” this semester is another “calculated risk” for Cynde Strand, who boldly built an extended award-winning career around […]
Read MoreVermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray shares views and experiences with criminology students
Assuring human and civil rights while meeting essential security and public safety needs at the world, state and local levels has focused much of Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray’s legal […]
Read MoreWhy study liberal arts? A look at the Art & Design, Theatre and English majors at St. Mike’s
Liberal arts colleges all over the country have been struggling to keep enrollment numbers up over the past few years, leading to a particular growing emphasis on definitive paths to […]
Read MoreSaint Michael’s played key role in life, career of Sen. Leahy ’61, new memoir recounts
In his recently published memoir The Road Taken, U.S. Sen Patrick Leahy ’61 relates how he found a life-changing mentor at Saint Michael’s College in the legendary history Professor Ed […]
Read MoreCertificate program meets growing needs, demands on equity and justice
A new Racial Equity & Educational Justice (REEJ) Graduate Certificate Program at Saint Michael’s College meets a growing need and demand among the state’s educators while advancing the College’s active […]
Read MoreLiberal arts majors more practical as career preparation than many imagine
The liberal arts lens is an invaluable method through which to view higher education. Saint Michael’s College prides itself on upholding the core values of a liberal arts education: cultivating […]
Read MoreSaint Michael’s students grow in New England summer internships
Zoe Rogers ’23 from Shelton, CT, interned this summer for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League as a game-day operating intern. A business and psychology double major, […]
Read MoreClass of ’72 gift to new global center models strong stewardship
The Saint Michael’s College Class of 1972 delivered a master class in effective and meaningful fund-raising this year to honor their recent 50-year reunion, meeting their ambitious goal of a […]
Read MoreTucker Raymond ’21 feels he has tools for great Peace Corps experience
This coming February 2023, Tucker Raymond ‘21 will embark on a two-year stint with the Peace Corps after recently accepting a placement in the Dominican Republic to teach literacy in […]
Read MoreFreeman interns in Korea get visit from their faculty adviser Jeffrey Ayres
On the final week of their eight-week internship placements in Seoul, South Korea, 14 Saint Michael’s students spent time with their visiting faculty adviser, Jeffrey Ayres, director of the Center […]
Read MoreUndergraduate inspirations led Alsaffar to McGill master’s before return last year
Dina Alsaffar ‘20 returned to campus last year as the Peer Tutoring and Learning Support Specialist following her graduation from McGill University’s sociology master’s program. Alsaffar is from South […]
Read MorePurpose from place and mentorship: The Saint Michael’s Farm
The Farm in its present, intentionally educational form was not a major aspect of Saint Michael’s College when the institution began in 1904, even though a farm in some form […]
Read MoreMcDermott ’09 applies broad College training to a varied career in journalism
Cailey McDermott ’09 does not back down from a challenge, and her Saint Michael’s College journalism and liberal arts education has prepared her well to meet several of them. McDermott […]
Read MoreRohdenburg ’11 applies education in assisting area LGBTQ+ youth
Amanda Rohdenburg, a 2011 Saint Michael’s gender studies and political science graduate, recently completed her certificate in the College’s health equity graduate program. Now she is using opportunities and tools […]
Read MoreCogan ’00 named director of special education at Shelburne school
(The following alumna news item is adapted from a press release by the Champlain Valley School District) Anybody doubting the power of Saint Michael’s credentials in the job market should […]
Read MoreClinical Psychology master’s graduates value what they learned
Two 2016 graduates of the Saint Michael’s College Clinical Psychology Master’s Program have only grown in appreciation for their mentors and strong professional preparation in the program now that they […]
Read MorePrivate investigator intrigues students with career tales
Susan Randall, a licensed private investigator for over 23 years in both Vermont and New York, visited Saint Michael’s College to discuss her circuitous career path and offer advice for […]
Read MoreGood memories inspire Don Dion’s generosity with his time, resources
Though life as a Saint Michael’s College student in the 1970s was vastly different from the experiences of students today, alumni of both eras can find meaningful ways to support […]
Read MoreVermont State Representative Taylor Small visits Saint Michael’s
Vermont State Rep. Taylor Small (Progressive/Democrat-Chittenden-6-7), one of seven openly transgender state legislators in the U.S., spoke to Saint Michael’s students in the Roy Room of the Dion Student Center […]
Read MoreAlumni from beer and cider industry share career tips
Nearly 100 students and business faculty gathered in the Roy Room late Monday afternoon to hear the perspectives of four Saint Michael’s alumni who work in the craft beer and […]
Read MoreJames Fallon ’69: Do what you love, learn from failures
Although he might not have realized it at the time, Dr. James Fallon ’69 H’02, an award-winning scientist, scholar and internationally known expert on psychopaths and killers among countless other […]
Read MoreGoldsworthy ’93 finds his calling in print & mail
George Goldsworthy, a 1993 Saint Michael’s graduate, joined the College staff as his first job upon earning his degree to become the unsung backbone of the College’s advertisement both on […]
Read MorePrograms ‘UpLift’ students through well-rounded education
Saint Michael’s College continually improves and fine-tunes programming outside of the classroom to engage students in dynamic and interesting conversations that expand the life of the mind as part of […]
Read MoreCareer Center office move benefits clients, counselors
Saint Michael’s College Career Education Center Director Ingrid Peterson appreciates more than ever the real estate mantra about “location, location, location,” now that the Center has taken up new residence […]
Read MoreFrom St. Mike’s to Pfizer: Q&A with Alum Marissa Smith
It’s pretty much impossible these days to not hear the name “Pfizer” at least once on the daily. And whether or not you got the Pfizer vax, this much we […]
Read MoreFrom St. Mike’s to Twitch: Q&A with Alum Ben Lindemer
When you’re deciding which colleges to apply to or which one to enroll in, finding out where graduates work—and what they do—should be a huge factor in your decision-making process. […]
Read MoreDrake Rivas ’19 follows his own path to teaching career
Drake Rivas wasn’t your traditional Saint Michael’s College student. He graduated in 2019 as a student veteran in his late 30’s, with a double major in Secondary Education and History. […]
Read MoreAlumni connections lead to dream job for 2020 graduate Samantha Rossi
Samantha Rossi ’20 reached out to Ingrid Peterson in the Career Education Center with a success story of her job search since graduating in May 2020 and her connection via […]
Read MoreMarlon Hyde ’21 selected as first VPR News Fellow
Vermont Public Radio has hired Marlon Hyde ’21 as its first News Fellow, the station announced Thursday. Marlon Hyde is graduating from Saint Michael’s College this spring with a degree […]
Read MoreSt. Mike’s helped young regional planners land jobs
Richard Kujawa of the Saint Michael’s geography faculty recently heard from his former student Sean Hilton ’18, who has been appointed as Senior Transportation Planner at Regional Planning Commission in […]
Read MoreColleen Straub: Class of 2020 success story
Graduating from college during the pandemic required students to drastically adjust their job search plans. The Career Education Center dove into research, webinars and conversations with employers to understand what […]
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