Congratulations to students named to Saint Michael’s College Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester! View the full list below, which was last updated June 16, 2025. Qualifications for Dean’s List […]
Read MoreWhen Lindsay Taylor Matecat ’14 first started working in restaurants in the Winooski Circle while in college to cover groceries and rent payments, she never could have imagined it would […]
Read MoreAt the heart of Catholic Social Teaching lies a profound principle: human rights must always be accompanied by responsibilities. This third foundational tenet reminds us that every person has a […]
Read MoreProfessor Robert Letovsky retired in Fall 2024 after four decades of impactful teaching at Saint Michael’s College. A seasoned professional with a diverse background in international business, he dedicated his […]
Read MoreBusiness Administration and Accounting double major Dave Ciancio ’24 has made the most of his time at Saint Michael’s College, both in and out of the classroom. From championship wins […]
Read MoreDana Welch has made the most of her time at Saint Michael’s College—both in and out of the classroom. As a double major in Accounting and Psychology with a minor […]
Read MoreWhen Aisling Fantasia first arrived at Saint Michael’s College, she had no idea how deeply the experience would shape her. Now, preparing to graduate, she reflects on four transformative years […]
Read MoreAt Saint Michael’s College, the pursuit of the common good is not merely a theological concept. It is a daily task and a communal responsibility. Catholic Social Teaching defines the […]
Read MoreSummer research at Saint Michael’s College officially kicked off with a breakfast and short presentations by students who will be investigating a myriad of topics throughout June and July. The […]
Read MoreIn our contemporary society, the language of rights is everywhere. Legal systems, political debates, and cultural movements all revolve around affirming individual rights. Many people believe that the primary obligation […]
Read MoreA shortened version of this Q&A is included in the Spring 2025 edition of Saint Michael’s College Magazine. Kristin Dykstra, distinguished scholar in residence and director of the First Year […]
Read MoreThis article is included in the Spring 2025 edition of Saint Michael’s College Magazine. When he begins a new semester, Brian Collier, a professor of fine arts and design at […]
Read MoreThis essay is included in the Spring 2025 edition of Saint Michael’s College Magazine. When I read the “We Want To Hear From You!” section in the most recent edition […]
Read MoreIn our previous blog, we explored the Catholic Social Teaching principle of rights and responsibilities in light of the common good. We affirmed that human rights, such as access to […]
Read MoreIn Catholic social teaching, the idea of the “common good” is more than a noble aspiration. It is a foundational principle that shapes how we live together in society. Rooted […]
Read MoreEach year, Saint Michael’s students who excel academically are chosen to be inducted into national and international academic honor societies that have chapters on campus. In addition to several honor […]
Read MoreWhen Bernadette Samake M’25 was a grade school student in Mali learning French in addition to her native language, Bambara, it was the stories that really ignited her passion for […]
Read MoreThe previous blog focused on the second principle of Catholic Social justice: Call to family, community, and participation. In the blog, the call of Cardinal McElroy for the Catholic Church […]
Read MoreThe Saint Michael’s Class of 2025 took in one of their remaining Alliot meals together and – with the faculty and staff – celebrated each other and their many accomplishments […]
Read MoreLeading with compassion and standing with those on the margins were central messages delivered to members of the Saint Michael’s Class of 2025 during the College’s 118th Commencement on Sunday. […]
Read MoreWhile managing an 11-hour time difference across the world in Southeast Asia during summer 2024, Saint Michael’s Political Science major Jamie Collins ’25, was polishing her application for an internship […]
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 they […]
Read MoreThe second principle of Catholic social justice promotes the importance of family and community. Likewise, the principle recognizes that individuals have a right and a duty to participate in both. […]
Read MoreA year ago, Paisleigh Atwood ’24 didn’t have an inkling she would soon be living and working in a village in the mountains of Albania teaching health classes to students […]
Read MoreThis summer, Saint Michael’s College will be sending a record-breaking 18 students to complete an eight-week internship abroad in either South Korea or Vietnam, thanks to a generous annual grant […]
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 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 MoreLike many others at Saint Michael’s College, senior Theresa Hoar ’25 is on the verge of graduation, but she has a familiar path ahead. Hoar, a member of the Saint […]
Read MoreBright and early on Wednesday, April 9, the Saint Michael’s Campus welcomed over 100 elementary and middle school students from St. Francis Xavier School in Winooski. In a beautiful […]
Read MoreI feel compelled to say something more about the first Catholic principle of social justice: life and the dignity of human life. What is driving this compulsion is the present […]
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 MoreA decade ago, the 1.7 acres of empty land behind the Saint Michael’s College observatory began a transformation into what has become a resilient farm producing thousands of pounds of […]
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 […]
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