Where’s Izzy? On her most exciting trip yet, post-graduation life as a December 2024 graduate. Izzy Risitano from Litchfield, New Hampshire majored in business administration and minored in data science […]
Read MoreAt Saint Michael’s College, we are called not only to academic excellence but also to a moral and spiritual reflection on the pressing issues of our time. One such issue—central […]
Read MoreNot all heroes wear capes – some don hairnets and latex gloves to make 500 turkey sandwiches each morning for those who might otherwise go hungry. That is just one […]
Read MoreWhen the exit polls began pouring in weeks following the 2024 election, there was one detail in particular that stuck out to Meg Clements ’26, inspiring her summer research project […]
Read MoreOn May 13, Saint Michael’s College employees gathered in Alliott to embark on the college’s annual community service day! Every year after the undergraduate student body heads home, employees come […]
Read MoreThe long run from the bull pen to the pitcher’s mound at Centennial Field in Burlington is unlike any other, according to Braedon Jones ’26. Upon stepping onto the field, […]
Read MoreThe fourth principle of Catholic Social Teaching, the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, challenges us not merely to assist those in need but to stand with them in their […]
Read MoreFor Ben Mogensen ’24, St. Mike’s helped ignite a passion for service, teamwork and conservation that would grow into a roaring fire. These days he can be seen deploying […]
Read MoreOn April 28, the Institute for the Environment unveiled its Interpretive Trail signage through the Natural Area. This multi-year project titled: “Your Watershed, Your Lake: an interpretive trail encouraging control […]
Read MoreA Catholic Social Teaching for a Diverse and Inclusive Community One of the core principles of Catholic social teaching is the option for the poor and vulnerable. From the earliest […]
Read MoreCongratulations 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 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 was recently added to the list of academic options Saint Michael’s College’s: a minor in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Kate Soons ’92, professor of health […]
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 […]
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