Amid uncertain and changing times, some foundations endure at Saint Michael’s College

The times they are a-changin’. That Bob Dylan lyric was penned in a time of social unrest 62 years ago during the Civil Rights movement and while the country was […]

AI: Friend or Faux? Saint Michael’s College prepares students for critical engagement with emerging tech

At Saint Michael’s College, artificial intelligence is not just a technical tool — it’s a subject of inquiry, a partner in learning, and a catalyst for ethical reflection. The College […]

Philosophy & Ethics: Testing AI and training ethical thinkers

Crystal L’Hote sees philosophy as uniquely positioned to help students navigate between extremes when it comes to artificial intelligence. The Director of the Philosophy and Ethics said people can fall […]

Education and AI: Training future teachers to be critical consumers

Saint Michael’s Education Professor Claudine Bedell teaches her students not just how to use AI tools, but when to use them, when to avoid them, and how to recognize their […]

Business Administration & Accounting: AI as a teaching partner

In Saint Michael’s College’s Business Administration and Accounting program, faculty members Nicole Morris and Karen Popovich model a practical, transparent approach to AI integration — one that treats the technology […]

St. Mike’s first-year students start reflecting on AI in their first semesters

This year, all first-year students got an introduction to AI ethics, benefits, and pitfalls through their required First-Year Seminar courses. The current “common text” – a shared reading assignment for […]

How Mary Falcigno ’15 uses AI to support the U.S. Army’s drone program

Mary Falcigno ’15 uses her math and computer science skills at an elite research and technology hub, DEVCOM (U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command), in the Armaments Center. She is […]

Pamela Carroll ’85 uses AI in biotechnology to tackle formerly “undruggable” drivers of disease

Pamela Carroll is a 1985 Saint Michael’s College graduate and Board of Trustees member whose distinguished career in the sciences led to her current role exploring the use of AI […]

Whose Christianity? Why Church-State Separation Protects Religious Freedom

This post is part of a series: Applying the Principles of Catholic Social Justice to Contemporary Issues. Some political and religious leaders now claim that “separation of church and state” […]

‘These are urgent times’: Saint Michael’s College Class of 2026 encouraged to act with courage, hope, and purpose after graduation

Internationally recognized advocate for girls’ education, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, illustrated to the Saint Michael’s College Class of 2026 just how precious access to education can be in some parts of the world during her remarks […]

‘Saint Michael’s is a better place because of you’: Class of 2026 celebrated during Senior Awards Brunch

The Class of 2026 celebrated with heartfelt emotion and jubilation during this year’s Senior Awards Brunch – some of which was exuded by the proud faculty and staff who’ve journeyed with them these past four years. […]

Academic Freedom, Part V: Saint Michael’s and the Practice of Non-Coercive Catholic Education

This post is part of a series: Applying the Principles of Catholic Social Justice to Contemporary Issues. A series like this finally has to return home. National policies, state interventions, […]

Where will St. Mike’s 2026 seniors go next? Spotlight on Jackson Cole ’26

At Saint Michael’s College, Jackson Cole ’26 has combined academics and athletics to develop a clear vision for his future. A Business Administration major with a minor in Accounting, Cole […]

Where will St. Mike’s 2026 seniors go next? Spotlight on Cassie Lathrope ’26

After graduating in May 2026, Cassie Lathrope ’26 will pursue a career in journalism and multimedia reporting – a passion she discovered during her time at Saint Michael’s College. The […]

Saint Michael’s College’s Institute for Equity and Justice looks to the future – and the ‘common good’ – with a new director

For her entire life, Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning, a Saint Michael’s College history professor, has been working to lead and educate others in the teachings of social justice and equity. In […]

Community embroidery project stitches the St. Mike’s community closer together

St. Mike’s is already known for its small, tight-knit community, but one professor is trying to tie together any loose threads with a new project. A community embroidery project located […]

Academic Freedom, Part IV: Required Religious Studies Courses and the Difference Between Study and Assent

This post is part of a series: Applying the Principles of Catholic Social Justice to Contemporary Issues. One of the clearest tests of academic freedom and conscience in Catholic higher […]

Where will St. Mike’s 2026 seniors go next? Spotlight on Benjamin Riggs ’26

As Benjamin Riggs prepares to graduate from Saint Michael’s College in May, he is also getting ready for a significant relocation across the country. The Plainville, Massachusetts, native will soon […]

Academic Freedom, Part III: Academic Freedom and Its Three Claimants

This post is part of a series: Applying the Principles of Catholic Social Justice to Contemporary Issues. One way to clarify the present debates about higher education is to ask […]

People of Hope museum coming to Vermont: Nationwide storytelling initiative highlights Christian service

An immersive traveling museum that tells the story of the impact of Christian service will visit Vermont at the end of the month, with a stop at Saint Michael’s College. Stories […]

New scholarship to support St. Mike’s Fire and Rescue students

The Saint Michael’s Fire and Rescue Squad caught Andrew Jones’ attention as he and his family drove toward campus for a prospective student in the late 2010s. The student volunteers […]

Where will St. Mike’s 2026 seniors go next? Spotlight on Ashley Silveira ’26

Seekonk, Massachusetts, native Ashley Silveira ’26 will graduate from Saint Michael’s College this May and continue on the path she has laid for herself during the last four years. She […]

Where will St. Mike’s 2026 seniors go next? Spotlight on Alexa Roux ’26

After graduating from Saint Michael’s College in May, Alexa Roux ’26 will pursue a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University. Specifically, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native will be working toward a […]

From Saint Michael’s College to Olympic Gold: How one alum helped lead the U.S.A. Women’s Hockey Team to glory in Milan

Saint Michael’s College alumnus Brent Hill ‘04 has always known what it takes to work hard and persevere. As an assistant coach of the U.S.A. Women’s Hockey Team, Hill had […]

Academic Freedom, Part II: Utah and the New Reach of Conscience Claims

This post is part of a series: Applying the Principles of Catholic Social Justice to Contemporary Issues. Recent debates about higher education have often centered on institutional policies, diversity offices, […]

15 St. Mike’s students headed to Asia for Freeman-funded internships in summer 2026

This summer, 15 students from Saint Michael’s College will complete an eight-week internship in either Seoul, South Korea, or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – an experience supported by an […]

Academic Freedom, Part I: Equal Treatment or Classroom Control?

This post is part of a series: Applying the Principles of Catholic Social Justice to Contemporary Issues. In recent years, a growing number of federal and state officials in the […]

Get to know Ava, Jenny, and Matthew: St. Mike’s & WCAX Service Scholarship Winners

For three recent service scholarship winners hoping to attend Saint Michael’s College, the moment they realized they’d been selected was memorable. For Jenny Blanshine, a daunting walk to the principal’s […]

Saint Michael’s College announces 2026 Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients

COLCHESTER, VT — An internationally recognized advocate for girls’ education will deliver the Commencement address to the Saint Michael’s College Class of 2026. Shabana Basij- Rasikh, co-founder and president of […]

St. Mike’s group finds hope and purpose in hard times on study trip to U.S.-Mexico border

Just over two years after Saint Michael’s College students planted colorful crosses on campus in recognition of migrants who died while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a group of students, faculty, […]

Applying Catholic Social Teaching to Contemporary Issues: The Supports Families and Working Mothers Actually Need — Beyond Rights Talk

American public life often argues about the U.S. Supreme Court in terms of whether it has expanded or protected “individual rights.” Some critics worry that, when rights language becomes the […]

Former U.S. Census Bureau leader to speak at Saint Michael’s College

The former Director of the U.S. Census Bureau – a career-long statistician and data scientist – will speak at Saint Michael’s College as part of an annual endowed lecture series. […]

The Line We Must Not Cross: Applying Catholic Social Teaching to Contemporary Issues

Are we approaching a line we must not cross as a nation? That is the question raised by Jamelle Bouie’s warning about immigration detention in the United States in a […]

Saint Michael’s senior to direct modern dramedy, “Antlia Pneumatica,” as spring mainstage play

For only the third time since the Saint Michael’s College Theatre program began in 1962, a student is directing the spring semester’s mainstage production. Angeljolee “Jojo” Carter ’26 will direct […]

From St. Ed’s to Sea Turtles: Students Explore Conservation in Costa Rica

If you’ve ever passed by the Institute for the Environment office on the first floor of St. Ed’s, you’ve probably noticed the colorful fliers advertising a variety of scientific expeditions […]

An Economy for People, and What Its Global Reach Requires: Applying Catholic Social Teaching to Contemporary Issues

Catholic Social Teaching gives us a demanding but practical standard for judging economic life. The U.S. bishops put it plainly: the economy exists for the person, not the person for […]

The science of synthetics: How a Saint Michael’s grad is changing the way the world views lab-created DNA

When Noah Robinson, Ph.D., graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May of 2021, he left campus with much more than a diploma – he left with the skills necessary to […]

What We Have Allowed Our Shared Life to Become: Applying Catholic Social Teaching to Contemporary Issues

Mass shootings in schools, bars, churches, grocery stores, and concerts now arrive with a grim familiarity. We grieve, we pray, we argue, and then we move on, because the news […]

Saint Michael’s College and Lake Champlain Chamber partner to develop new regional talent pipeline – SMC Co-op

Saint Michael’s College and the Lake Champlain Chamber have partnered to pilot a two-year co-operative education program designed to enhance career pathways for students and bolster regional talent pipelines. SMC Co-op is […]

St. Mike’s Education program has a profound impact on Vermont schools – so much so, one K-8 school is practically turning purple

Shelburne Community School Humanities teacher Meg O’Donnell ’88, flitted back and forth across her colorful, book-filled classroom between students working on their world religions unit test on a Friday morning […]