Couple opens school in Uganda to help combat poverty

MINNEAPOLIS — On their way home from a family vacation in Africa, Patrick Asaba, a 2006 Saint Michael’s College mathematics graduate, made a scary decision with his wife, Jeni: They […]

Rescue squad, varsity athletics, two majors and a minor add up to full student life

Beautiful mountainscapes stretch across the skyline to the east of Saint Michael’s College campus, home to approximately 1,500 undergraduate students, 40+ clubs and student organizations, and 21 varsity NCAA Division […]

St. 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 […]

College plays key role in musical fundraiser to benefit earthquake victims

To support relief efforts after recent devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Saint Michael’s College and its faculty played a central role as the Green Mountain Mahler Festival presented a […]

Women’s voices ring out in College’s spring drama production

Two one-act plays and a suffrage poem set to new music by local musician and composer Tom Cleary place the voices of women front and center in the main spring […]

Technology industry leader Jay Bellissimo ’87 will be Commencement speaker

Jay Bellissimo ’87, the Chief Operating Officer at Vonage, will deliver the Commencement address to the Saint Michael’s College Class of 2023 this spring, the College’s President Lorraine Sterritt has […]

A 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 […]

Fresh Check Day, promoting student mental health, attracts nearly 100

Whether students got a Boost from the hula hoops, “Paws”ed for some self-care with Miller the therapy dog (bottom photo) or Painted Their Art Out (photo at right), they all […]

African youth leaders are latest global encounter for campus community

A revitalized partnership between Saint Michael’s College and the Vermont Council on World Affairs this year is encouraging more global encounters on campus, most recently a group of 15 French-speaking […]

Amy Hylen ’25 all-in as an agent of kindness, on campus and beyond

In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrated on February 17 each year, Amy Hylen ‘25 shared her love for the Random Acts of Kindness Club (RAK) at Saint […]

Professors present research at NASA workshop in Texas

Two Saint Michael’s professors are on sabbatical this semester pursuing their ongoing research into reducing stress using virtual reality, with practical applications for NASA astronauts on space missions. Melissa Vanderkaay […]

Student actors return with Devlin to Kennedy Center Festival

John Paul Devlin, professor of fine arts/theatre, took 11 Saint Michael’s students to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Hyannis, MA, from January 31 to February 4. This […]

First openly gay orthodox rabbi to present annual Wall lecture on March 22

Rabbi Steven Greenberg will present the annual Rabbi Max B. Wall lecture Series at Saint Michael’s College on March 22, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the Dion Student Center Roy […]

With gallery exhibitions, seniors see why St. Mike’s ideal for budding artists

For the duration of the spring semester, the McCarthy Art Center at Saint Michael’s College will host several senior exhibitions as a capstone project for the College’s Art and Design […]

Faculty/Staff Career News February 2023

To read complete versions of these abbreviated news items, where you see a faculty or staff name as a live link, click to reach the faculty/staff member’s personal page. Then […]

Jane Leys ’22 among first Peace Corps volunteers to return to service overseas

Saint.Michael’s College alumna Jane Leys is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended […]

Law & Order role for Kathryn Markey ’84 just one stop in diversified career

When the call came in, Kathryn Markey ’84 was ready to respond to the scene and put her rigorous training and experience to good use. This particular recent “call,” explains […]

MOVE steps up to support transitional-housing kids at hotel

A Saint Michael’s College student who works the front desk at Days Inn across Route 15 from the Colchester campus saw a need for more positive supervised activities among the […]

President Sterritt announces June 30 retirement

From President Lorraine Sterritt Dear members of the Saint Michael’s community, It is with mixed emotions that I write to let you know that I have notified the Chair of […]

Model U.N. Club represents well at McGill Conference

A nine-member delegation from Saint Michael’s College held their own against students from some of the most prestigious colleges and universities around the world the weekend of January 26-29 as […]

Studio grand opening draws panel of alumni media notables

Saint Michael’s College’s brand-new Media Creation Studio is up and running, providing the campus community – and potentially, organizations beyond – with new opportunities for learning and communicating using professional-level, […]

Campus faculty and administrators celebrate Pope Francis’s support of decriminalizing homosexuality

Pope Francis’s recent statements regarding the decriminalization of homosexuality have led to thoughtful conversations on campus over the past week. In collaboration with faculty and campus leaders, President Sterritt wholeheartedly […]

Jibfest 2023: A big crowd of students having big fun watching snazzy tricks

Enjoy a photo gallery from Jibfest>> Saint Michael’s College students and student life staff gathered around the 300s Townhouses last Friday, January 27 for the annual Jibfest jubilee. Occurring later […]

Speaker relates racial violence of history to present times

“We come together at a time when we are all saying the name of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, standing with his family and friends and thinking about the loss of […]

Student 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 […]

Annual Study Abroad Fair lets students explore wide range of global options

Saint Michael’s College hosted its 31st annual Study Abroad Fair this Thursday, January 26, in the lobby of the Alliot Student Center. Students had the ability to peruse an array […]

Terryl Kinder takes listeners back to the future of Pontigny Abbey

A warm and significant community occasion started the new semester on a positive note with connections to Saint Michael’s roots, scholarship, alumni and faculty. Terryl N. Kinder, Distinguished Visiting Professor […]

Freeman scholarship cohort preparing to intern in Korea or Vietnam this summer

Sixteen Saint Michael’s College students will participate in eight-week international internship placements in either Seoul, South Korea or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for summer 2023 thanks to Freeman Foundation […]

Civil rights advocate to tell of exposing Jim Crow era racial violence

Saint Michael’s College will host renowned legal scholar, civil rights advocate and former judge Margaret A. Burnham to speak about her work investigating racial violence and murders in the Jim Crow […]

Saint Michael’s military community cohort enjoys Orlando conference

Ken O’Connell, the College’s director of military community enrollment and resources, accompanied three military-affiliated Saint Michael’s students — Marie Bavely ‘23, Demara Mosher ‘23, and Mickey Bavely ‘26 – in […]

A 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 […]

Diverse panelists model ‘beloved community’ by ‘calling people in’

One of many events occurring on the Saint Michael’s College campus this week in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his life was a student panel Monday evening in […]

Big crowds celebrate Dr. King’s call to action in full day of programs

View photo gallery from MLK Day of Celebration>> Saint Michael’s College is a community that “seeks to grow” in diversity and understanding, said one deeply invested participant in an expansive […]

Insights on MLK, community by Ghana native delight packed house in Roy Room

In celebration of the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation at Saint Michael’s College, Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie, Ph.D gave a presentation titled, “Claiming the Promise: Film and Discussion.” Komabu-Pomeyie’s presentation […]

Congratulations to this year’s December 2022 graduates

Read the list of 19 Saint Michael’s students who are this year’s December 2022 graduates. They celebrated with a small ceremony in the President’s Office before the winter break, and […]

Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Congratulations to students named to Saint Michael’s College Dean’s list for Fall 2022! Click the following bold link to view: Fall 2022 Dean’s List *Updated as of January 16, 2023. […]

Historic grant, thanks to Sen. Leahy, to expand Center for the Environment

Saint Michael’s College students planning careers focused on the environment – or those hoping to better understand humans’ impact on the natural world – will directly benefit from federal funding […]

Brian Lacey ’72 Fellowships will support experiences in Ghana, Samoa

Supported by funds from the Brian Lacey ’72 International Fellowship in Social Justice, one Saint Michael’s College student will spend a semester living, learning and serving in Ghana and another […]

Multiple majors and minors harmonize with student interests, curiosity

Many students at Saint Michael’s College choose to explore multiple subjects of interest by having more than one major or minor. Engaging in multiple academic departments at Saint Michael’s is […]

Resurgent numbers for Study Abroad a good sign

Saint Michael’s Study Abroad Director Peggy Imai often hears from returning students about the life-changing self-assurance they gain from global experiences that instill new confidence to handle whatever challenges life […]

Academic study trips are intensive, enriching

Faculty-led academic study trips at Saint Michael’s College are intensive short-term experiences that take students abroad to learn about a certain subject while immersed in the culture of their program’s […]

Student directors learn, grow by staging scenes from famous plays

Students in Professor Peter Harrigan’s “Directing” class (Theatre 309) this Wednesday evening had a chance to present scenes from well-known plays on the McCarthy Theatre mainstage in order to show […]

Cupola tree-lighting event brings light, joy, music and blessing to rainy evening

Light, music and a joyful spirit penetrated the late-afternoon darkness of a bleak and rainy December evening Wednesday as more than 50 undaunted Saint Michael’s College community members gathered to […]

High school group from Latin America visiting campus

In collaboration with the Georgetown Center for Intercultural Education and the Vermont Council on World Affairs, Saint Michael’s hosted two dozen high school students from a variety of Latin American […]

Katie Hodges ’14 finally experiences ‘winning the roses’ with equestrian world title

Katie Hodges ‘14, an equestrian who has been competing since the age of 12, recently won the titles “Grand National Champion Classic Pleasure Saddle Three Year Old” and “Reserve World […]

Headed 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 […]

Nearly two months in, food pantry in Alliot is helping meet needs

On September 22, the Saint Michael’s College food pantry opened in Alliot 204 for student and employee use. Shelves were stocked with boxes of pasta, crackers, macaroni and cheese, ramen […]

International Education Week brings global focus to campus events

International Education Week November 14-18, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, is “an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education […]

St. Mike’s students lobby on global AIDS issues in nation’s capital

Fourteen members of the Saint Michael’s College Student Global AIDS Campaign, accompanied by Choeden Lama, the College’s assistant director for the Center for Student Diversity, Empowerment, and Community, were in […]

Speaker says that St. Edmund’s example matters today for leaders, faithful

This year’s annual Saint Edmund Lecture began with the featured speaker, English medieval scholar Cate Gunn, wondering rhetorically why the namesake of Saint Michael’s College’s founding religious order, St. Edmund […]