Rights in Real Life: Catholic Responsibility in a Divided World

In 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 […]

Principle Three: Rights and Responsibilities and the “Common Good”

In 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 […]

Dozens of St. Mike’s students earned induction into honor societies during 2024-25 academic year

Each 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 […]

St. Mike’s master’s grad taps into roots for book of cultural stories to enhance language learning

When 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 […]

The Hermeneutic of Pope Francis: Reading Scripture with Mercy, Accompaniment, and Justice

The 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 […]

Senior Awards Brunch brings out emotion, celebration, and pride for St. Mike’s Class of 2025

The 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 […]

Saint Michael’s Class of 2025 urged to lead with compassion amid ‘world full of disruption’

Leading 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. […]

From St. Mike’s to Capitol Hill: Senior leverages internship for post-grad job

While 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 […]

Where will St. Mike’s seniors go next? Spotlight on Margaret Wilk ’25

As 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 […]

Principle Two: Call to Family, Community, and Participation

The 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. […]

Peace Corps Prep: Preparing St. Mike’s students for international service is as popular as it’s ever been

A 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 […]

Freeman Foundation supports 18 St. Mike’s student internships in Asia during summer 2025

This 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 […]

Where will St. Mike’s seniors go next? Spotlight on Hanae Rhouat ’25

As 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 […]

Where will St. Mike’s seniors go next? Spotlight on Bernadette Lesieur ’25

As 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 […]

Full circle: Saint Michael’s graduating senior will return to roots to teach 5th grade

Like 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 […]

Water for All!

Bright 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 […]

The Life and Dignity of the Human Person in the Context of Life’s Realities

I 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 […]

Where will St. Mike’s seniors go next? Spotlight on Jackson Moser ’25

As 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 […]

A decade of growth and transformative experiences: Farm reaches milestone

A 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 […]

Welcome Grad Assistants!

Last 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 […]

Ripples on the Water: Life, Dignity, and the Beauty of Human Difference

The 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 […]

Where will St. Mike’s seniors go next? Spotlight on Patrick Gahan ’25

As 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 […]

St. Mike’s class on Edmundites in the Civil Rights Movement opens eyes, preserves legacy

Picture 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 […]

Preparing future first responders: Saint Michael’s introduces Emergency Medical Services minor

A 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 ’94, professor of health […]

St. Mike’s announces 2025 Commencement speaker: Fr. Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries

Fr. 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 […]

Principle One: Life and Dignity of the Human Person

Last 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 […]

Understanding Catholic Social Teaching: A Guide for Our College Community

Catholic 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”), […]

How the new Saint Michael’s Mock Trial Club enhances skills across all majors

A 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 […]

Saint Michael’s College’s spring mainstage play is a modern version of Moliere’s “Tartuffe”

Moliere’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 […]

Catholic Social Teaching and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Partners in Justice for All

At 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 […]

Water For All! event inspires two campuses to combine efforts to make clean water accessible

What 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 […]

Landing the dream job: How a St. Mike’s grad found passion for filmmaking, success with ‘Ms. Rachel’

As 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 […]

Faith in Action: CST and DEI Hand-in-Hand at Saint Michael’s College

In 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 […]

An ‘unwavering dedication’ to French education in the U.S.: St. Mike’s professor knighted by France

Professor 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 […]

Beyond the game: Team IMPACT’s effect on Saint Michael’s College athletes

For 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 […]

The “Catholic Difference” of Saint Michael’s College

Over 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 […]

Saint Michael’s professor to receive French order of knighthood for promoting French language, culture

A longtime Saint Michael’s College professor is set to be honored by the French government for his commitment to promoting French language, culture, and education in the U.S., at the […]

Students merge art, food, and light in spring Saint Michael’s McCarthy Art Gallery lineup

Each spring, Saint Michael’s College Art & Design seniors have the unique opportunity to plan, create, and show a solo art exhibit in the College’s on-campus gallery. The opportunity provided […]

How St. Mike’s Criminology program became an unofficial pipeline for South Burlington Police

It may be more happenstance than by design that six Saint Michael’s College alumni are currently employed by the South Burlington Police Department. But the prevalence speaks to the special […]

“In the Light of the Catholic Faith”: Encountering Each Other In Conversation

In the last blog, I observed that it eventually would become the responsibility of the administration, the faculty, and the staff of Saint Michael’s College to ensure the catholicity of […]

From classroom to Cider Lab: One St. Mike’s alum’s path to entrepreneurship

The path to entrepreneurship for alumna Karen Wisehart ’92 was anything but traditional. After earning her business degree from Saint Michael’s College while working full-time, Wisehart began her career in […]

St. Mike’s re-envisions career event with input from students and engaging local business community

When it comes to planning their future, St. Mike’s students get a chance tap into one of their greatest (and often under-utilized) resources: alumni. Saint Michael’s College’s Career Connections event […]

The Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Pedagogy

We often speak about the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) and indeed have integrated CIT into the curriculum of Saint Michael’s College. Monika Hellwig, to whom many in contemporary Catholic education […]

St. Mike’s alum’s business Homegrown Jewelry goes from dorm room pop-up shop to British Vogue

Readers of British Vogue connected with Saint Michael’s College may have noticed a familiar business name in several recent issues. Homegrown Jewelry, a small business created by Francesca D’Elia ’20, […]

Teaching Elementary Science and Engineering Outside

Remember summer? I’ll wait. It is currently below zero and I can barely remember flowing rivers, bright green plants, and the hot sun. But that is what I am sharing […]

Preserving the Education of Students “In the Light of the Catholic Faith”

In a previous blog, I noted the significant change that took place at Saint Michael’s College in the late 1960s, following the publication of the “Land O’ Lakes Statement.” For […]

Chasing fires, not receipts: St. Mike’s alum uses his degree in the College’s fire station

When Kyle Wentzel ’18 came to Saint Michael’s, he did not have any intention of joining the College’s Fire and Rescue squad. But then a fire alarm went off in […]

St. Mike’s engineering alum: 3+2 program with UVM was ‘best of both worlds’

Students who come to Saint Michael’s College to major in Engineering get both the technical skills needed for engineering-specific jobs as well as the soft skills – such as writing […]

A Place to Call Home in the Midst of Difference

In my last blog, I noted how Catholic higher education can be home to a diverse population of people, all of whom can be considered guests of the College. Diversity […]

Leahy appropriation at Saint Michael’s funds two inaugural Institute for the Environment fellows

Two instructors who have come to Saint Michael’s College through a new fellowship program are helping answer major environmental questions of the day – and they are involving students in […]