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 […]

Borders Are Real, But So Are Human Lives: Applying Catholic Social Teaching to Contemporary Issues

Immigration debates in the U.S. often collapse into a single slogan: “secure the border.” Catholics can and should affirm that border governance is legitimate. The Church does not teach “open […]

Saint Michael’s College senior recognized for service work through national fellowship

A Saint Michael’s College student is using a national fellowship to make a difference in the greater Burlington area. Libby Rossi ’26 has been dedicated to community service throughout her […]

Career Connections: Alum Ted Brady to discuss how St. Mike’s prepared him for public service calling

Career Connections, an annual networking event organized by Saint Michael’s College’s Alumni Board and the Office of Advancement and Communications, will take place March 6, 2026. Alumni are invited back […]

Vocation and Discernment: Where Deep Gladness Meets Deep Human Need

It is the Mission of St. Michael’s College to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and the advancement of human culture in light of the […]

Saint Michael’s College announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025

Congratulations to students named to Saint Michael’s College Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester! View the full list below, which was last updated in December 2025. Qualifications for Dean’s List […]

Copy of – “In the Light of the Catholic Faith” as Intellectual Tradition: A Culture of Inquiry and Integration

It is the Mission of St. Michael’s College to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and the advancement of human culture in the light of […]

“In the Light of the Catholic Faith” as Intellectual Tradition: A Culture of Inquiry and Integration

It is the Mission of St. Michael’s College to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and the advancement of human culture in the light of […]

Advancement of Human Culture: Liberal Education as a Commitment to Justice and the Common Good

The mission of Saint Michael’s College is to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and the advancement of human culture in the light of the […]

Saint Michael’s College receives $1 million gift to launch new scholarship initiative

Saint Michael’s College recently received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to launch a special current-use scholarship initiative designed to make tuition more affordable for students and their families. This […]

Enhancement of the Human Person: Formation as a Core Institutional Outcome

The mission of Saint Michael’s College is to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and the advancement of human culture in the light of the Catholic […]

How a St. Mike’s alumna uses her skills – and voice – for progress in her dentistry profession

Long before Emily Tarr ’18 graced the cover of Arizona Dental Association’s Inscriptions magazine, she had all but sworn off dentistry as her profession. She spent much of her childhood hanging out in her mom’s […]

Unpacking the Mission Statement: Why Saint Michael’s Is More Than a Degree

The mission of Saint Michael’s College is to contribute through higher education to the enhancement of the human person and the advancement of human culture in the light of the […]

Healing communities: MLK Convocation speaker talks environmental justice, community building in nurturing our ‘World House’

Saint Michael’s College is celebrating its 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation with a full week of events and experiences, starting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]

BHS Field Trips

On October 6 and 9, the I4E Teaching and Learning team welcomed our first major field trip endeavor to our outdoor spaces. Our initiative as graduate assistants has been to […]

Pre-Service Teachers Share SMC with Local Schools

The Education Department at Saint Michael’s College is very fortunate to have great relationships with our local school districts. This allows for our pre-service teachers to get hands-on experience prior […]

Birding with EMS

Over the course of October, the Graduate Assistant team worked with the middle school English learner classes at Edmunds Middle school to conduct a multi-part birding experience! All 3 GAs […]

Reclaiming Human Dignity in Global Development

In his New York Times opinion piece “Foreign Aid Is Mostly Gone. It Could Be Replaced with Something Better,” written some time ago now (October 13, 2025), Rajiv J. Shah, […]

Saint Michael’s College updates academic offerings to prepare students for the modern workforce

COLCHESTER, VT – Saint Michael’s College has updated its portfolio of academic offerings to better prepare students to navigate the complexities of the modern world with skill, professionalism, and empathy, while remaining firmly […]

How a St. Mike’s Art Professor became the artist-in-residence for a medieval Italian town

A medieval town in southern Italy, Fontecchio, once fortified against invaders with walls of stone and mortar, couldn’t protect itself from a devastating earthquake almost two decades ago. Now, it’s […]

The power of the network: St. Mike’s ‘Destination D.C.’ trip turns alumni connections into opportunity

Margrethe “Maggie” Frøland ’25 listened with rapt attention as Amy Hepburn, CEO of Investor Leadership Network, described her globally recognized work on social impact and sustainable finance during a 2023 […]

A new Emergency Services major means St. Mike’s students will be able to save more lives

Saint Michael’s College is preparing students to save the world – quite literally. The College is rolling out a comprehensive Emergency Services program, led by a new major. Students will learn the knowledge […]

Saint Michael’s College announces new members of Board of Trustees

Saint Michael’s College is pleased to announce that five alumni – all leaders in their respective fields – have joined the College’s Board of Trustees over the past year. New […]

Vermont to Vietnam: St. Mike’s student dives into healthcare industry through Freeman-funded internship program

Austin Brush ’26 had never traveled abroad until he spent eight weeks in Vietnam thanks to a grant he received through Saint Michael’s College’s International Internship Program, supported by the […]

Freedom and Manipulation: Safeguarding Human Agency from AI Influence

Every day, subtle prompts shape our behavior. A notification urges us to check a message we did not plan to read. An app suggests a video “you may like,” and […]

From St. Mike’s to the world stage: Alumna Grace Castonguay describes her journey toward the Olympics

When Grace Castonguay ’24 clipped into her first pair of Nordic ski bindings at 18 years old, she was already years behind her competitors. Castonguay, a high school senior at […]

Work and Worth: Catholic Teaching on Labor in an Automated Age

Work is more than a way to earn a paycheck. It shapes our sense of purpose, allows us to provide for our families, and connects us to the wider community. […]

Justice in the Algorithm: AI, Bias, and Human Equality

We live in a world where algorithms quietly make decisions that affect our lives. They determine which résumés are read by employers, which neighborhoods receive loans, which patients get flagged […]

St. Mike’s received more than $800,000 in funding this fall for science, the arts, and internships abroad

Saint Michael’s College is broadening its reach and providing more dynamic opportunities for students and the greater region, due to grant awards and partnerships announced this fall. In all, the […]

Beyond Data Points: Preserving Human Dignity in the Age of AI

“We celebrate the networked world for the many ways in which it enriches our capabilities and prospects, but it has birthed whole new territories of anxiety, danger, and violence as […]

Mustaches, basketball, & hope: Charity tourney put on by St. Mike’s organization turning 10

“The better the mustache, the more points you’ll score.” That’s a prediction from Kevin Hummer, St. Mike’s Marketing staff member and creator of a first-of-its-kind 3-v-3 charity basketball tournament hosted by […]

Professor D’Amore Dives into I4E Spaces!

Here at St. Michael’s College we encourage faculty and staff to get creative with their courses and utilize the Leahy Institute for Environment’s (LI4E) living laboratories. Picture, a philosophy class […]

St. Mike’s and WCAX to award three significant scholarships for community service

Saint Michael’s College and WCAX are awarding scholarships to prospective students who demonstrate compassion for others through service – a value shared by both organizations. Three students will receive a $20,000 scholarship to attend […]

Awake to Injustice: Black Wisdom, Paul, and Catholic Social Teaching

The word woke has in recent years been politicized, mocked, or misunderstood. But in its origin within African American experience, to be woke meant to stay alert to dangers in […]

Toy Story: Panel of St. Mike’s alumni and toy industry professionals share experiences and advice

The path from college to a career is not always a straight shot. One might go to college hoping to go into the medical field, but instead, wind up working […]

Bringing world records to St. Mike’s: Elijah Phelps ’29 shares his speedcubing passion

After just 4.33 seconds of manipulation – hands almost a blur and the object quickly clicking – the perfectly solved Rubik’s Cube hits the table, stopping the clock. That lightning-fast […]

St. Mike’s announces new sponsored research program with CitraChem, Corp.

NORWOOD, MA, and COLCHESTER, VT – CitraChem, Corp., inventor of the world’s leading medicinal chemistry platform for producing semi-synthetic phytocannabinoids without agricultural material, announced it is sponsoring a Saint Michael’s […]