When we talk about inclusion today, whether in education, the workplace, or the wider culture, we often appeal to what is “universal.” We invoke universal human rights, universal values, or […]
Read MoreThis year’s All Souls’ Day Mass at Saint Michael’s College will be held in memory of Saint Michael’s College’s 16th President, John “Jack” Neuhauser, who recently passed away at the […]
Read MoreI recently attended a presentation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by Emiliano Void, founder and CEO of nuwave Corporation, here at Saint Michael’s College. His presentation was one of the […]
Read MoreAs the Saint Michael’s College McCarthy Arts Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, Peter Harrigan, professor of Fine Arts and Theater, prepares to celebrate his own milestone: his last production at […]
Read MoreFrom its very beginning, Christianity has affirmed a startling truth: the eternal Word of God became flesh, not in some generic human form, but in the marked, particular body of […]
Read MoreIn the 1970s, Fine Arts faculty at Saint Michael’s College saw an urgent need for a new performing arts center following a fire – and resulting demolition – of the […]
Read MoreLast week, I wrote about the rising push from federal officials and legislators to enforce “viewpoint diversity” on college campuses. Some proposals even tie federal funding to ideological audits or […]
Read MoreMath is everywhere. Especially in the garden. It is easy for math teachers to stick with worksheets and a program without much thought. But then the dreaded question comes… “will […]
Read More“Viewpoint diversity” has moved from campus debate to public policy. As Inside Higher Ed reported on September 2, 2025, federal officials and conservative legislators are pressing universities to demonstrate “viewpoint […]
Read More“Students learn to think critically. The liberal arts are about exploring different points of view and working to answer complex questions, while also acquiring the practical skills necessary for the […]
Read MoreAcross the U.S., schools and public institutions are being pressed to abandon diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The justification is often framed in positive terms: to avoid “divisiveness,” to […]
Read MoreDuring a time when Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere, understanding how and when to use it has become more important than ever. Saint Michael’s College took that mission to […]
Read MoreAt this moment in American life, conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are charged with controversy. Across the country, legislators, business leaders, and university administrators are reassessing or even […]
Read MoreWhen she was a junior in high school, Art & Design major Chloe Brown, ’27, picked up a needle and thread and taught herself how to hand-stitch clothing. A year […]
Read MoreCommentators have noticed a curious trend among college students in the United States. While progressive frameworks dominate much of higher education—shaping classroom discussion, faculty research agendas, and campus activism—there is […]
Read MoreCritics often charge that higher education in the United States has become elitist and overwhelmingly progressive, fostering an environment where students who hold more conservative views feel the need to mask their […]
Read MoreResearch took an unconventional form this summer: horsehair swishing across canvas, tactile pressure molding mass into form, whirring of a sewing needle bobbing up and down, shapes slowly revealing themselves […]
Read MoreWhen Pope Francis released his encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home in 2015, he did more than add another papal voice to the conversation about environmental responsibility. […]
Read MoreIn the first part of this series concerning the environment, we explored how the Catholic call to care for creation is rooted in Scripture, particularly the Genesis account of stewardship […]
Read MoreAlthough most undergraduate students head home for the summer, the Saint Michael’s campus is still alive with activity. Here at the Institute for the Environment, we have a full team […]
Read MoreThe Saint Michael’s College Natural Area is in full bloom right now! Recently, we were fortunate enough to share this beautiful space with a summer camp that occurs right here […]
Read MoreTwo members of the Class of 2025 will spend the next year in the Czech Republic and in Vietnam after being selected for fellowships through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. […]
Read MoreBusiness Administration and Accounting double major Dave Ciancio ’24 has made the most of his time at Saint Michael’s College, both in and out of the classroom. From championship wins […]
Read MoreOne of the most urgent and spiritually resonant themes of Catholic Social Teaching is the seventh: Care for God’s Creation. This principle, affirmed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, […]
Read MoreAt a Catholic college in Vermont, where forested mountains surround us and the seasons mark the passing of time with crisp clarity, it’s easy to think of the earth as […]
Read MoreJust as Paris was readying to welcome the world for the Summer Olympics in 2024 – a symbolic gesture of inclusion – an undercurrent of French nationalism and xenophobia was […]
Read MoreOur graduate assistants returned to the Natural Area with the Middle Grades Institute for another outdoor education workshop. This time, we integrated art, sustainability, and teaching, in order to design […]
Read MoreProfessor Robert Letovsky retired in Fall 2024 after four decades of impactful teaching at Saint Michael’s College. A seasoned professional with a diverse background in international business, he dedicated his […]
Read MoreThe sixth principle of Catholic social teaching is solidarity, the call to stand with others in their efforts to achieve justice. More than empathy and more than charity, solidarity is […]
Read MoreSaint Michael’s College and the Study Abroad Office offer numerous opportunities for students to leave the classroom and explore various countries through internships, traditional semesters abroad, academic study trips, and […]
Read MoreMany are familiar with saffron due to its high market value – the spice is more expensive than any other compound on Earth, at about $10,000 per pound, according to […]
Read MoreStudent researcher Olivia Miller-Johnson ’26 transformed her interest in the complex ways the internet intersects with politics and society into an eight-week, grant-funded research project this summer. Through her research, […]
Read MoreNo one at St. Mike’s knows the flow cytometer quite like Olivia Goldfarb ’27. She was the first to use the specialized laboratory equipment when the College acquired one a […]
Read MoreAt Saint Michael’s College, rooted in the tradition of the Society of Saint Edmund, we take seriously the call to build a more just and compassionate society. This call is […]
Read MoreTo outdoor recreators, algal blooms may be that annoying blue-green scum on the water’s surface that causes their favorite beach to close. But, to Shannah Weller ’26, algae could be […]
Read MoreAt first glance it may seem like an unusual union – applying business management theory to classroom teaching. But for Aidan Hall ’27 and Business Administration Professor Karen Popovich, the […]
Read MoreOver the course of the last few months, the graduate assistants at the Leahy Institute for the Environment have been hard at work, creating intentional, curricular-aligned, and fun educational experiences […]
Read MoreDana Welch has made the most of her time at Saint Michael’s College—both in and out of the classroom. As a double major in Accounting and Psychology with a minor […]
Read MoreAt a Catholic college rooted in the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching, we are called not only to study justice but to practice it. One area where this commitment becomes […]
Read MoreLast month the Saint Michael’s Natural Area welcomed some new temporary guests for the summer! A flock of sheep has been deployed to meander the solar field, mowing the space […]
Read MoreWhen Pope Leo XIII issued Rerum Novarum in 1891, he did so at a moment of profound economic upheaval. The Industrial Revolution was transforming society, displacing workers, and raising new […]
Read MoreGrowing up, Jacob Sonberg ’18 always knew he wanted to work outdoors. The activities he gravitated toward — such as fishing and snowmobiling — helped foster a love of being […]
Read MoreWhere’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 […]
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