A special relationship between St. Mike’s and a Deep South community gives service trip participants a life-changing experience
Saint Michael’s College Not 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 of the tasks a group of seven (six students and a staff leader) from Saint Michael’s College took on during a May service trip to the Edmundite Southern Missions in Selma, Alabama.
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St. Mike’s baseball players moonlight as Lake Monsters for the summer
The 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, who grew up watching the Vermont Lake Monsters.
Understanding the shift: Meg Clements explores
Gen Z political beliefs
When 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 – Generation Z men have voted more conservatively over the last 10 years.
Turning up the heat: St. Mike’s alum parlays wilderness experience into service career fighting wildfires
For 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 from a helicopter fighting wildfires for the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho.
Pioneering her own path: A St. Mike’s alum’s journey to entrepreneurship
When Lindsay Taylor Matecat ’14 first started working in restaurants in the Winooski Circle while in college to cover groceries and rent payments, she never could have imagined it would turn into her opening her own local cafe.
Confidence Calisthenics: How St. Mike’s helps students strengthen their belief in their own abilities
When he begins a new semester, Brian Collier, professor of fine arts and design, likes to tell students about the near-catastrophe of his first big show. That close call with disaster became a source of confidence that would help him through countless other presentations, he says, and that’s why he tells the story every year.
Saint Michael’s College announces Dean’s List for Spring 2025
Congratulations to students named to Saint Michael’s College Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester! See the full list in the story.
New blog for the School of Business and Technology
The Saint Michael’s College School of Business and Technology launched a blog on the College website that will feature student, alumni, and faculty stories as well as other news. Blog posts include spotlights of students and alums, including one on Isabella “Izzy” Risitano ’25.
IN THE MEDIA:
Fire and Rescue grad caps half century career as a first responder
Deputy Fire Chief Terence “Terry” Francis ’77 was honored by the City of South Burlington upon his retirement from the fire department, which was captured by WCAX. His more than 50-year career began as a member of Saint Michael’s College Fire and Rescue team. WATCH
Alum among the best sheep shearers in the country
Mary Lake ’06 made a name for herself in Vermont for her sheep-shearing prowess, but now her skills are nationally known since coming in 3rd in a U.S. competition. The Valley News covered how Lake’s path led her to shearing. READ
SMC Dean named among top 50 women leaders in Vermont
Dawn Ellinwood, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, was recognized by TheWomenWeAdmire.com in their list of the top 50 women leaders in Vermont for 2025. READ
Forbes piece highlights alum’s educational journey
In a piece about how McDonald’s offers workers the flexibility to pursue their education, Forbes featured Jessie Anderson ’21, who credits the fast-food chain for allowing her to work while pursuing a degree at Saint Michael’s College and establishing skills that translated to her eventual career in Human Resources. READ
Juneteenth story brings together source and reporter, both from St. Mike’s
Jolivette Anderson-Douoning, Director of the Institute for Equity and Justice, discussed the importance of Juneteenth and how the holiday is celebrated in an NBC5 story reported by 2025 grad, Yamuna Turco. WATCH
SIX LEGENDARY FIGURES COMPOSE SAINT MICHAEL’S ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025>
62 SAINT MICHAEL’S STUDENT-ATHLETES INDUCTED INTO HONOR SOCIETIES DURING 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR>
DAMIAN DIGIULIAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AS MEN’S ICE HOCKEY HEAD COACH>
July 11: Alumni Event: St. Mike’s Night at the Durham Bulls. Durham, NC
July 16 & August 6: Salad Days. The Farm at 11:45 a.m.
July 18: Admitted Summer Knights. Hoehl Welcome Center
July 19: Summer Sneak “Peak.” Hoehl Welcome Center
July 23: Alumni, Admitted & Prospective Student Event: Portland Country Club Summer Social. Falmouth, ME
July 27: Alumni, Admitted & Prospective Student Event: South Shore Summer Social. Mattapoisett, MA
June 30: St. Mike’s at Hartford Athletic. Hartford, CT
August 3: Alumni, Admitted & Prospective Student Event: Spring Lake Summer Social. Spring Lake, NJ
SEE FULL LIST ON OUR EVENTS CALENDAR
This is the July edition of Knight News. During the summer, you can look forward to Knight News once a month, with a return to twice a month in the fall.
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