See how Saint Michael's College has become a pioneer in Alzheimer's research
Saint Michael's College The study of spider brains at St. Mike's led to a groundbreaking discovery about what could be contributing to Alzheimer's. Neuroscience and Biology Professors Ruth Fabian-Fine and Adam Weaver, along with summer student researchers, discuss the exciting findings, what drives them, and how undergraduate students are key to pushing forward this important research.
Algae: Problem or panacea? Summer research flips approach to water quality improvement
To 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 the key to cleaning up polluted waters.
Unlikely research pairing at St. Mike’s brings different perspective to classroom management
At 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 pairing, like their friendship, just made sense.
‘Biologist with a badge’: St. Mike’s alum’s passion for the outdoors defines post-grad path
Growing up, Jacob Sonberg ’18 always knew he wanted to work outdoors.
Today, he’s turned that passion into a career as a District Wildlife Manager with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, combining law enforcement, biology, and community education.
Flipping the channel and changing the frame: St. Mike’s student researcher zeros in on Meta, media bias
Student researcher Olivia Miller-Johnson ’26 transformed her interest in the complex ways the internet intersects with politics and society into a summer research project examining content moderation on social media platforms and media bias in mainstream news.
St. Mike’s students’ summer research offers hope to those with rare immunodeficiency
For their summer research projects, Olivia Goldfarb '27 and Gavin Graham ’25 are attempting to understand what is happening at the cellular level to potentially help patients who suffer with X-MAID, a rare immunodeficiency. St. Mike's is one of the few labs researching this disease in depth.
IN THE MEDIA:
Sporting #24 this summer, Sam Cavossa's Lake Monsters jersey holds special significance
WCAX first covered why the St. Mike's baseball player and Vermont Lake Monsters standout hitter honored the late paralysis advocate, Travis Roy during his summer season. Turns out the Massachusetts-raised athlete had a personal connection to the Vermont hockey player-turned advocate. The Boston Globe also wrote a story, which is available to read by Globe subscribers.
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Biology professor runs educational workshop on "river bugs"
Biology Professor Declan McCabe taught educators and Mad River Watch volunteers about benthic macroinvertebrates – both how to spot them and the significance these so-called "river bugs" are to aquatic ecosystems. The Valley Reporter covered the workshop. READ
New EMS minor gets wide coverage
St. Mike's is launching an Emergency Medical Services minor to help train up future emergency responders which are in critical need. Multiple local media covered the news, including NBC5.
Edmundites featured in local Catholic write-up
VermontCatholic.org featured the Society of Saint Edmund in a close-up look at the Catholic order and the role it has played – from it's work in social justice causes around the world to the founding of Saint Michael's College.
SMC Fire & Rescue gives fire safety advice to national homeowner audience
Saint Michael's College Fire & Rescue showed up in an unlikely place recently – BobVila.com. The site – named for the renowned home renovation expert – published a tip from SMC's Fire & Rescue cautioning homeowners against using candles in windowsills.
SAINT MICHAEL'S NAMED TEAM IMPACT NCAA DIVISION II FELLOWSHIP CAMPUS OF THE YEAR>
CIANCIO AND SIMONSON EARN PRESTIGIOUS CSC ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA HONORS>
OUTDOOR TRACK TEAMS FINISH FINAL SPRING OF CLUB COMPETITION, READY FOR VARSITY MOVE>
August 21: Move-In Day
August 21-23: Orientation. Dion Family Student Center
August 21: Academic Convocation. McCarthy Recital Hall
August 25: First Day of Classes
August 26-28: Various Study Abroad Information Tables. Alliot Student Center
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