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In the News: Erica Diehn on CEO Transitions
Posted on In the NewsErica Diehn, a professor of management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KARE 11 about a wave of CEO transitions at major companies. Dean explained that rapid change, evolving technology and post-pandemic pressures are contributing to leadership turnover, with many organizations opting for internal, gradual succession plans to maintain…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Prosecutorial Decision-Making
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KSTP about a new Ramsey County analysis examining why some felony cases are not charged. Osler noted that the findings align with trends seen in other jurisdictions and highlighted the report’s unusual level of transparency in showing how prosecutorial decisions… -
In the News: David Deeds on Access to Private Investment Markets
Posted on In the NewsDavid Deeds, Schulze Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune examining congressional investment practices. Deeds noted that access to high-level private investment opportunities is often limited to individuals with established networks and significant financial resources. From the article:Minnesota congresswoman Kelly Morrison is… -
In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition
Posted on In the NewsDr. Rita Lederle, a faculty member in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about the annual concrete canoe competition held at Lake Hiawatha. Lederle explained that students design, build and race canoes made entirely of concrete as part of a regional civil engineering event, highlighting hands-on learning,… -
Now a Medtronic Engineer, Alum Matthew Jerrard ’21 Inspires Tommies
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasMatthew Jerrard ’21 knew by early middle school he wanted to study computer science. He discovered this by creating CraftBukkit servers in the sandbox video game Minecraft, which is simply customizing gameplay to create a unique experience. “I knew from that point on I was going into software engineering,” said Jerrard, who majored in computer… -
In the News: St. Thomas Exhibit Uses AI to Share Holocaust Survivor Stories
Posted on In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas was featured in the Pioneer Press for an interactive Holocaust exhibit that combines artificial intelligence and recorded testimony. The IWitness experience allows visitors to have conversations with survivors, offering a new way to preserve history and expand Holocaust education. From the article:While students often learn about the Holocaust through their… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on What’s Driving Economic Uncertainty
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, joined KSTP for a “Money Monday” segment to break down current economic uncertainty. The conversation focused on the impact of global conflicts, market volatility and rising gas prices, offering insight into the factors influencing the economy and what consumers may expect in… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in Personal Finance
Posted on In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the growing use of artificial intelligence in personal finance. Rege explained that while AI can be a helpful tool for budgeting, analyzing spending patterns and running financial scenarios, it should be used cautiously and not… -
St. Thomas Names New CFO and VP for Business Affairs
Posted on Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas has announced Wade Holmberg ’09 MA as its new chief financial officer and vice president for business affairs. Holmberg is a familiar face at St. Thomas, having worked at the university as associate vice president for finance and controller from 2023-25. He will assume the role in May when longtime… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota Job Market Shift
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about a shift in Minnesota’s labor market as the state’s unemployment rate moves above the national average for the first time in nearly two decades. From the article:Minnesota’s unemployment rate was 4.4% in January, compared with…