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New St. Thomas Master’s Program Addresses Changing Landscape of Supply Chain
Posted on Business & LawRecent geopolitical conflicts, the ongoing impact of the pandemic, and pressing climate change issues have underscored the critical importance of efficient and resilient supply chains in the global economy. To address these challenges, the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business is introducing a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, aimed at equipping…
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St. Thomas Students Advocate for Financial Aid Parity at Minnesota Capitol
Posted on St. Thomas 2025 - Close Financial Gaps For StudentsDare Akinmusire ’24 is just weeks from walking across the graduation stage at the University of St. Thomas. But before officially throwing his cap in the air, the senior is delivering a personal message to the Minnesota Legislature: their vote can make it possible for more students like him to succeed in college. A Minnesota… -
Podcast Series Explores Finding Purpose After College
Posted on Business & LawThe “Work in Progress with Christopher Wong Michaelson” podcast recently recorded a four-part series titled “In Search of Careers and the Common Good,” which includes candid conversations with professionals across three different career stages – early, middle and encore. “One thing I often say to (my students) is that if they’re only in college to… -
Student Develops Method to Test Data Privacy Compliance
Posted on Business & LawData privacy is a growing concern among organizations. From identity theft to information breach, companies must safeguard clients’ data to maintain their trust and business. Josh Barnhart, a law and compliance major who will graduate from the University of St. Thomas in May 2024, has developed a method for helping businesses with data privacy compliance,… -
Q&A With School of Law Alumnus Sean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D.
Posted on Business & LawSean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D. is the director of incident response at Computer Forensic Services, a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in electronic discovery and forensic analysis. The company works with organizations nationwide to collect and analyze digital evidence, provide expert witness testimony, respond to computer and network security incidents, conduct security assessments and lead cybersecurity… -
Introducing ‘The Crest’: St. Thomas Student Media Gets New Name, Identity
Posted on University NewsTommieMedia, the student-run media organization at the University of St. Thomas, will rebrand as “The Crest” in fall 2024. Inspired by an evolving campus and media landscape, the name is also an ode to the organization’s neighbor, the Mississippi River. The new identity is the culmination of more than two years of self-reflection, outreach and… -
Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors With On-Campus Care
Posted on Tommie ExpertsFor about 37% of undergraduate women and 7% of undergraduate men – and even higher for people who identify as LGBTQIA+ – their college path gets derailed when they become a victim survivor of sexual assault. Across the U.S., victim survivors need more support on college campuses. When a person is sexually assaulted as an… -
Innovation Scholars Bridge Classroom to Mayo Clinic
Posted on ResearchFour University of St. Thomas students, all from different majors and backgrounds, came together for months to do something extremely unique and challenging. Through experiential learning program Innovation Scholars, the team was assigned a project to work on for Mayo Clinic. Kiersten Hamby ’24, Mellissa Ingabire ’24, Elsa Lillegard-Bouton ’25 and Alena Wadzinske ’25 make… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Writes for Minnesota Multifaith Network
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, recently wrote a blog post for Minnesota Multifaith Network. In the article, “Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World Workshop a Remarkable Success,” Gustafson provided a recap… -
St. Thomas Names Dr. Amy Smith New School of Education Dean
Posted on University NewsThe University of St. Thomas has selected Dr. Amy Smith – a veteran educator who has helped the university drive several initiatives designed to grow Minnesota’s teacher pipeline and remove barriers to student success in the classrooms – as the next leader of its School of Education. Smith’s appointment as dean is effective immediately. She…