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Amazon Taps a Tommie for Competitive Program
Business & LawA chance to work in the video game industry or with Hollywood celebrities is a dream for many. For Samar Husain ’15, it’s one that came true, not once, but twice. Husain recently beat out thousands of applicants for a coveted position on the video games team at Amazon headquarters. In a prior role on…
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Larry LeJeune, Former St. Thomas Trustee, Dies
In Our PrayersLarry LeJeune, a former member of the Board of Trustees, died Aug. 12. He joined the St. Thomas board in 2003 and served until 2013. “I am so grateful for the many opportunities I have had over the years to spend time with Larry and his wife, Jean. Larry was very caring and such a… -
Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Associate Dean a Featured Co-author in Harvard Business Review
Business & LawFor her debut article in the Harvard Business Review, Associate Dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Laura Dunham collaborated with faculty from Yale, Stanford and Duke. In the article, titled “Entrepreneurs and the Truth,” Dunham and her co-authors explore the ethical challenges that entrepreneurs face due to the pressures of engaging and persuading investors,… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Mary Frey
In Our PrayersMary Frey, wife of trustee emeritus Gene Frey ’52 and mother of current trustee Carol Wolfe Frey ’83, passed away July 16 at the age of 87. Mary and Gene were co-chairs for the Ever Press Forward campaign (1994-2001). The campaign goal was $120 million, and the total raised was $250.4 million. Gene and Mary… -
Business Analytics Program Redesigned to Produce ‘Analytics Translators’
University NewsThe redesigned Master of Science in Business Analytics and the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics programs at Opus College of Business emphasize experiential learning to prepare graduates to serve in analytics translator roles. -
Equity in Action: Discussing White Identity
University NewsAssistant Dean of Students Jesse Langer, PhD, discussed white identity, racism and work with students and colleagues in an Equity in Action breakout session. -
St. Thomas Employee Credit Union to Merge
University NewsSt. Thomas Employee Federal Credit Union will merge with Catholic United Financial Credit Union on July 1. -
University Libraries Transition to MnPALS
University NewsOver the course of this summer, St. Thomas, along with the other libraries in the consortium called CLIC (Cooperating Libraries in Consortium), is migrating into the MnPALS library consortium. -
Opus MBA Alumna Launches Nonprofit to Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Business & LawNicki Hangsleben ’21 MBA has launched QUEERSPACE collective, an organization providing mentorship and resources to help guide and empower LGBTQ+ youth on their journey to adulthood.