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New Opus College of Business Dean Looks to the Future
Business & LawSince transitioning from associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship to dean of Opus College of Business on July 1, Dr. Laura Dunham was busy preparing for the academic year. The Newsroom recently connected with Dunham on her time at the Schulze School, her new focus at Opus College and more. This conversation has…
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Students Learn Entrepreneurial Mindset at Freshman Innovation Immersion
Business & LawFor the more than 100 students attending Freshman Innovation Immersion Aug. 30-31, their first taste of college was gaining an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset. The students, who represented 41 different majors, learned how entrepreneurship can apply to any subject area. Non-entrepreneurship majors ranged from actuarial science to neuroscience to social work and more. “If… -
Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights
Arts & HumanitiesFor more than 50 St. Thomas undergraduate students, this summer was spent conducting research on a wide range of topics through St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-two Young Scholars, 10 Ignite Research Scholars and one Community-Based Researcher participated this… -
St. Thomas Recognized Among Universities Worldwide for Service-Learning
Center for the Common GoodThe Center for the Common Good at the University of St. Thomas recently celebrated its fifth anniversary by receiving a prestigious award. St. Thomas was one of two Catholic higher education institutions in the U.S. and Canada to be honored with the Uniservitate Award in recognition of service-learning projects. “This award really showcases how we… -
St. Thomas Inspires Global Career
AlumniBrandy Vilone ’16 remembers when she was enlightened to the possibilities of a global career during her time at St. Thomas. As a leadership and management major, she was in a course taught by Assistant Professor Erica Diehn that had a guest speaker from Ethiopia, Shegitu Kebede of Women at the Well International. Diehn, who… -
Leadership Lessons From Entrepreneurship Competitions
Business & LawParticipating in Schulze School of Entrepreneurship competitions for her mental health app, UWell, has provided Chloe Ginkel ’24 with a scholarship, cash, seed funding, valuable feedback and connections, and important leadership lessons. Her own mental health journey in high school and college inspired UWell, which still is in the concept phase. Ginkel's vision for the… -
A Marketing Capstone Project, Solar Suitcases and the Common Good
Business & LawSylvia Revoir ’22 and her teammates on the Opus College of Business Marketing 430 course capstone project had hit a roadblock. She, along with fellow seniors Sarah Byington ’22, Cam Sedlack ’22, Chloe McEnelly ’22 and Ben Martel ’22, tackled a challenging task tied to the university’s mission to advance the common good. Their goal:… -
Sights and Sounds: 2022 Undergraduate Commencement
PhotosDuring commencement ceremonies on May 21, more than 1,500 students from the Class of 2022 became the newest alumni from St. Thomas. Three students were the featured commencement speakers: Maggie Schmaltz ’22, Delaney Rossow ’22 and Kevyn Perkins ’22. In her last undergraduate commencement speech at St. Thomas before she heads to Santa Clara University,… -
Honoring the Longstanding Frey Legacy at St. Thomas
St. Thomas 2025With a formal dedication and celebration on May 11, Tommie East was renamed the Mary and Gene Frey Hall. The new name reflects the commitment of trustee emeritus Gene Frey ’52 in honor of his late wife Mary to expand opportunities for students to benefit from residential learning experiences, without funding as a barrier. "Mary…