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Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech
Business & LawAs a teen entrepreneur, Solome Tibebu ’12 understood the potential of technology in addressing the biggest obstacle to mental health: access. Even before digital health tech became mainstream, she was exploring ways to use technology to provide better mental health care. Tibebu has been involved in the mental health space since she was 16. She…
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Perky Plant: On a Mission to Improve Mental Health
Business & LawEmpathetic and hardworking are two words to describe co-founder and CEO of Perky Plant, Liz Murphy ’23, a graduating senior majoring in entrepreneurship. With a mission to improve the mental health of 1 million people, she joined forces with a team of Tommie alumni while at St. Thomas to launch a mission-driven fertilizer brand during… -
Sustainable Drinking From Oat to Cup
People & CultureWhen it comes to buying plant-based milk, the possibilities can feel endless. Walk into any grocery store or coffee shop, and you’ll find a variety of oat milk selections that are marketed as healthy for our bodies. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many oat milks on the shelves are packed with artificial ingredients and… -
Embracing the Change: The Future of Health Care
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas was buzzing as health care professionals and thought leaders gathered March 2 for a day of networking and learning on the St. Paul campus at the annual Future of Health Care Conference. Hosted by the Opus College of Business Health Care MBA, the conference featured 15 high-profile speakers and alumni… -
Nashipai: Supporting Women Artisans to Dream Big
Business & LawThe journey to Nashipai (the Maasai word for “ever happy”), a bold, socially conscious jewelry line, began on a trip to Kenya when founder Jenny Behrens ’23 MBA formed a strong bond with a group of women entrepreneurs. She was living in a rural village on the border of Tanzania while helping to build a… -
Celebrating the Start of a New Academic Year
People & CultureOpus College was thrilled to welcome five cohorts of new and returning students to campus this fall, including the largest Executive MBA cohort in at least a decade and a Health Care MBA cohort of nearly 75% women. Students mingled with faculty, staff and fellow students at the annual welcome reception on their first day… -
Addressing Skill Gaps With a Graduate Certificate and Business Degree
Business & LawMany University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business alumni have learned that a graduate certificate can be a great way to hone existing skills to stay on top of the latest trends, resulting in a raise or career advancement. A graduate certificate also can be rolled into a future business degree. “A graduate certificate… -
Opus MBA Latinx Alumna Making an Impact
AlumniAcross U.S. schools, students of Hispanic background make up less than 10% of MBA enrollment, with roughly 5% of Latinas getting an MBA. A recent graduate of the Part-time MBA program at Opus College of Business, Ana Maya '12, '21 MBA is proud to join the growing ranks of Latinx MBA recipients. Walk us through… -
St. Thomas Celebrates Newly Renamed Center for Principled Leadership
Business & LawA dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Aug. 2 to celebrate the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership on the Minneapolis campus. The center promotes principled leadership through academic research, teaching and outreach activities. The event recognized the philanthropy of donors Mike and Tami Hoffman and The Toro Foundation, who generously…