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First Friday: Minnesota United’s CEO Discusses Sports Leadership
Five ObservationsShari Ballard, CEO of Minnesota United FC, and Dean Stefanie Lenway of Opus College of Business sat down on April 1 to reflect on leadership and what Ballard has learned in the first eight months as CEO of the state’s Major League Soccer team. Ballard, who has previously been named by Fortune as one of…
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A Changemaker From St. Thomas to South Africa
AlumniAs Jake Hodge ’21, a biology major at the University of St. Thomas, approached graduation, he packed up his belongings and prepared for an experience that would make him stand out from his fellow graduates in more ways than one. He wasn’t going back to his home of Brainerd, Minnesota, or anywhere within an 8,000-mile… -
CAPE: A ‘Treasure Trove’ of Expertise and Insight
St. Thomas 2025Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE), specifically highlighted in St. Thomas 2025 as an avenue to meet the ever-changing needs of students, alumni and employers, is providing real-world opportunities to learn. CAPE offers opportunities for professionals to expand their skills in areas such as health care, education, leadership, sales and marketing, nonprofits, project management, personal growth… -
First Friday Five Observations: Ozzie Nelson '87 Discusses the 'Phygital' Workplace
AlumniOzzie Nelson, chairman and CEO of NELSON Worldwide, joined St. Thomas’ Associate Vice President of Alumni, Career and Corporate Engagement Karyn McCoy on March 4 for the First Friday Speaker Series to provide insights on how to thrive in a hybrid work environment. He also shared advice on how to approach career advancement, foster workplace… -
Students Take Advantage of Undergraduate Research Opportunities
People & CultureIn her sophomore year, engineering student Julia Lindell ’22 saw a posting on the St. Thomas student job board that would transform her time at St. Thomas and her career plans. The post was a call for student researchers to join the Playful Learning Lab, an interdisciplinary research group where undergraduate students, educators and community… -
Five Observations: First Friday on Transforming Health Care with Jennifer DeCubellis
Five ObservationsJennifer DeCubellis, CEO of Hennepin Healthcare, joined Dr. MayKao Hang, founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health at University of St. Thomas, on Feb. 4 for the First Friday Speaker Series to discuss opportunities surrounding health care as well as challenges, such as systemic racism, that must be addressed within the sector. DeCubellis… -
Five Honorees With St. Thomas Connections Named to 40 Under 40
University NewsFive individuals with ties to St. Thomas were named to this year's Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40” list recognizing young business and community leaders from throughout the Twin Cities. The honorees with Tommie connections are: Andrew D. Schornack '06 MBA, CEO, Flagship Bank Roger A. Maldonado '13 J.D., associate, Faegre Drinker Biddle… -
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Hockey Day Minnesota
AthleticsBoth the St. Thomas men's and women's hockey teams competed in their first Hockey Day Minnesota as a Division I program, bringing in thousands of spectators to watch as they competed against Minnesota State. The men's hockey team lost 7-1 against Minnesota State, unable to generate many offensive chances and battling a deep and experienced… -
Business Learning Through Service Makes an Impact for 30 Years
Faith and MissionGenerating over $6.3 million dollars' worth of work at over 300 nonprofits in the Twin Cities per year, it is safe to say St. Thomas' Business Learning Through Service program has grown to make quite the splash since it was added to the university's curriculum in 1991. “It's been 30 years, which is pretty amazing,”…