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Innovation Scholars Bridge Classroom to Mayo Clinic
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…
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In the News: Julie Gerend on Investing and How the Stock Market Works
In the NewsJulie Gerend, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, was recently featured on the KARE 11 “Your Money” show to provide insight into how the stock market works. From the story: Host: So, at the beginning of the stock market, what exactly is the stock market? What are some of… -
Student Sweeps Entrepreneurship Competitions
Business & LawAlthough the innovative ideas of Beamlak Petros ’26 so far have landed her in the top three spots of entrepreneurship competitions at the University of St. Thomas, March 1 was her day to shine. On that day, Petros won the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (Fowler GSIC) Campus Finals in the morning and the undergraduate… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropy in Minnesota
In the NewsChristopher Wong Michaelson, ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about MacKenzie Scott’s unique style of giving. From the story: Before giving to an organization, Scott’s team does “quiet research to identify (nonprofits) working to advance the opportunities of people in underserved communities,” according… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on the Importance of Trust in Business
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, professor of principled leadership at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the importance of a strong rule of law and commitment to trustworthy business practices in the U.S., following former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, which resulted in a $355 million fine. From… -
Podcast Advances Health Equity in the Midwest
AlumniIn his condo, Pleasant Radford Jr. ’14 MBA is surrounded by a grid of streets making Minneapolis full of possibilities and opportunity, but also remnants of trauma. After the murder of George Floyd, Radford will never forget the moment those same streets became the symbol of residing injustice. An optimist, Radford hoped the trauma could… -
Melrose Toro Center Research Fellows Make a Societal Impact
Business & LawThe Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at the Opus College of Business continues to elevate faculty whose research drives positive societal impact through principled leadership. The center’s Principled Leadership Research Fellowship research benefits academia, industry and the broader business community. The 2022 inaugural fellowship recipients, Chad Brinsfield, PhD; Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale, PhD;… -
Paying It Forward: How U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere ’82 Leads With Compassion
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeWhen a personally addressed email from U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere arrived in DeAmonte Block’s inbox his second month at his new job as an internal auditor at the bank, Block couldn’t believe it. “I was very surprised,” Block said. “I thought it was spam.” Although there are many CEOs who send well-crafted welcome messages… -
Tommies on TV: Journey to a Healthier World
AlumniWhen Netflix called, Dan Buettner ’83 was ready for the opportunity. The streaming service’s VP of documentary series had been following Buettner’s research into “Blue Zones,” geographic areas with lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy. He thought the topic would make an excellent Netflix series. Buettner and his documentary crew traveled… -
Graduate Student-Athletes Bring Leadership and Skill to Tommie Rosters
AthleticsBasketball standout Raheem Anthony averaged nearly 20 points per game against the University of St. Thomas when he was a first-year at Saint Mary’s University. His performance impressed St. Thomas head coach Johnny Tauer, who wouldn’t forget their meetings even after the Tommies jumped to Division I. Four years later, Anthony now plays for his…