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Outside Consultant: What Are Some Habits of Highly Effective Salespeople?

May 3, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Tommie Experts

Michael Hoffman, participating adjunct instructor in the Opus College of Business, shares the habits of highly effective salespeople in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Schulze Competition Passes $1 Million in Prize Money for Student Entrepreneurs

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

April 27, 2021

Academic News, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Top News

On April 24, a team from Rutgers University won this year's Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge. The students secured $50,000 in funding from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation to support their business, Nutrivide.

Outside Consultant: What Is the Secret to New Ideas?

AnnMarie Thomas

April 26, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

AnnMarie Thomas, a professor of entrepreneurship and engineering, shared the secret to new ideas in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Derrick Diedrich stands for a portrait outside of Aquinas Chapel and the Iversen Center for Faith in St. Paul on April 13, 2021. Derrick was photographed for a Humans of St. Thomas newsroom feature.

Humans of St. Thomas: Derrick Diedrich ’21

Emilie Dozer '21

April 20, 2021

Academic News, Catholic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Humans of St. Thomas, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

Throughout his four years at St. Thomas, Derrick Diedrich '21 found himself growing in ways he could’ve never predicted before starting college. With experiences in campus ministry, student government and as a Tommie Ambassador, Diedrich has been able to cultivate both his leadership skills and personal goals.

Outside Consultant: What Are Some Best Practices for Addressing Challenging Conversations in Our Family Business?

Jon Keimig

April 19, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Jon Keimig, director of the University of St. Thomas Family Business Center, shared best practices for addressing challenging conversations in a family business in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

MinneAnalytics Madness winning team at the Arches.

St. Thomas Team Wins MinneAnalytics Madness

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

April 14, 2021

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Economics, News, Opus College of Business, Top News

Just like Baylor dominated Gonzaga in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game, a team from St. Thomas was the decisive winner in the MinneMUDAC Student Data Science Challenge, also known as MinneAnalytics Madness.

Outside Consultant: Ethical Decision-Making in the Workplace

Nicole Zwieg Daly

April 12, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Nicole Zwieg Daly, adjunct professor of business law and executive director of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at Opus College of Business, addressed ethical decision-making in this Star Tribune Outside Consultant column.

Kevin Albers ’13 Helps Organizations Purify Air

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

April 12, 2021

Academic News, Alumni, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

Kevin Albers ’13 and his dad, Chuck, are using their expertise in heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) to deter the aerial spread of the coronavirus.

A Digital Visionary: Craig Pladson ’10 MBA

The Newsroom

April 7, 2021

Academic News, Alumni, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

From start-ups to Fortune 500 giants, Craig Pladson ’10 MBA has been at the front of digital marketing for his whole career.

Outside Consultant: What Is The Right Development Assessment For Me?

Dr. Jacque Anderson

April 5, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Dr. Jacque Anderson, assistant dean of Executive Education, covered assessment tools in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

A Beacon for Good: Pahoua Yang Hoffman ’06 MBA

The Newsroom

March 30, 2021

Academic News, Alumni, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

Growing up in an immigrant family from Laos, Pahoua Yang Hoffman ’06 MBA was grateful for people who helped them find footing in America. Her life experiences inspired her career working in nonprofits and mission-based organizations.

Outside Consultant: How Is Working From Home Taking a Toll on Employees?

Ernest Owens

March 29, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Ernest Owens, an assistant professor of management at Opus College of Business, addressed how working from home is taking a toll on employees in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Health Care MBA Alumni Expand Mental Health Care Access

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

March 23, 2021

Academic News, Alumni, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

Growing up in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin in the 1990s, Chad Lorenz ’04, ’06 MA, ’10 PsyD, ’14 MBA and his wife, Colleen Lorenz ’04, ’18 MBA, were acutely aware of the lack of access to quality health care, especially in the area of mental health.

Outside Consultant: Is Leadership About Formal Authority or Capability?

Dr. Jacque Anderson

March 22, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Dr. Jacque Anderson, assistant dean of Executive Education, covered shared leadership in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Humans of St. Thomas: Haison Nguyen ’23

Jamie Tjornehoj '22

March 22, 2021

Academic News, Current Students, Humans of St. Thomas, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Sustainability, Top News

As a first-generation college student, Haison Nguyen ’23 is a pure example of how drive, hard work and passion can reconstruct one’s path and lead to a promising future.

A Digital Trailblazer: Ahmed El Shourbagy ’10 MBA

The Newsroom

March 16, 2021

Academic News, Alumni, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

Every dog has its day at Lucy & Co., a business Co-founder and CEO Ahmed El Shourbagy ’10 MBA started with his wife Ashley. Together they grew their digital business into a social powerhouse with millions of loyal dog followers.

Outside Consultant: What Are Things to Consider Before Buying a Franchise in the Post-COVID-19 Future?

Mike Porter

March 15, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Mike Porter, EdD, a faculty member in the Marketing Department at Opus College of Business, addressed things to consider before buying a franchise in the post-COVID-19 future in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

Tommie Experts: Meaningful Work as a Way to Wellness

Christopher Michaelson, PhD

March 10, 2021

Academic News, Faculty, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Tommie Experts, Top News

In this Tommie Experts column, Christopher Michaelson, PhD, explains how meaningful work influences wellness.

Racial covenants map by Mapping Prejudice.

Students Advance DEI Through Business 200

Jamie Tjornehoj '22

March 10, 2021

Academic News, Anti-Racism Efforts, Common Good, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

Students in the Business 200 course this past year used racial covenants issued only 50-100 years ago to find how deeply rooted racial disparities were in the Twin Cities, even when it came to who could and couldn’t own a home in certain neighborhoods.

Outside Consultant: How Should I Go About Finding Legal Services For My Business?

Stacey Supina

March 8, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Stacey Supina, J.D., LL.M., a faculty member in the Ethics and Business Law Department at the Opus College of Business, wrote about finding legal services for one's business in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

A large stack of books sit on shelves and the floor.

Professional Notes: March 8

Jamie Tjornehoj '22

March 8, 2021

Academic News, College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty, Faith, Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Professional Notes, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Theology

Read the recent professional accomplishments of University of St. Thomas faculty.

A Powerhouse for Justice: Leslie Redmond ’19 J.D./MBA

The Newsroom

March 3, 2021

Academic News, Alumni, News, Opus College of Business, Our Community, Top News

Before becoming a lawyer and getting her MBA degree, Leslie Redmond ’19 J.D./MBA was fighting for justice in her community. In the inner city of Washington, D.C., witnessing injustice was a part of her daily routine.

Outside Consultant: How Will Buying a Franchise Be Different in the Post-COVID-19 Future?

Mike Porter

March 1, 2021

Front Page, News, Opus College of Business, Tommie Experts

Mike Porter, EdD, a faculty member in the Marketing Department at Opus College of Business, addressed how buying a franchise in the post-COVID-19 future will be different in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.

ACG Cup with St Thomas and University of Minnesota logos.

St. Thomas Students Take Home ACG Cup

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

March 1, 2021

Academic News, News, Opus College of Business, Top News

A team of Opus College of Business MBA students recently won the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota) Cup case study competition, beating a team from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

Students compete virtually in the St. Thomas Business Plan Competition.

St. Thomas Business Plan Competition Incorporates Alumni in 2021

The Newsroom

February 25, 2021

Academic News, Events, News, Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Top News

The St. Thomas Business Plan Competition invited another set of competitors to its virtual event this year.

Humans of St. Thomas - Michael Scham

Humans of St. Thomas: Abenezer Ayana ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Krystal Blas Rodriguez ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Derrick Diedrich ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Haison Nguyen ’23

Humans of St. Thomas: Chalon Coley

Humans of St. Thomas: Pascale Kunda ’21

Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19

A Guided Start to a Career in Law

Tips for Effectively Managing Stress

St. Thomas Law Meets the Challenges of ‘Life as it Is’

Outside Consultant: What Are Some Habits of Highly Effective Salespeople?

Schulze Competition Passes $1 Million in Prize Money for Student Entrepreneurs

Outside Consultant: What Is the Secret to New Ideas?

Humans of St. Thomas: Derrick Diedrich ’21

Outside Consultant: What Are Some Best Practices for Addressing Challenging Conversations in Our Family Business?

St. Thomas Team Wins MinneAnalytics Madness

Outside Consultant: Ethical Decision-Making in the Workplace

Kevin Albers ’13 Helps Organizations Purify Air

A Digital Visionary: Craig Pladson ’10 MBA

Outside Consultant: What Is The Right Development Assessment For Me?

A Beacon for Good: Pahoua Yang Hoffman ’06 MBA

Outside Consultant: How Is Working From Home Taking a Toll on Employees?

Health Care MBA Alumni Expand Mental Health Care Access

Outside Consultant: Is Leadership About Formal Authority or Capability?

Humans of St. Thomas: Haison Nguyen ’23

A Digital Trailblazer: Ahmed El Shourbagy ’10 MBA

Outside Consultant: What Are Things to Consider Before Buying a Franchise in the Post-COVID-19 Future?

Tommie Experts: Meaningful Work as a Way to Wellness

Outside Consultant: How Should I Go About Finding Legal Services For My Business?

Professional Notes: March 8

A Powerhouse for Justice: Leslie Redmond ’19 J.D./MBA

Outside Consultant: How Will Buying a Franchise Be Different in the Post-COVID-19 Future?

St. Thomas Students Take Home ACG Cup

St. Thomas Business Plan Competition Incorporates Alumni in 2021