St. Thomas Business Plan Competition Incorporates Alumni in 2021
The St. Thomas Business Plan Competition invited another set of competitors to its virtual event this year.
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Outside Consultant: What Is the Difference Between a Mission Statement and a Corporate Purpose?
Casey Frid, assistant professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, the difference between a mission statement and a corporate purpose in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
St. Thomas Airs Prime Time Ads to Shine Spotlight on Academic Excellence
In the hopes of enticing more prospects to choose St. Thomas, the university is rolling out four new student-centric TV commercials on Feb. 8 that use storytelling suspense, drama and intrigue that mirror teasers for some of the popular prime time TV shows in which they are slotted to appear.
Outside Consultant: What Insights Do You Have to Succeed in the Technology Industry?
John F. McVea, associate professor in the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, provided insights into how to succeed in the technology industry in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Outside Consultant: How Do I Evaluate Participating in Entrepreneurship Competitions?
Laura Dunham, associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, shared what entrepreneurs can learn from competitions in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Visit to the Bahamas Inspires Housing Crisis Solution
Sophomores Xander Smaby and Delila Gonyea were unbeatable in the recent Stofer/Stensby Student Scholarship Competition, with their ECON Habitat Project taking first place.
Tommie Social Entrepreneur Gets National Exposure After Facebook Ad Ban
Amid what should be his busiest season, entrepreneur Mohamed Malim encountered an obstacle when the Facebook ads his small business depends on were pulled abruptly as part of the social media platform's ban on ...
Faculty Perspectives on Teaching During the Pandemic
As faculty members continue to navigate the uncharted waters of teaching during a global pandemic, one professor has an unexpected piece of advice for her students.
Faculty Using COVID-19 as a Lens for Hands-on Learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pervade every aspect of daily life, faculty members are taking advantage of unique opportunities for students to learn through real-world experience.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Finalists Pay It Forward
"Sankofa" was a fitting theme for the Fowler Business Concept Challenge, which concluded in an online award ceremony last Friday.
Princeton Review: St. Thomas Tops MN Entrepreneurship Programs
St. Thomas is the only Minnesota school to make this year’s Princeton Review list of top undergraduate entrepreneurship programs.
Five Students Named University Innovation Fellows
A group of University of St. Thomas students recently completed training to join the University Innovation Fellows.
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Awards to Quadruple
With submissions due by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 26, the annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge is upon us and this year the stakes are significantly higher.
gBETA St. Thomas Announces Summer 2020 Cohort
Top-ranked start-up accelerator gener8tor recently announced the participants selected for its gBETA St. Thomas summer 2020 cohort.
Schulze Innovation Scholar Makes a Splash with Food Delivery
Junior Dylan Dierking is an entrepreneur helping feed hungry boaters through his new business venture Foodski.
St. Thomas Team Places in Top Five at Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
St. Thomas’ BraillEazy ended up as one of the top five teams in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge.
Tommie Experts: George Floyd, Racism and Protests
Media outlets near and far connected with St. Thomas community members for comments on a range of topics relating to the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests.
Tommie Experts: ‘Outside Consultant’ Columns on COVID-19 Issues
For years, experts from Opus College of Business have answered business-related questions in a weekly Star Tribune column titled “Outside Consultant.” In the last couple of months, faculty weighed in on how businesses can adapt to the new challenges that come with navigating COVID-19.
Two St. Thomas Teams Chosen for Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
On Friday, seven teams virtually presented their social venture ideas to a panel of judges in the St. Thomas finals of the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (GSIC).
Business Support During Challenging Times
The "Business Support During Challenging Times" webinars are designed to help businesses navigate COVID-19 and other uncertain times.
Professor AnnMarie Thomas Awarded 2020 LEGO Prize
AnnMarie Thomas, founder and director of the Playful Learning Lab, was awarded the 2020 LEGO Prize Monday during the LEGO Idea Conference. Thomas is being recognized for collaboration with educators and her advocacy for playful learning.
Winners Announced in St. Thomas Business Plan Competition
Schulze Hall was overflowing with innovative ideas on Friday during the annual St. Thomas Business Plan Competition, where $38,000 was awarded to budding entrepreneurs.
Tommie Experts: Opus College of Business ‘Outside Consultant’
To help provide guidance to entrepreneurs, experts at Opus College of Business have for years answered questions in a weekly Star Tribune column titled "Outside Consultant."
Noteworthy Businesses Born at St. Thomas
Considering St. Thomas' Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at Opus College of Business is ranked by the Princeton Review on its Top Entrepreneurship Undergraduate programs list and is the list's top-ranked school in Minnesota, it's only natural that many successful businesses have been born at the university.