Opus MBA Alumna Launches Nonprofit to Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Nicki Hangsleben ’21 MBA has launched QUEERSPACE collective, an organization providing mentorship and resources to help guide and empower LGBTQ+ youth on their journey to adulthood.
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An Update on the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership
As the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at the University of St. Thomas approaches the one-year anniversary of its transition from the former Center for Ethics in Practice, the Newsroom connected with Academic Director Dr. Christopher Michaelson and Executive Director Dr. Nicole Zwieg Daly on highlights, podcasts, award nominations, books to read this summer and more.
Outside Consultant: As the Economy Emerges from the Pandemic, What Can I Do to Keep Turnover Low?
Kevin Henderson, a professor in the Management Department at the Opus College of Business, provided recommendations on how companies can keep turnover low post-pandemic.
The Meaning of Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the moment at the conclusion of the Civil War when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued an order proclaiming the freedom of formerly enslaved people in the state of Texas.
Law Students Selected for Rural Summer Legal Corps Fellowships
Third-year law students Kathryn Quinlan and Brooke Trottier have been selected by Equal Justice Works to participate in its 2021 Rural Summer Legal Corps Fellowship program.
St. Thomas Hosts Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Global Finals
Student social innovators with inspiring ideas ranging from ecological bricks made from plastic waste to programs that create meaningful, one-on-one connections between youth and older adults competed virtually June 11 to win a share of more than $60,000 in seed funding at the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (Fowler GSIC) Global Finals.
Outside Consultant: Why Is There a ‘Hurdle’ to Cold Calling?
Michael Hoffman, participating adjunct instructor in the Opus College of Business, shared why businesses should warm up to cold calling in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Social Work Students Plan to Make a Difference with New Scholarship
Six Master of Social Work (MSW) students from immigrant and refugee communities have become the inaugural recipients of the Traudt Family Scholarship – and they plan to use the opportunity to improve social work services for others with immigrant and refugee backgrounds.
St. Thomas Day Celebration Honors Outstanding Tommies
The University of St. Thomas celebrated its annual St. Thomas Day on Wednesday, June 9, when the recipients of the Monsignor James Lavin Award, Professor of the Year Award, Humanitarian Award, Tommie Award and Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award were announced.
Business Guild Offers Spiritual, Material Solidarity
The St. Joseph Business Guild, a new association, has links to St. Thomas Catholic Studies.
Lessons in Wood
In this profile from Lumen magazine, Dan Purkapile ’12 shares his journey to becoming a full-time cabinetmaker.
Outside Consultant: How Are Malls Changing, and What Opportunities Does That Present for Entrepreneurs?
Mike Porter, EdD, a faculty member in the Marketing Department at Opus College of Business, outlined the opportunities that changes at shopping malls present entrepreneurs.
Outside Consultant: Is Networking Worth the Effort?
Michael Hoffman, participating adjunct instructor in the Opus College of Business, addresses how to build a professional network in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Equity in Action: Deans Discuss Racial Justice
Four St. Thomas deans gathered recently to discuss racial justice and the approaches they are taking to best integrate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the classroom, the pedagogy and the hiring practices of their divisions.
Business 200 Students Adapt to Community Needs
Despite the move to virtual class gatherings last year, the Business 200 course (Business Learning Through Service) at St. Thomas continued to require students to volunteer with community nonprofits, which provided them with a unique opportunity to step up and help out in new ways.
STEAM Takes Shape
A key approval during this month’s Board of Trustees meeting has paved the way for St. Thomas to both change the look of Summit Avenue and transform its approach to a liberal arts education.
Sights and Sounds: 2021 Graduate Commencement
The University of St. Thomas bestowed 1,214 graduate degrees on May 24 during an in-person ceremony, with social distancing and face coverings serving as visible proof of the many challenges the students faced ...
Outside Consultant: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?
John F. McVea, associate professor in the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, addresses if entrepreneurship can be taught in this Star Tribune "Outside Consultant" column.
Sights and Sounds: 2021 Dougherty Family College Commencement
On what turned out to be a beautiful, sunny Sunday, the Dougherty Family College held commencement on May 23 for its third set of graduates, the Class of 2021. The event, held socially distanced on O’Shaughness...
Sights and Sounds: 2021 Undergraduate Commencement and March Out of the Arches
Thanks to in-depth planning by university administration, faculty and key student representatives, in-person commencement ceremonies and March Out of the Arches returned this year.
Law School Celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021
The University of St. Thomas School of Law held in-person graduation ceremonies on May 16 for the classes of 2020 and 2021.
Seniors Reflect on Their Time at St. Thomas, Give Advice to Future Tommies
As the semester comes to an end, we caught up with some seniors to ask about their time at St. Thomas including favorite memories, what they have learned about themselves, advice for future students, and their post-graduation plans.
At the Intersection of Race and Transportation
As a Russian studies major and women, gender, and sexuality studies minor, senior Samantha Nordmark had never taken an engineering class. However, when she heard about an honors seminar focusing on the intersection of race and transportation, her curiosity was piqued and she signed up.
Humans of St. Thomas: Abenezer Ayana ’21
Originally from Ethiopia, Abenezer Ayana ’21 is leaving his mark at St. Thomas by applying his computer science background and taking advantage of the resources that surround him as a curious and driven entrepreneur.