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How an Executive MBA Prepared Claire Groh to Lead Organizational Change
Business & LawAbout a year into the Executive MBA program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, Claire Groh ’26 MBA took on one of the biggest responsibilities of her career. Her employer, Medica, a nonprofit health plan headquartered in Minnesota, was undertaking a significant enterprise-wide strategic and transformation initiative. Groh, a senior director…
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In the News: Muer Yang on Private Equity’s Medical Device Push
In the NewsMuer Yang, a professor of operations and supply chain management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with Twin Cities Business about KKR’s acquisition of medical device manufacturer Integer Holdings. Yang discussed how private equity ownership could accelerate acquisitions and consolidation in the medical device supply chain, potentially affecting competition and prices. From… -
What Seoul and Tokyo Taught MBA Students About Digital Transformation
University NewsStanding inside a Uniqlo store in Tokyo, Melissa Rose '27 MBA watched shoppers place baskets of clothing into a self-checkout station. Without scanning a single barcode, every item was instantly identified and totaled in seconds. "What struck me wasn't just the technology itself, but how thoughtfully it was designed around the user experience," said Rose,… -
In the News: Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson on Responsible Business
In the NewsBritt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership in the Opus College of Business recently wrote an op-ed for the Pioneer Press exploring how global perspectives can reshape the way businesses approach leadership and responsibility. Drawing on ideas shared at an international business ethics conference in Cameroon,… -
Real-World Impact: MBA Course Provides Career Benefits in Innovation
University NewsSam Larson ’27 MBA didn’t have to wait until he finished his Master of Business Administration to put what he learned into practice. During a four-week January course at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, he developed an artificial intelligence application his employer is now actively exploring. "Instead of putting in these… -
In the News: Laura Russ on Suburban Housing Development
In the NewsLaura Russ, a professor and director of the Master of Real Estate Development program in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about efforts by Twin Cities suburbs to encourage “missing middle” housing through zoning changes. Russ discussed how adding duplexes, triplexes and other small-scale housing can… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on AI Glasses and Consumer Adoption
In the NewsSeth Ketron, an associate professor of marketing in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about Best Buy’s nationwide rollout of Meta AI shopping experiences and the growing market for AI-powered smart glasses. Ketron discussed how the technology’s success will depend on consumer trust, privacy concerns and… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Minnesota’s National Image
In the NewsMike Porter, a marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about a new survey suggesting younger workers are increasingly open to relocating to Minnesota. Porter discussed how national attention over the past year may have shaped perceptions of the state and why Minnesota’s reputation could play a growing… -
In the News: John Wendt on Minnesota’s Professional Volleyball Growth
In the NewsJohn Wendt, professor emeritus of sports and entertainment law at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the arrival of two professional women’s volleyball franchises in Minnesota. Wendt discussed why the state’s strong volleyball tradition, passionate fan base and continued investment in women’s sports position it to support both leagues. From… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Health Insurance Scams
In the NewsMike Porter, a marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas with expertise in health care business communications, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the rise of deceptive health insurance marketing. Porter discussed how dishonest marketers target vulnerable consumers with misleading sales tactics and shared warning signs people should watch for when evaluating health insurance offers. …