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In the News: Scott Martens on Tariffs and Supply Chains
In the NewsScott Martens, distinguished service professor of operations and supply chain management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently sat down with the Minnesota Star Tribune for a Q&A on global trade, supply chains and tariffs. From the interview: The U.S. needs global trade. However, the country needs to be smart about…
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Managing Emotions: The Art of Self-Regulation
Tommie ExpertsA leader I advise found himself overwhelmed in a new leadership role. Reporting directly to the CEO, his calendar was packed, and stress was beginning to disrupt his sleep and well-being. When a great opportunity becomes a mental, emotional burden, what’s a leader to do to bring things back into balance? Not surprisingly, there’s an… -
Finding Forward: Business Legend Richard M. Schulze on Values That Connect
University NewsThe Minnesota-raised entrepreneur and philanthropist shared lessons on engagement from the business world at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas As the founder of a business worth many billions of dollars and a foundation that has given away hundreds of millions more, you might expect Richard M. Schulze to have all… -
How New Product Tech Venture Program at St. Thomas Builds Innovative Leaders
St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceEvelyn Truong ’23, ’24 MS grew up in Vietnam, witnessing firsthand the stark health care disparities faced by marginalized communities due to inadequate resources and technology. While the University of St. Thomas alumna aspires to bridge the gap in health care disparities, by one day creating solutions to make quality health care affordable and attainable,… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on the Meaning of Work
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, professor of business ethics at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with MPR about the meaning of work. From the interview: Host: What are some of the myths that you want to bust in your book, Is Your Work Worth It? Michaelson: ‘Do what you love and you’ll never work… -
In the News: Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Hosts e-Fest
In the NewsDanielle Ailts Campeau, dean of Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio regarding the innovations presented at e-Fest. Campeau was joined by a student from California State University, Sacramento who is part of a team of students developing an AI program for detecting guns. From the WCCO Radio… -
In the News: David Deeds on Business Partnerships
In the NewsDavid Deeds, entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently provided insights to the Minnesota Star Tribune on what makes successful business partnerships. From the story: Starting a new business might inspire visions of launching the next Microsoft or Apple. But the image of the heroic solo entrepreneur, though often… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Secondhand Stores
In the NewsDave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke to KSTP-TV on the growing popularity of secondhand stores to save money and avoid tariffs. From the story: Between economic uncertainty and the trade war with China, Dave Vang, a finance expert at the University of St. Thomas,… -
How a Kid From a Dairy Farm Found His Career in Global Affairs
AlumniPeter Watson’s journey from a small dairy farm in southeastern Minnesota to the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., exemplifies his lifelong commitment to service and the pursuit of excellence. A Marine Corps veteran, Watson’s path has been shaped by his experiences in the military, higher education, and international relations, all anchored in his dedication… -
'Say Yes More Than You Say No': A Tommie’s Formula for Finding Purpose
AlumniThe path Evan Schwartz ’09 followed to the University of St. Thomas was rooted in family tradition and childhood memories. Growing up in Iowa, he often visited family in the Twin Cities, where his father, Dave Schwartz, a proud St. Thomas alumnus, introduced him to the excitement of Tommie track meets. Those early experiences, combined…