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In the News: Christopher Michaelson on Starbucks’ New CEO
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, ethics and business law professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Fast Company about the challenges facing Starbucks’ new CEO, sharing advice on the different types of work orientation. From the story: As Brian Niccol assumes the CEO spot at Starbucks today, it’s hard to overlook the leadership lessons this…
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In the News: Andrew Babula on Impact of Property Value Appeals on Minneapolis Tax Revenue
In the NewsAndy Babula, director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal about how appeals on commercial property values in Minneapolis have reduced tax revenues. From the story: Some of the largest commercial properties in Minneapolis have filed appeals on… -
New Endowed Chairs in Business Administration and Business Ethics
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Avinash Malshe and Dr. Christopher Wong Michaelson to endowed chairs, reflecting the college’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and innovation. Endowed chairs are among the highest honors a faculty member can receive, supported in part by… -
Tommies Explore Careers, Gain Hands-On Experience at Summer Internships
People & CultureTommies are officially back on campus for the fall semester, and many are returning after spending their summers at valuable hands-on internships. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation to Wells Fargo, these University of St. Thomas students fanned out across the country, exploring careers and jobs in an industry of interest. The St. Thomas Career… -
Spirit of Innovation Blossoms in Class of ’28
Business & LawThe anticipation was palpable at the University of St. Thomas, where more than 120 first-year students gathered a week before classes started to brainstorm, design and pitch business prototypes at the Freshman Innovation Immersion event. “It’s a phenomenal opportunity for students to explore and learn about what it means to have an innovative mindset,” said… -
From Carp to Coding: Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights
ResearchThrough the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), nearly 70 undergraduate students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota had the opportunity this summer to work with faculty mentors on a variety of research projects. The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-one Young Scholars, 12 Ignite Research… -
In the News: Seth Ketron Featured on WCCO-TV’s ‘Good Question’ Segment
In the NewsSeth Ketron, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV’s Kirsten Mitchell about what makes jingles so effective as a marketing strategy. From the story: The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills’ Wheaties cereal. “The way that we store music… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Property Tax Increases in the Twin Cities
In the NewsAndy Babula, director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the impact that downtown real estate losses have had on rising property taxes. From the story: The decline in commercial property values, and the rise of vacant office space in the… -
In the News: David Vang on Relatively Low Gas Prices
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Finance Professor David Vang spoke with WCCO-TV about the relatively low gas prices, which could make it a great time for a summer road trip. From the story: According to AAA, the Minnesota average per gallon is more than 40 cents lower than it was at this time last year. … -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on Work That’s Worth Loving
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, business ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored an article in Fortune on the misconceptions associated with finding work that you love. From the article: As alluring as it sounds, most people will not love what they do every minute of every day. In fact, expecting…