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Tommie Award Finalist: Nguyen ‘Lucky’ Phan ’24
Humans of St. ThomasFrom the time she set foot on the St. Thomas campus, Tommie Award finalist Nguyen “Lucky” Phan ’24 made a point to be actively involved in the university community. She has served as president of ASIA Club, vice president of Undergraduate Business Council and as the international students’ representative in Undergraduate Student Government. “Lucky represents…
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In the News: Recent Entrepreneurial Graduate from St. Thomas Helps Address Food Waste and Food Insecurity
In the NewsWill Pittner, a recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, spoke with The Catholic Spirit about his start-up, Food to People, which helps bring food that would otherwise go to waste directly to people who are going hungry. From the story: “I ended up developing a program with St. Thomas where… -
In the News: Lawrence Chui on the FBI’s Citizens Academy
In the NewsLawrence Chui, professor of accounting at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about why he joined the FBI’s Citizens Academy. From the story: Each year, Citizens Academy offers about 40 people with wide-ranging backgrounds – teacher, banker, pilot, executive coach, former mayor – a peek inside… -
St. Thomas Tackles the Future of Supply Chains
Business & LawAt the inaugural Synergy Summit: The Future of Analytics and Supply Chain event on the Minneapolis campus in early December, attendees learned from experts regarding trends shaping the supply chain industry. The event was hosted by the new Business Analytics and Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE) at Opus College of Business. Supply chain issues… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Real Estate Commission Changes
In the NewsAndrew Babula, professor and director of the Real Estate Program and the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about how a recent court ruling could change the process of buying and selling homes. From the story: “Historically and currently when a seller sells their home, they… -
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business & LawGlittering purple, silver and white decorate the James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall. Decorated with flowers, balloons and refreshments, the hall is bustling with people. Students from multiple disciplines across the University of St. Thomas are center stage as they participate in the 15th annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge, a celebration of innovation. The bright-eyed students,… -
In the News: Kim Sovell on Retailers Extending Their Sales
In the NewsKim Sovell, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about retail sales and the allegations a few retailers are facing regarding attempts to mislead their consumers. From the story: Did the retailers deceive people how they marketed their sales? “I don’t feel that retailers are deliberately… -
Schulze Innovation Scholars Impress Executives at U.S. Bank
Business & LawInnovative ideas emerged as University of St. Thomas students Maddie Bent and Alex Morgan huddled with their four teammates in the corner of an event space at U.S. Bank headquarters. Five other Schulze Innovation Scholar teams were similarly situated across the room. In the background was the Minneapolis skyline, lit up by the Foshay Tower… -
In the News: St. Thomas Student Entrepreneurs Featured on KARE 11
In the NewsGeorges Macheta and Gabriel Riegert, current students at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with KARE 11 about their business venture, Converteca, which seeks to find the best way to recycle lithium-ion batteries in a sustainable manner. From the story: Riegert, a junior at the University of St. Thomas studying marketing and Spanish, used… -
In the News: Dave Vang on the Recent Change in Gas Prices
In the NewsDave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about gas prices dropping and how long the lower prices could last. From the story: “It was kind of nice that the drop in prices happened before the Thanksgiving holiday,” says Dave Vang, a finance professor at…