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Madam President: Ilham Mohamud Leads St. Thomas Undergraduates With Purpose
Humans of St. ThomasWhen Ilham Mohamud was elected president of the Undergraduate Student Government in spring 2025, the moment marked far more than a historic first for the University of St. Thomas. As the university’s first Black Muslim woman to hold the office, Mohamud’s leadership had begun long before her name appeared on a ballot. The senior from…
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In the News: Seth Ketron on Target’s Sales Challenges
In the NewsSeth Ketron, associate professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KARE 11 about Target’s latest earnings report, which showed another quarter of declining sales. Ketron explained recent economic uncertainty and persistent high prices are prompting many consumers to save rather than spend. From the article:University of St.… -
In the News: Christopher Wong Michaelson on Consumer Boycotts
In the NewsChristopher Wong Michaelson, professor of business ethics at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News to discuss the effectiveness of consumer boycotts. Michaelson said that while boycotts rarely have a large direct financial impact on major corporations, they can succeed by drawing attention to issues and encouraging changes in corporate practices. From the conversation:Catherine… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Global Oil Markets
In the NewsDave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about the recent spike in Minnesota gas prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Vang said oil is priced on a global market, meaning international conflicts can affect prices in Minnesota, with drivers potentially seeing increases… -
In the News: Mike Porter on the Future of Shopping Malls
In the NewsMike Porter, professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, joined KCBS Radio to discuss the challenges and reinvention of American shopping malls. Porter explained that while e-commerce has significantly reshaped consumer habits, malls that focus on experience, community integration and mixed-use development are more likely to thrive. From residential… -
In the News: Mike Porter on the Strategic Role of Social Media
In the NewsMike Porter, clinical professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas, joined the “Homegrown Hustle” podcast to unpack the strategic realities behind social media in modern marketing communications. Porter reframed social platforms as shared spaces within the PESO model, emphasizing that social media should serve as a conduit that drives audiences toward owned assets.… -
New Executive Director Leads Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas has named Britt Cruz as executive director of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership in the Opus College of Business. Cruz began the role in mid-January and is leading the center’s operations, finances, and strategic direction. Cruz “embraces the common good as a shared responsibility that… -
In the News: Dave Vang on the Cost of Trump’s Tariffs
In the NewsDave Vang, a finance professor in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about new Tax Foundation research estimating that President Trump’s tariffs added roughly $1,000 in costs for the average American household last year, outlining how the policy continues to affect consumer prices, trade negotiations and Minnesota… -
A New Kind of Coffee on Campus, and the Student Behind It
People & CultureGeorge Dannecker '28 didn't come to the University of St. Thomas looking for a business opportunity. He had already found one at the finish line of a trail race on the east coast. Now, the sophomore marketing and entrepreneurship major is bringing that discovery to campus, proving that entrepreneurial thinking can thrive anywhere, even 1,500… -
In the News: Erica Diehn and Monica Liu On Leading During Distress
In the NewsErica Diehn, associate professor of management, and Monica Liu, associate professor of American culture and difference at the University of St. Thomas, relayed to The Minnesota Star Tribune advice on leading through unrest. In their Work and Love course, they held space for students to express how they are feeling during the local immigration crackdown…