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In the News: Erica Diehn on the Human Toll of Impersonal Layoffs
Business & LawErica Diehn, associate professor of management and leadership in the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growing trend of impersonal layoffs as companies like Target turn to remote and systematized approaches. Diehn explained that virtual terminations can heighten job insecurity, erode trust and have lasting effects on…
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In the News: Andy Babula Discusses the Minneapolis Office Market
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, offered insight into the dramatic shifts reshaping Minneapolis’ downtown office market. Following the steep discount sale of Wells Fargo Center, Babula weighed in on what the deal signals for future property values and the… -
Family Weekend Brings Tommies Together Across Generations
Business & LawAs the leaves are changing colors, the air is getting cooler, and the middle of the semester approaches, parents of University of St. Thomas students had the chance during Family Weekend to see where their students study, eat and spend time with their friends. This weekend, Stu and Patti Bloom visited from Waukesha, Wisconsin, outside… -
Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame Expands, Inspires Students
People & CultureThe Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame recently welcomed eight new members at its second annual induction ceremony at the University of St. Thomas, bringing together leaders from across the insurance, risk management and actuarial fields while creating networking and scholarship opportunities for St. Thomas students. The Center for Risk Management and Insurance at St. Thomas… -
Diving In: How St. Thomas Helped One Student Find Her Direction
Business & LawWhen Katie Iverson ’26 first stepped foot onto the University of St. Thomas campus, she knew she would fit right in as a student, and not just because she had a place on the Tommie's D-I Swim and Dive team. It was because of the numerous opportunities available to allow her to grow as a… -
Ethics and AI: The Risk No Marketing Leader Can Ignore
Tommie ExpertsOver 70% of companies now use generative AI for one or more business functions, according to McKinsey and Company. Marketers use it to develop campaigns, personalize content, test creative and drive strategy. The laws and regulations governing AI, however, haven’t seen explosive growth. This creates potential pitfalls: copyright issues, inconsistent policies, inaccurate outputs, and illegal… -
More Than Logic: Why Emotional Intelligence Drives Better Decisions
Tommie ExpertsImagine this: A longtime customer calls your office, frustrated and on edge. A delivery was late, a detail was missed, and now they’re questioning whether your team can be trusted to handle their account. The technical solution is straightforward. You can rush a replacement shipment, apply a discount, and fix the immediate error. But, the… -
In the News: John Spry on Eden Prairie Property Taxes
In the NewsJohn Spry, Opus College of Business professor of finance, spoke to KSTP regarding Eden Prairie property taxes. The city is proposing a tax levy increase of 5.6%, which would result in an additional $142 in annual city taxes for a median-value home. From the story: Eden Prairie has the fourth-lowest tax rate in Hennepin County,… -
New Study Abroad Program Explores the Coffee Supply Chain From Bean to Cup
Business & LawAs a fleet supervisor, Chuck Primas Jr. spends his workdays making sure products get where they need to be safely and on time. In his current role at Ruan Transportation, one of the largest family-owned transportation companies in the country, he oversees operations for a team of drivers and manages scheduling, compliance, and logistics. “Supply… -
First-Year Students Embrace Entrepreneurship at Innovation Immersion
People & CultureA week before classes began at the University of St. Thomas, nearly 150 first-year students filled with entrepreneurial spirit participated in Freshman Innovation Immersion, an exciting day of business ideation and creation. Now in its 11th year, the daylong Schulze School of Entrepreneurship event, which is open to first-year students from all disciplines, challenges them…