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In the News: Andy Babula on the Risks of Real Estate Consolidation in St. Paul
Opus NewsAndy Babula, director of the University of St. Thomas real estate program, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and provided commentary on the collapse of Madison Equities and the deep challenges now facing downtown St. Paul. He explained how the firm’s aggressive acquisition strategy, heavy debt load and concentrated control of key properties created conditions…
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In Our Prayers: Mick Sheppeck
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of Associate Professor Mick Sheppeck, whose contributions to the Opus College of Business and to generations of students spanned more than four decades. Opus College of Business Dean and Opus Distinguished Chair Laura Dunham shared the following: Mick first joined St. Thomas as an adjunct instructor… -
Friendships Flourish in Interfaith Spaces
Diversity, Equity and InclusionA nearly filled room at the University of St. Thomas buzzed with conversation as three students sat at a long table in the front. They took turns sharing similarities about the importance of religious diversity at a university rooted in Catholic social teaching. Their only difference was their faith. One was Catholic, one Jewish and… -
St. Thomas Climbs to No. 11 in Entrepreneurship Rankings
Business & LawTeaching entrepreneurial skills at the University of St. Thomas goes far beyond a class or academic major; entrepreneurship is truly a mindset across the entire institution. And that approach is driving more national recognition for the university’s Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. In the latest Princeton Review rankings of undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, the Schulze School is… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Smart Spending Amid Holiday Hype
In the NewsSeth Ketron, associate professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about how shoppers and retailers are approaching the holiday season amid economic uncertainty. He discussed how consumers can plan strategically for the best deals, how artificial intelligence is changing shopping habits, and why this year’s market conditions… -
In the News: Dave Vang on the Benefits of Foreign Currency Deposits
In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with CFO.com about the growing interest among U.S. companies in bank accounts that hold foreign currencies. He said these accounts can help businesses manage currency risk and adapt to today’s shifting global economy. From the article:... Dave Vang, finance… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Rising Housing Prices in Minnesota
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with Minnesota Star Tribune about how home prices in Minnesota are climbing faster than incomes, putting homeownership – once a key symbol of middle-class stability – beyond reach for many residents. From the article:... In… -
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… -
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…