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In the News: Andy Babula on Minnesota Housing Prices
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to MPR News regarding housing prices in Minnesota. Prices across the state and the Twin Cities metro are hitting all-time highs. From the interview: In the Twin Cities alone, the median price is $401,000.…
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The Connection Between Excellent Communication and Emotional Intelligence
Tommie ExpertsEffective and exceptional leadership is powered by communication, and communication is deeply intertwined with emotional intelligence (EQ). For emerging leaders navigating newly expanded responsibilities, recognizing this connection is essential. And for experienced leaders, it’s a powerful reminder that how we communicate evolves alongside our self-awareness and emotional insight. In a recent course that I taught… -
Guided by Mentors, Driven by Mission: One Tommie Roots Career in Purpose
AlumniEshan Varma ’19, a proud graduate of the University of St. Thomas and member of the Alumni Engagement Board, embodies resilience and a commitment to supporting the next generation. Born and raised in Eagan, Minnesota, Varma’s journey is a testament to his adaptability, ambition, and dedication to the values of community and education. Initially attending… -
In the News: Andy Babula on the Housing Market
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and WCCO Radio about the Twin Cities housing market. From the Minnesota Star Tribune story: When Matt Baker started selling real estate about four decades ago, a… -
In the News: John Spry on US Inflation
In the NewsJohn Spry, professor of finance at the Opus College of Business, spoke to KSTP about the recent surge in U.S. inflation. Prices are up 2.7% compared to a year ago and up .3% between May and June, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor. From the story: John Spry, professor of finance at the… -
In the News: Stefanie Lenway on Tariffs Impacting Minnesota
In the NewsStefanie Lenway, former dean of the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to Twin Cities Business on how tariffs impact Minnesota businesses. From the story: Tariff whiplash impedes reliable business planning and long-term investment. The result is about as complicated as a game of chess. ... “All these interventions from… -
Business Professor Ernest Owens Selected as Fulbright Scholar for Nigerian Education Initiative
ResearchErnest Owens, associate professor of management at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, has been selected as a Fulbright specialist and will travel to Lagos, Nigeria, in fall 2025 to lead a six-week project, "Internationalization of Pan-Atlantic University." He is among more than 400 U.S. faculty and professionals selected each… -
In the News: Christopher Wong Michaelson on the Effectiveness of Boycotts
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor Christopher Wong Michaelson spoke to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine about recent consumer boycotts aimed at major corporations – including Target – and the complex factors that determine whether such actions succeed. From the story: Standing in line at Costco recently, an acquaintance looked at her watch. She’d spent… -
Students Turn Ideas Into Action at Fowler Global Social Innovation Finals
Business & LawUniversity of St. Thomas hosts international student competition focused on solutions to the world’s toughest social and environmental challenges. Seeing discarded clothing clog up rivers in Ghana inspired Natalie Larson ’26 and Noah MacDonald ’26 to create change. That change led to these social entrepreneur students becoming finalists in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge… -
In the News: David Vang on Rising Layoffs and the Slowing Economy
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor David Vang spoke to KSTP-TV about the increase in layoffs across Minnesota and how they may reflect broader trends in the economy. From the story: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received 33 WARN notices from employers this year – already outpacing the…