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In the News: Seth Ketron on New Target CEO
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to several Twin Cities TV stations about Target CEO Brian Cornell stepping down and the company’s COO succeeding him. From the KARE 11 story: Host: The company’s going to get a new CEO next year, but the person…
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In the News: Mike Porter on Marketing Impact of the Pohlads’ Decision
In the NewsOpus College of Business Senior Clinical Professor Mike Porter recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the Pohlad family keeping the Minnesota Twins. From the interview: With the Pohlad family making the announcement that they will continue to own the Minnesota Twins, we ask questions about the marketing this could have on the franchise and its… -
In the News: David Deeds on Policy Changes Impacting Small Businesses
In the NewsOpus College of Business Professor David Deeds, Schulze Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and director of the Morrison Center, talked to Next Avenue on how recent policy changes posed by the Trump administration are affecting small businesses. From the story: President Donald Trump says his administration’s policies are “unleashing a new era of opportunity” for the… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to FOX 9 on two occasions about a recent American Eagle ad featuring Sydney Sweeney. From the interviews: “It’s hard to separate the political from the financial. A lot of millennials (and Gen Z) make decisions on what… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Computer Chip Tariffs
In the NewsDave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KSTP-TV regarding new tariffs on computer chips affecting local manufacturers. From the story: “To a certain degree, we’re like the Silicon Valley of the Midwest when it comes to chips,” explains Dave Vang, a finance professor at the University of St. Thomas.… -
From the Gutter Up: How A Young Entrepreneur Grew His Business
Business & LawMichael Fafinski ’25 is an enterprising young man. The University of St. Thomas alumnus who majored in entrepreneurship, launched a landscaping company at age 16. Now, at age 23, he owns a gutter installation business with plans to grow through acquisitions. “I am going to sell this business in a decade or so and leverage… -
In Our Prayers: Kaitlyn Kashia Yang
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of Kaitlyn Kashia Yang, an Opus College of Business student. She died on Aug. 1, 2025, at the age of 21. Yang was pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing management with a minor in data analytics and held an analyst internship at Optum. She was active… -
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.… -
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…