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St. Thomas Students Win Big at the International Business Ethics Case Competition
A team of St. Thomas undergraduates earned top honors at the International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC) for tackling one of today's most pressing business issues: how femtech companies handle sensitive user data. These Tommies delivered the strongest performance by a St. Thomas team in the competition’s history. St. Thomas undergraduate students Claire Weiss ’27, Natalie…
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Finding Forward: Business Legend Richard M. Schulze on Values That Connect
University NewsThe Minnesota-raised entrepreneur and philanthropist shared lessons on engagement from the business world at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas As the founder of a business worth many billions of dollars and a foundation that has given away hundreds of millions more, you might expect Richard M. Schulze to have all… -
In the News: Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Hosts e-Fest
In the NewsDanielle Ailts Campeau, dean of Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio regarding the innovations presented at e-Fest. Campeau was joined by a student from California State University, Sacramento who is part of a team of students developing an AI program for detecting guns. From the WCCO Radio… -
In the News: David Deeds on Business Partnerships
In the NewsDavid Deeds, entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently provided insights to the Minnesota Star Tribune on what makes successful business partnerships. From the story: Starting a new business might inspire visions of launching the next Microsoft or Apple. But the image of the heroic solo entrepreneur, though often… -
The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and U.S. Bank Partnership Receives AACSB ‘Innovations That Inspire’ Award
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas’ Schulze School of Entrepreneurship has been recognized by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) as part of its 2025 “Innovations That Inspire” initiative. This annual recognition highlights institutions worldwide that create relevant, equitable, and impactful business education through innovative partnerships with businesses, NGOs, and governments. The collaboration between the… -
Innovation Scholars Present Research to NASA
Business & LawFour students from various majors came together to gain hands-on experience working on technology for NASA. Through the Innovation Scholars program, students Olivia Keller ’26, Sam Mahannah ’26, Ilham Mohamud ’27 and Breanna Ranglall ’26 presented on how NASA should use its new technology. The group was led by Luke Nilles, an MBA student, along… -
Tommie Track Star Makes Leap From Texas to the Twin Cities
AthleticsWith a deep breath, Christina Driver positions her feet. Charging forward before she pushes off – arching her back as she soars across the sand. Hours of practice, patience, pushing, all culminate in that one moment. Seconds later, lying in the sand, her mind is already on the next one. Daughter of former Green Bay… -
New Schulze Executive Fellow of Entrepreneurial Practice Announced at St. Thomas
Professional NotesThe Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business announced the appointment of Jack Dempsey as the new Schulze Executive Fellow of Entrepreneurial Practice at the University of St. Thomas. Jack Dempsey has been an adjunct professor for the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship since 2022, teaching a variety of applied courses including the… -
Opus College of Business Staff Recognized for Community Entrepreneurship Program
Professional NotesDiane Paterson, director of the Small Business Development Center at Opus College of Business, and Barbra Olson, assistant director of the Small Business Development Center, received the 2025 USASBE Model Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator/Incubator Award from the United States of Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) for their Community Entrepreneurship Program. The Community Entrepreneurship Program is… -
In the News: David Deeds Co-Authors Article on Technological Innovation in Harvard Business Review
In the NewsDavid Deeds, entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored an article on making better strategic decisions around slow-developing technology in the Harvard Business Review. From the article: Most corporations can’t afford to invest much effort in tracking technologies that may take decades to be effective and affordable enough…