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St. Thomas Students Embrace Entrepreneurship at Freshman Innovation Immersion
Business & LawAnderson Student Center was abuzz for one of the first Welcome Days events this academic year as more than 100 incoming students participated in Freshman Innovation Immersion, an annual program organized by the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. Before classes even started, the students had the opportunity to engage in creative thinking, form a venture idea…
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Muso Makoi: Empowering Women’s Health Through Fashion and Storytelling
Business & LawFor Fatoumata Jaiteh ’19, women's health is deeply personal: “Women literally bring life and order into this world, yet we face many disparities in health and life.” As the founder of the lifestyle brand Muso Makoi, she saw an opportunity to change the narrative. “Muso Makoi” means “support, help, empower women” in Mandinka, reflecting her… -
TripOutside: Preserving the Planet With Human-Powered Adventures
AlumniGrowing up in northern Minnesota, Julie Singh ’03 has always been drawn to wildlife conservation and nature. Years later, her profound connection to the outdoors has evolved into a business dedicated to preserving the environment she loves. She spent her early career working in corporate finance, but always felt the pull toward the outdoors. In… -
VIDEO: Tommie Entrepreneur Yubi Hassan Brews New Venture
Humans of St. ThomasMost people would probably give up after being turned down 25 times in a row. Not Yubi Hassan ’24. When he was a first-year student at the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, Hassan and business partner Plamedi Bangila visited 25 Twin Cities dealerships hoping to get work detailing used cars. The first 25 managers turned them… -
Biotech and Business Innovator to Head Schulze School of Entrepreneurship
Business & LawAs the University of St. Thomas’ entrepreneurship program continues to gain national prominence, the university has appointed a leader with a diverse combination of biotechnology, teaching and research experience to serve as associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. Dr. Danielle Campeau, a faculty member in the Schulze School, starts her new role Sept.… -
Five St. Thomas Alumni-Founded Start-ups Selected for Accelerator
Business & Lawgener8tor and University of St. Thomas Welcome Fifth gBETA Cohort gener8tor and the University of St. Thomas are thrilled to announce the selection of five exceptional start-ups founded by St. Thomas alumni to participate in the gBETA St. Thomas accelerator program. EpiBlock, GrupCard, Omi Live, Touchlink and TradeOut have earned their spots in this highly… -
In the News: Alum Entrepreneur Souphak Kienitz is Filling a Void in the Fashion Industry
In the NewsSouphak Kienitz ’16, co-founder of Jay Victoria, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the Minnesota-based clothing brand that she and her wife, Jamie, started in 2017. Jay Victoria is on a mission to make everyone feel seen, heard and confident in their clothing, while embracing sustainability by upcycling fabrics from other brands. From the story:… -
Alum Entrepreneur Empowers Authentic Expression
Diversity, Equity and InclusionJamie and Souphak Kienitz ’16 are the founders of Jay Victoria – an inclusive brand offering fashion for plus women, nonbinary and queer humans. Their mission is to make everyone feel seen, heard and confident in their clothing. Focusing on plus-size menswear style, Jay Victoria fills a void in the fashion industry, empowering authentic expression… -
Student Social Entrepreneurs Compete, Network and Learn at St. Thomas
Business & LawThirty-one teams composed of 80 students from 22 universities and nine countries converged on the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus June 15-17 to win a share of more than $76,000 in seed funding at the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (Fowler GSIC) Global Finals. Both St. Thomas teams, B-Care Wood Pellet and Chemco, progressed… -
In the News: Schulze School Grad Liz Murphy Joins CBS Minnesota to Share Future Plans
In the NewsLiz Murphy ’23, an entrepreneurship major, recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas and CEO of Perky Plant, recently joined CBS Minnesota (WCCO) to share the story about her start-up, which provides organic house plant fertilizer while advancing its mental health mission. From the story: “We are on a mission to improve the mental…