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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…
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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… -
Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech
Business & LawAs a teen entrepreneur, Solome Tibebu ’12 understood the potential of technology in addressing the biggest obstacle to mental health: access. Even before digital health tech became mainstream, she was exploring ways to use technology to provide better mental health care. Tibebu has been involved in the mental health space since she was 16. She… -
Perky Plant: On a Mission to Improve Mental Health
Business & LawEmpathetic and hardworking are two words to describe co-founder and CEO of Perky Plant, Liz Murphy ’23, a graduating senior majoring in entrepreneurship. With a mission to improve the mental health of 1 million people, she joined forces with a team of Tommie alumni while at St. Thomas to launch a mission-driven fertilizer brand during… -
In the News: St. Thomas Entrepreneurs Compete at e-Fest
In the NewsLaura Dunham, dean of the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined St. Thomas student Gabriel Riegert on WCCO Radio to talk about e-Fest and Riegert’s business venture, Chemco. From the interview: “Chemco reclaims raw materials from lithium ion batteries in an efficient and sustainable manner.” What made you get… -
St. Thomas Teams Deliver Strong Showing at e-Fest
Business & Law110 entries, 300 students and 67 different universities later, the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship officially wrapped e-Fest 2023 by awarding $215,000 in cash prizes. St. Thomas team Epiblock took home $30,000 for the second-place finish. Epiblock is a mouth-inserted medical device that helps stop nosebleeds. The $50,000 grand prize was awarded to OnPoint Ventilation from… -
John Olson Named Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Innovation at Opus College
Professional NotesJohn Olson, PhD, who joined the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in 2005 in the Operations and Supply Chain Department, has been named associate dean of academic programs and innovation. He has always had a growth mindset since joining the faculty. Since 2005, he has held several leadership roles and… -
Sustainable Drinking From Oat to Cup
People & CultureWhen it comes to buying plant-based milk, the possibilities can feel endless. Walk into any grocery store or coffee shop, and you’ll find a variety of oat milk selections that are marketed as healthy for our bodies. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many oat milks on the shelves are packed with artificial ingredients and… -
Two St. Thomas Teams to Compete in National Business Competition at Schulze School of Entrepreneurship
Business & LawOn April 27, 25 teams of undergraduate students from across North America will gather in Minneapolis for the seventh annual e-Fest business competition, which has awarded more than $1.5 million to hundreds of young entrepreneurs since its inception in 2017. Two teams from the University of St. Thomas are in the running. Hosted by the…