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MBA Boosts Career of New Minnesota Historical Society Communications Chief
AlumniA Tommie, Brian Juntti ’12 MBA, is advancing communications at the Minnesota Historical Society and credits his St. Thomas MBA from Opus College of Business as a factor in his career success. Juntti joined the Minnesota Historical Society in November as its chief communications and marketing officer after a 17-year tenure at Habitat for Humanity.…
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Family Legacy Fuels Men's Rugby Coach
AlumniMeaghan Schmitt ’20 truly embodies the idea of Tommie pride. Whether during her time as an undergraduate student in health promotion or now as an aspiring MBA student, her job as the head coach of the university’s rugby team, or her work in Dining Services, she has never lost her love for the University of… -
Five Honorees With St. Thomas Connections Named to 40 Under 40
University NewsFive individuals with ties to St. Thomas were named to this year's Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40” list recognizing young business and community leaders from throughout the Twin Cities. The honorees with Tommie connections are: Andrew D. Schornack '06 MBA, CEO, Flagship Bank Roger A. Maldonado '13 J.D., associate, Faegre Drinker Biddle… -
Two SJV Alumni Appointed to Leadership Roles at Missouri Seminary
Faith and MissionTwo Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) alumni were appointed to leadership roles at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, on Jan. 19. The Archbishop of St. Louis, Mitchell T. Rozanski, named Father Paul Hoesing as the next rector and president of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. In addition, Father Shane Deman, another alumnus of SJV, was appointed… -
Winning With IP Moot Court Coaches
Business & LawMoot court competitions are propelling St. Thomas Law toward a legacy of excellence in intellectual property. In 2020, St. Thomas Law took first place at the USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition in its debut appearance at the event. The law school’s IP Moot Court teams have advanced to the American Intellectual Property Law Association… -
Relentless Support: A Conversation About Life as a Modern Nurse
AlumniMartha Scheckel, director of the St. Thomas School of Nursing, recently sat down with Jake Gerhartz, RN, PHN, MN, who graduated from St. Thomas with a degree in exercise science from the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Scheckel and Gerhartz, now a registered nurse at Regions Hospital, discussed the nursing shortage, nursing during a… -
Law Fellow Reestablishes Medical-Legal Partnerships in Western Minnesota
Business & LawMedical-legal partnerships to serve low-income clients and improve the overall quality of life in underserved communities began in the early 1990s based on the idea that there is a correlation between health care and legal services. A health issue, like a respiratory condition, for example, can be a legal issue if a landlord refuses to… -
Q&A With School of Law Alumna Kate Hibbard '06 J.D.
Business & LawKate Hibbard is the group lead lawyer for aqua nutrition and health technologies at Cargill, a Minnesota-based global food corporation and the largest privately held company in the United States. The Newsroom recently caught up with Hibbard to learn about her career journey after law school and her work at Cargill. And, frankly, it is… -
Jonathan Wolf '11 J.D. Honored With Prestigious Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Service
Business & LawLaw school alumnus Jonathan Wolf '11 J.D. has been chosen by the American Inns of Court to receive its 2021 Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service. This prestigious, national award is given each year to an Inns of Court member who has been in practice for less than 10 years to recognize excellence in… -
Chasing Dreams, Promoting Dignity
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the fall/winter 2021 issue of Lumen. A fashion designer. A postpartum doula. A therapist. At the surface, Catherine Huss '14, Lizzy Thibault '19 and Jake Voelker '08 don't seem to have much in common beyond their Catholic faith. Their fields are wildly diverse, but beneath the surface, these three Catholic…