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From Aspiring Lawyer to Data Storyteller
Humans of St. ThomasFinding the right career path is rarely linear. As a college student, Xavier Conzet initially considered pursuing a law career, intrigued by its focus on research and evidence-based arguments. But after discovering that the appeal that drew him to law was also present in analytics, he shifted his focus. “I was doing a lot of…
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Making VR More Immersive: Smell the Difference
ResearchImagine the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the sweet smell of a chocolate bar, or logs burning on a campfire grill deep in a forest. Adding the sense of smell to the immersive virtual reality experience is right around the corner as more VR applications continue to be developed, according to research by Dr. Seth… -
Breaking Barriers: The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain Management
Tommie ExpertsThe field of supply chain management is undergoing a transformative shift as more women step into traditionally male-dominated roles like negotiations and executive leadership. Two decades ago, when I started my career, I was often the only woman in the room, younger than my colleagues by 30+ years. While work is being done to improve… -
School of Law Celebrates 2024 Commencement
PhotosThe University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 188 students on May 11, 2024. Among them, 160 students earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.), 18 earned an LL.M. in U.S. law and 10 earned a master’s degree in organizational ethics and compliance. Professor David Grenardo, who was elected professor of the year by… -
Students Find Purpose in Lives of Service
Business & LawAdvancing the common good is the beating heart of the University of St. Thomas. In an increasingly complicated and polarized world, some students are finding their grounding by giving back. The pioneering Damus Board program in the Opus College of Business is preparing students at Minnesota’s largest private university to answer questions such as: Which… -
Sophomore Innovates for Global Equity
Humans of St. ThomasRecently winning the University of St. Thomas Business Plan Competition and the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge with her business concept Waste Compo, Beamlak Petros ’26 is certainly thriving as a Tommie. Aiming to alleviate two issues pressing on Ethiopian society – hunger and shortage of fertilizer, her concept received wide-scale attention on a recent… -
Podcast Series Examines Work Fulfillment Across Careers
Business & LawThe Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership has released a new three-part series on the “Work in Progress with Christopher Wong Michaelson” podcast. The new series, titled “Is Your Work Worth It?” is a set of interviews with three people who appear in Michaelson’s new book, Is Your Work Worth It? Each… -
2024-25 Law Alumni Board Announced; Meet New President Chris Vatsaas
Business & LawThe School of Law is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Alumni Board. A special welcome to the new directors and incoming secretary. Thank you to the outgoing board members for their years of dedicated service, including past president Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell ’06 and directors Chuck Berendes ’07 J.D., Nicolet Lyon ’10 J.D., Jules Porter ’17… -
Dr. Ernie Owens Accepted as a Fulbright Specialist
Professional NotesDr. Ernest Owens, an associate professor at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, has been named a Fulbright Specialist. The Fulbright Specialist Program, run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is a part of the larger Fulbright Program. As a Fulbright Specialist,… -
Holloran Center Receives Major Gift to Support Professional Formation Among Law Students
Business & LawThe law school’s Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions has received a major gift from Jake Marvin, former CEO of Marvin Companies, to establish the Steve Tourek and Jake Marvin Scholars Endowment. The fund will be used to engage students in the mission and work of the Holloran Center, which provides innovative interdisciplinary…