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Empathy Is a Cornerstone of Emotional Intelligence and Team Success
Tommie ExpertsEmotional intelligence (EQ) is an essential attribute of effective leaders. Leaders with high EQ stand out from their peers and can successfully navigate diverse, fast-paced environments. When you face a new challenge, step into a new role, or transition to a new company, applying your EQ is as important as applying your business acumen. In this…
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Fulbright Reflection: Rachel Moran on Policing Differences in Chile and US
Global Learning and StrategySchool of Law Associate Professor Rachel Moran is back at the University of St. Thomas after spending four months as a Fulbright Scholar researching protests and policing in Chile. Moran was selected to travel to South America in fall 2024 as part of the prestigious academic exchange program. Hosted by the Universidad de los Andes… -
Legal Clinic Students Work to Reform Sentencing Laws for Victims of Abuse
Business & LawThree University of St. Thomas School of Law students in the Community Justice Project legal clinic are part of a growing push to reform Minnesota’s sentencing laws in cases that involve victims of abuse and exploitation. Kristina Brindley, Elayna Chambers and Daphne Karofsky worked with the nonprofit Violence Free Minnesota in fall 2024 to conduct… -
U.S. Bank Idea Jam Prepares St. Thomas Students for Career Success
Business & LawNow in its second year, the annual U.S. Bank Idea Jam, a collaboration between one of the biggest banking institutions in the U.S. and the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, showcases how partnerships between academia and industry can equip students with the skills they need to succeed in… -
Commutations Legal Clinic Client Among Those Pardoned by President Biden
Business & LawPresident Joe Biden announced on Dec. 12 that he had granted pardons to 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes. Among them was Sarah Carlson, who worked with the University of St. Thomas School of Law Federal Commutations Clinic to submit her pardon application. Carlson was arrested in 2009 for a nonviolent drug offense, convicted of… -
Management Course Teaches Negotiating With Positive Influence
Business & LawAt the University of St. Thomas, undergraduate business students eager to master the art of negotiation had a chance to develop those skills while learning about food insecurity. In fall 2024, students enrolled in the MGMT 394: Negotiating with Positive Influence course worked on developing negotiation fundraising strategies and marketing campaigns for Nourish Food Shelf… -
Professionals Share Experiences From Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership
Diversity, Equity and InclusionLeaders from diverse backgrounds are seeking to expand their voice in order to make a more impactful difference in their communities and workplaces. And to accomplish their goals they are leveraging one of the University of St. Thomas’ newest graduate degree offerings, the Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership. Whether championing health equity, advancing inclusion… -
Q&A With School of Law Alumna Emily Niles ’14 J.D.
AlumniEmily Niles ’14 J.D. is a partner and litigator at Robins Kaplan LLP where she represents clients in high-stakes intellectual property (IP), technology and business disputes. Over the past several years, Niles helped lead a trial team in a patent infringement dispute related to pre-lit artificial Christmas trees that in 2024 achieved a $42.4 million… -
2024 Law Alumna Award Recipients: Christy Botts and Carmeann Foster
AlumniThe University of St. Thomas School of Law honored Christy Botts ’98, ’11 J.D. and Carmeann Foster ’08, ’12 J.D./MSW with its Alumna Achievement Award at the 2024 Alumnae Brunch on Nov. 2. Botts and Foster are co-founders of Rebound, Inc., a Twin Cities nonprofit that seeks to partner with the community to address the… -
Empowering Every Major With an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Business & LawAmid a celebratory atmosphere decorated with purple and white balloons, Natalie Larson stands outside the James B. Wolfe Alumni Hall at the University of St. Thomas. Months of preparation led her and her teammate Noah MacDonald to present at the Fowler Business Concept Challenge. Their company, Sole Shoes, aims to create sustainable solutions for footwear…