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First Friday: Soledad O’Brien Shares Insights on Courage, Trust and Diversity
Five ObservationsUniversity of St. Thomas alumna and journalist Georgia Fort ’11, host of the CW’s “Here’s the Truth,” interviewed nationally recognized journalist, documentarian and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien for the last First Friday Speaker Series of the 2022-23 academic year. In the conversation, which took place when O’Brien was in the Twin Cities for the ThreeSixty Journalism…
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Embracing the Change: The Future of Health Care
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas was buzzing as health care professionals and thought leaders gathered March 2 for a day of networking and learning on the St. Paul campus at the annual Future of Health Care Conference. Hosted by the Opus College of Business Health Care MBA, the conference featured 15 high-profile speakers and alumni… -
Lessons From ‘Blues for an Alabama Sky’
Racial Justice InitiativeThere is much that can be learned about life from theatrical plays. The University of St. Thomas showcased that when it brought the topics of racial justice and principled leadership together during an exclusive pre-performance discussion of “Blues for an Alabama Sky” at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Dr. Yohuru Williams, history professor and founding… -
First Friday: Words of Wisdom From the Entrepreneurial Journey
AlumniThe First Friday Speaker Series returned as an in-person event Feb. 3, with attendees braving a frigid evening to hear what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur from two St. Thomas alumni. Schulze School of Entrepreneurship Associate Dean Sheneeta White moderated the conversation between Jazz Hampton ’12, ’15 J.D., CEO and general counsel at… -
First Friday: Bill George on Authentic Leadership
Five ObservationsThe First Friday Speaker Series kicked off its 2022-23 season Oct. 7 with a conversation on authentic leadership between business leader and bestselling author Bill George and Dr. MayKao Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health. The college is the recent recipient of a $500,000 grant… -
Leadership Lessons From Entrepreneurship Competitions
Business & LawParticipating in Schulze School of Entrepreneurship competitions for her mental health app, UWell, has provided Chloe Ginkel ’24 with a scholarship, cash, seed funding, valuable feedback and connections, and important leadership lessons. Her own mental health journey in high school and college inspired UWell, which still is in the concept phase. Ginkel's vision for the… -
First Friday: Minnesota United’s CEO Discusses Sports Leadership
Five ObservationsShari Ballard, CEO of Minnesota United FC, and Dean Stefanie Lenway of Opus College of Business sat down on April 1 to reflect on leadership and what Ballard has learned in the first eight months as CEO of the state’s Major League Soccer team. Ballard, who has previously been named by Fortune as one of… -
First Friday Five Observations: Ozzie Nelson '87 Discusses the 'Phygital' Workplace
AlumniOzzie Nelson, chairman and CEO of NELSON Worldwide, joined St. Thomas’ Associate Vice President of Alumni, Career and Corporate Engagement Karyn McCoy on March 4 for the First Friday Speaker Series to provide insights on how to thrive in a hybrid work environment. He also shared advice on how to approach career advancement, foster workplace… -
Five Observations: First Friday on Transforming Health Care with Jennifer DeCubellis
Five ObservationsJennifer DeCubellis, CEO of Hennepin Healthcare, joined Dr. MayKao Hang, founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health at University of St. Thomas, on Feb. 4 for the First Friday Speaker Series to discuss opportunities surrounding health care as well as challenges, such as systemic racism, that must be addressed within the sector. DeCubellis… -
Professors Raise Awareness of Bias Against Asian Americans
Five ObservationsThe year 2021 marked extraordinary milestones for Asians and Asian Americans. There is Vice President Kamala Harris, the first South Asian, first Black person and first woman to ever hold this position. Chloe Zhao, a Chinese national, became the first woman of color to win the Academy Award for best director. Suni Lee, a St.…