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In the News: Tim Sielaff on Failed Fairview-Sanford Merger
In the NewsTim Sielaff, executive fellow and health care management educator at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KSTP about the failed Fairview-Sanford merger and the future of M Health. From the story: The failed merger between Sanford and Fairview could lead to important conversations between Fairview and the University of Minnesota, according to…
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In the News: Dave Vang on Minnesota as a Top 5 ‘Recession-Proof’ State
In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about Minnesota’s ranking as the fifth-most “recession-proof” state in the U.S. From the story: Dave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, agrees that it’s about more than raw numbers. Fortune… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Gen Z Personal Finance Trend
In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with Fox Business about the growing popularity of an old budgeting trick, known to Gen Z as “cash stuffing.” From the story: University of St. Thomas finance professor Dave Vang said it can be helpful to divide cash into… -
In the News: Alum Entrepreneur Souphak Kienitz is Filling a Void in the Fashion Industry
In the NewsSouphak Kienitz ’16, co-founder of Jay Victoria, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the Minnesota-based clothing brand that she and her wife, Jamie, started in 2017. Jay Victoria is on a mission to make everyone feel seen, heard and confident in their clothing, while embracing sustainability by upcycling fabrics from other brands. From the story:… -
In the News: Jason Pattit on Social and Environmental Business Practices
In the NewsJason Pattit, management professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently joined Jason DeRusha on WCCO Radio to talk about how businesses make decisions around social and environmental practices. From the story: Is this good for business or would it be better if we went back to the day when companies… -
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… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Minnesota’s Mid-sized Banking Market
In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal about the competitive market of mid-sized banks. From the story: “That’s a very competitive market,” said Dave Vang, professor in the department of finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business.… -
In the News: Angelica Franaschouk Shares Advice for Other First-gen Students
In the NewsAngelica Franaschouk, graduating senior and student body president at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss her journey as a first-generation student and share advice for others working toward a college degree. From the story: Angelica, congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Tell us about being a first-generation student – the first… -
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… -
In the News: Andy Babula on the Future of Commercial Real Estate Following the Rise of Remote Work
In the NewsAndy Babula, director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with Fox Business about how remote work is causing an increase in empty office space and a potential crisis for the commercial real estate industry. From the story: “People are working from home a lot…